Anti-Aging & Longevity
What does it mean to live well?
What does it mean to age well?
While our definitions may differ to some degree, they likely have at least one thing in common: good health.
Good health is no accident. That’s why we believe strategic health care is the best approach for our patients.
At the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, we often see patients once an issue arises and symptoms are affecting their quality of life. We call this reactive health. We are proud of our track record of helping these patients identify the root causes of their issues and get on a path to optimum health.
We also take pride in helping our patients invest in their long-term well-being with treatments that support disease prevention and longevity. We call this proactive health. It is one of the core pillars of naturopathic medicine and a fundamental tenet at our clinic.
By taking proactive steps with a healthcare strategist, you can often avoid reactive health issues and set yourself up to live long and well for decades to come. Learn more about the anti-aging therapies available at the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness below.
The Art of Aging: Our Vision for Lifelong Health and Vitality
As healthcare strategists, we see aging not as an inevitable decline, but as a journey that can be navigated with grace. Our philosophy on health and aging is rooted in understanding the dynamic balance between life’s natural progression and the proactive measures we can take to maintain vitality.
Life steers us towards increasingly challenging states of discomfort or disease as we get older. Although we cannot stop this natural shift, we can significantly counterbalance it through self-care and treatments. This starts with taking basic health hygiene measures like ensuring we get adequate sleep, eat nutritious food and manage our stress levels.
As we continue aging, especially as we cross into the middle years and beyond, time presses us harder toward health challenges. The biological expense of living adds up, and we need to fight dirtier to maintain our well-being. When time is no longer on our side, our more advanced tests, treatments and therapies come into play.
We suggest thinking of your health the way you would your finances. You cannot successfully save for retirement without having a solid financial plan and starting as early as possible. Likewise, we believe you should have a plan for your health that is created and guided by a healthcare strategist, and that while you should ideally start planning early, it is never too late to make positive changes.
We encourage you to contemplate your longevity goals and your commitment to them before stepping into our center. Understanding your goals and resources enables us to devise a longevity strategy that meets you where you are. Keep in mind that health is an evolving landscape; as your needs change, so too will the demands on your body and resources. Our commitment is to be there with you, adapting and evolving, as you navigate whatever aging has in store for you.
Optimal Wellness Check
Are you searching for a better understanding of your overall health and wellness? Our Optimal Wellness Check may be the perfect place to start. This comprehensive 12-systems assessment covers everything from your cardiovascular health to your hormone balance to your nutrient levels and more, through a combination of physical assessment, medical history and laboratory tests.
Once we have a clear picture of your current health status and any underlying issues that may be causing you problems, we will help you create an Optimal Wellness Strategy tailored to your long-term health needs.
IV Therapy
You try to eat a well-balanced diet full of healthy foods, but how much do you really know about where your food comes from? The modern food system employs many harmful practices that pose risks to our environment and our health, and leave us deficient in the nutrients we need.
IV therapy is an efficient and convenient way to provide your body the nourishment it needs to stay in top condition. In 60-90 minutes, your body receives critical vitamins, minerals and other nutrients via an IV drip while you relax. IV infusions are absorbed directly into your bloodstream, allowing for higher levels of absorption and faster results.
IV therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including helping to prevent cognitive aging and helping to improve the health and appearance of your skin, hair and nails. One of our most exciting longevity-focused IVs is Plaquex, which helps to reduce plaque deposits in arteries and other blood vessels, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. This is a promising option for patients looking to improve their cardiovascular health and lower their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Our team will work with you to create a custom IV therapy treatment plan that fits your individual needs.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone production fluctuates naturally throughout our lives. While we often think of this in the context of women going through menopause, men also notice symptoms of hormonal imbalance as they age. Anyone experiencing hormonal disruptions can benefit from seeking treatment.
If you have symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, weight gain or low libido, hormone replacement therapy might be the solution you need. HRT replenishes your hormones to optimal levels through the use of bioidentical hormones that are chemically identical to those produced by your body. This therapy can help to relieve symptoms associated with menopause, andropause, thyroid disorders and other hormone disruptors.
Hormone balancing can help you navigate the health challenges that come with aging. With a customized treatment plan, HRT can help your body operate at its peak, enabling you to thrive through the natural changes of life.
NAD+ Therapy
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays a critical role in energy metabolism and DNA repair. It fuels a lot of functions in your body, helping to ensure you feel energetic, maintain a healthy weight, heal effectively from injury and fight cognitive decline.
As we get older, our bodies produce less and less of this vital coenzyme,
NAD+ therapy is administered through IV and may help with symptoms such as fatigue, stress, depression and brain fog. We recommend a series of six IV drips — one per week for six weeks — for optimal results.
Ozone Therapy
Oxygen is more than what we breathe — it powers every cell in our bodies. Ozone therapy refers to the medical use of ozone, a gas composed of three oxygen atoms, to stimulate a natural healing response in the body. This helps counteract the natural decline in oxygen utilization our bodies experience as we get older.
With optimum oxygen levels, your body is better equipped to fight off chronic and acute infection, disease and inflammation, as well as improve regeneration and healing. Ozone therapy has been used to improve chronic pain, immune function, cognitive decline, skin aging and more. We offer ozone therapy as part of our IV Therapy Clinic.
Prolozone Therapy
Prolozone therapy aims to ease the challenges of aging and improve overall health by supplementing the body with ozone, anti-inflammatories, vitamins and minerals. The therapy is administered through injection directly into the damaged tissue. This helps reduce pain and swelling, promote blood circulation, stimulate growth factors and encourage tissue healing.
Prolozone therapy can help with a variety of conditions that may affect us as we get older, such as chronic pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel, sciatica and degenerative discs in the spine. Upon injection, a noticeable decrease in pain typically occurs within three to seven days.
Cell Therapy
Cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that promotes the repair of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue by enhancing the body’s natural healing abilities. These therapies are becoming increasingly popular across a wide range of medical specialties for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes.
Cell therapies help support the body’s natural healing mechanisms. When administered via IV, the treatment infuses the body with an army of special cells that travel to any areas needing healing and repair. This effect could substantially increase quality of life and may delay the progression of conditions such as osteoarthritis, joint pain and back pain.
Peptide Therapy
Peptides are chains of amino acids. They have many functions in the body, ranging from hormone production to influencing how we react to diet and exercise. Peptide therapy is meant to augment a specific function in your body, such as weight loss, immunity boosting, building muscle tone, chronic pain, tissue repair, improving sleep, anti-aging and more.
Depending on your symptoms and goals, our providers will design a peptide therapy plan to improve energy, enhance sexual function, build muscle and reduce fat, increase bone density and more. We have a handful of favorite options that our patients love and have seen great results with!
Vasper
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the CDC, one person dies every 33 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease. The numbers might be scary, but there is good news — cardiovascular disease is largely preventable through regular exercise, a healthier diet and not smoking.
Vasper is a powerful and efficient way to stay fit and optimize your cardiovascular health. The Vasper system combines three scientifically proven principles — compression technology, cooling and interval training — to deliver a low-impact workout with high-impact results. A Vasper workout lasts just 21 minutes and is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and abilities.
Hair Restoration
Let’s talk hair loss. It affects millions of us, but knowing it’s a near-universal experience doesn’t make it any less jarring when our strands suddenly seem to be disappearing faster than a rabbit in a magic trick. Whether your concern is thinning, balding or a receding hairline, you have options.
At the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness, we offer growth factor therapy and Nutrafol for hair restoration. We also offer several supplementary hair growth products that target thinning hair and support your hair health through natural methods.
Galleri Test
Early detection of cancer dramatically increases your chances of surviving, yet routine cancer screenings only test for the five most common types of cancer. With the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test, we can screen for over 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw.
One of our doctors or our certified health and wellness coach will review the results of your test with you. If cancer is detected, a doctor will identify the locations in the body that may be affected. If cancer is not detected, we can check other potential cancer markers and discuss your Optimal Wellness Strategy.
vFit Plus
Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and the aging process can take a toll on the tissues of the vagina. As these tissues thin out and weaken, you may struggle with vaginal dryness, vaginal laxity, painful intercourse, decreased arousal or reduced sexual sensation. We believe women deserve a fun, healthy sex life at every age, so we offer convenient at-home vaginal rejuvenation with the vFit Plus device.
vFit Plus uses low-level light therapy (LLLT), sonic vibrations and radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, which can improve vaginal elasticity, lubrication and sexual satisfaction. The procedure is noninvasive, comfortable and only takes a few minutes.
Emsella
You’re already familiar with Kegel exercises that strengthen your pelvic floor — now what if science could offer something even better? Meet Emsella (a.k.a. “The Kegel Throne”), a groundbreaking device that uses electromagnetic energy to induce pelvic floor muscle contractions. During an Emsella session, you can read or simply relax while the device triggers the equivalent of 12,000 kegels in just 28 minutes!
Emsella is a noninvasive and painless way to improve bladder control and enhance your sex life. The standard protocol is two appointments per week over three weeks (a total of six sessions) for optimal results.
Age Your Way With the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness
Yes, you can take control of your health and well-being as you age! At the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness in Los Gatos, we want you to live long and well, and we offer a variety of treatments to make that possible. From hormone replacement therapy and regenerative medicine, to hair restoration and innovative devices, we have the tools and expertise to help you achieve vitality throughout every stage of life.
Schedule your complimentary consultation to start your journey to optimal aging and wellness. Our experienced patient care concierge team will get to know you and your health goals, and help you understand how our strategic approach to health care can enhance both the quantity and quality of your life.
