Senility: Therapy

General measures

  • Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
  • Moderate alcohol consumption (woman: < 10 g/day; man: < 30 g/day).
  • Aim for normal weight!
    • Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for underweight.
    • BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
    • Falling below the BMI lower limit (from the age of 19: 19; from the age of 25: 20; from the age of 35: 21; from the age of 45: 22; from the age of 55: 23; from the age of 65: 24) → Participation in a medically supervised program for the underweight.
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
  • Avoidance of psychosocial stress:
    • Bullying
    • Mental conflicts
    • Social isolation
    • Stress
  • Regular periods of sleep and rest
  • Avoidance of environmental stress:
    • Refrain from extensive sunbathing and visits to solariums (because of skin aging and UV radiation exposure).

Vaccinations

The following vaccinations are advised, as infection can often lead to worsening of the present disease:

  • Flu vaccination
  • Pneumococcal vaccination

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a healthy mixed diet, taking into account gender and age. This means, among other things:
    • Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
    • Acid-base balance regulation – as the kidney from the age of 40 increasingly loses the ability to regulate in the event of an emerging acidosis (hyperacidity) by excreting acid equivalents.
  • Selection of suitable food based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Sports Medicine

  • Endurance training (cardio training) and strength training (muscle training).
  • Regular exercise
  • Preparation of a fitness plan with appropriate sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
  • Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

Psychotherapy

  • Mental balance – stress management: active stress management strategies (stress scoping) have a positive effect on health.
  • Social contacts – The older the person becomes, the more important it becomes to maintain social contacts.
  • Cognitive training – Psychohygienic measures make people more resistant to private and professional stress.
  • Psychohygiene – The path to happiness leads through consumerism and mindfulness.
  • Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) you will receive from us.