Are you looking to not only extend your lifespan but also improve the quality of it? Well, recent scientific research has shown that making lifestyle changes alone can have a profound impact on slowing down and even reversing the aging process. And who doesn’t want that? At Knight Wellness, our team of experts has developed personalized programs that incorporate the latest science to target the specific needs of each patient, ensuring optimal health and vitality are achieved.

“Inflammaging” is a type of chronic inflammation that occurs as a result of aging and is associated with various age-related diseases, accelerated debility, and premature death. However, recent scientific research has shown that lifestyle changes alone can have a profound impact on slowing down and even reversing the aging process.

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s 2020 study published in the Journal of Aging included male participants who showed an average age reversal of over 3 years with some showing as much as 7 years after following an 8-week comprehensive lifestyle program. And the results were even more impressive with the 2023 follow-up study involving 50 healthy women between the ages of 50 and 70, with an average biological age reversal of 4.5 years and improvements in cognitive function, immune system performance, and cardiovascular health.

Dr. Fitzgerald’s research has shown that adopting healthy lifestyle strategies, such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, detoxifying your environment, and taking certain supplements, can effectively reverse the aging process and promote healthy aging for both men and women. By doing so, you can reduce inflammation, improve your overall health and well-being, and achieve positive results. Is it surprising then that science suggests humans can live for more than 120 years when lifestyle changes alone can produce such profound results in just 8 weeks?!!

Now, we’re sure you’re wondering how this is possible. Research has shown that energy is the enemy of inflammation. Dr. Doug Wallace’s research has shown that dysfunctional mitochondria, the batteries of our cells that produce energy, are at the root of the majority of chronic illness and inflammation that plagues both patients and their healthcare providers in modern society. By employing targeted strategies designed to reduce inflammation and optimize energy production in the mitochondria, you can tackle “inflammaging” at its source and promote healthy aging.

Welcome to Knight Wellness, where science meets vitality! Our approach is rooted in the latest scientific research, including the work of Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Dr. Doug Wallace. Their work on “inflammaging” and mitochondrial function has shed new light on the aging process and provided us with new tools to help our patients live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Our team of experts has developed personalized programs that incorporate the latest science to target the specific needs of each patient, ensuring optimal health and vitality are achieved. We believe that the key to healthy aging lies in reducing inflammation, optimizing mitochondrial function, and enhancing your resilience and recovery. We understand that aging is a complex process that affects everyone differently. That’s why we work closely with each patient to develop a personalized plan that takes into account their unique needs and goals. Whether you’re looking to improve your cognitive function, boost your immune system, or reduce your risk of age-related diseases, our team is here to help.

We will explore this budding field of longevity science together in greater detail as well as mitochondria’s role in our health in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

I invite you to join me and my team on this journey to better health and vitality. What are you waiting for? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey to healthy aging!

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women following an 8-week methylation-supportive diet and lifestyle program: a case series.
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Fitzgerald KN, Hodges R, Hanes D, Stack E, Cheishvili D, Szyf M, Henkel J, Twedt MW,
Giannopoulou D, Herdell J, Logan S, Bradley R. Correction for: Potential reversal of epigenetic
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