Longevity: Live Longer
With changing public health trends, the concept of longevity has gained significant popularity. The key pillars of longevity include:
- Exercise and Physical Health
- Nutrition
- Sleep Optimization
- Emotional and Behavioral Health
Another growing trend is biohacking, which involves making strategic changes to diet, lifestyle, and behavior with the goal of improving health outcomes.
Both the pillars of longevity and biohacking focus on creating positive changes in biological markers, such as blood chemistry, cognitive function, and physical indicators like strength, functional endurance, and the reduction of chronic pain.
Longevity Action Plan
Physical Assessment
The Rehab Docs physical assessment identifies factors that may limit function and overall physical performance in daily life. While we all move daily—some more than others—the key is to move in a way that preserves our joints and optimizes the performance of our cardio-metabolic systems.
Our assessment evaluates joint health through mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. It also examines relative and functional strength, neurological function, posture, gait, balance, and overall functional movement patterns.
Internal Assessment
The internal assessment is conducted by Kelly Headley DMSc, PA-C, Owner of Zone Blue Functional Medicine. The Rehab Docs have partnered with Zone Blue to address all pillars of longevity, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
The internal assessment focuses on identifying underlying dysfunctions in the body that contribute to disease, illness, rapid aging, and loss of function. We view medical conditions as dynamic and evolving along a spectrum, rather than as fixed or inevitable diseases. Often, the digestive system—or "gut"—is a major source of health problems, even in the absence of obvious digestive issues. Restoring a healthy balance in the gut is a core component of functional medicine’s comprehensive approach to health. This process involves a deep dive to provide real answers, enabling us to reverse disease and make sustainable, natural, and effective improvements.
The vision of Zone Blue is to foster a local community of individuals living long, healthy, and productive lives, operating "in the Zone" to become the best versions of themselves.
Coaching and Intervention
After Physical examination and internal evaluation, an intervention plan must be put in place in order to address areas of dysfunction and deficit. Our Wellness partner, Daniel Island Fitness, believes longevity is achieved through a balanced approach to fitness emphasizing functional strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health. Our philosophy centers on helping you build a body that not only performs well today but remains strong and agile for years to come.
A typical intervention plan for those looking to address longevity will include:
- Functional Strength: By developing functional strength, we enhance muscle balance, joint stability, and overall physical resilience.
- Mobility Enhancement: Flexibility and mobility are key to long-term health. Our programs include targeted mobility exercises that promote joint health, prevent injuries, and support an active lifestyle.
- Cardiovascular Health: A strong cardiovascular system is essential for longevity. We incorporate aerobic training tailored to your fitness level to improve heart health, increase endurance, and boost energy levels.
- Stress Reduction: Mental and emotional stress takes a toll on our bodies. Learning coping skills including therapeutic breathing techniques, positive thought processing, and normalizing sleep can help alleviate non-physical stress on your body.
- Nutritional Consultation: What we put in our body fuels us for success. Based on your internal assessment recommendations can be made to address areas of deficit through natural and supplemental source as well developing a meal plan that will increase overall adherence.
Addressing all pillars of longevity is essential, any imbalance can lead to negative stress on the body. If we want to elongate our lifespan we need to move better, more often, and with purpose.
Make a Plan & Take Action
If you have any questions on our longevity program or services included, please contact us today. Let us help you create action plan to take control over your health and wellness!