Dr. Erik’s Tip of the Day

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #12: Productive Quarantining So here we are all in the same boat! Quarantined with a little more time on our hands than usual. This is not my first time. When I returned from working with Ebola patients in 2015 I was self-quarantined for 21 days and…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day: Heat kills…. Viruses! There’s been a suggestion that COVID-19 is less contagious in warmer, more humid regions. This brings me to a discussion of HEAT-SHOCK PROTEINS. These are special proteins created in the body under increased heat stress that have strong abilities that are both Anti-Cancer and Immune…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day: BRAIN PROTECTION One of the hottest topics in Regenerative Medicine now is NEUROPROTECTION or very simply, saving the brain cells! Many people have fears of increasing rates of Alzheimers Disease, Parkinsons and Senile Dementia. The brain, unlike other organs, has a limited number of neurons that don’t regenerate…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #9 What is IGF-1 /Human Growth Hormone IGF-1, (insulin-like growth factor) maybe the most important value to know about yourself. This hormone, which is produced in your brain, will essentially predict: how fast or slow you will age How likely you are to develop life shortening…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #8 Are you sleeping? The greatest current health risk to humanity is not Covid-19. It is actually sleep deprivation and insomnia. If you get less than 7 hours sleep year after year you significantly raise your risk of: Obesity/Failed weight loss High Blood Pressure Diabetes Depression…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #6 GINGER Yes, you read it right. Ginger (the root, not the redheads) has tremendous health benefits. And, as I will always point out, there is science and biology behind this statement. Ginger (from the Zingiberaceae family) contains an oil called Gingerol. This chemical has strong…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #6 Probiotics! The push for the use of Probiotics came to the public media a few years ago and a lot of people felt it was another “fad” and trend. But here are the scientific facts that made me a believer. The health of your brain…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #5 Melatonin! It’s not just for sleep. One of the hottest topics in Regenerative Medicine these days is good old reliable Melatonin. We’ve all been told to use it for sleep, but the powers of this supplement go further than a good night’s sleep. First the…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #4 Know your Growth Hormone! Human Growth Hormone (HGH) — produced by your own brain – is your most powerful defense against aging. When your HGH is at its peak levels, nearly every cell in your body – heart, kidneys, liver, muscles, hair, skin, etc. –…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #3 Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day! Vitamin C: Is it really an immune booster and anti-viral treatment or is that just a myth? 🤔🤔 #CORONAVIRUS I’ve been using high dose intravenous Vitamin C for my patients since 1992. Initially I was using it for…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #2 Know your Mitochondria! The mitochondria are your Absolute Energy centers for the body. A lot of anti-aging therapy is now directed at getting these tiny cellular work horses to function at their Peak. Proper nutrition, certain nutraceuticals and especially exercise stimulate these tiny organelles to…

Dr. Erik’s Anti-Aging tip of the day – Tip #1 Why not forgo breakfast and extend your fast from last night’s dinner until lunch time? I recommend 4-5 glasses of warm water with lemon (and black coffee ☕ if you must!) until lunch. This is an intermittent fast. This increases natural Growth Hormone, decreases total body inflammation…