How Can You Reduce Your Risk and Live Healthier for Longer?
At Eternity Medicine, we believe that true wellness comes from addressing the root mechanism of chronic disease through a proactive approach. Our I.N.T.E.G.R.A.L. Health Model is designed to guide you on a transformative journey, integrating eight key dimensions of health to optimize your well-being.
What is the I.N.T.E.G.R.A.L. Health Model?
- Inflammation Control
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Toxin and Cancer Reduction
- Exercise and Sleep
- Gut Microbiome
- Restoration of Hormones
- Adequate Supplements
- Lifetime Stress Reduction
Each dimension is critical for achieving and maintaining optimal health. By addressing all eight areas, we help you tackle the underlying cause of most chronic diseases, such as insulin resistance, obesity, and inflammation. Contact our Las Vegas office to set up a free consultation and become the CEO of your own health today.
Why Choose the I.N.T.E.G.R.A.L. Health Model?
- Holistic Approach: We focus on the whole person, not just individual symptoms, ensuring a comprehensive strategy for health and longevity.
- Proven Results: Dr. Graham Simpson has successfully utilized this model with clients worldwide, yielding exceptional outcomes.
- Personalized Care: Our programs are tailored to your specific health needs and goals, with continuous monitoring and adjustments to optimize results.
- Cutting-Edge Treatments: We incorporate advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, including Electrical Cell Signaling Treatment (EcST) to enhance mitochondrial function and overall cellular health.
THE I.N.T.E.G.R.A.L. APPROACH TO HEALTH
Created by Graham Simpson, MD
The Core Health Model Driving The Eternity Medicine Program
INFLAMMATION CONTROL – SIMPLE RULES
Instead of different treatments for heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and colon cancer, there might
be a single inflammation remedy that would prevent all three.
Time Magazine Cover Story (February 23, 2004)
Inflammation Control
Inflammation is now understood to be at the center of a wide range of chronic conditions from heart disease and hypertension to obesity and diabetes. Even aging itself appears to result from the cumulative effects of silent inflammation (lnflam-Aging).
- Research shows that all chronic disease has a significant inflammatory component and you need to know how to control it. The microbiome and mitochondria are critical to controlling inflammation.
- Silent inflammation attacks the single layer of cells - the endothelium - that line the 60,000 miles of blood vessels within each of us, hence its widespread effects.
- The major cause of silent inflammation is the result of the changes that have occurred in our food supply over the past 50 years - the increase in sugar, grains, and plant oils are the main problems in our modern diet.
- A Paleo Diet (mod carb, mod protein, mod fat) or Keto Diet (low carb, mod protein, high fat) are the best ways to lower inflammation.
- In addition to controlling the metabolic stress (insulin resistance) with diet, you also need to control psychological stress which is the other primary cause of cellular inflam-aging and telomere shortening.
- Lectins (gluten is the most common lectin known) are found in many grains, fruits, and vegetables eg. Nightshades can cause low-grade inflammation throughout the body. Anyone with autoimmune disease should avoid lectins. (see Plant Paradox and Gut Check by Steven Gundry, MD)
- Avoid all toxins - personal care products, EMF, insecticides, GMO foods, stress, heavy metals, cigarettes, drugs, and polluted water and air.
- Select Nutraceuticals like turmeric, fish oil, anti-oxidants, quercetin, vitamin C, Bergamet, Magnificent 7 and Metformin should be taken regularly.
- It is important to pay attention to all of the root causes of disease and balance all key I.N.T.E.G.R.A.L.Health components!
- You can measure simple blood markers for inflammation like ESR, c-reactive protein, ILi, IL6, IL8, IL16, TNF, homocysteine, etc.
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM – SIMPLE RULES
“He that takes medication and neglects diet, wastes the time of his physician”.
-Ancient Chinese Proverb
Nutrition and Metabolic Balance
Accounts for 70% of your health and wellness. You will be introduced to the original human Paleo diet whether you are a meat or plant-based eater. We will help you balance your ‘sugar’ and insulin levels which are critical for good health and show you how to incorporate proteins and healthy fats into your diet. Remember, Food is Medicine.
- Avoid all processed food especially Sugar, Grains, Seed Oils, and Trans Fats which cause most chronic diseases.
- Eat a Keto (HFLC) or Paleo or (Paleo-Vegetarian) Diet - meat, poultry, fish, eggs, vegetables, salads, friendly fruits, and nuts.
- Avoid all wheat and grains - No breads, cakes, muffins, pancakes, or cereals.
- Try Intermittent Fasting (IF) - I like the 16/8 IF which just means eating dinner early and breakfast late - try to confine your eating to the 8-hour window and limit carbs to less than 50-lO0gm/day.
- Do not heat plant oils - cook only with butter, ghee, lard, avocados or coconut oil (Olive oil on salads is great).
- Avoid diet sodas and artificial sweeteners of all kinds.
- Avoid skim and low-fat milk. Use full fat (LOW FAT= HIGH SUGAR).
- Limit alcohol to1-2drinks per week (No BEER, or mixed drinks).
- Avoid fruit juice and sodas. (Coffee and Tea are fine).
- Waist-Height Ratio, Percent Body Fat, and HbAlc. Are the Three most important measurements to assess your nutrition and metabolism.
TOXIN AND CANCER REDUCTION – SIMPLE RULES
“Most genetic defects found in cancers are ‘red herrings that have diverted attention away
from mitochondrial respiratory insufficiency, the central feature of the disease.”
-Dr. Thomas Seyfried
Toxin and Cancer Reduction
Cancer is becoming the number one killer in America. Our ancestors lived in a cleaner environment than we are faced with today. Environmental exposure to heavy metals and other toxins in our environment has become a major issue affecting our health. The gut and mitochondria – the little energy furnaces in all our cells – are most damaged, leaving you tired and run down. We will help you decrease your toxic load through simple home-based elimination methods, detoxes, and adequate supplementation.
- The World Health Organization estimates that within the next decade, cancer will surpass cardiac disease as the #1 killer.
- Cancer is also a metabolic disease. Faulty nutrition and an increasing toxic load have led to this man-made disease by damaging the mitochondria in your body.
- Otto Warburg, MD showed in the 1930s that sugar is the main nutrient for cancer cells (Obesity increases the risk of cancer l0x).
- The CDC estimates that 25% of the US population alone is toxic with heavy metals which also increases the risk of cancer.
- Identify all toxins in your home, workplace, and neighborhood environment.
- Beware of all electromagnetic devices phones, computers, microwaves, etc, and buy organic foods whenever possible.
- Select supplements - alpha lipoic acid, milk-thistle, chelating agents, etc. can all help to detoxify you.
- Employ regular detoxification rituals - fasting, colon therapy, regular exercise, Far Infra-Red (FIR) Saunas, etc.
- ancer, like Heart Disease and Alzheimer's, has a long prodromal period and this is why simple screening is necessary to diagnose mutations in the prodromal stage. (see our Cancer Prevention Program at Eternitymedicine.com).
- Two tests I recommend are a urine challenge test that can detect heavy metals and a yearly 'liquid biopsy' once you are over the age of 35-40 years to screen for cancer.
EXERCISE AND SLEEP – SIMPLE RULES
“When you gain control of your body, you will gain control of your life”.
– Bill Phillips
Exercise, Rest, and Sleep
Critical for rejuvenation and longevity. Our primitive ancestors used to move up to 20 miles a day for survival and we are mandated to sit for prolonged periods in awkward unnatural postures. Sitting has been shown to be more of a cardio-metabolic risk factor than smoking and is partly why we are experiencing an epidemic of back pain. We will develop a personalized exercise program to achieve your goals that best suits your lifestyle. We will also include methods to improve the length and quality of your sleep – a critical part of daily rejuvenation and optimal health.
- Exercise has been shown to add between 6- 7 years to a lifespan and improves the quality of life in countless ways.
- Try to always include a warm-up, flexibility, core/addominal, balance, cardio, and resistance exercise with a cool-down period.
- Exercise in the morning or in a fasting state will help you burn more fat and regenerate your mitochondria.
- Exercise improves insulin resistance, increases telomere length, improves your gut microbiome, improves hormones, lowers stress, and improves sex drive and mood while preventing cardio-metabolic disease. (It does not produce weight loss by itself).
- More frequent High-Intensity Training (HIT) throughout the day is very beneficial to counteract the prolonged sitting (Sitosis) that most of us do all day long.
“We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, with profound consequences to our
health, our job performance, our relationships, and our happiness. What we need is nothing
short of a sleep revolution: only by renewing our relationship with sleep can we take back
control of our lives”.
– Arianna Huffington
- Sleep is far more important for fat loss than exercise.
- Most of us need 7-8 hours of deep uninterrupted sleep (best to go to bed before 11 pm in a dark, cool, quiet room).
- Avoid cell phones, iPads, and computers 2 hours before bedtime. (blue light)
- Avoid exercise, excess alcohol, fructose, and heavy meals before bedtime.
- A great cocktail I like for sleep is Vit D3 5000 IU plus magnesium citrate (500mg) and melatonin (3mg SR) with a mouthful of water when you turn off the light.
GUT MICROBIOME – SIMPLE RULES
“Our microbes are intimately involved in every aspect of our health from ensuring our
digestive well-being to influencing our likelihood of being obese and our risk of
developing cancer or diabetes”.
– Robynne Chutkan, MD
Gut Microbiome
You have 35 trillion human cells but more than 200 trillion cells(“bugs”) most of them living in your gut. 80% of our immune system surrounds our gut. Remember your gut bacteria, known as your ‘microbiome’, can live without you, but you can’t live for one day without them. Your Microbiome is critical to your mitochondria and longevity. They process your food, boost immunity, flight infections, and improve mood, skin, and energy levels. Stress and poor nutrition can lead to an imbalance in your microbiome. We will assess and integrate specific foods and supplements into your diet to promote healthy gut flora as needed.
- Eat a Paleo/Keto Diet free of processed and GMO foods.
- Avoid all broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Avoid all OTC drugs like antacids, non-steroidal inflammatory drugs, etc.
- Avoid all artificial sweeteners and sodas
- Beware all "lectin" especially gluten.
- Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
- Eat fermented foods and plenty of fiber. (35gms/day)
- Avoid constant stress and blue light exposure.
- Take prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics.
- Take a 'selfie' of your microbiome (gut bugs) with a simple Q-tip of stool - vital for your well-being.
RESTORATION OF HORMONES – SIMPLE RULES
“Hormones are the juice of life and we age largely because our hormones decline.“
–Anonymous
Restoration of Hormones
Imbalanced hormones can be the single biggest reason you can’t lose weight. Because our primal ancestors were so active, their hormone levels were much healthier right through to late life. Hormones are the ‘juice of life’, they promote hair and skin development, growth, optimum metabolism, sex drive, and much more. Without correcting your hormone levels to that of a healthy 30-35 year-old we cannot enjoy optimum health and prevent chronic disease.
- Hormones are vital to our health. By the time you get to your 40/50's you are usually on "empty" and need to be "topped up.".
- Replace all hormones to the level of a "35-year-old" to optimize well-being and prevent chronic disease.
- Educate yourself on Menopause and Andropause.
- Beware blood tests to measure thyroid - they are often wrong and other advanced testing is needed with T3/T4 replacement. (not just T4)
- Hormones are essential for mood, weight loss, beauty, sugar control, mitochondrial function, etc
- Peptides are emerging as a natural, safe adjunct to bio-identical hormones
- Always combine a Keto/ Paleo Diet, Exercise, and good Sleep that will enhance hormone levels.
- You must keep your insulin levels low to avoid 'insulin resistance and cardio-metabolic disease that kills 80% of us.
- Find a physician knowledgeable in Bio-identical (not synthetic) hormones
- Measure all your major hormones with a blood, urine, or sputum test. (eg. DUTCH Test)
ADEQUATE SUPPLEMENTS – SIMPLE RULES
“Nutraceuticals can be broadly defined as components of foods or dietary supplements that
have a medicinal or therapeutic effect. In general, nutraceuticals are taken in higher
amounts than that which can be obtained from a regular diet.“
-Arthur Roberts, MD
Adequate Supplements
As food sources become less nutritious, supplements become critical. Our food is becoming nutrient-depleted from poor-quality soil and therefore we are becoming deficient in nutrients that are essential to prevent disease and maintain health. Good quality targeted supplements are essential to protect and optimize your health. We can perform simple tests to see if you are deficient in any vitamins or minerals critical for mental and physical health.
- Nearly all disease develops at the cellular level (35 trillion cells) within our different organs and is usually associated with inflammation.
- Cardiovascular and Neurological diseases are most common as these two organs consume Nutraceuticals at higher rates than other organs.
- Vital nutrients are needed for the thousands of biochemical reactions going on in each cell to minimize inflammation and telomere shortening.
- The primary cause of cellular malfunction is a deficiency in 1 or more vital nutrients - vitamins, minerals, hormones, and other essential nutrients.
- Stress and aging (both mental and physical) will change the demand for nutrients needed by the various cells and organs.
- Nutrients are required in different amounts depending on genetic disposition, age, lifestyle, medical history, pollution, and biochemical individuality
- Today all people need to supplement their diet due to the degradation of the soil, air, water, and farming practices.
- Core Nutraceuticals should be taken by everyone for example Vit D3, Magnesium, Magnificent 7, Telovite (multi).
- Targeted Nutraceuticals are used as natural therapy for specific organs to optimize their function.
- You can have all your vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and amino acids measured with a simple blood test.
LIFETIME MINDFULNESS (STRESS REDUCTION) – SIMPLE RULES
“Eternity Medicine is about our awareness of the non-local nature of our mind, that it is
infinite, indestructible, and immortal.”
-Larry Dossey, MD
Lifetime Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Stress kills full stop! Relaxation techniques have been used for centuries with significant health benefits. With the constant societal pressures we need to give our mind a chance to ‘unplug’. We will teach you different mindful techniques to manage your stress – the key to feeling energized, looking younger, feeling calmer, staying healthy, and avoiding burnout. As your mind becomes sharper it will also help you understand your own unique talents,
passions, and life purpose.
- People are disturbed not by a thing but by their perception of a thing - the major cause of stress..
- Whatever you do physically has an impact on consciousness likewise every thought you have registers a physical effect on the body.
- Mindfulness is about waking up, connecting with our deeper selves, and appreciating the fullness of each moment of life.
- Meditation is different from mindfulness - all meditation techniques use a comfortable position, a passive attitude, a quiet environment, and a "mantra." This is different from mindfulness (emptying the mind) and is known as one-pointed meditation. (a 'mantra' stops the mind from wandering).
- Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment - and non-judgmentally - it is "the art of conscious living" and is known as Mindfulness - Meditation.
- The key to mindfulness is not so much what you focus on, but the quality of the awareness you bring to each moment - more of a "silent witnessing" or dispassionate observing, than a running commentary on your inner experience.
- Many of the latest scientific findings on Mindfulness come from the Annual Scientific Conference on Mindfulness in Boston each year highlighting its effectiveness for heart disease, stress, blood pressure, mental health, immunity, obesity, diabetes, and Aging itself.
- By recognizing and integrating our previous co-present structures of consciousness, we develop "integral consciousness." We become transparent to the transcendent (to the ever-present origin)
- Mindfulness is increasingly recognized as an effective way to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, enhance emotional intelligence, and effectively handle unpleasant thoughts and feelings and chronic disease.
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV) helps us see the balance of our parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
Note: The Ancient Greek stoic Epictetus stated: “People are disturbed not by a thing but by their perception of a thing.” Mo Gawdat demonstrates this fact very well in his excellent book ‘Solve for Happy.’
Always remember the Top 10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips:
- Stop eating sugars, seed oils, and grains.Eat mostly healthy fat/protein every day.
- Practice 16/8 intermittent fasting (IF) for best results
- Only cook with butter, ghee, coconuts, and avocado oils.
- Avoid all processed foods and everyday toxins to decrease inflammation.
- Exercise goal up to 100 pushups, 100 squats, 100 sit-ups (sets 10, 20, 30, 50).
- Sleep minimum 7 hrs/day (add 5,000 D3/500 mg magnesium at bedtime).
- Get direct sunlight every day (40 min. walk outside).
- Restore all hormones to optimum levels and have regular sex
- Avoid deadly disruptions to the gut microbiome.
- Practice mindfulness and eliminate stress.