How old is your body, really, ?
Your chronological age is simply the number of years you’ve been alive - but your biological age can tell a different story. This Healthy Aging Month, we’re taking a closer look at what it means to age well - and why the goal isn’t to turn back the clock, but to help your body thrive for the years ahead.
IN THE NEWS
Chronological Age vs. Biological Age and WHY it Matters
The Flourishing Life Podcast • Healthy Aging
Team Spotlight: Meet Rachael
Bring a Friend to Jackie's Class: Flourishing Through Peri/Menopause
The number of birthdays you've had doesn’t tell the whole story of how your body is aging. Your chronological age is simply the number of years you’ve been alive. Your biological age looks deeper. It tells you how your body is actually functioning and aging based on factors like metabolic health, body composition, hormones, sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, genetics and more.
Read our health blog post to understand the difference.
Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Aging
In this conversation, Jackie and Tad discuss the myths surrounding aging and the role of hormones in healthy aging. They explore how environmental factors and lifestyle choices impact hormone levels, particularly testosterone, and the importance of understanding hormonal changes in both men and women.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Healthy lifestyle choices are essential for hormonal balance.
Bioidentical hormones are preferred over synthetic options.
Hormones play a critical role in cognitive function and heart health.
Long-term health risks are associated with hormonal imbalances.
Meet RACHAEL CORCORAN
our Administrative Assistant You've likely seen Rachael's smiling face throughout the clinic during one of your visits. She has an associate degree in marketing, working most of her career in the merchandising and imports fields.
Rachael’s interest in understanding how we can all age gracefully and feel good doing it, is what brought her to Flourish!
In her free time, Rachael enjoys spending time with her family, watching her two girls play soccer, and spending time outdoors. She enjoys volunteering her time coaching recreational soccer for 1st graders and traveling for missionary work in Jamaica and Kenya.
You're invited to join Jackie Tewes as she teaches a class offered by Prior Lake/Savage Community Education.
This in-person class is $19 and will aim to provide a clear understanding of the terminology used around menopause, review signs and symptoms of perimenopause/menopause that are frequently missed, dive into the updated literature findings on this topic, and provide tangible ways to thrive rather than merely survive menopause. Join us!
In honor of October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lighthouse Health and Thermography is offering a special for patients who schedule a thermography scan in October at Flourish Medical + Wellness:
$25 OFF a breast scan
$40 OFF a full body scan
Thermography is a non-invasive imaging tool that can provide additional insight into patterns of heat and inflammation in the body. It can be one piece of a proactive, whole-person approach to understanding your health. The next thermography screening date at our clinic is October 8. Space is limited, so we recommend reserving your appointment early!
You're invited to attend at our clinic on October 21 from 6:30-8:00 PM.
It’s a private small-group setting with high-value lifestyle takeaways and a Q&A session.
• Get to know us: our philosophy, providers, and personal health stories.
• We will fill in the gaps on what Traditional Medicine missed.
• Share the truth about labs, cholesterol, hormones, GLP-1s, + more.
The cost is $49 per seat. (Each person must be registered.)
“Such a wealth of information and excellent give-aways! Thank you for a very invaluable evening. It was also a pleasure getting to meet you two and hear your insights. I definitely recommend this night to others…” – Angie F.
