Include questions about possible side effects and range and type of drugs they will be taking. And how drugs will be taken, injection, by mouth, intravenous etc.

Difficulties arise when a question is asked about how long patient has got to live. It is impossible for doctor to predict future exactly for an individual patient and they would be putting unecessary pressure on themselves if they did. This uncertainty is not good for patient and vague answers never satisfy anyone. I would push doctor for an educated guess based on his experience and results he has at hand. This is only my opinion. I would want to know if I've got months (which could be two or three) or years (which could be 12 months).

Fears can often be worse than reality. That is why it is important to collate as much knowledge about illness and disease as possible. Discussing this new knowledge with friends and relatives can help relieve stress as treatment progresses.

Restless nights and insomnia are often associated with aging. Lack of sleep has been associated with cytokines which have been linked to degenerative diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Melatonin is a hormone produced by pineal gland and controls our wake/sleep cycle. As we age, body’s natural production of melatonin is slowed. Supplementation with melatonin has shown to regulate sleep as well as slow brain aging.

Hyaluronic Acid (HLA) is a vital component of our skin’s structure that diminishes as we age. HLA is responsible for moisture, suppleness, and elasticity of skin and will improve appearance of skin when HLA is used both internally and externally.

In summary, use of acetyl-L-carnitine, carnitine, Co-Q10, omega 3 fatty acid, melatonin, and hyaluronic acid can help you arrest aging process. You can be mentally alert, cognitive, rested, attractive and full of life at any age.

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