Case Studies
Perform: Kent
The Problem:
Kent, a 49-year-old male with a recent knee injury came to Dr. Saltzman with knee pain and muscle tightness that kept him from exercising. His knee pain was at a level 6 out of 10 with walking, but increased to an 8 or 9 when heading down stairs or trying to stand after sitting. He had undergone an arthroscopy two years before and was told that he would need a joint replacement eventually.
Prolong: Jack
The Problem:
Jack, a 60-year-old male with severe toxicity, bladder cancer, and sedentary lifestyle came to see Dr. Saltzman after being diagnosed with his cancer and undergoing a urologic procedure to remove the tumor. His major lifestyle risk factors included a 30-year smoking history, though he’d quit. There was also evidence of heavy metal toxicity, and he was unable to do exercise of any kind.
Reverse: Gary
The Problem:
Gary is a 42-year-old kitchen designer recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune condition. Gary had intermittent symptoms that involved lower extremity muscle weakness, mild coordination impairment, stiffness, and generalized fatigue. He was prescribed steroid and immunotherapy medications by other specialists. He did not tolerate these medications well and was seeking alternative therapies from Dr. Saltzman.
Reverse: Mary
The Problem:
Mary was a 54-year-old type 2 diabetic. Over the past 10 years, she had gained weight, developed arthritis, cut back on playing tennis because of pain, and needed to increase her oral diabetic medications. Her doctor and nutritionist advised her to eat multiple small meals with carbohydrates to maintain her blood sugar levels.
Reverse: Jeff
The Problem:
Jeff came to see me after his annual medical exam with his primary care doctor. His blood pressure was elevated, despite his medication, and his weight was up. He also struggled with lower back pain, elevated blood pressure, cholesterol dysfunction, and back pain, all caused by inflammation.
Reverse: Chris
The Problem:
Chris had a history of hypertension, obesity, and mild sleep apnea. He was active years before, but had no current exercise regimen. Chris also disclosed that he was having erectile dysfunction, a common side effect from the antihypertensive medications he was prescribed by another physician.
Getting Started
Discover more about the Vitality Health Challenge and the science through the book Dancing with Darwin. Dr. Saltzman also develops customized programs for clients through personal consultations .