'Dr. Strange' medicine: Bioscientist Ronald Klatz says we all may live as long as The Ancient One

How close are all of us to becoming Ancient Ones?

In Doctor Strange, the character played by Tilda Swinton has lived hundreds of years - by using her abilities to constantly rejuvenate her cells.

Crazy? Not according to to renowned physician and North Philadelphia native, Dr. Ronald Klatz.

The author of 42 books, including The New Anti-Aging Revolution/Stop The Clock/Time Is On Your Side For A Younger, Stronger and Happier You (coauthored by Dr. Robert Goldman), is a bioscientist with a portfolio of dozens of patents and is president and co-founder of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (worldhealth.net).

Klatz says that by using medical instead of mystical means, humanity will soon see people realistically expect to enjoy life spans as great as 125 years by the end of the next decade - and as long as 200 years eventually!

"Aging is not inevitable," Klatz says. "Since the year 2000, our medical knowledge and technology has doubled every 3.5 years."

Klatz says this fact will allow many baby boomers of today to capitalize on the biomedical advancements of tomorrow, using what he calls the techno-demography model - which, boiled down to its essence, means we will have longer to live and turn back the clock by successfully rejuvenating the building blocks of life.

"There are five components of what we call the Longevity Link," Klatz says.

"Number One is genetic engineering and stem cell research. Advancements in this area will allow scientists to alter genetic makeup to eradicate disease and permit development of a supply source for human cells, tissues and organs for use in acute emergency care.

"Number Two is nanotechnology, which is enabling scientists to use tiny tools to manipulate human biology at its most basic levels. The other keys are cloning, artificial organs and nerve-impulse continuity - which will allow machine enhancements to allow the brain to communicate properly with the rest of the body to regain control over the trunk and limbs."

Klatz says the key is to take care of ourselves until these imminent breakthroughs become reality.

"By living to take advantage and reap the benefits of the future's biomedical achievements," he says, "the human species will achieve a maximum life span of 150 to 200 years."

Take that, Ancient One.