Los Angeles Magazine explains that in this region there are a number of cutting-edge medical institutions and highly skilled doctors. Therefore, “the idea is to tap into the wisdom of professionals who know medicine and know the people working within it,” according to Los Angeles Magazine. Dr. Carragher has built one of the most robust Age Management Practices in the country. This acknowledgement highlights the expertise, … Read More
Has 2020 Left You Fat, Sick, and Tired?
2020 was a stressful year. That goes without saying. Most people I’ve talked to have had increased levels of stress, and less ways to cope with that stress. Even if you aren’t feeling “stressed out”, there is a high likelihood that your body may be! I’m going to share with you everything you need to know about the hormone cortisol, how it relates to stress, … Read More
Has 2020 Got You Fat?
It’s the end of 2020. Have you gained more fat around the middle? Avoiding the mirror? Wearing looser fitting clothes? There is hope! In addition eating more, and exercising less, research shows a strong connection between weight gain and hormonal imbalances. Low testosterone and high cortisol levels are related to increased body fat, especially in the midsection, as well as decreased lean muscle mass. This excess body fat furthers the … Read More
What Should You Do if Your Doctor Tells You You’re Normal? Run!
Has your doctor ever come back with a stack of lab results and told you everything was fine and your labs were “normal,” yet you didnt’t feel fine? Did you assume your doctor was right and you just had to deal with it? Maybe you should have turned around and run instead! Medical professionals have almost always held that symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, sluggish … Read More
5 Easy Ways To Raise Your HGH Levels
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a hormone that has many critical physiologic functions in the human body. It has been the hormone associated with being the “fountain of youth” and sought out to provide “anti-aging” effects. While it does reduce the physical signs and symptoms of aging, it also reduces the risk of developing the most common diseases associated with aging. As we age, many … Read More
Why Are We So Afraid of Testosterone?
There’s a tremendous amount of information out there on testosterone these days. Even a cursory internet search and you can find yourself down a rabbit hole full of benefits, risks, legality, muscle men, prostate cancer, athlete abuse, and ambulance chasing lawyers. It can quickly become so complicated that you may just sigh and walk away. So I’d like to address some of your questions and … Read More
Insulin Resistance and How To Avoid It!
Many patients want to work with me because they want to lose weight. While there are obvious benefits to losing weight such as having more energy, fitting better in your clothes, or just being comfortable in your own skin, losing weight is also crucial in maintaining your long-term health. There are some less obvious reasons why keeping your weight managed can help you avoid … Read More
Is Your Body On Fire with Inflammation?
When a patient comes into my office with multi-system complaints — for example, they have gastrointestinal distress and poor recovery from exercise, or they have headaches and joint pains — one of the prime suspects is chronic inflammation. “Inflammation” has become a buzzword recently, appearing in articles with trendy titles like “Eat These Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods” or “Take This Supplement for its Anti-Inflammatory Properties.” But there’s still plenty of … Read More