When it comes to testosterone, lots of patients arrive at their initial appointment with me bearing a similar story: They’ve gone to see their primary care doctor, saying they have suspicions that their testosterone is low because of this or that symptom. Maybe it’s dampened libido, or lack of energy. Maybe they just don’t feel like themselves anymore, or they have trouble sleeping deeply. … Read More
Listen to Dr. Mike interviewed by Jay Campbell, Founder of TOT Revolution. Jay is an internationally recognized and best selling author who has written five books within the optimization and health care space. Alongside his 20 years in the Men’s Health industry, Jay is a former collegiate athlete (Basketball), and a Male Physique Champion. Jay has become a global evangelist—teaching men, women (and their … Read More
If you want better energy, lower body fat, improved sleep, increased libido, more strength, and a lower risk for diseases, it’s key to optimize your testosterone levels – whether you’re a man or a woman. The best way to get to optimal levels is to visit an Age Management doctor for a comprehensive plan, but there’s plenty you can do in the meantime if you … Read More
Testosterone 101, Part 2. Low Testosterone Levels: A Natural, But Optional Problem What’s so bad about low testosterone levels? Aren’t low hormone levels a natural part of aging? It’s true that testosterone declines gradually as we age. But just because this is a normal part of aging, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t support our bodies along the way. The endocrine system (the system of … Read More
What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone that’s critical for development on many levels: sexual development, muscle development, bone growth, cardiovascular development, growth of facial hair, and many more. Testosterone is classified, somewhat confusingly, as an androgenic hormone, meaning a hormone we associate with men. But there are “male” hormones in women and “female” hormones in men. That said, testosterone is considered the most important … Read More
I was recently asked to be interviewed by Dr. Lindsey Berkson, host of Best Health Podcast, on the benefits of hormone replacement for men. Men are frequently told that their hormone levels are “normal” by their physicians, even though they have all the symptoms of hormonal decline. Their doctors are often all too unaware that it’s not just a lab number that indicates hormone deficiency or … Read More
When guys think of hormone replacement therapy, they immediately think of testosterone. Not only is testosterone the most commonly prescribed hormone for men, it’s also the one we most associate with men in general. We frequently see articles about low testosterone and “man-o-pause.” Low-T clinics have popped up in strip malls across the country (there’s a multitude in Los Angeles alone). And let’s not forget … Read More
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.” … Read More
