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
Don’t Leave Your Testosterone Alone
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
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.” … 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
You’ve Heard About “Low T” But What About “Low E”?
Estrogen: An Unlikely Player As most men approach middle age, the seemingly inevitable starts to occur: we gain weight around the waistline, sexual desire starts to wane, we’re unable to lift as much weight at the gym, and we seem to simply have a harder time keeping up with the younger guys. And most of us – doctors included – think that loss of testosterone … Read More
DHEA: Your Body’s Most Abundant Androgen
DHEA (de-hydro-epi-androsterone) is the most abundant androgen in the human body. It is, importantly, a precursor of estrogen, testosterone and other hormones. Most of your body’s DHEA is produced in the adrenal glands, although small amounts are synthesized in the gonads, skin and brain. After production, DHEA is released into the bloodstream, where it can be converted into either estrogen or testosterone as needed. DHEA … Read More
HGH Releasing Peptides: The Future of Age Management Medicine
Many adults seek out human growth hormone (HGH) injections to reap a wide range of benefits including reducing body fat percentage, increased lean body mass, cellular rejuvenation, increased collagen production in the skin, increased bone density, and enhanced wellbeing–and that’s just for starters. The barrier for many is that HGH treatment is expensive. Read this post to learn all about the newer growth hormone releasing peptides that … Read More
Read This and Know More Than Your Doctor!
Most physicians are severely undertrained when it comes to nutrition and exercise, two of the most crucial components to preventing and treating disease. After you read this short article, you will probably know more about exercise than your doctor. So my suggestion? Read it and then give it to your doctor so he or she can be educated and share the knowledge with his or … Read More