The Top 10 Testosterone Myths Part 2 When I recommend testosterone to my Carragher Method patients at The Body Well in Los Angeles, I get a lot of what I call “broscience” or statements beginning with “Dr. Carragher, but I heard…” responses. The kind of pop science stuff that travels by word of mouth and is asserted in glossy magazines with lots of certainty but not much research. Worse yet, … Read More
The Top 10 Testosterone Myths Part 1 When I recommend testosterone to patients in my Los Angeles clinic, I get a lot of what I call “bro-science,” or, “But I heard” responses. You know, the kind of pop science stuff that travels by word of mouth and is asserted in glossy magazines with lots of certainty but not much research. “You want me to take testosterone? But … Read More
In the fifteen years since I started practicing Age Management & Hormone Optimization, I’ve noticed a startling change in men’s physiologies: Across the board, testosterone levels are declining at earlier and earlier ages. Instead of men coming in from ages 35-45 with less-than-optimal testosterone levels (or “low T”) they’re coming in their late 20s! And all the symptoms you’d expect to see with low T … Read More
For new patient evaluations, please call 323-874-9355, or email us at info@thebodywellusa.com and we’ll get you started today! We all age. It’s part of life. But most of us hope that as we age, we can maintain the highest quality of life possible. That we can keep as much of the energy, strength, and appearance we enjoy in youth. At the same time, most of … Read More
Have you seen the latest research on how sugar negatively affects your health? It’s disheartening. We’ve known for decades that eating too much sugar can cause weight gain, of course. And now, thanks to extensive research, we know that eating too much of the sweet stuff is associated with a host of health problems. With COVID-19, the negative effects of having a high sugar … Read More
Did you know that male hormone levels (like testosterone) decline significantly as we age? According to the journal Virulence, 2017, testosterone in men decreases at a rate of at least 1% each year after the age of 30. The same goes for DHEA and other significant hormones. But there are also key signs to look for which should prompt you to have your hormones evaluated. What are Hormones and … Read More
One of the first questions my male patients when I recommend testosterone therapy is, “Does this stuff make my balls shrink?” It’s something most guys don’t want. Let me cut to the chase here. The short answer to the question is: yes, it can. The longer, more accurate answer is: not always, and there are ways to offset this side effect. First, let me explain … Read More
Finding a physician in a big city such as Los Angeles isn’t always easy. Los Angeles Magazine recently lent a hand, producing its annual Top Doctors listing for 2020. Dr. Mike Carragher was selected again by his professional medical colleagues as a Top Doctor, having earned the distinguished designation for the past several years as well. The results were based on a peer-reviewed survey of … Read More
