You’ve probably heard of human growth hormone by now, but you might wonder what all the excitement is about. You might also wonder how you can increase your HGH naturally. Here’s everything you need to know about HGH, and 7 ways to naturally increase your levels of this important hormone. About Human Growth Hormone and Your Health HGH is a hormone. The pituitary gland, which is … Read More
Can’t Afford HGH? Try These Effective Alternatives!
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
Human Growth Hormone Without The Pain: No Needles And A Cheaper Price Tag!
Human Growth Hormone: Believe the Hype Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been celebrated by many as the holy grail of hormones, because it’s the most overarching in its benefits. HGH has been shown to increase lean muscle mass, decrease body fat, stimulate collagen production and increase skin thickness, improve bone strength, and more. And it’s still gaining in popularity, as talk of its use continues … Read More
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement is Still on the Rise in Los Angeles
As a physician specializing in hormone replacement, I am asked frequently about Human Growth Hormone (HGH). There is a certain fascination with Human Growth Hormone (HGH) with people who live in or around Los Angeles, partially because of its popularity with celebrities, but also because of our city’s obsession with staying young and vibrant. A large number of people from Los Angeles are interested in … Read More
Inflammation and Your Hormones 101
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
4 Pathways To Fat Loss (Including 2 You Might Have Overlooked!)
One of the top reasons people schedule evaluations with me is because they’re having a hard time losing body fat. It’s a classic problem of aging: For men and women fat typically gathers around the midsection. Not only is it unsightly, but it increases risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer. And the extra fat isn’t there for lack of trying to burn it … Read More
Suzanne Somers and Dr. Mike Carragher Talk Hormones in Men
I was recently asked to be interviewed by the incomparable Suzanne Somers on the benefits of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) in men. Suzanne has done so much to educate women on the benefits of BHRT in women. But men also suffer from declining hormone levels as they age, and testosterone is usually not the only hormone that needs to be replaced! Men are also frequently … Read More
Extra Belly Fat? Stop Running and Lift a Weight! Weight Training for Healthy Aging
When it comes to healthy aging and exercise, most people think of jogging, endless steps on the elliptical, or hopping on a stationary bike and riding to nowhere. But if cardio is all you’re doing, you’re missing out on a critical component for healthy aging and disease prevention: weight training. Weight training stimulates increased production and recruitment of key anabolic hormones – namely human growth … Read More