Sex is everyone’s favorite taboo. We do it, pursue it, and think about it, and it’s an essential aspect of our physical, mental, and emotional health. But we have a hard time talking about it, even with our doctor. To make matters worse, our doctors are usually only qualified to tell us about the basic biology and mechanics of sex. But our sex lives … Read More
Sermorelin: A More Affordable Alternative to Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
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 and appearance we enjoy in youth. At the same time, most of us hope to be spared the impairment that comes with chronic, degenerative diseases. Hormones are key players … Read More
3 Things You Need to Know About Inflammation: Cause. Effect. Prevention.
What Is Inflammation? At some point in your life, you’ve probably had some sort of injury. You’ve either fallen, ending up with a scrape or bruise, or you’ve somehow cut yourself, I’m sure. You’ve also likely had some sort of infectious invader, like a bacteria or virus. And, it’s quite possible you’ve had a foreign body like a splinter or a bee sting. Each of … Read More
Why Can’t I Ever Seem to Keep the Weight Off When I Diet?
Dieting. It works! Well…sort of. You’ve tried dieting. It works most of the time. Restrict what you’re eating and you’ll usually lose weight. Sometimes very quickly. Juice cleanse du jour, Master Cleanse, The Biggest Loser, Fat Flush, The Zone, Atkins, Weight Watchers, Sugar Busters, South Beach, High Fat/Low Carb, Mediterranean. The list goes on. They could open a bookstore devoted to diet books alone there … Read More
What are the Benefits of Age Management and Hormone Optimization?
Just because your hormones naturally decline as you get older does not mean you should succumb to the process. Replace the thought “Our hormone levels decrease because we age” with the thought that “We age because our hormone levels decrease”. Strive to live the most vigorous life possible regardless of whether you’re in your 20’s or your 60’s!! What does Hormone Optimization do? Hormone Optimization … Read More
Is Testosterone Going to Give Me A Heart Attack?
Poor testosterone! Many patients have been asking me recently about news reports mentioning a study that linked testosterone to an increase in heart attacks in men. “Testosterone prescriptions linked to heart attack” was the headline in the Los Angeles Times on January 29, 2014. Yikes! Of course this headline grabbed my attention. The news reports stem from … Read More
Do you feel FATigued?
It’s the most common health problem over 40. You’ve got fat around your middle and you’re tired all the time. To top it off you may have • A foggy brain • Low moods • And no libido And it seems there is no quick easy fix because you’ve tried everything. Aging well can be hard. There is so much information out there and sometimes … Read More
Melatonin: The Sleep Hormone (and So Much More!)
Do you wish you could sleep more soundly and feel more rested? Sleep disturbances and insomnia are frequent complaints I hear about from my patients. So I though it would be useful to talk about a hormone that most people are deficient in as they age and can have a profound effect on quality and quantity of sleep: melatonin. You may already be thinking, “Yeah, … Read More