Low Testosterone, Cause of Depression in Males
Many men suffer in silence with symptoms such as decreased sex drive, lack of motivation, irritability, and fatigue. If you go to your doctor or do a quick internet search of these symptoms, you may be told you are suffering from Depression. Depression is very real and quite common. WHO cited depression as the…
Read MoreSafety of mRNA Vaccine vs Flu and other Vaccines, Novavax Vaccine
Last week the new bivalent mRNA boosters were reviewed. Key points were: Booster mRNA bivalent vaccines for Covid were approved by the FDA under emergency use authorization. There were no human clinic trials done for the bivalent vaccines for the first time in vaccine history “Totality of Evidence” used for FDA approval was: 8 mice…
Read MoreBivalent Boosters for Covid. What Should You Do?
On August 31, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized bivalent COVID-19 vaccines produced by Moderna and Pfizer for emergency use as a booster dose in individuals previously vaccinated. What is the emergency? According to the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker, cases, deaths and hospitalizations are trending down In the FDA’s press release, they amended…
Read MoreHydrogen Peroxide Versus The Virus
With the upcoming influenza season and COVID cases on the rise, preventive measures and early intervention are key. A simple and cost-effective measure in the combat against viruses is “oxygen therapy” in the form of nebulized hydrogen peroxide. Nebulized hydrogen peroxide is considered experimental by the FDA rendering it controversial in the medical field. However,…
Read MoreDecreased Incidence of Breast Cancer in Women Using Testosterone and/or Testosterone and Estradiol Pellets
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that involves repleting or “replacing” sub-optimal hormones in the body to treat various symptoms and conditions. Breast cancer and HRT (using synthetic hormones) and BHRT (using bioidentical hormones) remain a controversial topic. Unlike HRT using synthetic hormones, BHRT uses hormones found in plants having the same molecular hormone…
Read MoreThe Truth About Red Meat
Over the past several decades, red meat has become the scapegoat for poor health outcomes ranging from obesity to heart disease and cancer. Have you been told to cut down on red meat? Have you heard red meat is bad for you? Have you heard red meat is good for you? Are you confused about…
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease Uncovered – Coronary Calcium Scan
It is projected, more than 130 million adults, or 45.1% of the United States population will have some form of cardiovascular disease by the year 2035.1 Early detection and prevention is key to defeating Cardiovascular Disease. By the time many patients see a cardiologist, they have already suffered a cardiovascular event. The last four blog…
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease Uncovered Beyond the Lipid Panel – Part Four
In the first article in the series ‘Beyond the Lipid Panel’, we discussed the differences between the Cardio IQ panel and the standard lipid panel. The importance of cholesterol particle size was explained. In the second and third articles, we discussed specific cardiac biomarkers tested via the Cardio IQ panel and how to treat those…
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease Uncovered Beyond the Lipid Panel – Part Three
The Cardio IQ blood panel offered at RMC provides much more information than the standard lipid panel when assessing cardiovascular risk. The last 2 blogs covered: The importance of lipid particle size Apolipoprotein A1 Lipoprotein(a) High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HSCRP) Fibrinogen This blog post will review the following markers included in the Cardio IQ panel: Homocysteine…
Read MoreShanhong LU, MD, PhD
Shanhong LU, MD, PhD specializes and is an expert in environmental toxins affecting our health and hormones. She is an excellent speaker. I always love to listen to what she has to say. I am sending the email she sent out yesterday. Please take time to register and listen to her webinar. 1.3 Million women…
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