Dr. Valerie Donaldson
Is Testosterone Safe For Your Heart? MACE MYTH BUSTED!
Testosterone Myths Part 2: Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE) Introduction First and foremost, MEN, be grateful and thankful for Abraham Morgentaler, MD, a well published Harvard based Urologist, who did many of the studies on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) showing it to be of benefit and not harmful to men. TRT Has More Benefits than…
Read MoreDoes Testosterone Cause Prostate Cancer? ANSWERED!
Testosterone Myths Part 1: TRT & Prostate Cancer Introduction First and foremost, MEN, be grateful and thankful for a doctor by the name of Abraham Morgentaler, MD, a Harvard based Urologist, who did most of the studies on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) proving it to be of benefit and not harmful to men. Because of…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Differences Between Prometrium, Compounded Progesterone, and Progestins
Progesterone. A Series of What is the Truth? When it comes to hormone replacement therapy for women, particularly regarding progesterone, various delivery options are available. There are troches, triturates, suppositories, creams, gels, and capsules. Two common choices of bioidentical progesterone in capsule form are ‘Prometrium’ and ‘Compounded Progesterone’, both derived from plant sterols called Mexican…
Read MoreVitamin D Deficiency and Covid 19 (Coronavirus). Benefits of Vitamin D
As much as Dr Gordon loves his Zinc, I love my Vitamin D! Being introduced to high dose Vitamin D by one of my favorite doctors, Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, MP, was one of the biggest contributions to my practice. I loved talking to Mayer and would seek him out at every Anti-Aging meeting to…
Read MoreYour Simple Guide to MicroDermabrasion
Microdermabrasion: the word can sound downright intimidating. Almost everyone has heard the term in reference to skincare, but not everyone knows what it means. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment that exfoliates the skin to remove the top layer of thick, uneven and discolored dead skin. This process makes the skin noticeably smoother and brighter, while…
Read MoreMen’s Hormone Pellet Therapy and Symptoms
Hormone Pellet Therapy for Men An increasing number of men are concerned about low testosterone. Also called low T, this condition refers to the decline in production of the hormone testosterone. This decline typically begins after age 30 and can cause serious symptoms that decrease quality of life. Thankfully, low testosterone can be treated with…
Read MoreEstrogen Is A Very Important Hormone – Estrogen Therapy. Imbalance Symptoms
Estrogen Is A Very Important Hormone – Estrogen Therapy. Imbalance Symptoms Estrogen is a very important hormone, one that regulates many functions in the body. Many women suffer from estrogen hormone imbalance, where the body is producing either too much estrogen or too little. Estrogen imbalance has many serious symptoms, including emotional distress, weight gain,…
Read MoreCells that Heal from Cradle to Grave, A Quantum Leap in Medical Science
Cells that Heal from Cradle to Grave, A Quantum Leap in Medical Science There is a brilliant orator, radiologist, and man whom I highly respect, but have never met, by the name of Roger Nocera, MD. I have only had the pleasure to converse with him by phone and email. He wrote a book in…
Read MoreThe Perfect Peel – Non-Surgical, Painless and Relaxing!
The Perfect Peel – Non-Surgical, Painless and Relaxing! We all know there is not one magical treatment or product that can reverse aging. That being said, combination treatments can merge the best qualities of different services to achieve better results in a shorter time. So, what’s one of our favorite combination treatments? The Perfect Peel:…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Fault!
Why can’t you stop eating sugar, craving salty chips, buying processed foods to save time? It’s not your fault! Your food failures don’t mean you lack willpower. These foods are designed to mess with your brain. Most Americans are undernourished, no matter how much they eat. Learn how to get crucial missing nutrients back into…
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