Hormone Imbalance
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 MoreQuarantine Brain – Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome?
Covid 19 seems to have made us all perceive the world in a different way. It feels as if some good things and/or some not so good things have crept into our lives when we weren’t looking. No doubt, Covid 19 and subsequent quarantine has had a profound effect on us. When asking my patients…
Read MoreHistory of Growth Hormone Treatment
History of Growth Hormone Treatment The discovery of Growth Hormone (GH) and its use is fascinating. “The tale is crammed with amazing insights as well as striking errors, serendipity, and unsuccessful labors, triumphs, and defeats.”* The search for GH to be used in GH deficient children began in the 1940’s when researchers discovered GH to…
Read MoreDHEA and Pregnenolone. Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know
DHEA and Pregnenolone Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know Pregnenolone is first in the cascade of what are known as neurosteroids. All neurosteroids are derived from cholesterol and they are called neurosteroids because they all have functions in the brain. Pregnenolone goes down 3 different pathways, one of which is its conversion…
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 MoreThe Power of Hormones
The Power of Hormones Hormones can rejuvenate, regenerate and restore. They are powerful chemical messengers that circulate throughout the body and travel to specific cells to orchestrate many vital internal functions. But even a small fluctuation in hormone levels can cause big changes at the cellular level — or disrupt the delicate balance throughout your…
Read MoreHow is Hormone Imbalance Associated with Heart Disease?
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A 3 minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Insulin Resistance Cells don’t “open” normally and, in response, the pancreas creates too much insulin. When too…
Read MoreWhy Do I Suddenly Have Feelings of Hopelessness?
Patient Question, Why Do I Suddenly have Feelings of Hopelessness and Cravings? A Female Patient: “I tried to cut back on the DIM. I went to 600 and tried a couple days at 300mg. I started my period yesterday and had severe PMS for the past 10 days. When my period hit I didn’t get…
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