Signs and Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects many men of different ages. It is characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. While occasional difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is common and might be caused by stress or anxiety, persistent ED can be a sign of…
Benefits of Testosterone Replacement
As men age, the natural production of testosterone in the body declines. This can lead to a range of symptoms and health issues, including low libido, decreased muscle mass, and increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) offers a range of benefits for men dealing with these issues. First and foremost,…
Low T, Could It Be Me?
Testosterone, often associated with masculinity, plays a vital role in a man’s overall health and well-being. However, as men age, testosterone levels naturally decline, potentially leading to various symptoms and health issues. In fact, studies are showing that natural testosterone levels are decreasing at a rapid rate even in younger men. This is largely due…
Testosterone: Important For Women Too
Testosterone is commonly known as a male hormone, but it is also present in women’s bodies, although in lower quantities compared to men. In women, testosterone is primarily produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands. The fact that levels are 10- to 20- fold lower make the significance of women’s sensitivities to fluctuating levels of…
BioIdentical Hormones
What is a Hormone? We hear this word repeatedly and we’re told that they are the cause of so much imbalance in our bodies. We non-medical people take that at face value. If we dig just a little deeper so we can understand our bodies better, we find that hormones are incredibly complex and necessary…
Stages of Menopause Explained
Approximately 1.3 million women ENTER MENOPAUSE annually in the United States. The average age nationally is 51 to 52 years, but that doesn’t mean early menopause isn’t entirely off the table. Almost five percent of women will start menopause as early as 40. Have you wondered what the stages of menopause are and, more importantly, how you…
Symptoms and Treatment for Perimenopause
The symptoms of menopause can really flip a woman’s quality of life upside down. This wide range of symptoms can attack your ability to focus, sleep, exercise, and more. Perimenopause can also diminish your sexual desire and affect your physical appearance in different ways, such as hair loss and weight gain, among many others. Simply…
Menopause 101
EXPERIENCING THESE SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE? WHEN TO GET TREATMENT For many women, menopause is a part of life that is always looming on the horizon. Often, they could start noticing early signs of menopause in their 40s or even mid-30s. The symptoms of hormonal imbalance associated with menopause only intensify diminishing a woman’s quality of…
Berberine
Is it Real or Another Placebo? Berberine. Most of us haven’t heard of it, but it’s a highly effective chemical found in a variety of plants. It’s classed as an alkaloid, which is a naturally occurring substance (from a plant or other organic matter) that contains at least one atom of nitrogen. Many alkaloids have…
Insulin Resistance
What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is related to excess fat or adipose tissue and how the hormone insulin is processed in the body. It’s a process that begins with insulin itself. When we eat something, our body automatically produces a hormonal response that causes the pancreas to produce insulin which propels glucose to the…
