What is hypogonadism, AKA low testosterone, AKA andropause? Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles that have effects on many bodily functions. Production declines with age at variable rates. Low testosterone (low T) is a decline in testosterone levels from normal, most common age-related and...
With nearly 40 million women in the United States being in or near menopause, the effective treatment of menopausal symptoms is more vital than ever. Estrogen, which has over 400 functions in the body, including maintaining normal brain function, bone density and blood vessels is...
Turmeric has three tremendous advantages in preventing disease, cancer and arthritis! Alzheimer’s disease: Duke found more than 50 studies on turmeric’s effects in addressing Alzheimer’s disease. The reports indicate that turmeric extracts contain several natural agents that block the formation of beta-amyloid, the substance responsible for...
Women are not the only ones who struggle with the adverse effects of changing hormones as they age. Aging men also suffer from hormone deficiencies as they age. As men get older, men experience decreasing levels of androgen and testosterone in their bodies. Testosterone decline...
We all know that many honorable veterans returning from active duty suffer, often in silence, from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Research shows that roughly 30% of soldiers who served in war zones are later diagnosed with PTSD. The clinical protocol at V.A. hospitals across...
As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. And working from home during a pandemic doesn't fix everything. There are new ways that stress has been added to our...
Does diabetes lead to sexual dysfunction? Most studies that have been conducted related to diabetes and erectile dysfunction support the findings that diabetic men are at a much higher risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED). Specifically, studies show that men with diabetes are up to three...
What are Peptides? Peptides, similar to proteins, are short chains of amino acids that our body naturally produces. They act as signaling molecules within the body, instructing other cells and molecules on what functions to perform. There are over 7000 known peptides in our bodies, and...
Research shows that a high-sugar diet can lead to some severe health problems. While this may be common knowledge, many Americans do not know what types of sugars they should truly avoid. Most fruits contain plenty of sugar, but dieticians suggest eating a healthy amount...
In a world where our average attention span has dipped below that of a goldfish (9 seconds) and every day, more activities start to pile up on our plates giving us less and less time to be healthy, it becomes all the more important to...