What Is Low Testosterone?
Do you feel “off” but don’t really know why? Is your libido quickly dwindling? Are you gaining weight around your midsection and losing muscle mass? Are you feeling fatigued, low on energy, irritable, and anxious? Do you just not feel like yourself? When patients come to me reporting a sense of just not feeling […]
Does BPA Cause Sexual Problems?
BPA, a chemical rampant in everyday American life, is directly linked to short-term and long-term sexual dysfunction. But what is BPA and how is it linked to sexual disorders? And what can you do about it? What is sexual dysfunction? Before we get into BPA, let’s first discuss the definition of sexual dysfunction. “Sexual dysfunction” […]
What Does A High PSA REALLY Mean?
PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is often thought of as an immediate signal of prostate cancer—but is it really? Doctors have discovered that a high PSA level does not necessarily correlate to prostate cancer. There could be other health and lifestyle factors impacting your PSA test results. What do PSA levels mean and what could cause […]
Epigenetics Series: Can Working Out Change Your Genes?
Professional athletes seem to have a special “something” that no one else has. “It must be in his genes,” we say when we see Michael Phelps swimming or Michael Jordan shooting a three-pointer. But is it actually in their genes? Is there a gene for athleticism? Epigenetics says “maybe.” It’s not necessarily that professional athletes […]
What’s The Deal With Weight Gain And Low Testosterone?
If you’re struggling to see the results you want in your weight loss program, you may be dealing with a testosterone imbalance. Have you been noticing that the number on the scale keeps increasing recently? Is your midsection growing at a faster rate than the rest of your body? Are you struggling to lose those […]
Epigenetics Series – Is Cancer Related To Your DNA?
Are we predisposed to cancer, based on our DNA? Or do our lifestyles and choices primarily determine our health? For years, doctors debated this question in a “black or white” fashion: either disease is predetermined in DNA or disease is determined by lifestyle. Recently, though, doctors determined that the answer falls somewhere in the gray […]
Testosterone: 10 Crazy And Surprising Effects
Testosterone is a necessary hormone involved in health, reproduction, and behavior. Men and women both require testosterone (T) for sex drive, bone strength, muscle maintenance, and more. T levels drastically impact physical, emotional, and mental health. So what are the effects of testosterone? Below you’ll find the 10 ways the big T impacts your health, […]
Epigenetics Series: What Should You Eat For Your Body Type?
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” In other words, eat for your body type. Do you have trouble losing weight? Are your blood tests consistently coming back with high cholesterol, adrenal concerns, low testosterone, and other risk factors? Do you have an increased risk of disease? Are you currently suffering […]
Epigenetics Series: How To Sleep For Better Health
Even one night of sleep deprivation can alter your genes. The epigenetic change of poor sleep can result in reduced immunity, poor memory, lowered cognitive processes, enhanced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and even higher risk for cancer and early death. 1 in 3 American adults doesn’t get enough sleep on a […]
