Hormones
Got Joint Pain? Trust Me…Your Doctor Won’t Know This Simple Solution
Don’t want to read this post? No problem….check out the below brief vlog (video blog) for the complete story! No, joint pain is not a normal part of aging…..well, maybe it is, but don’t let your doctor tell you, “just get use to it…..you are getting old!” I am not trying to be cynical, but,…
Read MoreThe Truth About Estrogen in Men
Estrogen in men gets a bad wrap. I hope you will read this article for the scientific truth about estrogen in men, instead of listening to your well-meaning buddy or reading the testosterone Facebook group listings, that harbor incorrect and dangerous misinformation. First of all, if men have elevated estrogen levels, you need to…
Read MoreThe “4-1-1” on Castor Oil Packs for Healing
What do you think of when you hear someone speak of “castor oil?” If you are like me, you might recall that this was your grandmother’s remedy for you when you were having trouble going “Number Two”! Am I right? Is that what you think of when you hear someone talk of castor oil? Castor…
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Your Adrenal Program May Not Be Working For You: How Do You Know When Your Adrenals Are Improving?
You have been told by your functional medicine practitioner that you have adrenal fatigue symptoms and the 4-point cortisol saliva test shows that you are definitely experiencing adrenal fatigue. You have instituted the recommendations to bring you out of this insufficiency, but some how, you still do not have the energy you would like to…
Read MoreWhat is Adrenal Fatigue & How Does It Manifest?
Chronic stress is considered to lead to adrenal fatigue (or adrenal insufficiency). The adrenal gland (small, walnut-sized gland on top of each of our kidneys) is responsible for secreting the hormones cortisol, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, mineralocorticoids and sex hormones. These hormones help us adapt to stress and under normal circumstances, cortisol is needed as an…
Read MoreHow to Achieve Ideal Testosterone in Men
How to Achieve Ideal Testosterone Levels in Men? Nationwide, an estimated 15 million men age 45 and older suffer from Low T. Just what is Low T? Low T is Low Testosterone. After age 30, serum testosterone in men declines approximately 1% to 2%, annually. This is a serious situation. Low testosterone levels lead to…
Read More5 Foods Boost Male Sexual Stamina
Can “specific” foods really help you increase your sexual stamina? Well, in a word: YES! At least 5 Foods Boost Male Sexual Stamina. On the other hand, a very poor and inflammatory diet, can lead to a “decreased” sexual stamina, but, I am not going to go there in this article. Instead, my goal is…
Read MoreBasic Tips For Strengthening Your Immune System During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus ) Pandemic & Beyond
In a continued effort to help you through the COVID-19 crisis, I just want to remind you how important all the factors that I have listed below are in strengthening your immune system to combat this health epidemic. Of course, we want to continue to take the recommendations of our government institutions in curbing the…
Read MoreCan Estrogen Be Protective in Women Against Coronavirus?
Watch the video below if you would rather listen vs read this blog post, however, blog post contains links. A new preliminary study has just been released (March 11, 2020) in “pre-print,” on the possibility of estrogen’s protective benefits against coronavirus for women. This data is so preliminary, since as you know, the Coronavirus has…
Read MoreBenefits of Testosterone for Women
Testosterone is just one instrument in the symphony of hormonal balance. Total hormone replacement is about restoring the natural balance of all our hormones for optimal levels of physical and mental performance. Testosterone is a male AND female sex hormone. Although testosterone is the most predominant hormone for males, it is also a very…
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