It is estimated that somewhere between four and five million men in the United States are currently dealing with low testosterone. The effect that this is having on them is substantial. This is because testosterone is the most important hormone in the male body.Researchers have long known that once a man hits his late thirties or early forties, his testosterone levels start to fall. There is a natural progression of testosterone loss that is … [Read more...]
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, which helps regulate metabolism and other bodily functions, is underactive. With this condition, the body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, which means it is low on energy. This results in many wide-ranging symptoms. If you believe you may have hypothyroidism, take the time to learn about how it occurs, what its signs are, and how it is diagnosed and treated.Causes of … [Read more...]
Hot Flashes and Menopause: What Is the Correlation?
It's finally happened. You have experienced your first hot flash. As if that wasn't enough, you have had several more. You now know what everyone has been talking about and why they are so uncomfortable. You also know that it marks the approach of menopause. As you stand in front of the fan for the fifth time today, you would like to know what the connection is between hot flashes and menopause. Rest assured that you are going through something … [Read more...]
Treatment Options for Low Thyroid Function
Hypothyroidism is a potentially dangerous medical condition caused by low thyroid function. This will deprive the body of extremely important thyroid hormones. Since your body is not getting enough hormones from the thyroid, you will start to develop several side effects. Some of the most common symptoms of a low functioning thyroid gland are severe fatigue, weight gain, constipation, sexual dysfunction, hair loss, and sensitivity to … [Read more...]
Improve Your Low Testosterone With Our Andropause Treatment for Men
You knew about menopause for women. You watched your wife battle her symptoms. While you could sympathize, you never thought anything like that could happen to you. But eventually, things started to change. You started running out of steam, too tired to get through your daily routine. It didn't matter how long you slept. You had to drag yourself out of bed every day. Your workouts suffered because you didn't have the strength and stamina that you … [Read more...]
Get in Shape for Summer with Medical Weight Loss
Summertime is right around the corner. Summer means going out in swim trunks, a bikini or some other revealing type of clothing. If you are like so many other people, you may be struggling to lose weight. You may wonder if medical weight loss is the right way for you to get yourself where you need to be to show off an attractive beach body.Medical weight loss is not one-size-fits-all. Each program is customized for the patient and is … [Read more...]
Is Thyroid Treatment Right for Me?
Your thyroid gland produces a hormone that affects every aspect of your body. If you have a thyroid that is not functioning properly or if you have an overgrown thyroid, professional thyroid treatment may be necessary to help you keep your health under control.A lot of people are battling with thyroid glands that are not able to produce a sufficient amount of their thyroid hormone to meet their body’s needs. Individuals with this condition … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider Women’s Hormone Therapy
As a woman, you are at the mercy of your hormones from the moment puberty hits and throughout menopause. It's bound to make you feel like you are on a roller coaster. You experience mood swings and bloating when it's time for your menstrual cycle every month. You go through even more extreme changes when you are pregnant. You're heading toward the point when your reproductive system is going to shut down, and things aren't getting any easier. The … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is a normal part of a woman’s aging process. During menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. The woman also stops menstruating. The process can naturally occur any time after the age of 40. It can sometimes prematurely occur in a woman younger than 40, and it is usually caused by damage to the ovaries or by some types of surgery like a hysterectomy (removal of the … [Read more...]
Benefits of Medical Weight Loss
Anyone who was tried to lose weight on their own knows how big of a challenge it can be. Losing weight is a physical, mental and emotional endeavor. There are very few people who have the mental, physical or emotional stamina needed in order to lose large amounts of weight and to keep the weight off. This is why you see many individuals lose weight only to gain the weight back in just a few short months. One of the biggest problems these … [Read more...]
