When discussing hormone optimization in men, testosterone almost always takes center stage. And rightly so. Afterall, testosterone drives many aspects of male physiology, from muscle growth and mood stability to energy production and sexual function. However,...
We’ve had an increasing number of inquiries lately about the newer version of oral testosterone that became available for men not too long ago. What we’ve learned from these inquiries is that there seems to be a lot of confusion out there about this option. In this...
You’ve been doing everything right. Counting calories, hitting the gym, cutting carbs—all the things that worked during your 20s and 30s. And yet the scale won’t budge. Or worse, your weight is creeping up in spite of your best efforts. Sound familiar? If...
You know sleep is important to your good health. And we’ve all heard the advice around getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine, avoiding screens before bed, etc. But what many people don’t realize is that poor...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. In other words, it’s fairly common. But here’s what many women with PCOS don’t realize: this condition does not disappear once menopause is reached. In fact, PCOS...
The idea that testosterone somehow causes prostate cancer has terrified men and their doctors for decades, keeping countless men from the hormone therapy they so desperately need. But there’s a problem with this somewhat pervasive notion: it’s not true. And yet,...
If you suffer from anxiety, you know all too well what it’s like to feel on edge for no apparent reason. You also know how small stressors can trigger outsized reactions. And you likely know what’s it’s like to be kept awake at night by unstoppable anxious thoughts....
If you’re a woman struggling with chronic sleep issues, it’s likely you would try just about anything if it meant getting a quality night’s sleep. Maybe you’ve invested in blackout curtains and a new mattress. Maybe you’ve downloaded relaxation apps or...
When we talk about hormone therapy, most people think of estrogen (and maybe progesterone) for women and testosterone for men. It’s true that these are heavy hitters when it comes to optimizing hormones. But they aren’t the only hormones that matter as people age....
Have you ever walked into a room only to forget why? Or do you sometimes lose your train of thought mid-sentence? Maybe you’re more easily irritated than you used to be. Or more prone to feeling anxious. For people in their 40s and older, these little lapses in memory...
