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...
Your gut and your hormones are in constant communication with one another. In fact, there is a continual interplay between the two. But if that ongoing conversation breaks down, undesirable consequences can ripple through the entire endocrine system. Most people don’t...
In recent years, intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity as an effective health optimization strategy. And for good reason. When done correctly, IF can provide impressive benefits relative to metabolism, cellular health, and longevity. But here’s...
Were you told that having a hysterectomy would solve your gynecological problems? Perhaps you had fibroids. Or endometriosis. Heavy bleeding. Or even cancer. Regardless, surgery probably seemed like the answer. And perhaps it was indeed necessary and/or it resolved...
Fat that accumulates around the midsection rarely shows up overnight. For most people, belly fat comes on gradually. It’s also true that abdominal weight often occurs in spite of eating and exercise habits that haven’t changed (or that might even be better than they...
Waking up drenched in sweat during the night is miserable. Your sheets are soaked. You’re chilled. And you’re exhausted from disrupted sleep. If you’re a woman in perimenopause or early menopause, you may assume night sweats are just part par for the course. But...
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...
