I really appreciate the candor of my patients. And the trust they imbue. Talking about sex can be a contorted experience for some people, twisting around their own curiosity and comfortability like a teenager on prom night. But so many of my patients are brave and intrepid and they fire away the questions anyway. Thank […]
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“Truth is universal. Perception of truth is not.” Anonymous The recent outcry about testosterone therapy increasing cardiovascular disease and myocardial infarction (heart attack) is causing a tremendous amount of confusion for my patients and for men all over the country. The lawyers have grabbed onto two recent studies and have helped to create panic. In
Metabolism is the underlying process within all of your body cells, both physically and mentally, that drives the forces that allow you to realize health. The word Metabolism comes from the Greek word “metabole” which means “to change.” And when referring to the concept of Metabolic Health, it is describing the process of creating a
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease (FBD) is a condition where the breasts contain varying sized painful cysts. The overall structure of the breast tissue changes include hyperplasia (increased cells) and mostly fibrosis or hardening. The disease is widespread and increasing in prevalence, affecting approximately 80% of North American women compared to only 3% in a report from 1928.
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The South American seed known as Chia seed gained some popularity when people started planting them on little clay animals. Chuh Chuh Chuh Chia…remember? This seed has far more potential as a “nutritional powerhouse” than a “vegetative animal for your house” and is one of the best things you can add to your diet, whether
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When I was in naturopathic medical school, one of my nutrition professors put it plainly when describing the need for basic nutritional supplements, “If you are alive and breathing, you should at least be on a multivitamin and fish oil!” Due to depleted vitamin and mineral contents of our soil, even organically grown fruits and
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Vitamin “Hormone” D is an amazing vitamin responsible for a multitude of physiological functions in your body. And it seems that this potent energizing cancer-protecting “pro hormone” is epidemically low across the population. Let’s explore this underestimated vitamin that is making a epic return to the forefront of medicine, why it’s important, and why most
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It has been known for years about the relationship of depression and low thyroid function. Not long after hypothyroidism was first identified officially in England in 1873, it was understood that mental disorders would accompany the condition. Psychiatric circles have utilized thyroid hormone in the past with great result, until the advent of newer psychotherapeutics
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A wrist watch, a car window, and a satellite dish. I watched in horror when they all broke, not knowing what my next move would be. How was I going to move forward if I did not have these things? Why were they breaking now? Can I repair them? Of course I can, I will
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Metabolism enhancement comes in many forms. There are many different weight loss supplements available on the market and not all are safe or have any science behind their clinical effectiveness. However, some are better than others and “Bitter Orange” has excellent potential to aid in your metabolic boosting quest. Read on… The Basics Citrus aurantium,
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