CATEGORY: Health and Wellness
Erectile Dysfunction And Heart Attacks
Do you know that ED is a symptom of Heart Attacks and Strokes? ED, or Erectile Dysfunction, has become a household word, ever since the drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra were approved by the FDA as a treatment, but the[...]
The Cost of Healthcare
Healthcare cost, who decides: Doctors? Insurers? Regulators? People? Please email your thoughts to [email protected]. As a general rule, discussions about the cost of health care are focused on particular treatments that you or a loved one might need or be[...]
Testosterone Role in Injury and Recovery
Testosterone decreases physical injuries, the severity of the injury, and can shorten the length of time that is necessary to completely recover from injury and surgery. The most widely accepted and universally acknowledged effect of Testosterone is the anabolic (growth)[...]
Bariatric Surgery for Body Image Issues
Obesity is a life threatening issue. People who are obese suffer from social, psychological, and physiological issues that can destroy their ability to life healthy and happy lives. There are levels of obesity and each of them have interventions and[...]
Women: Before You Start Testosterone
How do doctors decide when to start testosterone treatment in women? I only diagnose women with testosterone deficiency (TDS) only when they have both symptoms and low blood levels of free (active) testosterone. Prior to the first appointment, I evaluate[...]
Men: Before Initiating Testosterone Replacement
There are some men whose low testosterone symptoms are not severe enough to require replacement but instead need to have their own production of testosterone stimulated. Men in this situation with borderline blood levels like 405 Total Testosterone and 130[...]
Orgasmic Headaches
It is frightening to be in the middle of a wonderful sexual experience, reach the point of orgasm, and then experience a blinding headache at the moment of release. It is rare but it can signal the presence of a[...]
When You Have Trouble Sleeping
Psychological/Emotional Issues with Sleep Two very common causes of difficulties with sleep are anxiety and stress. If you are facing some impending event that is important to you, your adrenal glands will put you in a state of hypervigilance: flight[...]
Testosterone and Parkinson’s Disease
Recently doctors have established a link between the decrease of testosterone in men and the increased incidence of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a slowly progressing disease that causes changes in the brain leading to low dopamine levels. The decrease causes[...]
What You Need To Know About Tremors
Tremors are a symptom of several conditions, and are quite common. We want to talk about them because they are a warning sign that observers notice before the person who experiences them and you can help your friends and family with[...]