When I strongly recommended testosterone to a 76 year old patient with a history of cardiac bypass surgery and 5 cardiac stents I was surprised about how adamant he was about not following my advice. When I asked why, his response was “I’ve heard too many negative things about testosterone. Plus, my cardiologist does not …
A study out of Korea involving women (aged 43-86) found that consuming 320mg of cocoa flavanols significantly improved skin elasticity and wrinkles. The amount of cocoa flavanols would be present in 50 to 340 g per day of dark chocolate depending on the types of dark chocolate. Milk chocolate would not be expected to be …
If low serotonin levels cause depression, why doesn’t depression lift within hours of beginning serotonin-elevating SSRI treatment: Why do depression symptoms often initially worsen with SSR treatment. Why do stressed animals with depression symptoms have high serotonin levels? In their fascinating 2015 review article, Paul W Andrews and colleagues propose that high serotonin levels – …
Basal cell skin cancers and squamous cell skin cancers are the most common cancers in Caucasians. Squamous cell cancers are of greater concern because of their potential to metastasize, especially those on the head and neck. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3. It boosts cellular energy and enhances repair of DNA that is …
Scientists have known about the dangers of trans fats for 25 years, yet millions of people still consume dangerously high amounts. It is found in cakes, biscuits, margarines, pastries, fried and fast foods. In 2003 Denmark led the way with a trans-fat ban. Since then 20 other countries have followed suit. Other countries including …
I am a big proponent of my patients taking supplements if they are done prudently. However, some patients needlessly take handfuls of supplements daily. One supplement that I feel is overrated is Calcium. If one is getting enough green vegetables and yogurt and cheese there should be no need to take calcium pills. …
At the beginning of July 2016 Usain Bolt withdrew from Olympic trials with a grade 1 tear in his hamstring. He immediately went to Germany for homeopathic medical treatment. Then he improved so quickly by getting this amazing homeopathic treatment that he competed just a month later in the Rio 2016 Olympics and won gold …
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Surgery for weight loss has gone through a dramatic evolution over the last 60 years. The first weight loss (bariatric) surgery was first introduced in the 1950’s. It was the jejunoileal bypass (JIB) which induced a state of malabsorption by bypassing most of the intestines while keeping the stomach intact. Although the weight loss with …
Although the primary symptoms for women are decreased libido and other sexual complaints (see box below), other signs of testosterone deficiency are a general lack of energy and overall vitality, and a loss of muscle tone. Most women begin to experience these symptoms after menopause, when their testosterone levels typically decline by approximately 50%. …
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Through ongoing research, the medical community is learning that testosterone serves many purposes, ranging from the commonly understood sexual functions to surprising findings that it may help to control blood sugar and may also have an anticoagulant effect. In addition, testosterone’s well-known role in building muscles and bones is especially important for women facing age-related …