Hormones

If you are one of the many asking, “Why can’t I sleep?” it can be helpful to understand the role hormones can play in our sleepless nights.

With hormones tied so intricately to energy and metabolism, it should come as no surprise that hormone imbalance and hormonal changes can wreak havoc on our energy levels.

Researchers have only scratched the surface of the potential to prevent and manage chronic disease, but already we know that it is possible to enhance hormone balance by tweaking our diet, providing opportunities to preserve long-term health.

Nearly 1 out of 3 women between the ages of 18 and 60 experience a diminished or lost appetite for sex, often with painful emotional consequences. But today there are more types of treatment for low sex drive in females available than ever before—including hormone therapy—and more practitioners who understand the importance of restoring desire.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has long been recognized as the best treatment for low testosterone. Proven to improve energy levels and mood, raise libido, and increase muscle mass, TRT is now the first line of defense for men who struggle with hypogonadism and is instrumental in helping patients recapture their sense of vitality. But if you’re struggling with the symptoms of low testosterone, it is natural to want to consider all available treatment options to ensure that you get the best possible care.

If you’re like many people, you lead a high-stress life. Between family obligations and long hours at work, it can seem like you never catch a break. You’re tired. And even if you try your best to take care of yourself, you may find that you simply can’t get back to the way that you felt before life became so overwhelming.

Despite sticking to his tried-and-true jogging and weight lifting routine, Mark noticed that he seemed to be losing muscle mass. Where his triceps once held his skin taut, flabbiness was starting to take over. But the real wake-up call came when he saw an older picture of himself. In the two years since the picture was taken, his pectoral areas had grown substantially—but it was all fat. When increasing his workouts didn’t help, Mark began to wonder if he had a health issue that he wasn’t aware of.