Helpful Articles
Magnesium Deficiency Contributing to Insulin Resistance
How Magnesium Deficiency Could Be Affecting Your Insulin Sensitivity and What to Do About It
Introduction
In today’s world, many of us are familiar with the terms "insulin resistance" and "type 2 diabetes," but did you know that something as simple as magnesium deficiency could be contributing to this condition? Insulin resistance occurs when your body’s cells stop responding to insulin effectively, which can lead to higher blood sugar levels and, over time, type 2 diabetes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Why it is important to get treated.
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Why It’s Important to Get Treated
Sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. However, for millions of people around the world, getting a good night’s sleep is a struggle due to a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This sleep disorder is more common than you might think, yet many people are unaware they even have it. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what obstructive sleep apnea is, how it affects your body, and the risks of leaving it untreated.
Is there a need to control estrogen while on TRT?
This is a short article on reasons why men do NOT need to block estradiol while on TRT.
Quick answer, NO!
First off, what is estradiol?
Testosterone Therapy in Females
Testosterone therapy for females? No way!
Yes way!
Listen to this, testosterone is not just a male hormone. Testosterone is actually the dominant hormone in female physiology! Believe it or not, females produce more testosterone than estradiol throughout their lives. Women produce on average around one-tenth the level males produce but that one-tenth goes a long way and has many effects on the female sex. Like other hormones, as women age, their testosterone production dwindles and declines year by year.
Testosterone and Red Blood Cell Count. What is Secondary Erythrocytosis?
Greetings,
One of the most common concerns associated with testosterone therapy is an increase in red blood cells, also known as secondary erythrocytosis. This condition, which often leads to the term "thick blood," can prompt concerns about heart attacks, strokes, or blood clots. However, these fears may be based on misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the science behind testosterone's effects.