Hormone Therapy May Pose Cardiovascular Risk for Gender Transitioning Individuals
Razi Berry Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Gender-transition treatment poses an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, according to research The results are based on […]
This Diet is Better Than Viagra!
Razi Berry According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, 9 tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile dysfunction by 40 percent.1 The study was published in the journal Circulation. Olive oil is thought to be one of the reasons why the Mediterranean […]
Estrogen May be a Factor in Migraines for Men
Node Smith, ND A new study shows that the female sex hormone, estrogen, may play a role in the development of migraines in men.1 It is generally accepted that the sex hormone does play a role in migraines for women, but has never been researched in men, until now. This study was published last week […]
Essential Oils and Abnormal Breast Development in Boys
Node Smith, ND A study was presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in March, that essential oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of a narrow range of plant constituents and can have very powerful effects on human physiology – some of them unwanted. The paper presented, was on the effects of essential […]
Postpartum Depression in Men
Node Smith, ND Postpartum Depression is a Growing Concern for Men I read an interesting article that discussed postpartum depression. Only, this article wasn’t discussing its effect on young mothers, but rather, new fathers. Apparently, postpartum depression is a growing concern for many men. It is an interesting and complex topic, which, seeks to undermine […]
Obesity and Male Infertility
Dr Sarah King, ND Health Status of Male Partners Cannot be Overlooked in Pre-conception Stage When couples are attempting to conceive, we often put the weight of nutritional and overall health status on women. This is largely attributed to the fact that post-conception a woman’s body must provide the energy, sustenance, blood supply, and nutrition […]
Could a hormonal imbalance be the culprit of your menstrual and PMS symptoms?
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Each woman’s experience with her period is different and unique. There are some of us that really connect to our cycles. We track them and take notice where we are in the moon cycle. We might have a deep love for our uterus; we may even be happy with or […]
Low Libido and Stubborn Weight: Why Men and Women Need Testosterone
Dr. Kali MacIsaac HBSc, ND Unless you frequent online chat groups or are considering competing in bodybuilding competitions, testosterone levels are likely something you don’t think a lot about. When you read online about hormonal balance, you may come across some articles about the decline of testosterone as men age, but for female hormone health […]
Natural Solutions for Increasing Male Testosterone, Libido and Energy
Treating Andropause and Low Testosterone in Aging Men Dr. Adam Sandford, ND Recently, discussions have emerged on television, in magazines, on the radio, or by word of mouth highlighting the phrases “Low T” or “Andropause;” But what do these phrases mean? As men age, they begin to experience symptoms that fall in line with hormonal […]
Low Testosterone and Male Infertility: Why Herbs are Preferred over Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Infertility, or failure for a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, affects 15% of all couples and nearly 50% of these cases are attributed to male factor infertility. There is evidence to suggest that the average sperm count levels has been diminishing in the last several decades1. Hormonal […]