Our hormonal health plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of our bodies. Everything from our mood to metabolism and reproductive health can be affected by our hormone levels. Interestingly, what we eat can have a significant impact on these hormone levels, and understanding this connection can help optimize our health.At the Florida Center…
Inflammation is a natural part of our body’s defense system, a response to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation has been linked to various health issues such as heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders1. Interestingly, there’s a crucial connection between what we eat, how it affects our bodies, and our unique genetic makeup.At the Florida…
As a medical professional, it is my duty to inform and educate my patients about new treatments and medications available in the market. One such medication that has been making waves in the weight loss industry is Semaglutide. Semaglutide is a medication that was originally approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, in…
Before we begin this article: Everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own body, and you should, because you are beautiful. This article is not about beauty or body standards, it is about the medical facts as they relate to excess body fat. We do not condone any form of body shaming. Understanding the Dangers…
When it comes to achieving wellness goals, such as improving physical fitness, managing stress, or adopting a healthier diet, many people struggle to make progress on their own. Fortunately, there is a solution that can help: coaching. Professional coaching provides guidance, motivation, and accountability, which can make all the difference in reaching your wellness goals.…
Before we begin this article: Everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own body, and you should, because you are beautiful. This article is not about beauty or body standards, it is about the medical facts as they relate to excess body fat. We do not condone any form of body shaming. Excess visceral body…
Supplemental testosterone produced significant gains in total and appendicular lean mass, muscle strength, and aerobic endurance with significant reductions in whole-body and trunk fat. Outcomes appeared to be further enhanced with GH supplementation. READ FULL ARTICLE
In epidemiological studies, serum total and free testosterone concentrations have been inversely correlated with intra-abdominal fat mass, risk of coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Testosterone administration to middle-aged men is associated with decreased visceral fat and glucose concentrations and increased insulin sensitivity. Testosterone infusion increases coronary blood flow. Similarly, testosterone replacement retards…
Testosterone treatment was followed by a decrease of visceral fat mass. Insulin resistance decreased. Diastolic blood pressure and serum cholesterol decreased with testosterone treatment. Insulin sensitivity improved. Testosterone treatment … gives beneficial effects on well‐being and the cardiovascular and diabetes risk profile, results similar to those observed after hormonal replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. READ…
Hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women and testosterone replacement therapy in older men appear to reduce the degree of central obesity. READ FULL ARTICLE