Douglas Miller, M.D. DHEA [Dehydroepiandrosterone] In Women DHEA is produced by your adrenal glands, and is the most plentiful sex hormone in the body. Without it, your body can’t make other important hormones. It has the added benefit of keeping your hormones balanced and functioning well. The Facts about DHEA Aging and Stress = Diminished DHEA As people … Read more
Cortisol is the hormone responsible for releasing adrenalin when you’re under stress. In small doses, that’s good. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can kill you. Such is the case with cortisol. The Facts about Cortisol The Jekyll & Hyde Hormone While your body needs some cortisol to function well, … Read more
Lean Body Mass Program: A Comprehensive Guide Spartanmedicalassociates.com Weight loss medication treatment available separately Weight gain and obesity are associated with a significant increase in chronic, life threatening diseases including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, cancer and death. Weight loss is one of the most important interventions one can make … Read more
The thyroid gland and its many associated hormones can be thought of as the “traffic center” for your endocrine system. Thyroid hormones are important in their own right, especially for regulating metabolism. But healthy thyroid function is also critical to the balance of your other hormones. When something is out of whack elsewhere in your … Read more
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. It is part of what makes a man a man. As we age out testosterone levels fall and we become more and more symptomatic. The result is fatigue, low sex drive, muscle loss, and many other symptoms. This decline not only impacts physical health but can also affect mental … Read more
Growth hormone promotes cell growth and repair within every tissue of the body. In particular, growth hormone (GH) promotes fat metabolism, bone growth, the production of lean muscle mass, and the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. During childhood and adolescence, the pituitary produces large quantities of GH to promote growth and development; … Read more
Men need a little estrogen to be healthy. It is good for your heart, your brain, and your bones. When balanced correctly through optimization therapy, these hormones work together to provide essential health benefits for men, including improved cardiovascular function and mental clarity. But many men have too much, and that can result in symptoms … Read more
DHEA is produced by your adrenal glands and is the most plentiful sex hormone in the body. Without it, your body can’t make other important hormones. It has the added benefit of keeping your hormones balanced and functioning well. The Facts about DHEA Aging and Stress = Diminished DHEA As people age, their adrenal glands … Read more
Cortisol is the hormone responsible for releasing adrenalin when you’re under stress. In small doses, that’s good. But as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can kill you. Such is the case with cortisol. The Facts about Cortisol The Jekyll & Hyde Hormone While your body needs some cortisol to function well, … Read more
The Relationship Of Osteoporosis And Hormones In Women Osteoporosis is a condition closely associated with menopause that causes bones to lose their density. The result is bones that are fragile, and susceptible to fractures. At a minimum these fractures are painful; at worst they can be debilitating, and sometimes even fatal. The Silent Symptom Short … Read more
Hair Loss And Hormones In Women There are numerous reasons why a woman might lose her hair, but two of those reasons are related to testosterone and thyroid. Facts Causes of Hair Loss Low Thyroid We believe the focus on hair loss treatment for women should be on low thyroid, rather than testosterone sensitivity, for … Read more
Vaginal Dryness And Hormone Imbalance In Women We get it…no one wants to talk about vaginal dryness. Most women find it an embarrassing topic. Unfortunately, that embarrassment means many women suffer unnecessarily in silence. When we say suffer, we really mean it. Aside from the itching and burning vaginal dryness causes, it can also rob … Read more