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The gastrointestinal tract contains trillions of microbes – collectively known as the gut microbiota – that play essential roles in physiology and health. More recently, the scientific community has begun paying more attention to the human gut as a complex ecosystem of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses with robust connections to the rest of the …
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Even though drinking alcohol is common among the population, current research has not provided a definitive answer as to the health benefits and consequences of drinking alcohol. On the one hand, drinking alcohol has been repeatedly discussed in scientific papers as protective against certain diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, and light-to-moderate alcohol intake has even …
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Fasting diets have witnessed a surge in popularity in recent years due partly to celebrity endorsement, increased awareness of fasting benefits, and a growing body of research that supports this dietary intervention. These nutritional protocols come in many variations, including 5:2 – during which five days of unrestricted eating are followed by two days of …
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There are approximately 85,000 man-made chemicals in the world, many of which the general population comes into contact with on a daily basis. However, only about 1% of these compounds have been evaluated for safety despite having a high potential of being noxious to human health. Mounting evidence points to the harmful nature of a …
Did you know brain health is one of the strongest indicators of longevity? And that of all the factors affecting brain function, nutrition may have an even more significant impact than most? What we eat can affect memory, mood, ability to think clearly, and how long the brain operates at optimal levels. Healthy brain aging …
While menopause is predominately considered to impact the reproductive system with hormonal fluctuations causing hot flashes, night sweats, and other undesirable symptoms, it is a whole-body transition that involves many different systems. As a result, many women may not be aware that their symptoms are tied to endocrine imbalances, leaving them overlooked and untreated. “This …
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Plant-based diets have long been the focal point of longevity research as they have proven to stave off chronic disease, improve biological markers of aging, and aid in weight management, among many other benefits. Current dietary interventions primarily encourage the consumption of plant-based foods and the elimination of processed ingredients. However, emerging research suggests that …
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More than just a vital component of maintaining optimal health, regular physical exercise is one of the most impactful lifestyle interventions for longevity. Compared to being inactive, studies have found that exercising can reduce all-cause mortality by up to 30%. Experts have deemed the benefits of transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to an active exercise …
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The growing importance of hormonal health is becoming an integral component of modern medicine especially as the focus shifts toward maintaining and boosting immunocompetence in the population. Many plausible benefits of hormonal factors on autoimmunity have received growing attention in recent years from the scientific community. Research has been conducted investigating the relationship between immune …
While there are over 200 hormones in the body – estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, leptin, and thyroid hormones are the most commonly known and closely linked to metabolism, fertility, mood, and other vital functions. Changes in hormone production, such as under- or over-production, or interferences in signaling pathways contribute to the development of hormonal imbalances, …
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As a result of incredible technological and scientific advances, human life expectancy has now doubled. According to data from the World Health Organization, the proportion of the world’s population over the age of 60 is expected to double from 11% to around 22% by the year 2050. With an increasing aging population at hand, it …
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Known in the medical community as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (or HSDD), this is the most common form of sexual dysfunction among women.
What Are The Signs of Low Estrogen? As one of the two most abundant hormones produced by women, estrogen is responsible for influencing a broad range of physiological processes. Most notably, estrogen is responsible for reproductive health and feminine features. Men, too, have estrogen, albeit in much smaller concentrations. For both men and women, low …
Is Having Low Testosterone Dangerous? Testosterone is the male sex hormone produced primarily by the testes. Testosterone plays a vital role in the physical development of those characteristics that make men “men”. From athletic builds to facial hair and deeper voices, the influence of testosterone can be easily identified. Aside from physical characteristics, testosterone impacts …
What is Hypogonadism? According to Boston University School of Medicine, low testosterone (also known as “low T”) impacts between 4-5 million adult men in the United States alone. Male hypogonadism, the scientific name for low T, is a medical condition in which the testicles fail to produce adequate testosterone. Although testosterone is often glamorized for …
Low Testosterone, a Risk Factor for Bad Outcome with Coronavirus in Males Sex hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone are the bodies endogenous anti-inflammatories steroids. Deficient hormone levels can predispose us to inflammation and cytokine storm which is one of the most devastating endgame processes of the immune system’s response to coronavirus causing, fulminant …
How to renew your body: Fasting and autophagy Yoshinori Ohsumi On October 3rd, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Yoshinori Ohsumi for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy. But what is autophagy? The word derives from the Greek auto (self) and phagein (to eat). So …
We only get one life on this earth and to make the most of it we need to know how to live a better quality of life and longer. To understand longevity we have to understand what disorders and processes that shorten our life span and reduce our quality of life. The 3 main disorders …
Millions of Americans schedule an annual physical health examination. During their visit, many can expect to get their blood drawn for a standard lipid panel, which ultimately provides the patient with a readout of total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TGs). What virtually nobody among them will get …
Managing menopause Millions of women are missing out on hormone replacement therapy This much-maligned treatment could save many lives Print edition | International Dec 12th 2019 It was a combination of things. An unusual feeling of depression. Constant forgetfulness. An irregular menstrual cycle. Lucy, a British woman in her early 40s, knew that something was …
Q. Are there any downsides to the sweetener stevia? Is it associated with negative effects or gastrointestinal symptoms? Does it cause sugar cravings if you’ve given up sugar? A. Major health and food safety organizations generally regard stevia, a sweetener made from a plant native to South America, as safe. But some researchers warn that …
We use an organized, common sense approach to decipher the myriad of available and touted supplements. Is there scientific evidence showing benefit (ie. Fish Oil, Vitamin D3, B Vitamins)? Does it make physiologic sense? Could there be any harm (ie. Folate dose, Selenium, St. John’s Wart)? Do you know the exact ingredients (ie. Herbs)? Must …
Is there such a thing as Adrenal Fatigue? The providers at Spartan Medical Associates practice sound medicine with an open minded, progressive approach and we pride ourselves on accepting new therapies when science supports efficacy but also weeding out pseudoscientific treatments. Adrenal fatigue is a term applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms such as …
Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Testosterone is often synonymous with masculinity. It could be said that the hormone is what makes men, “men”. The hormone is responsible for a myriad of physiological and metabolic processes, as well as giving males their characteristic facial and body hair, larger muscles and deep voices. Testosterone plays a key …
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Symptoms of Low T in Men Testosterone is the predominantly male hormone produced largely by the testes, affecting everything from male features and appearance to sexual drive and even energy, metabolism and mood. Although testosterone production in young males is usually well within medical ranges provided no underlying conditions or injuries exist, as we age …
Its time to make time! 2016 is coming to an end and 2017 is just around the corner. With that will come a slew of New Year’s resolutions. Most of which will fall by the wayside after a few weeks of good intentions. The reason most often heard, “I just don’t have the time.” …
How does the thyroid manage your metabolism? Here is a short video that covers the basics about how your thyroid functions. While just the tip of the iceberg, these basics are something everyone should know. Thyroid conditions are one of the most important, and most common, problems we manage with hormone replacement. Untreated or under …
Its a question I hear on a regular basis. So let me outline the basic steps I usually recommend: 1) Have a qualified trainer perform a functional movement screening. This identifies weaknesses and maladaptive movement patterns that have developed. 2) Work with your trainer through corrective exercise to retrain you to “move like a human.” …
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