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When you fell in love with your partner, many physical characteristics that drew you to him were due to a sex hormone called testosterone (T). T initiates the development of masculine traits, such as the following: Deeper voice Facial hair Pubic hair Body hair Denser muscles Strength Sex drive Erections...
Many characteristics associated with manhood come from the hormone testosterone (T). When that hormone takes a nosedive, it brings a lot of things down with it, including erections. Low testosterone leaves you feeling less than yourself. Fortunately, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) boosts you back to normal. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center,...
Proper nutrition is at the heart of optimal health, regardless of age or current health status. In fact, if we stopped thinking of “dieting” and focused instead on replenishing our cells with nutritional powerhouses, many chronic diseases — including type 2 diabetes — could be reduced. At Low Testosterone &...
The conveniences of modern life come with some downsides, including pollution, heavy-metal exposure, and other stressors. Our bodies didn’t evolve to handle those issues. But that doesn’t mean we must succumb to the stress and accept a gradual decline as an inevitable part of aging. Glutathione is a tripeptide composed...
In the United States, more than 50 million people have an allergic episode every year. Although allergies are often seasonal, they can be triggered by almost anything, depending on your immune system. Common allergens include: Pollen Ragweed Pet dander Metals Fabrics Personal-care products Cleaning products Insect bites Certain foods Medications...
If you want to stay healthy, you need to know what’s going on in your body so that you can find any problems at their earliest and most treatable stages. Cancer screenings, including colonoscopies for some gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, help you do just that. Colon cancer is a potentially deadly...
According to a 2022 survey from the International Food Information Council, 71% of people feel that changing information regarding nutrition makes it difficult to understand how to create a healthy diet. Even so, about 52% of those surveyed now follow what they hope are healthy eating patterns, including: Clean eating...
If you feel healthy, you may be tempted to skip an annual exam with a primary care specialist. However, more happens during a primary care visit than simply running through a series of tests to verify your health or identify problems. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center in Allen,...
Menopause is defined as the moment when your period has stopped for 12 consecutive months. Most women hit menopause at about age 51. Once you reach menopause, you next enter the post-menopausal state, which continues for the rest of your life. Even though menopause is a natural part of life for...
As with all things in nature, your body will eventually begin to deteriorate. Fortunately, new technologies, therapies, and mindsets have revolutionized anti-aging. In other words, you don’t have to accept a receding hairline or a bulging waistline anymore. Lifestyle changes, hormone balancing, and advanced therapies help you hack your way to...
Despite a $132 billion diet industry, 41% of the women, men, and children in the United States are considered obese. Obesity is associated with everything from an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes to depression and lack of confidence. While it may seem counterintuitive that people spend so much on diets only...
About 90% of the United States population lack at least one essential micronutrient. We need a wide variety of micronutrients to fuel our cells, feel energetic, and maintain our health span. Although Americans have easier and cheaper access to food than ever before, much of it has little to no nutritional...
Testosterone (T) is the hormone that sets your manhood in motion. In adolescence, this important androgen made your voice squeak and scratch, sprouted hairs on your chin and chest, and made you interested in sex. However, testosterone is responsible for more than your secondary sex characteristics. How much testosterone you...
In 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a weight-loss medication for the first time in seven years. The drug, semaglutide (Wegovy®), is administered in 2.4 mg weekly doses as part of a medically supervised weight-loss regimen. Obesity is considered a life-threatening condition. More than 70% of women, men,...
Most of the food in the inner aisles of your local grocery stores is designed to tickle your palate and stimulate cravings for more, more, more, without providing much in the way of nutrition. Is it any wonder that you — and millions of other women, men, and kids in...
Though you may already know that smoking increases your risk for lung cancer, it also increases your risk for other cancers. It also puts you at risk of a myriad other diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking also shortens your life. Each year, smoking contributes to one out of...
Your body uses glucose (i.e., sugar) from the foods you eat to power your cells and give your body energy. If you have too much sugar, though, it can cause inflammation, fatigue, and type 2 diabetes. When you have type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, your blood glucose levels are higher...
With so many tempting meal options in the form of fast foods and convenience foods, even if you think you’re grabbing what you consider “healthy” choices off the shelves, you might not be giving your body the nutrition it needs. In fact, most women, men, and children in the United...
In the past, men accepted that they’d get grumpy as they got older, and their sex life wouldn’t be as robust as in their youth. You’d trade in your six-pack abs for a spare tire and forget about your get-and-and-go and settle for some got-up-and-went. These days, men don’t take...
You may wish to shed extra pounds so that you can look better and feel better. But excess weight is much more than an aesthetic issue. Being overweight is a significant health risk, increasing the probability of chronic disease and early death. That’s why our men’s health specialists at Low Testosterone & Weight...
Once upon a time, when you started to feel poorly, you just pushed through it. But since the pandemic, you’ve become more aware of how important it is to listen to your body and make sure you give it what it needs to stay healthy and strong. Perhaps, you’ve started...
Depression is a mental illness that affects every aspect of your life. While you may think of depressed people as being listless and blue, men who are depressed might actually lash out in anger or feel perpetually irritated or grumpy. Our men’s health specialists at Low Testosterone & Weight Loss...
A “diet” is supposed to refer to the kinds of foods you eat, not the kinds of food you stop eating in an attempt to shed weight. Fad “diets” promise instant results. But even if you do lose weight on these diets, you quickly gain it back, and you’re right...
Your body is an integrated mechanism of complex systems that all must work together. While specialists deal with specific parts of your body that aren’t working optimally — such as podiatrists for feet or orthopedists for bones and joints — a primary care physician evaluates and optimizes the health of...
No bigger than a walnut, your prostate gland sits between your bladder and your penis, where it performs a mighty function. A healthy prostate produces the seminal fluid that you ejaculate during an orgasm. When things go wrong with your prostate, however, your entire body can be affected. In fact,...
Although both women and men can develop cancer in their breasts, it’s much more common in women. Most breast cancers begin in the milk-producing ducts, but breast cancer can originate in any cells that make up breast tissue. To keep your breasts healthy and promote early detection, our medical experts...
If you want to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, stressing over calories and counting them every meal is not the way to do it. In fact, a calories in/calories out (CICO) approach to dieting is almost guaranteed to fail. Our health experts at Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center...
When it comes to losing weight, conventional wisdom emphasizes the (now debunked) calories in / calories out approach. In other words, the thinking used to go, as long as you burn off more calories than you take in, you should be trim and healthy in no time. However, that approach...
Many men are taught from a young age to keep any uncomfortable feelings to themselves. That’s one reason why men are more likely than women to ignore the symptoms of physical or mental illness or try to power through them. Our men’s health experts at Low Testosterone & Weight Loss...
More than 40% of women and men in the United States have some kind of allergy. Common allergies include those related to pollen, animals, insects, or food. Even if you never had allergies before, you might find yourself developing sensitivities and symptoms as you age. At the Low Testosterone &...
Despite advances in knowledge and treatment, doctors diagnose about 1.8 million new cases of cancer in the United States each year. More than half a million people die from cancer each year, too. Although cancer may be widespread and encompass many types of disease, catching it early increases your chance...
It’s a fact of life that testosterone (T) levels in men decline with age and obesity. By age 45, 40% of men in the United States have low T levels. But just because low T is common, that doesn’t mean that you must accept it. In fact, you can make...
The weight loss industry in the United States is a 71 billion dollar business that reaps in huge profits with promises to help you lose large amounts of weight. While you can lose weight on any calorie-restricted diet, it’s easy to gain it all (and more) back once you return...
Allergies develop when your immune system responds to a benign substance as if it’s something that needs to be eliminated. Mounting the attack releases antibodies that create inflammation in your body and can cause an array of unsettling and uncomfortable symptoms. Even if you never thought of yourself as being...
Even if your primary reason for losing weight is for aesthetic reasons, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your health, too. In fact, obesity is associated with some serious problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. However, losing weight and keeping it off for the long...
It seems like every year, the holiday season gives you a little gift: One or two extra pounds. That’s the type of gift you’d love to return that gift and exchange it for a slimmer figure. And with a little planning, you can. At the Low Testosterone & Weight Loss...
You know that the hormone testosterone (T) gave you distinctly male features when you hit adolescence, such as deepening your voice, increasing your muscle mass, and putting more hair on your chest. But drops in your testosterone levels as you age can cause troublesome symptoms. At the Low Testosterone &...
Your prostate is an important gland that produces seminal fluid to transport your sperm out of your body when you ejaculate. Even if you’ve had a vasectomy and no longer ejaculate sperm, your prostate still produces and releases seminal fluid. Unfortunately, this walnut-shaped gland is also susceptible to cancer. About...
You have a cold. Again. And you thought you’d done so well, taking care of your immune system. But if you’re coughing, sneezing, and feeling fatigued for what seems like months, a virus may not be your problem. It might be an allergy. At the Low Testosterone & Weight Loss...
Hormones are powerful chemicals that regulate almost every part of your body’s functions, from your sexual energy, to how you process and burn calories, and even your moods. If you’ve been feeling anxious, depressed, or short-tempered lately, your hormones might be out of balance. Whether you’re a woman or man,...
Like so many millions of Americans, you struggle with your weight. You may have gone on a series of diets that have left you either the same weight or heavier than you were before you started. When fad diets restrict your calories for short periods without changing your entire relationship...
Even if you don’t think you’re among the 50 million kids and adults in the United States with allergies, you might be. If you get a stomach ache or feel tired after eating, you might be allergic to a certain food. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center, located in...
Mammograms are the most effective screening tool we have to catch potentially deadly breast cancer in its earliest stages. And once you’re over 40, you should get regular mammograms as part of your well-woman exams. But if you have cystic breasts, fibromyalgia, or another pain condition, you might put off...
You might be noticing that your sex-drive is beginning to slow as you age. This can be a problem because your low libido can affect your relationship and even your self-esteem. You still feel young, and your low sex driving is also stirring up feelings of depression or anxiousness. And...
Cancer screening is an important part of preventive health care. Though anyone of any age can develop cancer, your risk for many of the most common types of cancer increases as you age. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center, with locations in Allen and Frisco, Texas, our highly skilled...
By the time you hit 40, your testes and adrenal glands start to produce up to 2% less testosterone (T) a year. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but the loss adds up over the years. When you remember that T is the hormone that sparked puberty and led to...
While it’s common to develop a sore throat when you have a cold, if you find yourself with a rapid-onset sore throat, you may actually have a condition known as strep throat. Strep throat isn’t a result of talking too much or yelling. It’s an infection with the bacteria known...
Your nose is running, your sinuses are blocked, and you feel miserable. But how do you know if you have allergies or a sinus infection? Both conditions cause similar symptoms, but there are a few differences that can help you identify your illness and get the treatment you need. Our...
Cancer screenings are important, yet many of us tend to procrastinate getting them done. These screenings are medical tests done when you are generally healthy and show no signs of illness. The test can help catch early signs of cancer, giving you a higher chance of successfully treating the disease....
There’s no denying the rejuvenating effects of a good night’s sleep: Quality shut-eye makes you happier, more productive, and more satisfied with your life. Conversely, poor sleep — especially several nights in a row of poor sleep — makes you groggy, unfocused, irritable, and prone to food cravings, among other...
Obesity and depression are common conditions, and they’re often found together. There are a number of possible reasons for this, including the fact that many medications for depression list weight gain as a possible side effect. Studies have identified a link between obesity and depression. A Centers for Disease Control...
Don’t get confused by all the forms of eating advice. Nutrition specialists play an important role in helping you learn about the compounds you need to nourish your body, but don’t necessarily provide you with a plan to lose weight. A weight-loss diet, however, is based on solid nutrition principles....
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sensitive issue for many men. Fortunately, this problem can be effectively treated with hormone replacement therapy. A variety of hormone therapy options are available if you're struggling with ED. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center in Allen and Frisco, Texas, we're ready to help...
If you're dealing with depression, reduced sex drive, or other health problems, you might need to take a look at your testosterone levels. Low levels of testosterone can have multiple negative effects on your health and quality of life. At Low Testosterone & Weight Loss Center, our team of health...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, causing more than 600,000 deaths per year. One of the biggest culprits for heart disease? Being overweight. However, becoming healthier doesn’t mean you should just lose weight as quickly as possible. It takes much more...
It’s usually not until something is missing that we truly understand the magnitude of its influence, which can certainly be said of testosterone. Day in and day out, your testosterone regulates your body in some obvious, and not-so-obvious ways, which becomes glaringly evident when your levels drop off. While these...
There are many reasons you may want to lose weight, from wanting to look better to wanting to protect and improve your health. If you’re like most overweight Americans, losing weight is an enormous challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) close to 50% of adults...