When starting out any plan involving weight loss goals, it’s fairly universal knowledge that exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, and water consumption are all at the top of the to-do list. Nonetheless, many studies have proven a good night’s rest to be an essential driving factor in losing weight and/or managing a healthy weight. …
When you find yourself shopping anywhere for food nowadays, you will see the words “organic” and “all natural” slapped on everything from meat, to dairy, to actual regular junk food. The pressure to eat healthier is more prominent and commonplace now than it has been in recent history, and no one has felt it more …
Despite popularly being a “male” hormone, testosterone is actually prevalent in all human bodies, regardless of gender. While it is produced in smaller doses in women than in men, testosterone is still a vital hormone in a woman’s overall health. Processes testosterone play a part in include producing new red blood cells, enhancing and regulating …
In the rush to celebrate youth, our society seems to have forgotten that there are some great positive aspects of aging. Here at our anti-aging clinic in Baton Rouge, we are definitely not about diminishing or demeaning aging. Instead, we’re here to make sure that you enjoy the golden years of your life to the …
Last week we explored the little-discussed topic of sexual dysfunction in women. Continuing with our trend of gender-specific topics, in this blog, we are uncovering more information on the subject of male sexual dysfunction. While the treatment and exploration of sexual problems, in general, is still in its infancy, male sexual issues are a bit …
The female sexual response system is very complex and, even now, isn’t fully understood yet. Today’s society, however, more fully embraces the nature of sex and sexual desire, as well as has a shifting focus on conditions women experience that have not been well explored before. Because of this rapidly evolving spotlight on women and …
What are sex hormones? “Sex hormones” is the colloquial title covering the group of hormones that affect our sexual drive and desire. The purpose of these hormones is to carry messages between your organs and your cells, ultimately keeping your body balanced and functioning optimally. These include estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA. “That’s a lot …
Are progesterone and progestin really interchangeable? What is the difference between the two?Today we seek to answer these questions and bring some clarification on an often confused subject. In HRT, the main purpose of taking a progestogen (progesterone or a progestin) along with estrogen is to oppose the effect of estrogen on the endometrium and …
As we age, our hormone levels decline and we can become deficient in these essential hormones. These deficiencies can cause many side effects such as fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, mood swings, low sex drive, and poor concentration. As a female, it is imperative to not only balance but optimize estrogen, …
What are they? “[a] low cost blood testing with an emphasis on tests that focus on hormones, nutrition, metabolic disorders, and preventable disease.” Tests are comprehensive hormone and wellness panels, available for both men and women, and are primarily utilized to obtain a personalized baseline for your hormone levels. This is specifically targeted towards “sex” …