Category Archives: Other Topics

Can Testosterone Improve Memory for Diabetic Men?

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on July 22nd, 2024

mental health 3337026_960_720 300x214Reading Time: 3 minutesPreserving memory is of the utmost importance for aging men. Hormone Balance can have a significant impact on memory. There is ample research that shows how both Testosterone Deficiency and Diabetes can have a negative effect on cognitive ability. Luckily, there is promising new research that shows how treating Low-T can both alleviate the impact of Diabetes and improve memory... Read more »

Getting Fit for Testosterone Therapy

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on July 20th, 2024

preparing for TRT 300x143Reading Time: 3 minutesTestosterone Replacement Therapy is a powerful tool at your disposal to help relieve the effects of Low-T. While Hormone Replacement with Testosterone provides excellent results, there are many medical professionals and fitness experts that advocate preparing your body via diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes before initiating treatment. While some men struggle with fatigue and lack of motivation due to Testosterone... Read more »

Using Food to Improve Your Mood – How Diet and Mental Health Are Related

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on July 19th, 2024

smiley 2979107_960_720 300x168Reading Time: 3 minutesThe brain and the body form a single unit. The nutrients (and the junk) we put in our bodies impact the way both body and mind perform. Diet can greatly affect how we perceive the world and can influence mood significantly. It's harder to be happy during a sugar crash. Food impacts hormone balance, gut microbiome, stress levels, and energy... Read more »

Foods that Boost Nitric Oxide

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 21st, 2024

Nitric Oxide 300x241Reading Time: 4 minutesFoods that Boost Nitric Oxide    Nitric oxide (NO)is a crucial molecule that enables blood vessels to dilate, which improves several critical functions in your body, like increasing blood flow, lowering blood pressure, and skyrocketing your energy levels, which leads to more stamina when working out. Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring gas in your body that lowers cell inflammation... Read more »

The benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 20th, 2024

portrait of a male doctor holding his patient chart in bright modern hospital  300x257Reading Time: 6 minutesWhile “male menopause” – or worse, “manopause” – is often used in discussions, it isn’t a correct diagnosis. The British National Health Service (NHS) website calls it “misleading”. As the US Mayo Clinic explains, “Aging-related hormone changes in women and men are different. In women, ovulation ends and hormone production plummets during a relatively short period of time. This is... Read more »

Evidence Suggests Intermittent Fasting Could Improve Cognitive Function

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 17th, 2024

intermittent fasting and cognitive health 300x225Reading Time: 3 minutesEveryone knows that a smart and healthy diet is one of the most important factors in looking and feeling your best. What may not be apparent is that when you eat can also be very important. For example, when you eat a big meal late at night, it disrupts your digestive system, leading you to burn fewer calories and compartmentalize more as... Read more »

New Study Hints at Body’s Ability to Re-Calibrate Biological Age

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 16th, 2024

human body clock 300x300Reading Time: 3 minutesAs life expectancies continue to rise across America, medical researchers confront new roadblocks with every new discovery and cure. Many diseases and conditions that were fatal just a generation or two ago are now easily treatable. Other conditions, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, must be reckoned with as men and women are living longer. Every step we take to improve... Read more »

Imagine if you could theoretically turn off human hunger: Experimenting with Leptin (The Hunger Hormone) in Rats

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 15th, 2024

leptin hunger hormone 300x169Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the prime goals of the medical community today is to help patients learn how to lose weight easier and keep the weight off once it's lost. One of the essential hormones involved in the regulation of hunger is Leptin. Leptin is vital to the digestive cycle because it is the primary hormone that curbs appetite. When we consume... Read more »

HGH Therapy May Boost Immune Health in Aging and Vulnerable Populations

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 14th, 2024

HRT solution for higher testosterone 300x200Reading Time: 3 minutesHuman Growth Hormone is associated with the function of practically every physiological system in the human body. It's notable for supporting strength, energy levels, and healthy body composition. While it is recognized that HGH plays a role in immune health, there's still a lot of work to be done to determine how HGH Deficiency impairs immune function and how Human... Read more »

Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism—Leading Cause of Thyroid Disorders

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 13th, 2024

thyroid Gland  300x202Reading Time: 2 minutesHypothyroidism is surprisingly common in the United States. Approximately twenty million people in America suffer from Hypothyroidism. The condition is far more prevalent among women, who are ten times more likely to be diagnosed in their lifetime with Hypothyroidism. In the end, the affliction will affect around 1/8th of women at some point in their lives. One of the big... Read more »

The Influence of the Thyroid Gland on Body Fat

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on June 12th, 2024

stock photo thyroid hormones human endocrine system 317217416 300x262Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Thyroid Gland is immensely important to the normal function of the human body. A Healthy Thyroid is one of the keys to staying thin and fit. The Thyroid is a tiny organ located near the Adam's Apple. In spite of its small size, it's immensely important to controlling metabolism and directing energy storage and consumption. The Thyroid produces T3... Read more »

Human Growth Hormone Injections In Independence

Written by Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Updated on February 7th, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndependence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2010, it had a total population of 116,830. Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails"... Read more »