Salvador is a truck driver in his mid-thirties who rides his bike to my office. He came to see me for a skin condition, but noted that he was...
What is Testosterone? Testosterone is one of a family of hormones called androgens. Best known for their masculinizing effects, androgens first kick into action during the embryonic stages of life....
The first time I heard the term “Low-T,” I assumed it was the latest incarnation of Heavy D, Ice T, or Jay Z. You know... the new urban rapper with...
Pat had no health problems until she started having trouble reading at night. She went to her eye doctor who told her she had “retinopathy,” a condition associated with diabetes. ...
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy When it comes to taking care of your eyes, here are the basic 4 rules to halt and reverse vision loss, at any age: Get them...
Vet: I’m afraid, there is nothing we can do... You: But…I didn’t know. – Ignorance quickly turns to remorse, when the vet prepares to euthanize your best friend. "Knowing...
Greetings from sunny Florida, where it is currently a lovely 72 degrees, Fahrenheit! There is something to be said about living in a state where instead of wearing sweaters and...
I decided to watch a bit of the Ironman competition the other night. They began to feature a man named Lew Hollander. He looked around 65 years old and they...
Anger and Agitation Can Be Signs Of Bipolar Disorder We all know that lethargy, daunting feelings of defeat, thoughts of suicide, and a keen unwillingness to go on with life...
Many people do not realize that lithium itself is not a drug, but is instead a naturally occurring mineral salt like potassium, and is something that everyone needs for proper mental...
Victoria came in yesterday wondering if she should take hormones for menopause. At age 54, she hadn’t had a menstrual period in over six months, but wasn’t having any of...
In fact, they don’t even have a word for hot flashes… Menopause is a word that generally makes people cringe— both men and women. Women – because they have to...
