I’m sure you’ve heard bioidentical hormone replacement therapy benefits your mind and body; bringing zest and vitality back into your life. But, what does that mean exactly? It can be difficult to invest your hard-earned money in hormone replacement therapy if you don’t have a full understanding of what it is, how it works, and […]
Recently, the Endocrine Society issued an updated clinical practice guideline on testosterone therapy in men with hypogonadism. Awareness and attention to men’s health issues have been growing rapidly, but surveys say men are being prescribed testosterone hormone treatment without an appropriate diagnostic workup or monitoring plan. The Endocrine Society is hoping to address issues, including: […]
Choosing skin care products is difficult enough. Find your skin type. Research popular skin care lines. Start (and stick to) a daily routine. Add interpreting product labels, and you might as well throw in the makeup wipes. We get it. We’re all trying to slow down the aging process, let alone find a safe, miracle […]
How hard could it be to manage your medication? You fill the prescription, read the instructions, and place the bottles in your medicine cabinet. Sure, that part is child’s play, but remembering to take those pills, following the instructions every day, and keeping an eye out for adverse interactions is difficult. As personal care physicians, […]
How many hours of sleep do you get at night? Statistics report 36.7% of adults in Tennessee sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period. Guidelines say you need seven hours or more for optimal health. If you want to balance your hormones naturally, you need quality sleep. Take a second to think about […]
You’re home from the doctor; a packet of information in one hand and a prescription bottle in the other. You’re on strict orders to lower your fat and carbohydrate intake. Plus, add exercise to your daily routine. We’re sorry to say; you’re not done yet. If your primary care doctor prescribed a statin drug, such […]
Whether you shop at the grocery store, pharmacy, or online, you know too many options aren’t always a good thing. Staring at row upon row of vitamins is overwhelming. How do you know which brand to buy? What do the different ingredients mean? And which one contains the correct dosage? It’s easy to grab the […]
When you’re feeling fatigued, distracted, or depressed, who do you go to for a solution? A nurse practitioner? Your primary care physician? A gynecologist or urologist? Unfortunately, when it comes to your health, knowing where to go isn’t always clear-cut. In fact, one of our most frequently asked questions is “What’s the difference between a […]
A recent study shows positive support from your spouse, partner, or close family member can reduce your risk of dementia. Maybe even up to 17 percent. Dementia is both well-known and puzzling. It can be caused when the brain is damaged by Alzheimer’s disease or by a series of strokes. The symptoms start off minor, […]
Skin care commercials can cause a lot of eye-rolling. An older woman with perfectly-photoshopped skin uses a facial cream which gives her more perfectly-photoshopped skin. Miracle in a jar? Doubt it. And we know you do too. So, what can you do to protect your skin from the frustrating effects of menopause, like wrinkling, drying, […]