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Reading Time: 2 minutesType-2 Diabetes is one of the most significant health risks in the United States, affecting millions of Americans over the age of forty. Obesity is one of the monumental risk factors for Type-2 Diabetes and is an epidemic in the country. By 2018, over 40% of Americans are categorized as obese, with over 9% considered severely obese. Semaglutide Effective Drug... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesBalanced Hormone Levels are critical to a healthy life. You may not realize it, but our choices and circumstances play a big role in the function of the endocrine system. While many Hormonal Issues are caused by genetics or other unavoidable factors, lifestyle plays a major role in preserving optimal Hormone Levels, especially for particularly precarious hormones such as Testosterone,... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Incredible Benefits of Goji Berries Superfruits. You have probably heard the term. In the past few decades, several exotic fruits have been “discovered” and are touted in the “Super Fruits.” Acai berries...pomegranates...Noni juice...Camu-Camu berries...Organic Maqui berries... Acerola juice...Mangosteen...and Goji berries have all had the unique distinction of delivering far more health and longevity benefits than the mundane apples, oranges,... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesSugar is everywhere. While carbohydrates are vital for providing quick energy, refined sugars can be utterly addictive. Many people struggle with diets because their brains fixate on sugary treats, sapping them of their willpower. What if there was a way an effective way to control the way our minds respond to such cravings? Researchers Dr. Matthew Potthow and Dr. Matthew... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe human body is a complex and complicated machine. Our bodies rely on hormones to coordinate the various physiological activities that keep us alive and well. Hormone Imbalance is among the most formidable barriers to vitality. Peak wellness depends on the appropriate balance of a multitude of interconnected hormones. While our hormones all have unique and essential jobs, they also... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt's long been folk wisdom that people should drink eight glasses of water each day. Like many forms of “common wisdom,” proper hydration is a bit more complicated than that. In many cases, eight glasses may actually be more than you need—not that two liters of water a day is harmful. Water challenges are pretty popular these days. You've surely... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo of the most critical metabolic hormones that your body produces are Insulin and Growth Hormone. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and is used to transport glucose to cells for use as energy. Glucose is just the scientific term for blood sugar. If you're busy and active, most glucose is conveyed to provide power for your activity. Any glucose... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the search continues to find an effective vaccine for Covid-19, there is an ongoing global push to find treatments that lessen the severity of the virus. In Duluth, researchers are exploring the potential for Thyroid Hormone Treatments for the purpose of treating severe cases of Covid-19. The study has shown sufficient promise to warrant Phase 2 testing with the... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHealthy Testosterone Levels are a key to good health. While Testosterone is much more active in men, the hormone is important for both sexes. While Testosterone Deficiency is most common, both too little and too much Testosterone can lead to health issues. Testosterone is an essential part of many aspects of the human physiology, not just sex drive and function.... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat we eat and drink plays a massive role in Hormone Balance. The body and mind are highly reactive to what we include in and exclude from our diets. Junk food is a menace to good health. Snack companies, fast food restaurants, and other purveyors of junk have spent billions to convince us to eat vast quantities of incredibly unhealthy... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile there are no shortcuts to a healthy lifestyle, there are medical advances that can help you improve your vitality and well-being, especially when combined with a smart diet and a thoughtful fitness regimen. Tesamorelin is one of the many Hormone Therapy Treatments that we offer at our Licensed Wellness and HRT Clinic. Hormone Imbalance is a powerful scourge on... Read more »

Reading Time: 5 minutesAnti-Aging Diets: Do They Work? Research from the early 1990s on the effect of lower food consumption found that Calorie Restriction (CR) in rats extended their lives. Other studies by Walford, Masoro, and Weindruch found that caloric restriction (CR) is crucial for extended longevity in mice and rats. These studies also concluded that in addition to an increase in life... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesBoost Testosterone with Leg Training When most people begin a weight-lifting regimen, they focus on their upper body. Men, in particular, strive mightily for bulging biceps and swollen pecs, so much that they sometimes resemble cantaloupe smugglers. Even if aspiring muscle-builders work other parts of their upper body, they often neglect their legs. This is not an ideal workout strategy... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesHuman growth hormone (HGH) controls several physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and bodily functions. This study examines “Does melatonin affect growth hormone.” Additionally, the effects of cyproheptadine on HGH secretion are also examined here. Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine with serotonin receptor antagonistic properties, and melatonin, a hormone best known for regulating sleep-wake cycles, have both been proposed to modulate HGH production.... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutes  What percentage of adult-onset growth hormone deficiency is diagnosed properly at the initial doctor visit? The percentage of adult-onset growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) cases that are diagnosed properly at the initial doctor visit can vary widely depending on several factors. These factors include the expertise of the healthcare provider, the severity and clarity of symptoms, and the availability of... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesAbstract: Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is required for human growth and metabolism. The metabolic effects of HGH, the use of HGH supplements and injections, and the symptoms of low HGH levels in adults are all investigated in this study. In addition, we delve into HGH's experimental and therapeutic uses, shedding light on its potential for a wide range of medical... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile Testosterone Replacement Therapy has been used now for decades, we're just reaching a point where large-scale longitudinal studies are coming to fruition. The current scientific climate continues to provide ample information regarding the safety and effectiveness of long-term Testosterone use. Doctors were worried about the potential dangers of Bio-Identical Testosterone for many years. Still, it appears that most of... Read more »

Reading Time: 6 minutes   Pig organs transplanted into humans? Really? Yes, REALLY! Recently, surgeons at NYU Langone Health have successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig’s kidney into a brain-dead man. The kidney is still functioning optimally 32 days more than a month after the procedure. This represents the most extended period that a gene-edited pig kidney has functioned in a human and is... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesDuring the COVID-19 epidemic, many people are highly constrained to their homes. This strategy has effectively limited exposure to Coronavirus, but it may have unintended effects on our vulnerability to other types of infection. Evolution has led humans to have a physiology innately connected to the natural sun cycle. For example, most people know that Vitamin D is produced in... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhy do I need to come into your clinic to get an HGH prescription? A guy named Mark down at the lounge where I hang out says he'll bring me some in from Mexico. He says he has a "courier" job that takes him down there every month, and the price is 30% less than what your clinic says US-sourced... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesObjective The purpose is to assess how treatment with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH; Omnitrope®) impacts the possibility of developing diabetes mellitus in adults diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) by analyzing data from the PATRO Adults post-marketing surveillance study. Methods  All adult patients over 30 years who have received more than or equal to one dose of Omnitrope® in... Read more »

Reading Time: 4 minutesHuman Growth Hormone (HGH), also known as somatotropin, plays a pivotal role in regulating growth, metabolism, and various physiological processes. The precise measurement of hGH levels is crucial for diagnosing growth disorders, monitoring treatment outcomes, and advancing our understanding of endocrinology. This research article explores the significant advancements in human growth hormone research, focusing on the development of a Radio-Immunoassay (RIA)... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesGeriatric Medicine, Genetics, and Endocrinology are tightly wound disciplines at the forefront of advancing medical science and technology. One of the long-term goals of these disciplines is Anti-Aging. As we learn more about the processes that induce aging, we can develop strategies to overcome those processes, thus increasing the quality of life and length of life at the same time.... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesProper diet is one of the keys to longevity, good health, and Hormone Balance. Nutrition guidelines have recently been updated in the United States. While hunger is not a huge problem in America, we still have significant issues with malnutrition. The USDA and the United States Department of Health and Human Services published the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 to... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesOften, science takes time to catch up to observable reality. It's long been known that chronic stress can contribute to hair loss, but we haven't been able to pinpoint the precise mechanism which causes hair to fall out. The life cycle of a strand of hair occurs in three parts. During the first stage, the hair grows from the follicle.... Read more »

Reading Time: 2 minutesHuman Growth Hormone Deficiency impairs the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. HGH is critical for cellular metabolism. It helps free energy from body fat and also plays a central role in the optimal function of practically every physiological system. Omnitrope HGH Injections are for patients that don't produce enough natural Growth Hormone to meet the body's daily demands.... Read more »

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile Menopause is a natural change that women go through as they get older, most people don't recognize that men go through their own age-related changes. While these changes aren't as drastic or sudden as they are in the case of a woman at the end of her reproductive stage, they are still considerable and worthy of note. Male Menopause... Read more »