Posts by (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C
Preventing Muscle Loss—Researchers Find Testosterone Improves Results
Losing weight is tough. Not only is it challenging to shed the initial unwanted pounds and shrink your waistline, it’s a significant challenge to keep the weight off. You also have to consider the effects your new diet has on your body as a whole, including the possibility of simultaneous muscle loss and weakness. However,…
Read MoreOpiates and Low Testosterone: The Risks and Mitigating Treatment Options You Need to Know
It may seem out of character for a blog about the treatment of low testosterone to be addressing opiates and pain management, but research shows long-term use can affect your endocrine system and cause hormone imbalances like Low T. Many people are aware of the increasing epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States. The…
Read MoreDHEA for Men: Does It Work?
DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone, a steroid hormone that’s naturally produced in men’s adrenal glands and liver. DHEA is a precursor, which means it helps in the production of other hormones including testosterone and estrogen. Men are looking into and experimenting with DHEA over-the-counter supplements in order to: Fight the aging process Boost physical performance Improve depression…
Read MoreTestosterone and Atherosclerosis: Research Finds Yet Another Health Risk Associated With Low T
Rumors relating cardiovascular health concerns to testosterone continue to swirl in media and marketing in spite of new research trends. Current and methodologically sound research indicates that low testosterone levels are associated with the dangers of poor cardiovascular health. This contrasts sharply with Initial research, which prematurely concluded that supplementary testosterone would increase the likelihood…
Read MoreIs Low T Actually Dangerous?—6 Health Concerns Medical Research Indicates You Should Know About
Medical experts estimate that as many as 20% of men in their 60s suffer from chronic hypogonadism (the technical term for Low T). Many more are likely hovering right at the line above symptomatic territory. More and more men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s also are being diagnosed each year. The question that many…
Read MoreNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is Low T Putting You at Risk?
Fatty liver disease (FLD), also called hepatic steatosis, is a chronic buildup of excess fat in the liver that affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year. The most common cause is the routine overconsumption of alcohol—AFLD (alcoholic fatty liver disease). However, many people are surprised because their doctor diagnoses them with…
Read MoreAnemia—A Serious Health Risk Connected to Hormone Imbalances Such as Chronic Low T
When we talk about hormone imbalances, including Low Testosterone, a major recurring theme is low. Low testosterone can cause a lot of unwanted, unpleasant symptoms that diminish your overall sense of well being, which include: Low energy Low libido or sex drive Low mood Low muscle tissue production Low bone mass Another potential health…
Read MoreHow Your Sleep Quality Affects Your Testosterone Production
We all have an innate sense telling us that sleep is important. Most of us wish we could get more sleep on a regular basis, because sleep improves our mood when we get sufficient amounts. Conversely, we recognize that our sense of wellbeing takes a beating when we are sleep-deprived. The benefits of healthy sleep…
Read MoreTestosterone and CVD Events: Research Shows Lower Risk in Men With Healthy Testosterone Levels
Research is both fascinating and complicated—an ever-growing, ever-developing collection of information. As the body of information builds, previous conclusions must be altered or replaced by new ones. Such is the case with the relationship between testosterone and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, which include heart attacks and strokes. While supplementary testosterone was once thought to increase…
Read MoreTestosterone and Prostate Cancer—Recent Research Contradicts Prevailing Medical Thought
“Although the number of men studied here is relatively small, it is clear that the conventional wisdom is wrong that raising testosterone in men with prostate cancer will necessarily precipitate rapid progression and/or death.” This controversial statement was made by Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, an associate professor of surgery in the department of urology at Beth Israel…
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