Posts by (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C
Napping, Brain Volume, and the Potential to Slow the Aging Process
Napping is a common practice in many cultures and has been celebrated for its plethora of benefits—improving mood, enhancing alertness, and boosting cognitive performance. Many of us have experienced the clarity and focus that a brief nap can provide when we’re feeling groggy or fatigued. However, it appears that there are much greater benefits to…
Read MoreThe Controversy Surrounding PSA Testing: Limiting It to Men With Symptoms
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime and 1 man in 41 will die (the second leading cause of cancer death in American men behind lung cancer). The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has been…
Read MoreWhat Causes Aging, and How Can I Slow the Process?
Aging is an inevitable fact of life, but premature aging is not. Understanding its underlying causes is the first step towards putting the brakes on that process. To achieve that understanding, we want to go somewhat deeper than many other blog posts that suggest quick fixes or try to sell you some anti-aging elixir or…
Read MoreDoes Sucralose Damage DNA?
Sucralose, a synthetic sweetener marketed under the brand name Splenda, has gained popularity as a calorie-free alternative to sugar. It’s commonly used in a variety of food and beverage products, from diet sodas to sugar-free desserts. Sucralose has been deemed safe for consumption by regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EFSA. However, concerns have…
Read MoreThe Cutoff for Low T Diagnosis: Not So Black and White After All
Low T is often thought of by most younger men of 40 years and under as a problem for “old guys” and something they don’t need to worry about. However, an increasing number of men aged 40 and younger are now also being seen by doctors with the telltale sign of Low T—a significant decrease…
Read MoreDon’t Just Chalk It Up to Stress: Consider the Possibility of Low T
Life is challenging. With all of your hectic obligations related to work and family, you’re less likely to associate your fatigue, irritability, weight gain, or a reduction in your sex drive to anything other than stress. However, if these symptoms occur often or their severity is increasing, you need to consider the possibility that low…
Read MoreA Legitimate Concern: The Health Risks of Untreated, Chronic Low T
Experts estimate that as many as 20% of men in their 60s suffer from chronic hypogonadism (the technical term for Low T), with ever-increasing numbers of younger men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s being diagnosed each year. It seems odd to us medical professionals, who have based our careers on sound, validated medical research,…
Read MoreProductsClaiming to Cure Low T: Are These Real?
We’re often asked about what exercises, foods, or supplements raise testosterone levels—products that could cure Low T and skirt the need for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). It might sound logical that if you’re suffering from low mood, fatigue, and/or diminished sex drive, improving your overall fitness and general health might be a viable solution, and…
Read MoreGetting Your Free T Checked: The Key That Opens the Door to TRT Benefits
The unpleasant symptoms associated with hypogonadism (the medical term for low testosterone) that generally grab men’s attention and motivate them to look into TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) are fatigue and diminished sex drive. Beyond the restoration of these desirable life factors is a plethora of other benefits. Healthy testosterone levels, restored and maintained by a…
Read MorePer the Cleveland Clinic—Another TRT Study Fails to Show an Increase in Cardiac Arrests
Two things that are hard to kill—popular action heroes and medical advice based on poor research. Another major medical study has been published, debunking the persistent tale that says taking supplemental testosterone (TRT or Testosterone Replacement Therapy), even as prescribed for the treatment of clinically diagnosed low testosterone, causes an increase in heart attacks and…
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