Posts by (Augie) Juan Augustine Galindo Jr. MPAS, PA-C
Getting 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…
Read MoreYour Eating Habits and Your Testosterone Levels—Beware of Extreme Diet Plans
We’ve discussed in past blog posts how chronic consumption of sugary foods and beverages can damage testosterone production, particularly in young men. Therefore, it might be easy to draw the conclusion based on that evidence alone that a low carbohydrate diet—may be one of those fad diet plans that call for heavy consumption of foods…
Read MoreWhat Causes Low Testosterone?
You went for your last physical or to get some symptoms checked out because you care about your health, and you haven’t been feeling quite like yourself. You may have been feeling far more fatigued than usual, more irritable, or you’ve lost some of your interest in physical intimacy with your partner. Your doctor has…
Read MoreSymptoms of Mild Depression and Their Link to Low T
Two things men often don’t care to discuss: If you’re struggling with mild symptoms of depression that are holding you back at work and in your relationships, there are treatments available. However, before you either conclude or rule out on your own whether the problem is psychiatric and that antidepressant medication is your best option,…
Read MoreSíntomas de la depresión leve y su relación con la T baja
Isn’t Testosterone the Cause of Men Losing Their Hair?
Are you worried about losing your hair? It’s an understandable concern. You may have heard that testosterone, including TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) used to treat men suffering from chronic Low T symptoms, causes hair loss, since that outdated myth—based only on a couple of very shaky research studies—has been circulating for decades. We can say…
Read MoreThe Critical Balance: Men’s Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
The role of estrogen in men is quite an important topic, even if it might cause some men surprise or discomfort. Here a couple of facts you should know about the role of estrogen in the male body: To say that in another way: Estrogen, commonly known as the female sex hormone, is critical to…
Read MoreEnlarged Breasts in Men: Gynecomastia Is No Laughing Matter
Topics like males growing breasts may cause most men to snicker, but it can be a terrifying reality for those who suffer from testosterone imbalance. Nobody likes to think of their body becoming something they don’t recognize. Gynecomastia, the medical term for enlarged breasts in men, is caused by a significant decrease in the amount…
Read MoreTestosterone and Stroke Recovery: Research Finds a Connection
Preliminary studies are showing that testosterone may actually help men recover after they’ve had a stroke. That surprises many, because it directly contradicts the rumors (based on incomplete research) saying TRT—Testosterone Replacement Therapy—increases the dangers of heart attacks and strokes. Could Testosterone Help Stroke Patients? Aninda B. Acharya, M.D., assistant professor of neurology at Saint…
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