Category: Men’s Health
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has many causes, but research has shown that obesity, hypertension (HTN), diabetes, stress, and anxiety have all been linked to ED. Our diets are filled with processed foods that are high in sodium and sugar and lack many vital nutrients. The food we ingest and our lifestyle choices affect ED and our …
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Jason sat in front of me on the sofa. He had spent most of the time looking at the floor and answering my questions. He had warmed up a little bit over the course of the session, but he was still clearly uncomfortable. He was 29, tall, athletic, and seemed to be the picture of …
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Almost nothing can devastate a couple trying to conceive, as a diagnosis of azoospermia. They often feel as though they will never be able to have a biological child. Our laboratory is now offering a new test (Extended Sperm Search & Microfreeze, or ESSM) that significantly increases the chances of finding and successfully freezing, thawing, …
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A new study from McGill University in Canada showed that some plastic tea bags release small particles called microplastics when they are steeped into hot water. In fact, after looking at four commercial teabags in 200 degree Fahrenheit water, the researchers found 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics. At this point, we do not …
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The new Netflix documentary, titled “The Game Changers” has people talking. The film, produced by James Cameron (Academy Award winner), challenges the traditionally held belief that a diet based in animal protein is what fuels athletic prowess. What was most interesting to me, was the (albeit, very limited) study done in the movie by the …
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Every year there seems to be a new fad diet that everyone swears by, and tons of people try it – some with success and some without. This year the diet craze seems to be focused on intermittent fasting, or time-restricted eating. The Wall Street Journal just published an article supporting the benefits of this …
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As most people know, there are chemicals and pesticides in our environment and in the food we eat. There is an ongoing debate about the safety of many of these chemicals and what is an acceptable level for human consumption. One pesticide that has been heavily researched is glyphosphate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup …
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It’s not uncommon for men, at some point in their life, to feel that they are not as well-endowed as they would like to be. Whether it started at a young age, comparing oneself in a locker room, or growing up thinking that most men look like the guys in porn, the stress of “not …
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We need to drink water to survive. In fact, our bodies are approximately 60% water, and every cell in our body uses it. Water regulates temperature, removes waste, aids in digestion, and prevents dehydration. Without it, we could not digest and absorb our vitamins and minerals, yet most of us don’t drink enough daily. In …
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A large number of men around the world are affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which is documented to affect many parts of daily life such as wakefulness, quality of life, and unfortunately, erectile function. Considering about one third of our lives is spent sleeping, a large portion of that can be spent in a …
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