by Ryan Brady | Jun 16, 2020 | Hormones, Testosterone Replacement Therapy
If you thought Testosterone was only a male hormone, then think again! Although typically thought of as a male hormone, women also produce testosterone (T), but in much smaller quantities. an androgen hormone, is produced in the ovaries of women, as opposed to the...
by Ryan Brady | Jun 6, 2020 | Functional Medicine, Hormones
Hormones serve as our body’s chemical messengers to help maintain homeostasis, or state of balance. They originate in one area and act on another (target cell), usually transmitted through bodily fluid such as blood. I tend to visualize a New York City bicycle...
by Ryan Brady | Jan 2, 2020 | Anti-Aging Medicine, Hormones, Supplements
Since it first became available in the 1990s, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has helped save countless lives and improve quality of life in thousands of HIV patients. Unfortunately, a side-effect of the HAART therapy was a rather dramatic change in body...
by Ryan Brady | Apr 24, 2019 | Anti-Aging Medicine, Hormones
When it comes to anti-aging, many people turn to external remedies. Botox, fillers, lasers and plastic surgery are common methods to reverse the appearance of aging. These provide a quick fix on the outside, but ultimately it’s a superficial battle — the bones,...
by Ryan Brady | Mar 7, 2019 | Anti-Aging Medicine, Hormones, Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has boomed in the past decade with the positive benefits of increased energy, muscle mass, libido and sleep in those with sub-optimal levels. However, there are alternative strategies to boost Testosterone without actually taking...
by Ryan Brady | Jul 1, 2018 | Erectile Dysfunction, Functional Medicine, Hormones, Low Libido
We know it might be uncomfortable to talk about Erectile Dysfunction (ED), but you’d be surprised to know that it’s something the vast majority of men have experienced at least once in their lifetime. Research shows that 40% of males will experience ED by the age of...