Thyroid function is typically assessed initially using TSH levels. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the pituitary gland in response to decreasing thyroid hormone levels in the body. With autoimmune destruction of the thyroid, secretion of TSH increases in response to low circulating levels of the thyroid hormone. In the
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February 29, 2012
Leap Day – What to do with this extra day?
It is February 29th, a day that only comes around every four years. For many, it represents the right to literally claim a more youthful age throughout life and in Ireland, it is the one day that getting down on women knee is lucky for the ladies pining after then man who
February 16, 2012
Stress, Anxiety, Life… What’s your FIX?
There’s a new TV program on the National Geographic Channel – Doomsday Preppers. It’s a program about real life people who are preparing for any interpretation of Doomsday. I mention it because we’re about to talk about cortisol. Cortisol imbalance often leads to Adrenal Fatigue- one of the biggest hit phrases for
December 12, 2011
How the Holidays and Stress Could be Affecting Your Health
The holidays are notorious for bringing unwelcome guests: stress, fatigue and depression. But by setting realistic expectations and planning ahead, there’s a lot you can do to keep your holiday season merry and bright. Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic stress is not, and should not be simply endured
November 28, 2011
Medical Mondays: What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Medical Mondays – You ask the questions and our highly trained bioidentical hormones experts will post your answer LIVE! Q: My OB/GYN recently told me that I might be suffering from adrenal fatigue. I have done a lot of research into this and I’m getting a lot of mixed opinions and conflicting
November 14, 2011
Catching the ZZZ’s
Lack of sleep is one of the more common problems experienced by many adults. Adequate sleep is such a rare commodity. How often do you find yourself struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just plain missing a good night’s restful sleep? Many important processes take place as we sleep. Regeneration and
Stress is a constant villain against our health. There is not one system in our body that is safe from the damage stress can inflict, and our sexual health is no exception. People who are under a great deal of stress for extended periods of time can develop a variety of symptoms,
October 29, 2011
What hormones are involved with libido?
Many middle-aged adults have problems with diminished libido. It is very common for that to be one of the top few symptoms in patients we see at BodylogicMD of Sacramento. Sometimes this is easily correctable by augmenting testosterone levels. This can be done with subcutaneous pellets placed every 3-5 months, with weekly
October 14, 2011
Adrenal Fatigue: Stressed Out and Burned Out
Not infrequently, I see new clients who state that they have a condition known as “adrenal fatigue.” As an internist, I know that conventional medicine does not recognize adrenal fatigue as a disease. Adrenal gland destruction, through an autoimmune attack, is known as Addison’s disease. The symptoms are classic: bronzing of the skin,
September 29, 2011
Adrenal Fatigue – continuation
“Life in the fast lane sure makes you lose your mind” – good oldies, wise oldies! We were not designed to live running away from bears constantly, but we do. First, we feel a little tired at the end of the day, then we get more tired and even want to take
September 28, 2011
The Greatest Superbowl of Your Life
Clearly one of the the greatest sporting events of the year is Superbowl Sunday! Did you realize that there is a greater battle also raging within your own body? The offensive team is called catabolic. Your defense is anabolic. Our bodies are bombarded with daily stressors from both external sources and internal sources. This
September 25, 2011
Recognizing Adrenal Gland Dysfunction
There are two ways that your Adrenal Glands can be considered dysfunctional. They can either be overactive (Adrenal Hyper-activity) or under active (Adrenal Hypo-activity, known as Adrenal Fatigue). Adrenal Hyperactivity usually leads to Adrenal Fatigue. When you are exposed to stress, your Adrenal Glands are on high alert and work hard to
September 13, 2011
I Have Stress and There is Nothing I Could Do About It!
Stress can destroy one’s health, so I address stress and Adrenal Gland Health with all of my patients. One cannot expect to improve their health unless they minimize their stress, and I work with all of my patients to do this. I often hear from them, “Doc, I hear what you’re telling
September 13, 2011
Why are your Adrenal Glands so Important?
As people become more educated about their health, they have become more aware of Adrenal Gland dysfunction and terms like Adrenal Fatigue and Adrenal Hyperactivity. However, before we can understand adrenal gland dysfunction and how it’s treated, it is important to know what Adrenal Glands are and what function they serve. The
August 12, 2011
It’s a Wrap: This Week in Hormones…
There’s been a lot of talk about hormones in the media lately and the bioidentical hormone experts compiled a list of some recent articles that you might find interesting. August 2011 - More and more men are coming to realize that the changes that they experience as they get older are in fact due