Our Health Blog

It’s easy enough to discuss testosterone deficiencies in a joking manner. In our culture, testosterone is shorthand for “manliness,” and is associated with a certain level of macho. Of course, most of us know that testosterone levels can have ramifications for virility, as well, so men still hoping to sire children may find that low testosterone is no laughing matter.

At every age of our lives quality and independence are vital to happiness and productivity. Aging gracefully is so much more than just how we look. At LongevityMed improving the quality of your life as you age is what we do. The aging process brings with it not only the physical changes we all know and see, but also can bring about changes in our cognition, mental health and brain function . With Hormone Replacement Therapy there is a difference we can see and feel in both our physical as well as our brain’s health.

Summer is the best time of year to enjoy the great outdoors. With all the heat, chances are you’ll be showing off a little bit more skin than usual. Keeping your body fit, in shape and healthy during the summer months is important and is possible by watching what you eat and making smart choices. Here are some healthy snack ideas to try out this summer:

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is an alternative therapy to help with anti-aging health and longevity. This practice is designed to help both women and men as they go through things like menopause and loss of testosterone. HRT incorporates individualized doses of hormones that emulate nearly identically those each patient had as a younger woman or younger man.

Drinking water is so healthy for so many reasons. On average, the human body is made up of 65% water. Water can help boost your metabolism, help you lose weight, improve your immune system, and more – it’s what keeps you alive.

Hormone imbalance is something many people suffer from without ever knowing the cause, or what's wrong with them. Symptoms can range from unnoticeable to severe health issues. Some of the most common symptoms include weight gain, changes in sleep patterns, low sex drive, anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, loss of muscle mass and low energy.

We tend to think of aging as something that just happens to us—without our agency and without our consent. And to a certain extent, that’s true. Yet there is also much that we can do to control and shape our aging process—in ways that might surprise you.

Castor Oil comes from castor beans and can be used as a natural solution and home remedy for many issues. Some common things that castor oil is used for include being used as a natural laxative and to alleviate gastrointestinal problems, treatment for athletes foot and yeast infections, and anti-inflammatory purposes. Castor oil is also well-known for the many amazing beauty benefits it can provide to those who use it.

There are many hormonal changes that your body may experience as you age. One of the more common changes that you may notice throughout your life will be the effects that hormone changes have on your skin.