Mens Health Wellness & Nutrition
Testosterone Testing General Guidelines Testing for the hormone testosterone is done with a simple blood sample to determine the level of androgen in the bloodstream. While testosterone is referred to as the “male” hormone, affecting physical strength, hair growth and sexual desire in men, it is also produced by females, and plays a role in
Diabetes is the most common endocrine disorder. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 10% of the U.S. population now has diabetes, and roughly one-fourth of those struggling with the disease go undiagnosed and untreated. With 30 million Americans suffering from diabetes, this is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing health concerns for
Critical for the production of thyroid hormones, iodine facilitates the synthesis of triodothyronine, also known as (T3) and thyroxine, referred to as (T4). These hormones are necessary for the development of major organs including the brain, both in utero and in early infancy. Without iodine other organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys cannot
With the advent of the microscope came the emergence of quantitative diagnosis in the late 1800’s. This allowed physicians to now identify organisms, bacteria, and other substances in the blood and tissue of patients. By the turn of the century, laboratory medicine was well on its way, as numerous tests were developed for use in
Named for Edinburgh educated medical doctor, Thomas Addison who first identified changes in skin pigmentation in patients with a peculiar form of “anaemia”, Addison’s disease is a serious form of adrenal insufficiency. Marked by extreme fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances and rapid weight loss, the condition (though completely treatable) can be fatal without proper medical intervention.[5] What
