Everyone experiences stress, sometimes overwhelmed by anxiety and feelings of depression as we navigate our daily lives. We worry about what has happened in the past, and our mind wanders to what will happen when we should all be more focused on the present. Mindfulness is a meditative practice that cultivates a deep awareness of…
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Testosterone supplements offer a way to boost testosterone production without the need for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Below, we’ve included the best ingredients to look for in dietary supplements to increase T levels. Always talk to your healthcare provider about starting a new supplement regimen. The below recommendations do not constitute medical advice. We highly…
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Men have mental health struggles. And that’s okay. Males are more likely than females to experience addiction, suicide attempts resulting in death, and stigma that discourages them from seeking treatment. “Man up,” someone might have told you. “Boys don’t cry.” I have treated many men experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, thoughts of suicide,…
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) involves a spectrum of symptoms that often ebb and flow over a lifetime. It’s a result of over-activation of our mast cells, , which release chemical mediators that cause inflammation in the body. Typically, MCAS causes a wide range of allergic and autoimmune symptoms, but many people experience more non-specific…
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Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones in the human body, as opposed to synthetic sources that can cause major side effects. These hormones are available in pills, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal inserts. Most of the time, bioidentical hormones are used in place of traditional HRT for women during premenopause…
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Thyrotropin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is the primary hormone produced by the pituitary gland to regulate the thyroid. Lab-designated normal TSH levels fall between 0.5 and 5.0 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), but this range is not a one-size-fits-all number. TSH levels in a blood sample are used to assess thyroid function. Certain conditions like…
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Subclinical hypothyroidism means you have normal T3 and T4 hormone levels but high TSH levels (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Physicians may refer to this as mild thyroid failure. It may cause mild hypothyroidism symptoms, but is usually asymptomatic and diagnosed by thyroid blood tests. It’s possible, and even normal, to have subclinical hypothyroidism and never know it.…
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What Is Dysuria? Dysuria is the medical term for painful urination. It may feel like simple discomfort, a burning sensation, or itching when you pee. Patients feel dysuria either in the urethra or around the urethral opening. Painful urination is generally not a severe problem; most cases are easily treated. If you’re experiencing symptoms of…
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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition that causes bladder pain, bladder pressure, pelvic pain, and urinary urgency. Symptom intensity and duration can vary depending on the level of inflammation in the bladder wall. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the Interstitial Cystitis Association, this autoimmune disease is…
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No one knows exactly what causes interstitial cystitis, but inflammation certainly plays a role. (Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.) Autoimmunity, injuries or surgeries, infection, and cross-talk with other pelvic organs may all contribute to inflammatory IC as well. An interstitial cystitis diet is one of the primary ways patients can control inflammation and, thus,…
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