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Update on Testosterone Side Effects It has come to my attention that some patients could use a refresher on side effects of testosterone replacement. First let’s remember that Low testosterone is a valid medical condition that should be treated. Now let’s review why it’s important to treat Low T. Hypogonadism (Low T) may result in significant decrease in quality of life and adversely affect the function of multiple organ systems. Population...

By Kelly Parcell, ND We have special access to HDL labs and their advanced cardiovascular panels now. For a limited time, for PPO insured patients only, there will be no cost to the patient regardless of your deductible. This is over $2,000 worth of blood work! It is even more comprehensive than the Berkeley Heart Lab panels we used to run. It includes omega 3/6 ratio, PLA2 and even myloperoxidase plus more. All you need is your insurance...

The importance of dietary intake cannot be underestimated when it comes to preventing and managing cancer. Research continues to elucidate the link between low sugar/high protein/healthy fat diets and cancer prevention/chemoprevention. Understanding just how to stabalize blood sugar and retrict dietary intake of sugar is of high importance in our society. Below is one of several abstracts linking the type of dietary intake (limited...

Another case for assuring correct supplement/herbal use with your Naturopathic Doctor. from Science Now (8.9.2013): Common Herbal Supplement Linked to Cancer Carsten Niehaus/Creative Commons Vicious vine. Leafy, flowery vines called Aristolochia are used in an herbal supplement that may cause cancer. SHANGHAI, CHINA—Many people turn to herbal supplements to improve their health. In China, belief in traditional medicine is so strong that pharmac...

Bisphosphonates are used in the treatment of low calcium states, such as Osteopenia/osteoporosis. Bisphosponates such as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel are examples of this class of drugs. Years ago studies began to show that these drugs actually caused bisphosphonate osteonecrosis of the jaw. Osteonecrosis is a fancy word for cellular death of bone tissue. Studies have shown that this happens because these medications so commonly prescribed for women ...