Supplements have become increasingly popular among men looking to improve their health and wellness. But are they really necessary? This article explores men's supplements in terms of their potential benefits and drawbacks, so you can decide whether they're right for your journey to better health. What Are Supplements & Why Do Men Use Them? Supplements are over-the-counter (or eCommerce) products—meaning you don't need a prescription to access them. They're taken orally and contain one or more dietary ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, or amino acids.  Men use supplements ..read more

As a leading men's health clinic, we take the topic of male healthcare utilization seriously. After all, it's no secret that getting men to visit their clinicians for preventative care or to diagnose an ailment has been a tremendous struggle for the medical industry.  We also see this frequently with low testosterone (Low T) symptoms among men. For example, a man may experience low energy, a significant decrease in sex drive, rapid weight gain, trouble sleeping, or difficulty focusing at work. Yet, he refuses to visit a Low T center near him for answers and treatment. This behavior, of co ..read more

Gut health is essential for men's overall wellness, as it plays an important role in digestion, absorption of nutrients, immune health, and more. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon to experience poor gastrointestinal (GI) function that leads to unpleasant symptoms, including gas, bloating, weight gain, or trouble sleeping. Often, poor gut health is the result of the foods we consume. Therefore, your diet and lifestyle choices significantly impact your gut's bacterial balance. What Factors Contribute to Poor Gut Health in Men? Our digestive health largely depends on the balance of bacteria within ..read more

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, is credited with this philosophical quote that recognizes proper nutrition's central role in supporting balanced health.  As generations continue to pass down this theory, the impact of proper nutrition holds even greater importance today, as we now understand how nutritional excesses and deficiencies contribute to many chronic diseases facing men.  Men's Health & Nutrition Accepting that you can improve your health by changing eating and exercise habits may be simple. However, in ..read more

As the New Year approaches, many Americans will set resolutions to achieve weight loss, improve nutritional wellness, and increase overall energy. If you're currently elevating your diet plan to lose or maintain a healthy weight, you might be considering cutting carbohydrates, but is this the right approach to healthy men's weight loss? Read on to learn more about the importance of carbohydrates and whether or not cutting down on this macronutrient is the best solution. Carbohydrates 101 Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients (along with protein and fat) that we need to survive. The ..read more

Need more sleep? According to statistics, about half of all Americans admit to feeling tired throughout the day. Yet, at the same time, over 35% of adults report getting less than the recommended seven hours of undisturbed sleep per night. The result? Exhaustion, an inability to focus, and moodiness. But feeling cranky is the least of our worries when not getting enough sleep. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation can also exacerbate an imbalance in hormone production, resulting in low testosterone (low T) symptoms.  Causes for why men don't get enough sleep range from stress at work, anxiety ..read more

If you already follow our blog, you know that low testosterone (Low T) is a common condition among men. Low T causes men to experience various symptoms that affect their quality of life. For example, men may experience low energy, a decrease in sex drive, fatigue, rapid weight gain, and brain fog—to name a few. Though Low T can occur in men as they age, certain underlying conditions or medications may also cause men to experience hormonal imbalances that affect healthy testosterone production. Can Men Experience High Testosterone? Though uncommon, men may experience symptoms of high testostero ..read more

Though men can develop health issues at any age, it's typically not until their late 30s and 40s that they start to pay closer attention to their health needs. This often means men will skip regular check-ups with their doctors while in their 20s, in addition to practicing a few bad habits, such as smoking, drinking, or poor diet.  These types of habits can lead to serious health issues later on, so it's important to get your preventative care back on track with regular health screenings. What Are Men's Health Screenings? Health screenings, whether for men or women, are a series of medica ..read more

Most of us have a General Practitioner (GP) we visit periodically to assess our overall health, or to help us find relief from common illnesses (e.g., the flu, strep throat, pneumonia, etc.).  In a recent article, we shed light on a strong tendency among men to avoid visiting their clinicians for preventative care. The reasons why men do this range from personal to environmental (i.e., societal norms), but the key takeaway is this: Regardless of who (or what) is to blame for this increasing trend, what is most important is helping men reshape their perceptions of health while empowering t ..read more

June is National Men's Health Awareness Month. To help commemorate this special event, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of preventative care for men. DID YOU KNOW that according to a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, two-thirds of male participants admitted to avoiding trips to their clinician? Instead, participants preferred to wait as long as possible to see their doctor, even after experiencing symptoms of an illness or injury. In fact, men between the ages of 35-54 reported that they'd rather "tough it out" or do household chores than see their primary care prov ..read more