You’ve probably heard a lot about CBD oil lately. It’s revolutionizing the world of pain and anxiety management, and that’s fantastic! But do you know the difference between isolated CBD oil and Full Spectrum Hemp Oil? We are going to break it down for you and explain how you can guarantee you are actually getting what you pay for. Benefits of Full Spectrum Hemp Oil While both oils are derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant, Full Spectrum Hemp Oil (FSHO) contains CBD in addition to other natural plant compounds. These plant compounds are cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. These compounds ..read more

June is Men’s Health Month. Although, I imagine not many men know it. As a man, I can attest that our physical health can often take a backseat to our families, careers, hobbies, and vices. On average, men seek out far less preventive care than women do. Being that men are less in touch with their health, we are also less aware of the many challenges of modern life that become major men’s health concerns. Despite the talk of living to 150 years, life expectancy for men has dropped multiple years in a row for the first time since WWI. I hope this acts as a wakeup call for men to take control of ..read more

Everyone loves a sweet treat now and again. We use sweets to celebrate holidays and birthdays or as a reward when someone achieves a goal, good grades, a promotion, and on and on. Many people also reach for sweets when they feel down or stressed. Americans today consume too much sugar and have a serious problem stopping. Sugar addiction is real. Just like a habit-forming drug, our bodies experience a dopamine rush when we eat sugar, and once it’s gone, we crave more. What is Sugar Addiction? When we eat sugar, our blood glucose levels spike, and dopamine is released in the brain. Dopamine is ..read more

Affecting 40% of men in their 40s and increasing by 10% per decade, erectile dysfunction, or ED, isn’t very widely discussed amongst men. Often viewed as a weakness or deficiency, ED affects a man at his most intimate and vulnerable times, leaving him feeling as though he has failed his partner. He may feel inadequate, and his significant other may feel undesirable or unwanted. The truth is that ED is typically caused by something beyond a man’s control, and there are treatment options available to help men suffering from ED take back that control and start feeling like themselves again. What ..read more

Do you have an ideal body weight for yourself in mind? You’re not alone! Many men strive to achieve weight goals that relate back to a time when they were younger and felt better physically. But setting an ideal healthy weight for a man is harder to do than just pulling a number out of the past. There’s a common idea that men do not focus as much on their overall health and wellness as women do. While that may be true generally, weight is often a different story. Most men actually do care a lot about their weight and are just as conscious of weight issues as women appear to be. Weight is a ve ..read more

With Father’s Day being celebrated every June, the month is certainly a great one to honor men. But Father’s Day is not the only June event specifically for men. The entire month is actually Men’s Health Month, and it’s a great time to take a moment to assess your overall health and get an annual checkup. ANNUAL PHYSICALS Why do men typically wait until they feel bad or something is wrong before they go to their provider for a medical evaluation? If men looked at caring for their health the way they take care of a car or boat, they would realize the importance of preventative maintenance. We ..read more

At Optimum Mens Health, in addition to specialized treatments and therapies, we provide a wide range of primary care screenings and physicals. One screening you should never skip is for skin cancer. So why is it so important to be checked regularly for skin cancer? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: Men age 49 and under have a higher probability of developing melanoma than any other cancer. The majority of people diagnosed with melanoma are white men over age 55. An estimated 9,320 people will die of melanoma in the U.S. in 2018: of those, 5,990 will be men and 3,330 will be women. TH ..read more

With many overlapping symptoms associated with both the common cold and seasonal allergies, it can be difficult to discern just what exactly is going on with your body. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of a cold virus or allergies, Optimum Mens Health has you covered with treatment options. THE SYMPTOMS As you can see, both illnesses have similar presentations. Sometimes it takes an exam of the skin inside the nose (mucosa) to discern the difference. Most people can take over-the-counter (OTC) medications for either ailment. Generally, cold symptoms will subside within 4-5 days on onset ..read more

                                                                                                                           Suffering from unmanaged back pain or erectile dysfunction (ED)? Optimum Mens Health now offers a pain-free, non-invasive option for treating various ailments, includi ..read more

  In men, testosterone is the main anabolic hormone produced by our bodies. Testosterone regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, red blood cell production, bone mineral density, mood, and libido. Male hypogonadism, or diminished testes function, can result in weight gain, loss of muscle mass, fatigue, an inability to focus, and waking without an erection. Men can actually experience low testosterone levels as early as their twenties. The good news is Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can help! But BEWARE – it is not a one-size-fits-all solution, as many providers treat i ..read more