by Ralph Esposito, ND, LAc Grumpy old man syndrome, hypogonadism, low T, Andropause are the same name for a condition many men recognize as low testosterone (T). Certainly, most middle aged-men seek that fountain of youth, but testosterone replacement therapy is not always the answer. The symptoms of low testosterone Fatigue Low libido Gynecomastia (Man boobs)
Learn how you can benefit from a balanced and healthy microbiome. Your microbiome is the total community of microorganisms that live in your body. Current research estimates that over ten trillion bacteria reside in our gut, and like our fingerprints, the makeup of our microbiome is unique to each of us. Many of these organisms
Join Dr. Peter D’Adamo and Dr. Meghan Gonick for this information-packed podcast on the benefits of acupuncture therapy for chronic pain and inflammation.
Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of the immune system. It increases blood flow to damaged tissues and increases permeability of the smallest blood vessels- letting white blood cells and platelets through so they can heal cuts, burns, and broken bones. Molecules called selectins are also let through. These are sticky and help the
In December, COE staff physician Dr. Robert Brody travelled to Panajachel, Guatemala with Naturopathic Medicine for Global Health (NMGH) to provide medical care to people in this poverty stricken area. NMGH is an organization that promotes naturopathic medicine as a feasible and costeffective means of healthcare in developing countries with a unique, sustainable health care
It’s official. Spring Is Here! Spring flowers breaking through the still cold earth are powerful evidence of rebirth. Warm sun pushing out the last vestiges of winter’s cold and longer days help us forget the season of darkness. Spring is truly a time of transformation and new beginnings. What better way to aid this transformation
“I am afraid that Peter’s merits are not estimated enough in the scientific world. Therefore it seems to me necessary, not only to promote his concept here in Europe, but also to tell him that I acknowledge him as one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.” Gerhard Uhlenbruck, PhD, MD Professor, Institute
by Robert Brody, ND Here at the Center of Excellence, we routinely perform an hour-long Hydrogen Breath Test. Though this isn’t a new test, few physicians perform it. During all visits, we have each patient blow once into a hydrogen breath machine to get a baseline hydrogen breath measurement. What we look for is an
By Dr Maria Zangara Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common disorder that occurs in the winter months, when days are shorter, darker and grayer. The lack of sunlight is thought to contribute to symptoms of SAD. People suffering from SAD undergo extreme changes in mood that fluctuate with the seasons, as if they were
The renowned author of a series of wildly successful nutrition books, including the New York Times bestseller Eat Right For Your Type, Dr. D’Adamo was beginning to see the limitations of the traditional static book format when it came to developing his brand of highly personalized diets. Now, books are OK when it comes to