New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and it probably doesn’t come as a shock that one of the most popular resolutions in America is to lose weight. But actually sticking with this goal is easier said than done, and the vast majority of...
Some of the patients who come to LT Men’s Clinic for testosterone treatments also have high blood pressure. When this happens, we take our time to explain their options in managing high blood pressure. “What are the side effects of high blood pressure medication?” they...
Stress: it’s a word that our society is all too familiar with. A lot of us are working demanding jobs with demanding hours, and at the same time, we still have responsibilities to home and family. Life can get pretty busy these days. Often, the...
According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in twenty Americans have hypothyroidism. With it being so widespread, health professionals are doing a pretty good job of treating those who are affected. But what if you’re being treated and aren’t seeing results? Covering the Basics First,...
At LT Men’s Clinic, we have a reputation for helping men with low testosterone levels, but that’s just the beginning of our health services. In truth, we’re a lot like your average doctor’s office, and you can even choose us as your primary care physician...
It’s that time of year again! The weather is starting to cool down, the days are getting a little bit shorter, and “Get your flu shot here!” signs are popping up in front of grocery stores and pharmacies. With everything in your busy schedule, do...
Did you know that there’s a way you can pay for your medical expenses with pre-tax money? If you have a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you could save up to 30 cents to the dollar on medical expenses (including...
You probably remember first hearing about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) back in grade school, but nowadays, that terminology is starting to change. Some doctors are starting to call them sexually transmitted infections (STIs) instead, and although the words “STI” and “STD” are being used somewhat...
At LT Men’s Clinic, one of the questions we get all the time is, “Which testosterone replacement therapy is the best?” The short answer is that it depends on the patient—there really isn’t one treatment that surpasses the others. Each method has its pros and...
There are lots of hormones that affect your sleep, and testosterone is one of them. Did you know that your body produces testosterone during REM sleep, and your testosterone levels are highest in the morning? So if you’re not getting enough deep sleep at night,...