Daria Anne DiGiovanni recently came in for a consultation wih Dr. C- looking for relief from a life long hormone imbalance. Her visit moved her to write the article below on her personal website. We are so happy with her outcome, we had to share it here. In a departure from my usual posts on writing and publishing, I’d like to … Read More
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths, Busted
As a person ages, they are likely to deal with certain things like weight fluctuations, night sweats, and mood swings. To treat these kinds of issues, many people turn to hormone replacement. One form of hormone replacement is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Even though so many people utilize bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, there are so many myths out there about … Read More
Hard Truths About Erectile Dysfunction and Connected Health Issues
Over 35 million men in the United States are losing their hair. That’s a lot of hair loss. It doesn’t do great things for self-esteem, but we’re pretty good about hair loss treatment and it’s a visually noticeable thing, so having conversations about it is fairly standard-issue. Then there’s Erectile Dysfunction. Men having trouble with erectile dysfunction (ED) aren’t so eager … Read More
How Is a Vampire Breastlift Different From Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Many people are diving into the world of plastic surgery to improve their appearance. They try to fix parts of their body that might have changed due to menopause, erectile dysfunction, or hormone replacement. There are so many different procedures out there, that sometimes, you might lose track of what’s what. But chances are you’ve heard about this one. We’re … Read More
Top 10 Myths About Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Not feeling like yourself? If you’re dealing with the effects of hormone deficiency – fatigue, irritability, lack of libido and an overall feeling of sluggishness, you may be understandably skeptical about hormone replacement therapy. After all, when it comes to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), there’s a lot of conflicting information out there. For starters, you may have read that … Read More
Dr. C. Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions
Do hormones cause cancer? Unequivocally no. Hormones do not cause cancer. That fallacy came about thanks to several different studies in the early 2000’s, primarily the Women’s Health Initiative in 2002, which conflated synthetic hormones with Bioidentical Hormones. But there is an enormous difference between the two. These studies pertain only to synthetic hormones, which can cause cancer. The … Read More
Low T: 4 Warning Signs of Low Testosterone in Men
In men, testosterone is an essential hormone that affects both appearance and sexual development. It helps to build muscle and bone mass and also helps to stimulate sperm production. In short, testosterone is a big part of what makes men men. As such, healthy levels of testosterone are very important for men’s bodies, but what happens if they have a low … Read More
Looking to Lose Weight? If You’re Over 30, There’s an Exciting New Option…
There were 15.9 million surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2015 in the United States. And while the average person imagines that plastic surgery mostly involves the face or chest, an increasing number of these cosmetic surgeries are done to aid in weight loss. In a country that struggles with both an obesity crisis and an epidemic of … Read More
3 Things To Know About Vampire Breast Lifts
Every year, billions of dollars are spent on cosmetic procedures in the United States. In 2015, for example, $13.3 billion was spent on these procedures, including things like hair loss treatments, PRP breast lift procedures, PRP face lift procedures, etc. However, a new procedure is taking the world by storm: vampire breast lifts. The vampire breast lift procedure is different … Read More
BHRT Therapy: Is It Right For You?
Hormone replacement therapies are growing in popularity as an option for women over the age of 35, especially those who feel run-down, prone to weight gain, and are starting to experience the symptoms of menopause. These hormone treatments include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to treat hormone imbalance. What Is BHRT Therapy And How Does It Work? BHRT therapy is … Read More