Diet Science

Reading Time: 5 minutes Veganism is a controversial topic these days, with some people embracing it as THE diet for humans to adopt while others cannot believe that we could possibly survive without eating meat or eggs. There have been multiple studies recently that have been trying to determine the benefits or risks to a vegan diet. Over the course of these scientific studies, multiple health benefits have been discovered. It seems that vegans may be on to something after all. Let’s take a look at the six (science-backed) health reasons FOR a vegan diet! Veganism Provides Multiple Health Benefits Not only does adopting...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Looking to lose weight? Add this ingredient to meals “I’m strong to the finish cuz I eats me spinach; I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!” In the cartoon Popeye the Sailor Man, Popeye is often on the receiving end of brutal punishment from his much larger adversary Bluto (he is locked in a permanent love triangle between him and Bluto for the affection of the lovely Olive Oyl), until he popped open a can of spinach. At once, there occurred a fantastic transformation in Popeye from a beaten runt to a man with superhuman strength and physical prowess. This change in...

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The many health benefits of black tea Our clinic's business is hormones, specifically Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We offer Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement Therapy, Sermorelin Therapy, and several other hormonal restoration treatments that are designed to restore our client’s hormones to a healthier, more youthful level. Our hormone therapies are second to none. We have decades of experience in hormone replacement, and we stay current with all new research and development in this area. But we don’t stop with hormone replacement. We are a holistic clinic, and for all of our new clients, we...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hey folks, Dale Clifford here. I’ve been a country doctor for 25 years, and today I want to talk to you about the benefits of a diet of raw food. Now, I know that the idea of eating raw food might sound a little strange to some of you, but hear me out. First off, let me tell you that a diet of raw food is all about eating foods that are uncooked and unprocessed. That means fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, basically anything that hasn't been heated up or had any chemicals added to it. Now, I know that...

Reading Time: 5 minutes What to eat to boost testosterone A grim fact: as men age, the amount of testosterone in their bodies drops. Beginning around age 30 the testosterone loss occurs at approximately 10% per decade. Do the math. At that rate, an 80-year-old man will have half the testosterone as he did as a young man. And the consequences of this crash of testosterone levels are devastating since testosterone is the crucial hormone that makes men MEN! Let’s take a look at a few of the unwelcome surprises that await aging men that are losing the “manly hormone”: Shrinking, weakening muscles Accumulation...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you one of these people who just HATE broccoli? Or may be even all vegetables in general? After reading this article, you'll probably rethink that line of thinking and start eating your veggies again. Broccoli, especially, has some amazing cancer-fighting and hormone-boosting attributes that you might want to consider chomping down on, especially if you are currently on an HRT program. Read on to see what these are! Broccoli as a Multivitamin We know that vegetables contain lots of vitamins and nutrients for us, but broccoli could even be considered a natural multivitamin! The main vitamins it will provide...

Reading Time: 4 minutes The human body requires a complex set of nutrients to sustain good health. While all of these vitamins and nutrients are provided by mother nature, many people still struggle with nutrition deficiencies. Amino Acids are critically important to Hormone Balance. Amino Acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 amino acids intricately involved human function. We make eleven of these on our own, but nine must be absorbed through diet. The amino acids that we have to find in nature are known as Essential Amino Acids. This need for Essential Amino Acids is why protein is absolutely necessary...

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 21st Century is an exciting time for Hormone Replacement and Peptide Science. Not only are we learning more about the natural hormones of the human body, but we can weaponize that knowledge to guide men and women toward happier and healthier lives. One of the peptides our Licensed Hormone Specialists have at their disposal is MOTS-c. MOTS-c is a peptide product of mitochondria and is believed to put the body in “exercise mode,” improving metabolism at rest and the body's receptiveness to physical activity. Mitochondria act as cellular power plants, and MOTS-c assists in the direction of metabolic activity...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Body fat is quite a bit more complicated than most people believe. In fact, we've just begun to delve into the intricacies of how body fat really functions over the past few decades. Doctors and scientists used to hypothesize that body fat was inert, but those times are long gone. Today we understand that body fat performs many functions associated with metabolism, temperature regulation, hormone balance, and more. White Fat: Subcutaneous and Visceral Some types of fat are more helpful (and harmful) than others. A person can have moderate subcutaneous fat levels and still be very healthy. We now understand...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Did you know that there is a direct relationship between testosterone and magnesium? Probably not, since this connection is not well-known. But studies have demonstrated that magnesium levels boost testosterone bioavailability. Our clinic specializes in Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to offset the effects of lower testosterone levels in aging men. But we believe in a comprehensive, holistic approach to boosting testosterone safely and effectively, and nutrition is a significant part of the equation, especially magnesium. Magnesium has been described by many nutritionists and research scientists as “the miracle mineral.” And there is a broad range of reasons why. Magnesium delivers...

Reading Time: 16 minutes As the year winds down, many folks are looking to the next year to make positive changes. Many New Year's resolutions revolve around developing better eating habits. “You are what you eat” is far more than an often-quoted cliche. It is one of the most important things you can do to get and stay healthy. Maybe the most important. When people talk about “eating better," they usually vow to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, or drink more water, or add a few quality supplements to their daily fare. These are all great ideas. But what you don't put in...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement Therapy has been repeatedly shown to be a potent weapon in the battle against aging and the afflictions it brings. Our growth hormone treatment regimens are world-class, cutting-edge, safe, and cost-effective. But is there anything else you can do to ensure you receive the maximum benefits from our treatments? YES! Nutrition is crucial, and that means not only what you eat and what you don't eat, but when you eat. What and when you eat at the end of the day can have a large impact on your body. If you eat the right thing...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Mahatma Gandhi once stated that wherever flaxseed becomes a regular part of people's diets, there will be improved health. This statement holds true as the health benefits of flax have been recognized for centuries. In fact, as early as the 8th century, Charlemagne recognized the importance of flax for health and even implemented laws to ensure its consumption. Even Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used flax as one of the first medicines. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are some of the finest sources available for the indispensable omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are exceptional sources of...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Do you remember when you were very young and days felt like they were 30 hours long, years seemed like they took forever to go by -- especially the school year, but in your later life, days, weeks and months -- even years, appear to fly by? This is because your brain slows down as you age, with the result of time seeming like it is compressed. Alas, your mind will likely continue to slow down during your entire life with a higher speed. Men and women who go on growth hormone injection programs notice that the days seem like...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Covid-19 is ravaging the world as we speak. This deadly distant relative of the common cold may present as respiratory disease, but its effects on human physiology are widespread. One thing that we understand very well about the Coronavirus is that its deadliness increases with body fat density. Men and women plagued by Obesity are at higher mortality risk than the general public. This correlation is so strong that many experts refer to Obesity as a “parallel pandemic.” While there are several hypotheses as to what makes Obese Patients so fragile in the face of Covid-19, there is mounting evidence...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Ever Wonder Why You Can't Lose Weight… Even When You Do Everything Right? Maybe You're Trying Too Hard! Finally, Here Are The Facts You Need To Melt The Fat...Once And For All! It's frustrating...maddeningly frustrating. You've sworn that this time it's going to be different. You're meticulously counting your calories. You're following your exercise routine strictly. You're not cheating with binges. Yet the Mirror and Scale Aren't Lying The numbers on the scale aren't budging. And the image you see in the mirror is so far from being “beach ready” that it's almost funny...if it weren't so depressing. In spite...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) delivers many benefits. Two of the main benefits of TRT are increased energy and renewed physical fitness. This fitness boost is often due to the increased stamina that testosterone produces that gives users the drive to get back to the gym. Also, our clinics employ a holistic approach to hormone restoration, and that includes nutrition, especially protein. Protein. It’s known as a building block...one of the most crucial building blocks in the body. It’s essential for life. Bodybuilders and strength athletes swear by it. Any eating plan includes the protein building block. Yet few other well-known...

Reading Time: 9 minutes The definition of fasting is uncomplicated: voluntarily not eating solid food or drinking calorie-containing beverages for a specified period. The practice of fasting has been done for thousands of years for a broad range of reasons. There are several well-known health benefits of fasting. Here is a list of many of them: Fasting improves cognitive functioning. Fasting can make your brain function at a higher, more efficient level. This mental boost is due to an increase of neurons that deliver protection to the mind. This higher functioning makes sense when we consider evolution. Our ancient ancestors survived because their brains...