Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Mood Swings And Hormones - Not For Women Only

Dr. Enrique Jacome
Feel like you’ve been riding the emotional roller coaster lately? Do little things get you down? Have you been short with your spouse, co-workers or the kids? Perhaps you become easily irritated or cry over nothing.
Before you go running to the nearest therapist or reach for an antidepressant, you might consider checking your hormones first with our office.
Many of my new patients report such symptoms and wonder if it’s all in their imagination. Yet recent studies1show that “the blues” are often not “in your head” but in your hormones, due to fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone as women approach menopause.
But mood swings aren’t just “for women only.” Men also experience unusual behavioral changes as their testosterone levels drop when they enter andropause. Whether you are a man or woman, the good news is that you don’t have to live with hormonal imbalances and their resulting “blues.”
Bio-identical hormone therapy corrects these imbalances so your moods can return to normal. It combines good science and common sense medicine in a safe, effective approach used for 75 years and backed by countless studies.2 SottoPelle® works naturally with your body to balance your hormones and revitalize your entire physiology to restore your health without synthetic drugs.
I’ve been practicing SottoPelle® for over 25 years now and it always makes my day when patients report a renewed sense of calm and well-being as they regain control of their moods, health and lives. If you’ve been experiencing unusual bouts of the blues beyond life’s normal ups and downs, it’s time to step off the emotional roller coaster, have your hormone levels evaluated, and get on the right track to good health.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071212201208.htm  – University of Alberta. “What Is The Link Between Women’s Hormones And Mood Disorders?” ScienceDaily. 17  December 2007. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071212201208.htm; Hegadoren and Lasiuk, Biological Research for Nursing Journal, October 2007.
Source: Moskowitz D. A comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones for the management of menopause and related health risks. Altern Med Rev 2006;11:208-23.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Prostate Cancer & Protecting Your Prostate Health

Dr. Enrique Jacome
June is Men’s Health Month. What a great reminder for men to get those annual checkups scheduled! Regular doctor visits and early screenings are, of course, essential to maintaining good health. Annual blood tests and a prostate exam should be at the top of every man’s “must do” list for his prostate health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. [1]The American Cancer Society estimates that 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014. Of those, approximately 29,480 will die from it.[2] In truth, most prostate cancers grow gradually and don’t cause prostate health concerns in the men who have them. And the majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer don’t die from it. However, routine examinations can catch it in its early stages. This means more timely treatment and a greater chance of survival. 
One of the first things I do when new male patients come to me for testosterone replacement therapy is to talk to them about prostate health. I do require annual prostate monitoring. I believe it simply makes good health sense since cancer can already be present without symptoms prior to beginning testosterone replacement therapy. Screenings also help catch other prostate problems that may exist and are easily treatable. It’s important to note that symptoms should never be ignored. They do have a causeand a purpose. If you experience symptoms, by all means see a doctor right away. Don’t wait.  Signs to pay attention to include:
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Weak or interrupted flow of urine
  • Frequent urination, particularly at night
  • Problems emptying the bladder completely
  • Pain or burning during urination
  • Blood in the urine or semen
  • Chronic back, hip, or pelvis pain
  • Painful ejaculation.
These symptoms do not necessarily indicate prostate cancer. They can be caused by other issues. [3] One final
word: There is a myth associated with testosterone replacement therapy. For decades, the medical establishment wrongly assumed that testosterone replacement therapy increases the risk of developing prostate cancer.  As a physician who has prescribed bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy for many years, I’ve seen firsthand its positive effects.  Healthy testosterone levels, in fact, support a healthy prostate. Medical research continues to associate these beneficially higher testosterone levels with a decreased risk of aggressive prostate disease. [4] The real danger to a man’s prostate health, as well as to his general health, is actually low testosterone. That’s why properly administered bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy remains a key component of healthy aging.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Dads, You Can Get Older & Better

Dr. Enrique Jacome
I’m sure you have heard it by now. The numerous commercials out there now for men:  Low T affecting your life? When did that become so popular?  We, at SottoPelle, have been treating men with Low T for years.  Yet we find it odd that many  have never heard of Andropause. Menopause is ubiquitous and the symptoms are well-known. But Andropause is rarely a thought and a bit of a mystery to most if not unheard of entirely. 
A common side-effect of Andropause is the enormous lack of energy. Men find themselves uninterested in pursuing things that they used to enjoy purely because they do not have the energy. This is often attributed as “just getting older.” While this is something that happens to men as they age, it is not simply because you are getting older. As men age, they begin to lose their testosterone.  Did you know that men, around the age of 50, have lost half their testosterone?  No wonder everyone is jumping on the “proverbial” bandwagon and talking about Low T.
So men let’s get you back to living life, enjoying life and giving back to yourself and those around you.
With summer a time for being active and outdoors, a lack of energy can dampen your plans. Try these following tips to get the energy boost you’re looking for.
  • Vitamins – be sure that you are receiving all the vitamins you need. B6, B12, thiamin, and riboflavin are essential components for producing energy.
  • Say Yes to Breakfast – breakfast can help you feel mentally and physically better longer. Choosing whole grainswill provide longer-lasting energy that your body needs. Yogurt helps your body be better at absorbing nutrients that your cells need to store energy. Be sure you get your berries, berries contain energy boosters called anthocyanins.
  • Let in the Sun – Sunlight helps your body get vitamin D that it needs to keep energy levels up. Fish and Vitamin D-fortified skim milk are also excellent sources.
  • Beat the 3 o’clock Slump – Instead of giving in to the late afternoon slump, try going for a brisk walk which will return oxygen to your blood cells and help you feel more energetic to get through the rest of the afternoon.
  • Check your Hormones – getting your hormones checked is important to be sure that your body is producing what it needs to. If it is not, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can help your body get what it needs.
Hormones can play a major factor in the amount of energy you have. Fortunately, SottoPelle has been diagnosing and treating men with andropause for years. SottoPelle understands the strain a lack of energy can put on your work, free time and even your relationship. SottoPelle is committed to helping you get back to all the things you love and getting the energy to tackle whatever comes your way.
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Monday, June 2, 2014

Man’s Other Best Friend

Dr. Enrique Jacome
Testosterone is man’s most important hormone. It is essential to his vitality, his sex life, his physical well-being and his outlook. All these things balance out with an accurate reception of testosterone. Testosterone is a steroid hormone that’s vital to optimal health in both men and women. 

 There is strong evidence linking testosterone directly to many body functions including: muscle development, fat levels, bone mass, brain functions such as moods, depression, memory and cognitive performance, energy levels, ability to achieve orgasm, heart health and ability to sleep, among many other things.

Research has shown that human testosterone has many important functions in addition to enhancing the libido. It augments bone strength, density and the ability of bone to repair itself. Testosterone also improves mood and heightens the feeling of well-being; increases muscle strength and mass; thickens the skin; promotes optimal brain function and more.
If testosterone produces all of these beneficial effects, it only makes sense that when it diminishes significantly, as it does in the aging male and female, the health and welfare of the individual also weakens.  There is now a great deal of medical literature supporting this conclusion, with many new research studies underway. Current literature already corroborates that low levels of testosterone are directly linked to:
  • osteoporosis and hip fracture
  • heart disease and myocardial infarction
  • strokes and cardiovascular disease
  • prostate cancer (indeed, low levels create higher risk)
  • senile dementia
A recent study published in 2010 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has additionally linked low testosterone in older men to Alzheimer’s disease. [1] Still, there are many mainstream medical professionals who question these results and refuse to believe in the therapeutic value of maintaining normal testosterone levels in aging men and women. Low testosterone is not considered a life-threatening problem and many physicians simply do not know how to diagnose or treat it.

The problem starts when the testicles slowly begin to reduce testosterone production at around age 30. By the time a man reaches his 50’s, he may be feeling miserable. This slow but eminent progression is called Andropause, the clinical term sometimes coined as “male menopause.” A man over the age of 40 needs to think about having his testosterone checked with a simple blood test to determine a baseline for the next decades of his life.

Addressing the symptoms of low testosterone is not enough. Injections, creams, gels, patches and erectile dysfunction drugs may provide temporary relief but will do nothing to achieve the homeostatic environment, or internal equilibrium in which your internal system thrives. This can only be achieved by adjusting your body’s physiological processes using low-dose, bio-identical testosterone pellets, such as the method found with SottoPelle Therapy. This methodology provides a 24/7 delivery of testosterone- just like your body used to at your peak condition.

June is National Men’s Health Month and arming yourself with knowledge, tactical strategies and a plan are essential to helping you stay on top of your health. We know that your body craves a steady flow of testosterone that it may not always be able to produce by itself. Pellets deliver the testosterone your body needs as it needs it. This can keep you going and feeling great! Reclaim your life with SottoPelle. You’ll no longer feel like a grumpy old man and you’ll seem years younger!

[1] Leung-Wing Chu, Sidney Tam, Rachel LC Wong, Ping-Yiu Yik, Youqiang Song, Bernard MY Cheung, John E Morley, Karen SL Lam. Bioavailable testosterone predicts a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in older men. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2010; 21 (4)

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