by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Aug 16, 2016 | Health Blogs
Andropause occurs in approximately 50% of men by age 55. The percentage is growing, and some studies have sited a 1% decline in average total testosterone, every year over the last 20 years for 50-year-old males. In many cases, low testosterone may be the culprit for...
by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Aug 12, 2016 | Health Blogs
Dave Asprey, infamous bio-hacker, used Neurofeedback as a core treatment modality to eradicate symptoms from a recent concussion. Our Neurofeedback and Biofeedback protocols at Carolina HealthSpan have been refined over hundreds of patients to get your brain back back...
by Joh Warren | Aug 11, 2016 | Health Blogs
The big day is finally here…… I woke up this morning and realized that I am 70 years of age. Wow! It seems like only yesterday that I was 39 and leaving my home in Alabama for a life changing adventure. I had given up my corporate position and was...
by Dr. Russo | Aug 10, 2016 | Health Blogs
Chronic stress leads to memory loss and brain inflammation. Are you stressed out or having bouts of memory loss? Our Neurofeedback sessions could help calm your mind and prevent cognitive decline. Call our office today for more information. Godbout Says:...
by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Aug 8, 2016 | Health Blogs
Progesterone is a sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone levels increase dramatically when a woman is pregnant, after delivery of the placenta. During lactation, progesterone levels are very low and typically the cause of post-partum...
by Dr. Russo | Aug 3, 2016 | Health Blogs
One lifestyle factor that seems to be driving obesity and chronic diseases is the fact that we just eat too frequently. Many people eat all day long- grazing which causes your body to adapt to burning sugar as its primary fuel. This then down regulates enzymes that...
by Dr. Russo | Aug 1, 2016 | Health Blogs
If you know what to look for, the reflection of your face in a mirror can reveal signs of a hormone imbalance. If you are losing hair at the crown of your head, consider that you might have a thyroid deficiency. Thyroid hormone also affects the thickness of the hair...
by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Jul 26, 2016 | Health Blogs, Physicians Corner
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone and is responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Women typically begin to experience estrogen deficiency immediately after a hysterectomy or removal of...
by Joh Warren | Jul 19, 2016 | Health Blogs
Or……”It’s All in Your Head” Have you ever had someone tell you that you should have your head examined or said “it’s all in you head”? I have; usually when I had one of my ” brilliant” ideas or was doing...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 18, 2016 | Health Blogs
In the first study of its kind, measurable changes in the structure and function of non-concussed high school football players’ brain’s were detected. Using pre and post imaging and performance metrics and helmets outfitted with data recoding devices, the research...