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...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 14, 2016 | Health Blogs
These four behaviors are proven to add 14 years of life. Not Smoking Performing Regular Exercise Drinking Moderate Amounts of Alcohol Eating Five Servings of Fruit and Vegetables a Day Each of the items above have been independently shown to increase lifespan, but...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 12, 2016 | Health Blogs
It is common for menopause to prompt emotions of sadness and depression in women. It is estimated that up to 15% of women in menopause experience depression usually beginning in peri-menopause. The onset of peri-menopause and menopause result in a variety of physical...
by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Jul 8, 2016 | Health Blogs
We all want lots of things. A new car, a great marriage, our kids to be successful, our grass to not die in the 100-degree heat… but what is really at the core of all of these wants? Happiness. A new car will make us happy. Our kids’ success will make us happy. Our...
by Carolina Healthspan Institute | Jul 8, 2016 | Health Blogs
We are not made to rely on drugs to fix our problems and should always look for natural remedies first. Antidepressants either promote serotonin in the body or both serotonin and dopamine (feel good hormones). They sometimes cause an imbalance and side effects such as...
