Articles about endocrinology
While many of us associate hormones like testosterone with masculinity and sex drive, it has wide-ranging impacts on male biological functions. Dr. Stuart Markovitz, M.D., an internal medicine specialist with Charleston Men’s Clinic, said that hormones such as testosterone play a significant role in men’s health. In addition to sexual vitality, testosterone impacts metabolism, fat … Read more
Stephanie Boehm turns 60 this summer, and she feels better than she has in years. Like many women her age, Boehm felt foggy, fatigued and disinterested in sex due to menopause, the body’s reaction to lower hormone levels as women grow older. After consulting with her OB/GYN, she found the right treatment for her. The … Read more
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease caused by an excess of sugar in the blood because the body is unable to make or efficiently use insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas that helps turn glucose from food into energy. Left uncontrolled, diabetes can damage the eyes, limbs and kidneys and even contribute to … Read more
“A lot of men walk around with blinders thinking that it’s just their age. It’s not.” Imagine waking up with the energy and drive of a 25-year-old again, every day. That’s the goal Charleston testosterone doctors Dr. Mark Luckie and Dr. Arthur M. LaBruce of West Ashley Wellness and Rehab strive for with every patient. […]
We are experiencing a health epidemic – an avoidable one at that. Diabetes is categorized as a group of metabolic diseases in which the body either does not respond to insulin or simply doesn’t produce enough insulin. There are different types of diabetes, and all of them impact glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is typically […]
“People ask me if diet or exercise is more important when you have diabetes,” said Reinhart. “My response is: ‘You can’t fly a plane without two wings!’ Both are vital in maintaining not only healthy glucose levels but healthy blood vessels. Exercise is the fountain of youth.” As people age, it’s easy to mistake symptoms […]