Back in the early 90s I used to run extensively at Cal Poly with my friend Garrett. With upwards of 50 miles per week, we ran easily and were in great shape. Fast forward twenty years and we are both involved in helping people recover from running and sports injuries—he runs Peak Physical Therapy in…
If you’re like me, you sit by your mailbox waiting for the latest edition of HerbalGram. This month’s issue includes a review of the use of aged garlic extract (AGE) for treating hypertension. Hypertension, or abnormally high blood pressure, is one the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease. While lifestyle changes and medications usually…
Testosterone Supplementation in Men: Fad or Well-founded? The term used to describe declining testosterone levels in men as they age—andropause—is not really the same thing as menopause in women. That’s because the decline in male hormones happens over a longer period of time. According to the Mayo Clinic “testosterone levels gradually decline throughout adulthood —…