Herbs and Supplements

Promising Use for Garlic in Hypertension

Promising Use for Garlic in Hypertension

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…

Low Testosterone: A Practical Guide for Men

Low Testosterone: A Practical Guide for Men

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 —…