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Dr. Gurney Pearsall, Jr. shared his answer with HealthTap to the question:“I feel tired and unmotivated all the time? My wife said it might be low Testosterone. How do I find out?” Dr. Pearsall, Jr. said:
“HealthTap Q&A”
“I feel tired and unmotivated all the time? My wife said it might be low Testosterone. How do I find out?” Dr. Pearsall, Jr. said:
“HealthTap Q&A”
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Have you noticed that an unusually high number of your friends and family members – not to mention fellow commuters and co-workers – have been taken ill this flu season? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza – particularly a brutal strain called H3N2 – is running rampant across the country this year, resulting in over 2,000 hospitalizations so far. This week, 23 states reported especially high levels of viral infection, of the 41 states that declared influenza to be a widespread health concern. Some areas in the country – particularly major cities – have been battered by the disease. Boston, for example, announced a public health emergency, with 700 reported cases of influenza – compared to an estimated 70 instances at this time last year. But, if you’ve already begun to experience flu-like symptoms, or are concerned that it is only a matter of time before you do, what can you do to strengthen your immune system against this widespread infection? A 1999 study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapies revealed that megadoses of vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, reduced the cold and flu symptoms of participants by 85 percent, compared to members of a control group who were given painkillers and decongestants. To truly enjoy these infection-fighting results, you may need a higher dose of vitamin than a few glasses of orange juice will afford. At Longevity Centres of America, as a part of our pledge to promote aging longevity, our anti-aging doctors offer ascorbic acid infusion therapy that floods your system with this beneficial compound. This treatment method has been devised for optimum absorption, so your body can put this nutrient to work and get your flu-like symptoms under control.
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Marina M. Pearsall, M.D., Ph.D.
Gurney F. Pearsall, Jr., M.D.
Whether it stems from their professional or personal lives, millions of Americans contend with high levels of stress on a daily basis. Excessive amounts of this sort of anxiety – which is characterized by floods of a hormone called cortisol – can wreak havoc on the immune system, increasing the risk of heart disease and depression, among other health issues. Yet, despite these risks, most people take for granted that stress is an inevitable part of daily life. But, according to health and wellness expert Janessa Bruce, people simply cannot afford to overlook the ravages of stress any longer. The prevalence of stress, as she refers to it in a piece for The Huffington Post, is on par with the oft-discussed obesity epidemic – which it undoubtedly contributes to – in terms of severity. The so-called stress epidemic, as Bruce deems it, has likely been spearheaded by the rise of smartphones and other devices. "The technology that allows everything to happen instantly fostered the need to do everything immediately," writes Bruce. "All of this felt manageable for a while but unsustainable as a long-term condition." Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that the tech-savvy population at large will return to the days of more limited access anytime soon, but there are a few key ways to diffuse the toll this "frenetic" way of life may take. If you have a particular hobby or some activity that you truly take joy from, don’t indulge in it on occasion – pencil it into your regular routine. Whether it’s an hour of yoga in the morning or curling up with a novel at night, make these pastimes as high a priority as the stress-inducing tasks in your life. Reducing your stress levels takes a concentrated, long-term effort, Bruce explains, and it can’t be done overnight. In addition to making time for yourself, the anti-aging doctors at Longevity Centres offer hormone pellet implants and other forms of anti-aging medicine to help you feel better and age gracefully.
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Marina M. Pearsall, M.D., Ph.D.
Gurney F. Pearsall, Jr., M.D.
With the New Year comes an opportunity to start afresh and finally embark on those lifestyle adjustments you’ve been considering all year. Maybe you’ve decided to pick up a new hobby, or perhaps you’re just determined to be more adventurous in 2013. Or, like countless Americans every year, perhaps you’ve decided that now is the time to cut back on the calories, ramp up your physical activity and finally shed those excess pounds. Though this resolution is a popular one from year to year, there really is no time like the present to take action about your weight. Obesity rates are on the rise around the world, and are bound to bring on a surge of health concerns including heart disease and diabetes. But, if you’re like an estimated 80 percent of aspiring dieters, there is a good chance that you’ve tried to lose weight before and have not been successful. If so, don’t beat yourself up over it – dieting, says Loyola Medicine‘s Dr. Jessica Bartfield, is often a tumultuous process. "Dieting is a skill, much like riding a bicycle and requires practice and good instruction," she notes in a University press release, "you’re going to fall over and feel frustrated." It’s easy to oversimplify the process of losing weight – particularly if you’ve never battled with unwanted pounds yourself – but being aware of the most common missteps may help your weight loss efforts. Bartfield explains that many people struggle with keeping an accurate record of both the amount of calories they consume, and how many they burn off through exercise, so it’s important to pay attention to these details and, most importantly, be honest to yourself about these numbers. Last year, this blog also covered a Quebec-based study showing the link between weight retention and disjointed sleeping habits. Bartfield also references this connection, and suggests that anyone attempting to lose weight aims for a minimum of six hours of sleep a night. However, if you still find yourself struggling to shed pounds despite your best efforts, consider consulting an anti-aging doctor at Longevity Centres of America for medical weight loss in Houston and Denver.
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Marina M. Pearsall, M.D., Ph.D.
Gurney F. Pearsall, Jr., M.D.
As well as enhancing overall health and physical function, the nutritional choices we make have also been linked to our psychological well-being. However, while plenty of studies have covered this connection, few have gone on to claim that trans-fat foods and other ill-advised options actively cause mood disorders such as depression. However, according to a recent article in the online publication BMC Medicine, two medical professors in Spain argue that a lot of the research regarding this connection has been inherently flawed. Based on current reports, Professors Almudena Sanchez-Villegas and Miguel Martínez-González argue that – though it’s apparent that diet and depression are linked, it is still unclear which condition precedes the other. “It is difficult to be sure that the diet is responsible for depression – it could be that depressed people make bad food choices," the paper states. As strange as it may sound, the academics note that many of the physiological symptoms of depression – namely swelling and changes in blood vessel structure – are also present in cardiovascular disease. Since nutrition has been clinically shown to increase the risk of heart failure, it stands to reason that it may also have a direct effect on the mental condition. "To address these issues, we need long-term, randomized clinical studies similar to ones successfully conducted for diet and cardiovascular disease risk," the paper states. Many people experience bouts of depression as they grow older, whether its due to their long-term dietary decisions or a natural drop in hormone levels. In addition to hormone pellet implants, the anti-aging doctors at Longevity Centres of America also provide nutritional guidance for patients who wish to look and feel great as they grow older.
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Marina M. Pearsall, M.D., Ph.D.
Gurney F. Pearsall, Jr., M.D.
In addition to the natural dip in hormone levels that takes place as people age, environmental factors can also play a part in the aging process – accelerating mental and physical decline and increasing the risk of serious illness. In the last 20 years, the dangers posed by exposure to lead, mercury and other heavy metals has become more widely known, and as a result, agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission are set in place to monitor the use of these materials in everyday items. However, despite increased regulations, heavy metals are still all too prevalent in daily life. So, to preserve the health and aging longevity of our patients, the anti-aging doctors at Longevity Centres of America offer IV chelation therapy – a detoxifying treatment that rids the body of harmful agents. What is heavy metal toxicity? While acute heavy metal toxicity involves a single incident of poisoning, often in an industrial setting, chronic heavy metal toxicity is a more complex condition. In contrast to the IV chelation treatment offered by Longevity Centres of America, many chelation clinics focus solely on one or two elements – primarily lead and mercury. However, our anti-aging doctors believe this oversimplifies the issue. Chronic heavy metal toxicity is considerably more common than the acute occurrence, and is generally caused by long-term exposure to multiple toxins. That is why our specialists carefully analyze the symptoms of every patient to determine which elements may be at work. In doing so, we’ve been able to establish chemical causes for conditions as varied as depression and heart disease. Exposure to heavy metals can cause disruptions in healthy enzymatic function within the body and impair long-term health. This is especially dangerous in light of the the widespread mineral deficiencies among most Americans. Enzyme catalysts – the elements in the body that spur essential cellular processes – typically involve a specified level of minerals, so a lack of essential compounds like calcium, paired with an excess of toxic materials, can lead to several physical and mental issues. What are the symptoms of heavy metal toxicity? Depending on the elements you’ve come into contact with, heavy metal toxicity may present itself in the form of chronic fatigue, hypertension and renal failure, among others. Arsenic exposure, for example, has been linked to fatigue, hair loss, headaches, anemia, skin rash and hypopigmentation and dermatitis. Cadmium is another toxic metal that can build up in an individual’s system and remain within the tissue for years. This mineral may cause kidney problems and respiratory illnesses, and impair your sense of smell. IV chelation was initially developed to treat lead poisoning – which was a common health concern in the 1940s. Exposure to this mineral can disrupt healthy brain function and impair the nervous system. In children, excess lead may impede cognitive development, leading to learning problems later in life. Mercury poisoning is well-known to cause psychological issues, but this mineral has also been linked to anemia, diminished sensory abilities and increased amounts of saliva with a distinct metallic taste. How can ACAM chelation therapy help? IV chelation treatment has been used for decades to extricate toxic metals that have accumulated in a patient’s blood and tissue. After performing a series of tests to identify any harmful buildup, the specialists at Longevity Centres of America devise a method of treatment to target these toxins. ACAM protocol treatment utilizes a slow-drip infusion of Disodium EDTA to address coronary heart disease and heavy metal toxicity. These issues can also be treated with a rapid-drip IV Chelation using Calcium Disodium. Finally, there is an additional oral option that specifically targets mercury deposits. Much like hormone pellet implants, IV chelation is a process that cannot be patented and therefore can’t be profited from by big-name pharmaceutical companies. Although this fact may keep it from entering the mainstream, decades of research, including the Cypher Report, have demonstrated how IV chelation treatment can combat heart disease, stroke and senility, among other conditions that may prevent patients from aging gracefully.
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Marina M. Pearsall, M.D., Ph.D.
Gurney F. Pearsall, Jr., M.D.
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