Sleep and hormones are intimately related. There are several hormones that regulate or influence sleep. Sleep and your sleeping hormones are kind of a two-way street, meaning that as your sleep hormones decline, it can lead to disturbed sleep, and not getting enough sleep can lead to the decline...

Human growth hormone is prescribed in “cycles.” A typical HGH cycle lasts anywhere from four to six months. After that, you will be evaluated as to whether you need to continue on another cycle of HGH. HGH is a prescription medication. HGH injections are only prescribed to treat people with...

It is important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of low thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. The thyroid produces two different “thyroid hormones,” both of which regulate a number of bodily functions from metabolism to the beating of your heart. Low...

Understanding Rapid Weight Loss – Is it Always a Bad Sign? Losing weight rapidly or unintentionally could be a sign of any number of medical conditions or health issues. Rapid weight loss is not healthy or normal and should never be ignored. Conditions that could cause rapid weight loss include...

The top four name brands of human growth hormone (HGH) injections currently for sale in the US by market share are: Norditropin, made by Novo Nordisk Genotropin, made by Pfizer Humatrope, made by Eli Lilly Omnitrope, made by Sandoz Sermorelin, made by Geref, is an HGH alternative that...

There are a number of natural, safe, and effective ways to increase free testosterone. In a male body, testosterone exists in two ways: bound and free. “Free testosterone” is that testosterone that is not bound to proteins in the blood and is “free” or bioavailable for use. Free testosterone...

Why Are Antidepressants Used? Antidepressants are used to treat various forms of clinical depression. They are powerful prescription drugs, and they should never be used without a doctor’s prescription and proper medical supervision.  Some types of antidepressants may also be used to treat...

Does Sermorelin Work to Raise HGH Levels? Sermorelin injections like HGH are used to treat growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults and children. But Sermorelin and HGH are not the same thing; they are two different prescription medications with distinct mechanisms for raising your HGH level.  Sermorelin...

Pre and probiotics are key to maintaining a balanced gut and overall good health. Your gut is home to hundreds of thousands of different microflora - some “good” and some “bad,” collectively known as the “gut microbiome.” Keeping them in proper balance can be critical to proper digestion,...

What is Cystic Acne? Cystic acne is a severe and often painful form of acne that can be both physically and emotionally challenging.  Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While most people experience mild to moderate forms of acne at some point in their...