by Tammy | Jan 25, 2018
FALSE: In the 1940s it was observed that castration reduced the incidence of prostate cancer. From this observation, it was extrapolated that testosterone must play a role in the pathophysiology of prostate cancer. The testicle produces several hormones other than testosterone, and it is now believed that the improvement seen in those patients was due to a decrease in estrogen production rather than testosterone. Prostate cancer is uncommon in young men, who generally have higher levels of testosterone, and becomes more prevalent with age, as testosterone levels fall. Over the past decade or so, there have been many investigations that have disproven the link between testosterone and prostate cancer.
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by Tammy | Jan 25, 2018
FALSE: As is typical with laboratory medicine, the reference range parameters don’t always equate with the optimal clinical outcomes. Studies indicate that men who maintain their testosterone levels in the mid to upper range have reduced incidence of cardiovascular events compared with those in the overtly low, or high ranges. The threshold of benefit appears to be greatest when levels are maintained above 500 ng/dL in serum.
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by Tammy | Jan 25, 2018
FALSE: There were two articles published at the end of 2013 and in the early part of 2014 which purported that men on testosterone supplementation had an increased risk of heart attack, however neither of these studies was particularly well run. They were both observational and retrospective, which severely limits the ability to control variables and is not sufficient to establish causation.
Conversely there exists a multitude of studies that link LOW testosterone to increased cardiovascular disease, and furthermore that testosterone replacement improves cardiovascular and metabolic markers. The NIH conducted one of these studies for the express purpose of investigating the findings of the JAMA study that linked testosterone replacement to increased risk. This follow up study looked at over 24,000 patients and found no increased risk of heart attack in those treated with testosterone.
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by Tammy | Jan 25, 2018
FALSE: Though low or suboptimal testosterone levels can contribute to changes in libido and the ability to achieve or maintain an erection, symptoms are varied and often include fatigue, apathy, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, depression, sleep disturbances and, most importantly, changes in metabolism including an increased risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease.
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by Tammy | Jan 15, 2018
Day 2
CRASH AND BURN!!
I gave the new clean eating diet 100% until dinner. Its so much easier to heat up leftovers then to start from scratch. Bean and Roast Strew. Not a bad choice until I added a healthy portion of ketchup and a side of cottage cheese. I went to bed a bit “early” for me at 9:30ish and told myself that I would get up do my fasting cardio, make a breakfast smoothy, and prep the days food for both Jeremy and I. The sun came up. The alarm went off. The covers were soft and warm. Clean eating or cuddling with my 4yr old? Cuddling won!
I am sure like the majority of dieters, I decided to start over tomorrow. Tomorrow I’ll do better. Tomorrow I’ll tow the line. Tomorrow will be a better day. Lessons learned; food prep is very important, dont put off until tomorrow what you can do today, and the biggest road block to health is your self.
by Tammy | Jan 10, 2018
After the holidays and unexpected medical restrictions I have put on 15lbs. This past summer I worked hard following a clean diet and exercise 3-4days a week. I was done to my pre-baby weight in 2009 and lost >10% of my body fat.
This past week as I noted my pants were more snug then usual and my toddler said he liked my squish belly I was motivated to action. I’ve used the Fast Metabolism Diet (https://hayliepomroy.com/products/the-fast-metabolism-diet) in the past with some success. I lost 7 lbs in a month. I really like this diet protocol because the meal plans support the cortisol/stress function of your adrenal glands. And, you dont have to count carbs or calories. Its all done in portions.
I’ve already hit a few road blocks that are self imposed. I’m always looking for a simple fix or substitution. “Can I use a meal replacment bar instead of a fresh fruit?” “I’m sure triscuits count as healthy carb” The answer to both of those are NO. During my lunch break I will be on my way to the store for some fresh fruit and sprout grain/seed crackers.
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