Toronto Based Naturopath Publishes Post On The Health Benefits Of Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Men

Toronto Wellness Centre, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has announced that they have recently published a blog post, titled, “4 Health Benefits Men Should Know About Testosterone Replacement Therapy.” The article discusses the testosterone replacement therapy benefits for men, particularly with regards to their health. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be used as a treatment for older men with symptomatic hypogonadism. The symptoms of hypogonadism include erectile dysfunction, lower libido, increased body fat, muscle weakness, low mood, and reduced vitality.

According to the article, there are four main health benefits of TRT. These are the prevention of certain health conditions; stronger bones and increased muscle mass; improvement of libido; and improvement of cognition and mood. Studies have shown that low testosterone levels can result in a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. TRT may be able to minimize the risk of those diseases.

Meanwhile, low testosterone level has been linked to male osteoporosis. Studies have shown that TRT may be able to enhance bone strength, thus decreasing the risk of fractures, while also increasing muscle strength in middle aged and older men. And, of course, the improvement in libido is the most popular impact of TRT. It should also be noted, however, that men as young as 25 years old can experience testosterone deficiency.

There are many possible causes of low testosterone levels. These include aging, alcohol abuse, acute or chronic illness, chemotherapy, chronic renal failure, liver cirrhosis, excessive estrogen exposure, dysfunction of the pituitary gland, high levels of prolactin, HIV/AIDS, head trauma, type 2 diabetes, infection of the testicles, injury or trauma resulting in interrupted blood supply to the testicles, radiation exposure, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity or extreme weight loss, metabolic disorders, medications, and hypothyroid disease.

Another important benefit of testosterone replacement therapy is the improvement of mood and cognition. This has been shown in the study, “Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Cognitive Performance and Depression in Men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.” The study concluded that it may be used as a treatment when the low testosterone levels are related to depression or cognitive impairment.

TRT is just one of the treatments being offered at the Toronto Wellness Centre. They also offer various kinds of pain treatment, IV therapy, thyroid replacement therapy, female hormone replacement therapy, anti aging/ longevity programs, and many other wellness services.

Pain treatment services include acupuncture, cold laser, natural anti-inflammatory and pain remedies, naturopathic manipulation, and shockwave therapy. Various combinations of these types of treatments may be used for a particular patient. Naturopathic Practitioner will develop a pain management program that is tailor-fitted to a particular individual.

Meanwhile, IV vitamin therapy may provide a way to boost a person’s health by bypassing the body’s flaws or malfunctions. When IV vitamin therapy is combined with a wellness program, it may help a person feel better faster through the delivery of a safe dose of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidantes directly into the circulatory system. IV vitamin therapy may also help by hydrating the body and detoxifying the kidneys, liver, and lymphatic system.

Toronto Wellness Centre also offers a longevity program that targets the six mechanisms for cellular function and aging. These are: excessive free radicals, high levels of toxicity, increased inflammation, dysglycemia, mitochondrial function, and hormonal optimization. They offer six keys for transforming a person’s health. These are: complete medical evaluation and proactive lab testing; detoxification and anti-aging programs; exercising the body and the brain; control of cellular aging through exercise, diet, hormonal support, and nutritional supplements; optimization of health and longevity; and continued care.

A Toronto-based Naturopathic Doctor, has partnered with nurse practitioner to offer a fully integrative and functional medicine treatments to their patients.

Naturopathic practitioner practices functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, acupuncture, intravenous therapy, cold laser therapy, naturopathic medicine, pain treatment, lab testing, shockwave therapy, and weight loss. His clinic located in Toronto, Ontario in the heart of Yorkville. Those who would like to inquire about the services of Naturopathic Practitioner and Nurse Practitioner can visit the Toronto Wellness Centre website or contact them on the telephone or through email.