Dr. Richard Gaines
Woman can sometimes fear using growth hormone, because they do not want to become overly muscular or “manly.” However, that is an unfounded fear, and when prescribed properly, growth hormone therapy can be just as positive for women, as it can be for men. Because we know that it helps to build lean muscle, growth […]
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HGH, or growth hormone, is instrumental in building lean muscle. This is how HGH increases muscle strength. HGH or growth hormone makes your muscles bigger, leaner, and work more efficiently. It is obvious when you work out, you grow bigger muscles, and you grow stronger. But did you ever stop and wonder, how or why, […]
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HGH may increase testosterone production to some degree, but more important is the synergy between the two critical hormones. Hormones work in unison in a delicate balance. This is particularly true of growth hormone, or HGH and testosterone. Growth hormone as the name implies is primarily responsible for growth. That means when a boy is […]
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You may think that feeling tired and weak is a normal part of growing old, but it may be related to low growth hormone levels. As we age we all start to “slow down.” It is unrealistic to believe that a person in their 70s would ever have the strength and energy they had as […]
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Did you know that there are exercises that can increase your production of testosterone? I am often asked, “I know I need to exercise to get in shape, but are there any exercises that can really make me feel younger and stronger?” There is, and it is unquestionably strength training. Strength training and particularly strength […]
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The signs and symptoms of low HGH are often mistaken for just “getting older.” HGH is a critical hormone to so many bodily functions. As you probably can tell from the name, HGH is what helps you to grow from a child to and adult. But it does so much more than that. It is […]
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According to some of the most recent research, testosterone therapy definitely improves sexual function, specifically in improving libido, or sex drive. That was the conclusion drawn by Susan S. Ellenberg, PhD, professor of biostatistics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, speaking to Endocrine Today about the University’s most recent “T Trials.” Dr. Ellenberg was […]
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Men and women over 35 need to understand the signs and symptoms of adult growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone, or HGH, is necessary for growth, after all, it is right there in the name! While it is true that HGH is primarily responsible for the changes that allow us to grow form a child to […]
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If you want to get the most out of working out, you need to know which exercises help you release HGH, or growth hormone. Many of my patients come to me and say, “Doc, I know I need to exercise to stay fit, but is there any exercises that are better than others to really […]
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According to the most recent information, testosterone replacement therapy does not increase the risk of prostate cancer. There are a lot of myths and confusing information about the benefits and risks associated with Testosterone Therapy for men. One persistent perception is that testosterone therapy increases the risk of prostate cancer. This misconception, which has been supported […]
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