Monthly Archives: February 2019

Ways to Extend your Lifespan AND your Healthspan

At Balanced Well-Being Healthcare, we labor to not only expand your years of life (lifespan), but your years of health as well (healthspan). Balanced Well-Being Healthcare is committed to advancing and sharing knowledge about successful aging and lifestyles choices, nutritional choices, activity, and general wellness that can enhance an optimal life for older adults. We… read more

Testosterone Deficiency and Men’s Hormonal Health

Testosterone deficiency can impact men’s hormonal health in a multitude of ways. It arises when the testes fail to produce enough testosterone. Male testosterone levels normally decline with age. However, hypogonadism, is a disorder in which a man will not produce enough testosterone even adjusted for his age. Learn how we diagnose testosterone deficiency and… read more

How Does Diet Affect Your Risk for Disease?

Diet and disease are more closely related than you might think. Health.Gov puts it this way, “the rates of noncommunicable diseases—specifically, chronic diet-related diseases—have risen, due in part to changes in lifestyle behaviors. A history of poor eating and physical activity patterns have a cumulative effect and have contributed to significant nutrition and physical activity… read more

Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue and Dysfunction

Adrenal fatigue and adrenal dysfunction describe a collection of nonspecific symptoms like body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. Many suffer from the condition unknowingly. Your adrenal glands produce a variety of hormones that are vital to healthy living. The medical term adrenal insufficiency refers to inadequate production of one or more of these… read more