A small, butterfly-shaped gland situated in the front of the neck, the thyroid is a little organ with a very big job: It primarily produces hormones that regulate body metabolism — energy produced through the food you eat. These hormones act as messengers that tell...

For most people, the term "diet" refers only to a weight-loss program, which frequently requires omitting a major energy source such as carbohydrates, protein or fat. However, "diet" also pertains to what we eat on a daily basis, our way of life. Although some fad...

By James Mirabile, M.D.
Forever Health Network Practitioner

There comes a time, inevitably, when men begin to hear age-related comments like “You’re just getting older,” or “You’re not as young as you used to be.”  

Issues of masculinity can be a sensitive topic and no...

By Betsy Stander Mirabile, M.D., A.P.R.N.
Forever Health Network Practitioner

Are you struggling to lose weight even when you’re doing everything “right”? Or are you suddenly gaining weight although your diet and exercise have rspanained the same? If the answer is “yes,” your hormones could be...

What is stress? Nervousness, heart palpitations, clammy hands, irritation, and/or an inability to concentrate all probably come to mind.

However, stress can also be characterized by overeating, a loss of appetite, deadened feelings, insomnia or even oversleeping. What's the deal?

According to The American Institute...

For decades, conventional doctors have told their male patients to avoid testosterone replacspanent therapy unless it was absolutely necessary. And when is it really necessary? When a man is diagnosed with hypogonadism, or low testosterone, then testosterone therapy can be initiated.

Unfortunately, this line of...