If you’re interested in the benefits of hormones, you’ve probably heard of testosterone and HGH. Many people think of testosterone as the gold standard for gaining lean muscle mass and that HGH alone will get rid of mid-section fat. This is true, but it’s only part of the overall picture. While both of these hormones individually perform specific functions affecting lean muscle mass, strength, body … Read More
Heal Your Body With This Remarkable Peptide
If you’re injured, have gastrointestinal or tendon/ligament problems, or are having surgery, you may want to seriously consider the peptide BPC-157. It’s an extremely effective peptide that improves multiple ailments in men and women. What is BPC-157? BPC-157 (aka Body Protection Compound 157) is a peptide that was discovered in human gastric juice. It is made up of a chain of 15 amino acids. If … Read More
8 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Lowering Your Sperm Count
If you haven’t put much thought into your sperm count or your fertility, you aren’t alone. Most men don’t even consider it unless fertility issues arise. But did you know that roughly 1 in 10 men experience infertility in their reproductive years, and this percentage will likely increase over the coming years? If you’re trying to conceive, or may decide to sometime in the future, read … Read More
Can Testosterone Make My Testicles Shrink?
One of the first questions my male patients when I recommend testosterone therapy is, “Does this stuff make my balls shrink?” It’s something most guys don’t want. Let me cut to the chase here. The short answer to the question is: yes, it can. The longer, more accurate answer is: not always, and there are ways to offset this side effect. First, let me explain … Read More
Dr. Lindsey Berkson and Dr. Mike Talk Hormones in Men
I was recently asked to be interviewed by Dr. Lindsey Berkson, host of Best Health Podcast, on the benefits of hormone replacement for men. Men are frequently told that their hormone levels are “normal” by their physicians, even though they have all the symptoms of hormonal decline. Their doctors are often all too unaware that it’s not just a lab number that indicates hormone deficiency or … Read More
Am I Too Young for Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been an effective treatment for hormonal decline in men and women for decades. As we age, our hormone production goes down, leading to a range of undesirable symptoms. Typically HRT has been used by older people, often in their 40s or 50s or older, to help correct the hormonal imbalances caused by aging. But in recent years HRT has been … Read More
Dr. Mike Carragher Named to Los Angeles Magazine’s 2018 Top Doctors
Los Angeles Magazine and Professional Research Services conducted an exclusive peer-review survey to determine the doctors deemed the best in their field of practice by their colleagues. Dr. Carragher was selected in their first annual, peer-review survey sent to certified doctors within Los Angeles County. Los Angeles’ Top Doctors are chosen through a rigorous … Read More
Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Hormones
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a much-talked-about but poorly defined disorder. Typically CFS presents itself as disabling exhaustion. By disabling, I don’t mean being tired in the afternoon and needing a nap. People with CFS can’t get out of bed, go out with friends, or live their best lives. They’re exhausted, and sleep isn’t helping. But CFS also has plenty of other troubling symptoms, including … Read More
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