Male Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Missing Piece Behind Pain, Urinary Issues, and Sexual Health in Men Most men don’t think about their pelvic floor until something starts to feel off. It might begin subtly. You’re going to the bathroom more often. Your stream isn’t as strong. There’s tension, discomfort, or a dull ache you can’t…
What is Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis? As we age our bodies inevitably change. Tissues and organs that were once robust may start to lose integrity and strength. The loss of bone mineral density (BMD) as we age can be characterized as either osteopenia or osteoporosis depending on the severity; with osteopenia being considered less severe than…
My Personal Fertility Journey Male factor infertility is a sensitive topic for many patients. I know this because I had my own concerns about fertility before having my daughter due to preexisting urological conditions. Luckily, I was able to conceive naturally, which I believe was made more likely due to the modalities that I accessed…
When you think about chronic pain, you probably think about inflammation, muscle tension, or maybe nerve irritation. But what if one of the most powerful tools for easing pain isn’t physical at all—what if it’s your imagination? It might sound surprising, but your brain doesn’t fully distinguish between what’s real and what’s vividly imagined. That…
What is Andropause? The more commonly known process of menopause is a universal experience that almost all women will experience at some point in their lives. However, men also experience their own hormonal changes as they get older, a process called “Andropause”, although we may as well call it man-o-pause. The development of andropause is…
Marijuana has become increasingly popular over the past decade. With legalization and recreational dispensaries now found on nearly every corner, cannabis use is skyrocketing. It’s often seen as relatively benign, especially when compared to alcohol or tobacco, however the data is not particularly supportive of this. One key issue is that the harms and side…
Portland Naturopathic Doctor discusses how Ignoring erectile dysfunction & other sexual health issues have far-reaching health implications.
Heart Spring Health, Portland’s Natural Health clinic offers 4 tips on how naturopaths can positively impact men’s health.