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Linda Phan Scott Shares Her Plant-Based Diet and Tries for a Baby – The Beet

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

Linda Phan Scott stands 5'1" tall, only slightly taller than her newest obsession, a hydroponic planter bursting with salad greens, superfoods for her and her famous husband, Drew Scott, co-star of HGTV's Property Brothers. In addition to growingtheir LA rooftop garden, the couple is working on getting pregnantperhaps even with twins, since identical twins obviously run in the family.

And while shes not eating for two just yet, Linda embraces a plant-based diet to maximize nutrients andminimize her impact on the planet,avalue system adopted early in life.

Born on Earth Day, 1985, Linda is the daughter of Vietnamese Buddhist parents who had fled Vietnam six years earlier, eventually settling in Canada,where they raised five children. The 6-year-old Linda used her allowanceto buy a tiny square book, Ways to Love Mother Earth which sparked her earliest conservation efforts. I still hesitate to take baths because it uses more water than a short shower! In lieu of gifts for the couplesItalian wedding, guests contributed to the We.orgcharityand provided clean water to 50,000 people for life..

As the creative director of the Scott brother's media company, Linda collaborates with Drew on multiple projects, including the launch of their podcast,At Home with Linda and Drew Scott. Recently, the couple joined the board of the Environmental Media Association, where entertainment thought leaders promote climate causes.

Linda shared her favoriteveganrecipes and what'sin her pantry and her pocketbook,to stay healthy and energizedall day long.

LPS:Yes! Its called FarmStand by Lettuce Grow and its amazing. Drew set it up. Its the 24-seedling stand you get to pick all of your seedlings. Were able to grow fresh greens right on our upstairs patio: All-Star Lettuce, Astro Arugula, Koji Tatsoi, Li Ren Bok Choy, and Blue Wind Broccoli plus herbs: basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley, and mint.It's amazing!

LPS: Yes! When it comes down to it, I guess you dont realize that it takeswork. I think we didnt realize that once you slow down and say OK, now were ready, and it doesnt happen immediately, you think Oh, this is weird, maybe we shouldve started earlier but thats just me. Drew is like When it happens, it happens!

LPS: I never enjoyed eating meat.I definitely never enjoyed cooking it! Id get so grossed out just touching it. The only reason I ever ate meat was because I thought I needed the protein. I dont miss it at all and I no longer feel sluggish after meals. Also, I realized that my cravings for any meat dishes were all just nostalgic: like wanting to eat a hot dog at a ball game or wings at a party.

LPS: Drew is always researching better ways to improve our nutrition and energy. He watched The Game Changers and that was it! He used to be a personal trainer and studied kinesiology, so it was eye-opening for him. I havent watched it, I didnt need to be convinced.

Q. Have you noticed any physical changes since adopting a plant-based diet?

LPS: I think the biggest thing is not noticing how I feel. Its like when a room is a right temperature, you dont notice it. Its only when its super hot or super cold that you notice it. Its like that with how I feel now, I just dont notice it. I feel good. Eating a meal doesnt take a toll on my energy.

LPS: Yes! I found out in, I think it was 2015, that I had hypothyroidism. I was on a cruise and my neck looked swollen. The doctor on board said it was a goiter! When I got back home, my doctor did a bunch of blood tests. A year prior Id been experiencing symptoms: Shakiness, my body temperature was off, my vision was strained. I thought maybe I needed more sleep or was stressed, or it was due to recently going off of birth control pills. But it was hypothyroidism.

I took medication for 2.5 years and it leveled off. But then we were traveling, and I couldnt get back home to get my prescription refilled, so I tried going without it and just eating better. And that worked! So Ive been off thyroid medication for 2.5 years and just treating it with my diet. I do have it monitored every 6 months.

LPS: Yes. Im always learning more about it. And I forget what can I eat, what cant I eat.

LPS: There are some things I do limit. Some doctors say that it doesnt matter what you eat and I think thats bull. Sources are contradictory. Some sources say I shouldnt have goitrogens like cauliflower, spinach, kale. But because I know theres such good stuff in those foods, I just limit the serving sizes when I do eat them.

LPS: I used to break out in acne after eating ice cream, cheese or butter.The straight dairy. My skin has cleared up a lot since giving up dairy.

LPS: Its more of a juice than a smoothie: Apple, beet, turmeric, ginger, lemon, mint.

LPS:Im usually not hungry in the morning, so l just have green tea. Otherwise, I make a super simple Mason Jar Breaky. I put chia seeds, oat milk, hemp seeds, cinnamon, walnuts in a big mason jar, shake it up, and then top it off with fresh fruit and coconut flakes.

LPS: I make us grilled cheese sandwiches and a smoothie.

Its just two slices of Ezekiel bread, buttered on both sides with Miyokos butter, Chao cheese slices, and thin slices of Fuji apples, for an extra crunch. I make it in a cast-iron pan that my sister gave me its my favorite pan!

The smoothie is: dates, avocado, banana, hemp seeds, oat milk

LPS: I just do it because Justin, hes our chiropractor, Dr. Justin Tan, said it was good for me so Ive been using them. They don't have a strong flavor, so you can add them to anything.

LPS: Celery sticks with sunflower butter

LPS: Nuts and granola. I use a silicone Stasher pouch, throw a few Brazil nuts in, just a few, because theyre massive, and walnuts, granola, and dates. I always have snacks with me.

Theres a stand at the farmers market here on Larchmont that has our favorite granola. Its grain-free granola from Noras Food Co. It has coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans, dried currants, walnuts, Himalayan salt.

LPS: I have a rotation of favorite LA restaurants that we frequent under normal circumstances. Weve been ordering in from some of them since the COVID sheltering started.

LPS: I have four:

LPS: I love making a simple Chick Pea Pasta with Banza Chickpea pasta, its the one in the orange box, marinara sauce from Eataly, garlic and fresh basil from our Farmstand planter.

If I have a bit more time, I make a Lentil Shepards Pie. Its so easy and hearty!

I make Shepards pie into little tarts using a tart mold. I start with Wholly Wholesome Pie dough, with a thick layer of mashed potatoes using Earth Balance Vegan Butter, and add peas, carrots, corn, cooked lentils, parsley, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, garlic.

I also make a similar Vegetable Pot Pie without the layer of mashed potatoes. Ill send you the recipe, but I dont have measurements because I make it up as I go. Here is the recipe.

Preheat Oven to 425 F.

For the Filling: Make the filling as though youre making a really hearty, thick stew. Add to a stockpot: lentils, mung beans, Zoup! brand veggie broth, frozen root veggies: parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, red onions, mushrooms, salt and black pepper, turmeric, tiny bit of cayenne, rosemary, thyme. Bring all the veggies in the broth to a boil and simmer until just cooked through but not mushy, since itll cook further in the oven. I add nutritional yeast to thicken the filling you dont want it to be watery.

For the Pie top: Whether you are using a pie plate for your pot pie, or multiple small ramekin dishes, which is what I do, roll out the pie top dough to the appropriate size and add vent holes. I use the brand Wholly Wholesome Pie Dough.

Once the filling has cooked, scoop some filling into each dish. Cover with pie top. Pop into the oven for 15 minutes. Check on it periodically to ensure it doesnt burn. I think I waited two minutes too long - we were in the middle of an intense game night, haha. Enjoy!!! Warning, contents are super hot!

I love cooking with friends! Im not a formal-dinner-type person. I like hosting to be casual where cooking together is the best part of the night. I love it when dinners last several hours!

LPS: It depends on the theme of the night! I love making soup and garlic bread. Butternut squash soup is my fave. Butternut squash anything, really! I like cozy, comfort food all year round.

LPS: I put peeled, cubed butternut squash in a stockpot, with plain oat milk or plain almond milk to cover. Sprinkle in nutmeg, pine nuts, sage, and bring to a simmer, cooking until the squash is tender. Then I pour it by batches into a blender and blend until smooth. I sprinkle on Vegan Bacon bits (Tofurkey Smoky Maple Bacon) and pine nuts.

LPS:Im obsessed with Watermelon and Beet Salad, which is just shards of ripe watermelon and slices of fresh beets, sprinkled with mint or basil, crushed hazelnuts, and balsamic vinegar. Helloooo, summer! Ive tried using the fancy, flavored vinegar, because they look so pretty and enticing at the farmers market, but I prefer the flavor of just regular balsamic vinegar.

LPS:I love buffet-style meals so everyone can help themselves to whatever they want! My go-to menu includes vegan mac and cheese, salad, tempura cauliflower, and popovers.

Cook Banza chickpea elbow pasta according to directions on box. In a frying pan, saut onions, garlic, mushrooms in a little olive oil and set aside. In a large casserole dish, I add the cooked pasta, and toss with the sauted vegetables, Daiya Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, Sesame Tahini, nutritional yeast, nutmeg, salt, pepper and crushed walnuts. Toss together and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until warm.

Salad: I use whatever lettuces and greens I have on hand, chopped up tomatoes, olive oil, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette, pepper, and either almonds or pine nuts.

Tempura Cauliflower: Ive only made it twice, I was trying to copy Blue Ribbon Sushi Grills Tempura Cauliflower, but mine wasnt as crunchy because the recipe Id found called for 2 of oil in the frying pan, and I didnt want to do that! I use fresh cauliflower florets coated in olive oil and dip them in a dry mix of gluten-free flour, arrowroot flour, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt, pepper, green onions, cayenne, garlic powder. Then I saut them in a little olive oil in my cast iron skillet.

LPS: Capers! I put them on everything: salad, pasta, even garlic toast. I love pickles, so it tastes like mini pickles.

LPS: The podcast delves into "home" beyond physical construction and examines the softer, emotional aspects of the home: The values and relationships that make up the foundation of a home. From living well to giving back to careers and relationships, we really believe that everything starts at home.

LPS: Going toward a plant-based diet gives us the opportunity to have a better relationship with our larger shared home, the planet. We're always are thinking about the micro-home of our houses, and how it impacts the larger macro home of our planet.

LPS: I LOVE to eat. It is my favorite way to socialize! But I also love to be active. Im not great at keeping a strict exercise schedule and I dont like going to gyms. I love doing yoga, pilates or dance classes, though. If I can make it fun, then it doesnt seem like a chore. My go-to to break a sweat is The Fitness Marshall dance videos!

LPS: Food makes my soul dance!

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Diets more complex than we think | Opinion | kearneyhub.com – Kearney Hub

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

Robert Rieck Jr.s argument for growing plant foods for humans instead of for livestock would be much more compelling if his June 3 letter to the editor didnt contain a glaring error. He wrote, Plants are the only thing that makes proteins, not animals.

Wow! My body did not make the keratin of my skin, the collagen of my bones and cartilage, the actin and myosin of my muscles, or any of the thousands of other proteins that serve as hormones or receptors or transport channels or signaling molecules?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is unique to animals; that is, plants do not make collagen. Our bodies digest the foods we eat into their simplest components, such as amino acids, absorb the amino acids, and then synthesize proteins from those amino acids.

Of the 20 amino acids, nine must come from the diet and these are called essential amino acids. The majority of plant proteins do not contain all nine essential amino acids, which is why one must be well-educated before adopting a plant-based diet.

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Weight loss diet plan: Woman lost 12st in 2 weeks on this plan – what did she eat? – Express

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

Sadly, Mary Turner Thomson, 54, from Edinburgh, turned to comfort eating after she discovered her husband was leading a double life. For Mary, the traumatic experience caused weight gain.

She gained five stone, tipping the scales at 19 stone - but by October 2019, she decided to do something about it, and discovered Second Nature - an NHS-backed weight-loss plan that "rewires" bad eating habits.

The 12 week programme switched high-carbs and snacks for healthy meals.

She started to walk and swim regularly and went from 19 stone and a size 24, to 17 stone and a size 18.

Mary said: "After everything happened I initially gained two stone.

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"I tried different diets to try to lose the weight, but nothing worked. I had resigned myself that this was going to be my size forever.

"Then in 2016, I slipped a disc in my back and I was bedridden for three months.

"It was constantly in excruciating pain. I couldnt sleep for more than 15 minutes at a time and I had to do that sitting up with cushions piled up beside me. I had to crawl to and from the toilet."

She went on: " had always wanted to get in control of my weight, but nothing was working. I was eating homecooked meals, but they were very carbohydrate heavy - and I couldnt move enough or fast enough to burn off the calories."

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After signing up to Second Nature Mary was sent "smart scales" and an activity tracker.

She also received a recipe book, a meal plan and daily motivational articles, and was added to an online peer support group - hosted by a qualified dietitian offering daily advice.

Mary lost 10lb in her first week, an amazing feat.

By the end of the 12-week Second Nature programme, which now has 30,000 users and is already being used by 2,500 people on the NHS, Mary had lost two stone.

Breakfast - Two slices of toast

Lunch - A sandwich

Dinner - Pasta bolognese, cottage pie with rice

Snacks - crisps and chocolate

Breakfast - overnight oats with Greek yogurt raspberries

Lunch - chicken or ham salad and vegetables vinegar

Dinner - moussaka cottage pie with carrots and sweet potato - swapped out the carbs spag bol

Snacks - no snacks

Second Naturewas set up by Chris Edson and Mike Gibbs both former NHS advisors to tackle Britain's obesity and type-2 diabetes epidemic.

The programme has so far amassed 30,000 users and is already being used by 2,500 people on the NHS, and a further 14,000 people will be prescribed Second Nature via the NHS over the next three years.

The programme claims that in just 12 weeks, it can help customers replace bad habits with healthy ones.

Customers are guided by an online health coach a certified nutrition expert who will keep them accountable every single day and supported by a digital peer group.

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Coronavirus: Include these foods in your diet to ward off COVID-19 says new study – Express

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements. Even if it does not help against severe Covid-19, it is good for your blood vessels, bones and probably also for the lungs.

Dr Janssen added: We have [vitamin] K1 and K2. K1 is in spinach, broccoli, green vegetables, blueberries, all types of fruit and vegetables. K2 is better absorbed by the body. It is in Dutch cheese, I have to say, and French cheese as well.

A Japanese delicacy of fermented soya beans called natto is particularly high in the second type of vitamin K and there may be cause for further studies into its health benefits, he noted.

Jona Walk, a second researcher on the study, said: We want to take very sick COVID-19 patients and randomise so that they get a placebo or vitamin K, which is very safe to use in the general population."

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Sonam Kapoor Birthday Special: Workout And Diet of The Stylish Bollywood Actress That Helps Her Maintain Desirable Figure (Watch Videos) – Report Door

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

Sonam Kapoor Workout (Photo Credits: Instagram / YouTube)

Sonam Kapoor turns 35 years old on June 9, 2020. The Bollywood actress made her debut in the year 2007 opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis film Saawariya. Prior to that, she worked as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansalis 2005 drama Black. The actress won National Film Award for her acclaimed portrayal of Neerja Bhanot in the 2016 biographical thriller Neerja. She is the most stylish actress in the Indian Film Industry and right from her first film she has managed to maintain a fit body. On the occasion of Sonam Kapoors birthday, let us take a look at her workout and diet that helps her maintain a desirable figure.Sonam Kapoor Gives an Inside Tour of Her Spacious Delhi Abode, Shares Snapshots During Quarantine With Hubby Anand Ahuja (View Pics)

Sonam Kapoor is the daughter of famous Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor and just like her father she has always kept fitness her utmost priority. However, the actress has not always been a slim girl, during her teens she was quite a chubby and overweight girl. When Sonam was offered the lead role in Saawariya,

Sonam Kapoor includes Power Yoga, pilates, weight training, swimming and kathak to keep herself well-sculpted. The gorgeous actress ensures that every day she dedicates at least 30 minutes for the cardio workout. Sonam Kapoor also incorporates activities like dancing and playing squash to burn off those extra calories. The Raanjhanaamovie actress alsotrains for body balancing and coordination, she performs squat with kettlebell dumbbell on bosu ball. Sonam Kapoor does different exercises on pilates reformer to keep her core muscles well toned.Fitness Routine of Anil Kapoor That Keeps Him Super Fit Even in His Sixties (Watch Videos)

Sonam Kapoors Semi Circle on Pilates Reformer

A Glimpse of Sonam Kapoors Pilates Workout

Sonam Kapoors Strength Training

As per TOI report,Sonam Kapoor follows a high-protein and low-carb diet to maintain herself. The beautiful actress does not believe in starvation and therefore does not keep her stomach empty for a longer time. She eats apples and nuts in between meals to keep her metabolic rate high. Sonam Kapoor begins her day with a glass of lukewarm water with lemon juice. Her breakfast plate consists of oatmeal and fruits, while for post-workout she mostly eats brown bread with egg whites. Between breakfast and lunch, the actress also takes a protein shake. Sonams lunch includes ragi roti with a small portion of vegetable along with salad, piece of chicken or fish. Her dinner plate contains no carbs as she just has soup, salad and chicken or fish.

Sonam Kapoors fitness routine should inspire many young girls and women to lead a healthy lifestyle. We wish Sonam Kapoor a very Happy Birthday, may she keep entertaining us through her movies and come up with more blockbuster hits in coming years.

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High blood pressure: Eat this part of an egg to lower hypertension as much as medication – Express

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

"Our research suggests that there may be another reason to call it 'the incredible, edible egg,'" said Zhipeng Yu, Ph.D., a study author and researcher with Clemson University, said in a statement.

Yu continued: "We have evidence from the laboratory that a substance in egg white it's a peptide, one of the building blocks of proteins reduces blood pressure about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a high-blood-pressure drug."

Previous research showed that the peptide, called RVPSL, blocks production of an enzyme that raises blood pressure.

The Clemson researchers reported that feeding rats levels of RVPSL comparable to the amount contained in six egg whites provided about the same benefit as a low dose of the drug Captopril, which also blocks production of the key blood pressure.

Researchers tested RVPSL that had been heated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees celsius).

Eggs cooked to higher temperatures may lower blood pressure more effectively, the scientists suggested, saying that previous research on the peptide exposed it to higher temperatures.

"Fried egg proteins cooked at high temperatures actually showed greater ability to reduce blood pressure than eggs boiled at 212 degrees F," the researchers said.

Cut down on the amount of salt in your food and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables to lower hypertension.

As the NHS explains, the more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure.

"Aim to eat less than six grams (0.2oz) of salt a day, which is about a teaspoonful," advises the health site.

"Eating a low-fat diet that includes lots of fibre, such as wholegrain rice, bread and pasta, and plenty of fruit and vegetables also helps lower blood pressure," adds the health body.

It is also important to keep active.

"Being active and taking regular exercise lowers blood pressure by keeping your heart and blood vessels in good condition," notes the NHS.

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How changing your diet will promote healthy skin – Best in Australia

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

If youre looking to revitalise your skincare routine and find something thats simple, safe, and effective, then youre in the right place. While you are no doubt exploring pharmaceutical products that you can apply on a routine basis to promote clear skin, have you looked into how your diet is affecting your complexion?

Remember; your skin is an organ the biggest you have so what you eat will obviously affect how healthy it is. No matter what type of skincare routine you eventually adopt, including the following in your diet will improve the end result.

Vitamin C is well known as a super-antioxidant that promotes your immune system and helps your skin recover from blemishes faster as well as making you appear more radiant in general. Dont just eat more oranges get a varied mix of vitamin C from other sources like broccoli, blueberries, papaya and sweet potato, to name a few.

The essential fatty acid (meaning you cant produce them naturally on your own) omega-3 is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent dietary inclusion for people with psoriasis or eczema. Try cooking up a nice baked Mediterranean barramundi or create your own sushi at home fish is really flexible to cook with, so its fun to include more of it in your home cooking.

Like Omega-3, selenium is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to support the bodys natural defences against infection and disease. The great thing about selenium is that you can get your recommended daily intake by just eating a few Brazil nuts, which are known for being rich in the antioxidant.

Contrary to what some people believe not all fats are bad. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats found in foods like seeds, nuts, and avocados are all helpful in improving the elasticity and suppleness of your skin. These foods also contain vitamin E, which we will talk about next.

Vitamin E is good for protecting your skin cells from physical damage as well as promoting the growth of new skin cells. This is a great food source to turn to if you have small skin breaks from pimples or dryness around the corners of your mouth. Snacking on some almonds or having avocado with your toast in the morning are great ways to get vitamin E in your average day.

Getting more zinc in your diet is good for helping to repair damaged skin and keep the surface feeling soft and supple. Zinc is typically involved in the sebaceous gland that produces the oil on your skin, and it is sourced from foods like shellfish, whole grains and lean red meat.

Acne is caused by infection and subsequent inflammation of the sebaceous gland and are primarily stimulated by androgenic hormones that occur in both men and women. Staying away from highly-processed foods and saturated fats will promote the health of these glands and reduce acne.

Moisture is essential for the health of your skin skin that appears dried out and leathery are classic signs of dehydration. Most of us already forget to drink the adequate amount of water in a given day, often being distracted with coffee, tea, and soft drinks.

If you really want to give your skin the best boost possible, then its essential you are drinking your recommended 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. You can also get fluids from food sources like watermelon and cucumber, and the minerals that come with them will help to hydrate your skin at a faster rate.

The effect that your diet has on how healthy your skin looks and feels is more significant than most people realise, and no amount of product is going to cover up what a poor diet and lack of hydration will do over time. If you want to achieve and maintain radiant, healthy skin then including the above in your diet is essential.

Samantha is the head of content and politics columnist for Best in Australia. Prior to joining the Best in Au, she was a court and crime reporter at SM.

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Shed the lockdown pounds – The New Indian Express

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 11:48 pm

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KOCHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the world indoors, with little scope for even a jog or a walk through the park. Result: A lot of us have gained extra pounds, triggering many health issues.But, fret not. Kochi-based fitness expert Jefrin Thomas has developed an exercise routine, which promises to help people shed excess fat and get back the desired shape.

The dietOne major worry for those who were forced to work from home is the diet. But, according to Jefrin, all it takes is cleaning up the diet and a steady workout, something that can be easily done at home.The simple recipe towards weight loss is 70 per cent diet and 30 per cent workout. A lot can be changed with a clean diet. That does not mean one should starve. Inclusion of protein to the diet will help. Workouts that can be done at home will keep both body and mind fit, says Jefrin, who worked as a fitness coach in Qatar.

All it needs is determination. I have seen people who weighed over 100kg becoming lighter in three months. A 25-year-old client, who weighed 110kg, reduced it to 90 in just three months by following a strict diet and workout, said Jefrin.

Jefrin is all for a healthy breakfast. One can have a healthy portion of normal food. What matters is the quantity. Someone who used to have three or four dosas should reduce it to two. Lunch can be either chapati or brown rice with green vegetables like cucumber, and cabbage. Many tend to have late dinner, like after 9pm. This affects digestion, so dinner must be had before 7pm at any cost. Focus on having easily digestible foods, said Jefrin.

WorkoutsHome workouts can be simple. Spending an hour a day for workouts can do wonders on the body. The weight gained in two months of lockdown can be reduced in just one to two months. It may be tough, but the results are amazing, said Jefrin.

The routine

Two-month diet Breakfast- Normal food with reduced quantity Lunch- Chapathis or brown rice with vegetables like cucumber or cabbage. 60-80 grams of chicken or fish for protein Evening- Coffee/Tea with digestive biscuits Dinner- Make sure to have dinner before 7 pm Avoid Carbohydrates Include vegetable salad, soup, or fruit saladincluding watermelon. Avoid fruits with high sugar content includingpineapple and mango.

Two-month workout Pushups- 4 sets, 15 reps Squats-4 sets, 20 reps Jumping jacks-4 sets,25 reps High knee jumping-4 sets, 30 reps Walking lunges- 4 sets,10 reps Jumping squats- 4 sets 20 reps Abs workout- Leg racing (3 sets, 20 reps) Mountain climbers-3 sets, 20 reps Sit-ups- 3 sets, 20 reps

One-month diet Include protein-rich food including milk, eggs, almonds, chicken and fish on the diet Take dibre-richfood- Spinach, broccoli, and lettuce Avoid rice and fatty food

One-month workout Burpees- 4 sets 15 times Jumping squats- 4 sets 20 times Skip- 500 Mountain climbers- 4 sets 30 times High Knee- 200 Walking lunges- 3 sets 15 times Bicycle crunches- 4 sets 20 times Sit-ups- 4 sets 20 times Leg race- 4 sets 20 times each

Say no to Any type of junk foods, packaged food items, and snacks, including fries and chips. Avoid food with sugar content. Avoid rice items

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Everything to know about the NBA’s 22-team restart at Walt Disney World – ESPN

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 8:50 am

The NBA is back.

Last week, the league's board of governors and the players' union both approved plans -- a 22-team, 8-game wrap-up to the regular season followed by a possible play-in tournament for the eighth seed and playoffs -- to resume the 2019-20 season on July 31 inside Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.

As we count the days until tip-off in Orlando, our experts are breaking down each team's road to a restart, big bubble questions, high stakes and stats to know before basketball makes its return.

Note: NBA title odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

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Jump to a team:Bucks | Lakers | Raptors | Clippers | CelticsNuggets | Jazz | Heat | Thunder | Rockets | Pacers76ers | Mavericks | Grizzlies | Nets | Magic | BlazersPelicans | Kings | Spurs | Suns | Wizards

2019-20 record: 53-12 (.815)Vegas title odds: +275

Although Milwaukee's quest for 70 wins had officially ended before the pandemic halted play, the Bucks were still leading the NBA in victories this season. Simply put, Milwaukee remains in a serious title pursuit.

How they got hereGiannis Antetokounmpo hit the hiatus as the front-runner to repeat as the league's MVP with Milwaukee at 53-12. The Bucks have been dominant on the defensive end -- their 101.6 defensive rating is by far the best in the league -- but they did drop three straight games for the first time under coach Mike Budenholzer before the shutdown. Although Giannis is the clear-cut No. 1 option in Milwaukee, fellow All-Star Khris Middleton as well as Eric Bledsoe and the rest of the supporting cast bolster this contender.

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Chiney Ogwumike breaks down her picks for the NBA Eastern Conference teams that have benefited the most, and who have been hurt the most, due to the halt of the season.

What's at stake?Over Antetokounmpo's tenure in Milwaukee, the squad has gone from a 15-win team in his rookie season to an East juggernaut by putting together a strong front office with players to complement his skill set. But what happens inside the bubble could affect Antetokounmpo's decision to remain in Milwaukee down the line. He obviously loves the city, but he wants to win now more than ever.

Big question after the layoff: Can the Bucks salvage their momentum?Although Bucks players remained in shape with in-home workouts, both Antetokounmpo and Middleton admitted to not playing basketball during the early stages because they didn't have access to a hoop before the practice facility reopened. So can guys get back in that winning mindset? Will they be ready? Budenholzer said that all along they were "operating and functioning [with] a mentality that we will play." Now that a plan to play is set, it's time for the East's best team to prove their dominant regular season was just the beginning.

Did you know?The Bucks have beaten opponents by an average of 11.3 points per game, which would be the fifth-largest average margin of victory in NBA history. The four teams ahead of them -- the 1972 Lakers, 1971 Bucks, 1996 Bulls and 2017 Warriors -- all won titles.

-- Eric Woodyard

2019-20 record: 49-14 (.778)Vegas title odds: +200

Just when the Lakers were rolling -- they won four of five, including statements over the Bucks and Clippers in consecutive games in early March -- the season stopped. Now LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Co. will regroup and try to give Los Angeles its first title since 2010.

How they got hereThe NBA's hiatus in response to the coronavirus pandemic was nearing the two-month mark in late April when James took to Twitter to refute a report that some within league circles were calling to scrap the season. "As soon as it's safe we would like to finish our season," he wrote, in part. "I'm ready and our team is ready. Nobody should be canceling anything." James, a top contender for MVP, playing alongside new teammate Davis, a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, appeared as motivated as ever to get back on track after a rocky first year in L.A.

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Dave McMenamin discusses the Lakers' reaction to the NBA season returning as they have championship aspirations.

What's at stake?Quite simply, this is perhaps James' last and best chance to win his fourth NBA championship. At 35 and in Year 17 in the league, his hold on the sport can't last forever. The Lakers' success thus far has made Davis' future plans a foregone conclusion -- he holds a player option for next season, but nobody believes he won't be back in purple and gold. James and Davis should get a chance to run it back next season no matter what happens in Orlando, but with younger teams like Milwaukee, Boston, Philadelphia and the LA Clippers on the rise, now could be the Lakers' moment with key role player Dwight Howard headed to free agency and important contributors Danny Green and Rajon Rondo getting older.

Big question after the layoff: Could DeMarcus Cousins return to the Lakers?When we last left the Lakers, Cousins -- signed last summer and subsequently lost for the season with a blown knee -- had been waived to make room for forward Markieff Morris. There is speculation the league may allow expanded playoff rosters in the bubble -- perhaps carrying 17-20 players -- in order to have more reserves available should a rash of COVID-19 cases hit. With the extra time off to rehab, combined with potential expanded rosters, will Cousins make his return to L.A.? The former All-Star center would give the Lakers the stretch 5 they missed most of the season and, with crowd noise a nonfactor in Orlando's empty arenas, he could certainly have an impact as a vocal bench presence.

Did you know?James leads the league with a career-high 10.6 assists per game. At 35, he'd be the oldest player to lead the league in assists for the first time in his career.

-- Dave McMenamin

2019-20 record: 46-18 (.719)Vegas title odds: +1700

The defending champions will enter the restart firmly in second place in the East, three games ahead of Boston, and should still be in second when the playoffs start.

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How they got hereWith Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green departing in free agency last summer, Toronto wasn't expected to remain in championship contention. And yet, despite having every member of the rotation besides OG Anunoby miss significant time with injuries, the Raptors have stayed near the top of the East and remain a threat to make another deep playoff run.

What's at stake?Toronto's interest in pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 is no secret. Another deep playoff run would add to the sales pitch. In the shorter term, the Raptors will have to decide what to do with several key free agents this summer -- led by guard Fred VanVleet and big men Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol.

Big question after the layoff: Will the much-needed rest pay off?The Raptors play a shortened rotation to begin with, and the cavalcade of injuries the team dealt with throughout the season took a toll on them. With a chance to enter the restart fully healthy and rested, Toronto will believe it can get back to a potential rematch with the Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals.

Did you know? Without Leonard, the Raptors have a better win percentage (.719) and average scoring margin (+6.5) than they did during last season's run to the NBA title.

-- Tim Bontemps

2019-20 record: 44-20 (.688)Vegas title odds: +325

Ever since the NBA came to a halt in March, the Clippers have been eagerly awaiting and preparing for the season to return with one single goal in mind: the resumption of their title chase.

How they got hereThe Clippers' season has been defined by patience. They had to wait 11 games before Paul George made his Clippers debut. They had to wait until Christmas to have a fully healthy roster. With little practice time because of the schedule, injuries and Kawhi Leonard's load management of a knee issue, the Clippers' chemistry didn't solidify until after the All-Star break. And just as the team began to get on the same page with new additions like Marcus Morris and Reggie Jackson, the Clippers were forced into a holding pattern due to the pandemic.

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Max Kellerman defends why he is picking Kawhi Leonard as the best player in the world over LeBron James.

What's at stake?The only focus the Clippers have had all season is on winning the franchise's first championship. Not long after the NBA suspended the season, Clippers management secured Peloton bikes and gym equipment to provide their players with home gyms. Lawrence Frank, Doc Rivers and the Clippers have held countless Zoom meetings and phone calls with coaches, players and staff members to not only keep everyone on the same page, but to also come up with any and every idea that could help the team win a title.

Big question after the layoff: Can the Clippers stay healthy with an unprecedented break in the season?When the season came to a halt, the Clippers were getting stronger, winning seven of eight games, with their only loss coming to the Lakers. Rivers made the health of his team entering the playoffs paramount, and nothing changes now. The hiatus should only help Leonard and George health-wise. But with players having not played in a game in months, the Clippers will ramp up Leonard, George and veterans like Lou Williams as safely as possible.

Did you know? The Clippers bench averages an NBA-best 51.5 points per game this season. The only other team to average at least 50 PPG off the bench since starts were first tracked in 1970-71? Last year's Clippers, who averaged 53.2 PPG.

-- Ohm Youngmisuk

2019-20 record: 43-21 (.672)Vegas title odds: +1500

The Celtics head into the restarted season in a bit of a bubble themselves in the East standings -- three losses behind the second-place Raptors and three losses ahead of the fourth-place Heat.

How they got hereAfter all of the tumult that followed Boston throughout last season, this season couldn't have been different. The Celtics had hardly a moment of difficulty at any point, cruising on a 55-win pace while seeing both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown take significant leaps. Daniel Theis more than capably stepped into the starting center spot vacated by Al Horford, and Kemba Walker provided the stable leadership the franchise needed, even as he dealt with a knee issue for the final few weeks before the shutdown.

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Jalen Rose predicts the Celtics to come out of the Eastern Conference when the season resumes on a neutral court.

What's at stake?Oddly, not a lot. Boston is good enough to make a deep playoff run and could even reach the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. But for a team with a young core under contract through next season and beyond, this should be far from Boston's final shot at making noise in the postseason.

Big question after the layoff: Is Kemba healthy?Walker first missed games because of a knee issue, and then struggled upon his return. If he's fully healthy, Boston will be a threat to beat anyone. There's one other question surrounding the Celtics: Where will the 76ers wind up? Boston would be thrilled if Philadelphia can slide ahead of the Pacers and get into fifth place in the East. While NBA fans would love a Celtics-Sixers showdown in the first round, Boston would not -- Philly won three of four meetings this season by an average of 10.3 points before a 116-95 Celtics win in the rivals' final meeting.

Did you know?Who says only Houston can play small ball? According to the Elias Sports Bureau, 93.4% of Boston's points have come from players 6-foot-8 or shorter, the highest percentage by any team in a season since the 1989-90 Warriors (94.8%).

-- Bontemps

2019-20 record: 43-22 (.662)Vegas title odds: +2200

There was a new feel for the Nuggets this season, with that uncomfortable "E" word hovering over them: expectations. They've been viewed all season as a top-tier contender, and for the most part, played like it.

How they got hereThe start of 2020 was full of attrition for the Nuggets, but they weathered the storm to maintain their place among the West's elite. And they did it largely behind the brilliance of Nikola Jokic. He carried them through an injury-filled January to set up the stretch run for Denver as they pushed for the postseason. Jokic is what props the Nuggets up, but in the weeks before the shutdown, Jamal Murray was getting healthy and progressing. Their two-man chemistry, combined with some well-rounded, versatile depth, has the Nuggets in the conversation.

What's at stake?Last season was a resounding success for Denver despite a seven-game second-round defeat to the Blazers. This season, that kind of exit would be viewed as a disappointment. The playoffs ask questions you can't anticipate, and they take storylines and narratives and amplify them. If the Nuggets struggle, it'll be about the pairing of Jokic and Murray. It'll be about the future of Paul Millsap and Jerami Grant's contracts. It'll be about what they're missing, not about what they have. When you get good, it's what comes with the territory.

Big question after the layoff: What will Jokic look like?There's no polite way to say it, but with Jokic's self-admitted issues with fitness in past seasons, taking almost three months off could be a recipe for thickness. But according to Murray, it's the opposite. "Joker got a little four pack," Murray said of Jokic suddenly looking slimmer after working out heavily during the coronavirus shutdown.

Did you know? Jokic leads the Nuggets in total points, rebounds and assists, which he has done in each of the previous two seasons. According to Elias, Jokic could join LeBron James (2011-13 Heat) and Wilt Chamberlain (1965-67 76ers) as the only players in NBA history to lead their teams in all three categories for three straight seasons.

-- Royce Young

2019-20 record: 41-23 (.641)Vegas title odds: +6000

The Jazz will finish the season without second-leading scorer Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist surgery) and with a spotlight on the dynamic between the cornerstone duo of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

How they got hereIt had been a strange season for the Jazz even before their two best players became the sport's poster boys for a pandemic after becoming the first NBA players to test positive for the coronavirus. Utah had a 19-2 stretch sandwiched by a lot of so-so basketball. Mike Conley Jr. had a harder time than anticipated adjusting to his new surroundings and system after spending the previous 12 seasons in Memphis. The Jazz had to remake the bench in midseason, trading for Jordan Clarkson, cutting Jeff Green and promoting Georges Niang and Tony Bradley to key rotation roles. Utah had won five of six games before Gobert's positive test halted the season, and coach Quin Snyder felt like he had found some rotation solutions. But it's back to the drawing board after Bogdanovic's surgery.

What's at stake?Any expectations have been diminished drastically by the loss of Bogdanovic, a 20-point-per-game scorer whose 41.4% 3-point shooting was a critical element of the Jazz's spacing. Could Gobert's playoff performance impact potential offseason extension discussions? He's eligible for the supermax, but it's hard to see the small-market Jazz offering that much to a center who isn't a primary scorer, no matter how dominant Gobert is defensively and on the glass.

Big question after the layoff: Can Gobert and Mitchell mend fences?Jazz sources are adamant that they can and will, even if they won't be singing kumbaya by the campfire, noting that they've had numerous, positive conversations with each other and in various virtual group settings over the last several weeks. But the question still lingers, particularly since Mitchell has declined to address his issues with Gobert publicly.

Did you know? Donovan Mitchell is averaging a career-best 24.2 points per game. That's the highest scoring average by a Jazz player since Karl Malone in 1999-2000. Malone, Adrian Dantley and Pete Maravich are the only players in Jazz history with a higher single-season scoring average than Mitchell.

-- Tim MacMahon

2019-20 record: 41-24 (.631)Vegas title odds: +4000

Miami is primed to make a push in the bubble behind a fully rested and healthy Jimmy Butler. If Bam Adebayo can continue his star trajectory and veteran Andre Iguodala can provide veteran guidance, coach Erik Spoelstra has to like his chances about his team being able to make a run.

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How they got hereThe biggest revelation for the Heat wasn't just how quickly they jelled behind Butler and Adebayo -- it was the immediate impact of the younger players on their roster. Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and Derrick Jones Jr. all played important roles in the Heat's success and depth. It will be interesting to see how much of a playoff impact former Finals MVP Iguodala -- acquired from Memphis at the trade deadline -- has with his new team.

What's at stake?The challenge for the Heat is finding out just how far their current core can take them. Do they have enough with this group to push to the top of the East, or will they come up short and have to add another star-caliber piece when free agency opens?

Big question after the layoff: How will the neutral site impact Miami?The Heat went 27-5 at home but 14-19 on the road this season. For a team that had an inside track at home-court advantage in the first round before the season was suspended, how the Heat respond to neutral-site games is key.

Did you know? Adebayo is on pace to become the first player in Heat history to average 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

-- Nick Friedell

2019-20 record: 40-24 (.625)Vegas title odds: +6000

Before the league shut down, the Thunder and Jazz were set for a game that would've tilted the current four and five seeds in the Western Conference. On the surface, the Thunder don't seem like a possible top-four West contender, but strictly by the numbers, that's what they've become.

How they got hereIt was a rocky start for OKC, going 6-11 out of the gate with a variety of close losses and big questions. But it all turned right around Thanksgiving, with Chris Paul asserting himself as the league's most dominant crunchtime scorer and the Thunder's chemistry blossoming around a dynamic three-guard lineup. Since Thanksgiving, the Thunder are 34-13, piling up the second-most wins in the league in that span behind only the Bucks.

What's at stake?The Thunder have been riding a wave of positive momentum throughout the season. They have big offseason questions looming, like possibly trading Paul to kickstart an inevitable rebuild that could include moving pieces like Dennis Schroder or Steven Adams. But along with it, coach Billy Donovan's deal is up after this season. He has validated his coaching chops all season long, ascending into the Coach of the Year conversation, but where does he fit if the roster dominoes start to fall?

Big question after the layoff: Is the chemistry intact?The Thunder currently hold the longest winning streak in the Western Conference. So, it's only three games, but they walked onto the floor against the Jazz on March 11 with as much momentum as they'd had all season. Their last complete game was a stirring, emotional win in Boston on a last second steal that pushed them to 16 games over .500. What has made the Thunder so dangerous this season has been their connection and chemistry. Paul sets the tone but has given plenty of space for Schroder to elevate as a scorer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to develop as a floor leader. Paul has gone to extended lengths to try to maintain some of that chemistry during the shutdown, but it's one thing to get together on a weekly Zoom call; it's another to make timely decisions in the last minute of a one-possession game.

Did you know?The Thunder have 16 wins when trailing entering the fourth quarter this season, twice as many as any other team in the NBA and two shy of tying the 1962-63 Lakers for the most such wins in a season in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55).

-- Young

2019-20 record: 40-24 (.625)Vegas title odds: +1500

The Rockets, who appeared to be running on fumes before the season was suspended, should be refreshed and ready to resume the NBA's great micro-ball experiment.

How they got hereIt's been a roller coaster of a season for the Rockets, who underwent a significant roster remodeling over the past year. It started with the summer trade for Russell Westbrook. The midseason, all-in commitment to small ball (signified by trading Clint Capela and a first-round pick in a multi-team deal that brought Robert Covington to Houston) was influenced by the desire to unleash Westbrook in the open floor. The 6-foot-7-or-less Rockets started fast, but they faded, losing four of their last five games before the shutdown.

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Kendrick Perkins sees the Rockets as heavy title favorites after seeing James Harden's dedication and apparent weight loss during the pandemic.

What's at stake?It's no secret that there is a strong probability that the Rockets will have a new head coach next season. That's been widely known since contract extension talks with Mike D'Antoni broke down (twice) in unusually public fashion. There are rumblings around the league that general manager Daryl Morey's job status could be in jeopardy as well, but owner Tilman Fertitta was adamant he wouldn't consider firing Morey (who has several years remaining on his contract) after the tweet that caused the Rockets and league's relationship with China to deteriorate, and Fertitta hasn't wavered on that stance. You can never be sure, especially if Morey is at the wheel, but the Rockets' core likely returns intact next season regardless of the results in Orlando.

Big question after the layoff: Can James Harden get his groove back?Harden had a historic two-month run, averaging 39.0 points per game on a sizzling 66% true shooting percentage from early November to early January. His heavy workload -- both in minutes and the effort it takes to generate shots as an iso player facing frequent double teams -- appeared to take a toll on him. Those numbers dipped significantly (29.0 points, 57.2% true shooting percentage) in his past 22 games as he struggled from 3-point range. Harden committed to conditioning during the hiatus, and if he regains MVP-level form and Westbrook continues his success in small-ball lineups, the Rockets will be dangerous.

Did you know? Since switching to the small-ball lineup on Jan. 31, the Rockets have been out rebounded by 9.4 rebounds per game, the worst rebounding differential in the NBA during that span. Over a full season, that would rank as the third-worst differential since rebounds were first officially tracked in 1950-51, according to research by the Elias Sports Bureau.

-- MacMahon

2019-20 record: 39-26 (.600)Vegas title odds: +12500

The Pacers have flown under the radar all season long. But despite dealing with injuries and going through a massive roster overhaul in the offseason, Indiana still found itself in the mix for a top-four seed in the East when the season was brought to a halt.

How they got hereVictor Oladipo, the team's talisman, did not play his first game until Jan. 29. Malcolm Brogdon, the team's marquee free-agent signing, missed 17 games due to injuries. And yet Indiana still managed to find itself in fifth place in the East when the season was suspended behind a frontcourt of T.J. Warren, first-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner.

What's at stake?Whether Indiana can become a real contender in the East, or just a nice middle-of-the-pack playoff team, will likely center around whether Oladipo can return to the form he displayed during the 2017-18 season, when he was an All-NBA selection. What his future looks like, as well as whether Indiana tries to continue forward with the tandem of Sabonis and Turner long term, could be impacted by what happens in Orlando. Oladipo can become a free agent in 2021.

Big question after the layoff: What version of Oladipo will arrive?His final game before the season was suspended was his best game of the season -- a 27-point outburst against the Celtics. If Oladipo can play at an All-Star level next to Brogdon, Indiana is going to be a much more difficult team to face in the East playoffs than some might think.

Did you know?Indiana has been eliminated in the first round in each of the past four postseasons. The Pacers are one of eight teams to make the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, but they are the only one not to win a round.

-- Bontemps

2019-20 record: 39-26 (.600)Vegas title odds: +2500

Philadelphia was one of the NBA's most confusing teams this season. But after the long layoff, the 76ers will enter the bubble healthy and with a real chance to capitalize on their immense potential.

How they got hereThe Sixers entered the season expected to battle with the Bucks for the top spot in the East. Instead, Philadelphia swung wildly back and forth from game to game, posting the NBA's best home record (29-2) as well as the worst road record (10-24) of any playoff team in the league. They also dealt with ongoing turmoil about free-agent addition Al Horford's fit, Ben Simmons' continuing lack of a 3-point shot and Joel Embiid dealing with more injuries.

What's at stake?There may not be a team with more at stake than the Sixers. If this team flames out, will coach Brett Brown be dismissed? Will Horford be traded? Would the Sixers consider moving on from either Simmons and Embiid? So many things have changed the past few years in Philadelphia that it's hard to believe even more could be in store.

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Ego might drive men to testosterone therapy, but it helps with certain conditions – The Columbus Dispatch

Posted: June 8, 2020 at 8:49 am

Many companies push testosterone-boosting supplements, but experts say theyre helpful only for certain conditions.

The popular ad features graying men whose female partners gaze longingly at them.

They proclaim: Men: Feel younger and stronger, Boost performance and Have sex again!

The ads promote pills, creams and injections, and guide those yearning for their youth to clinics that can offer life-changing results.

Critics say the testosterone replacement therapy industry relies on aggressive marketing, touts some dubious claims and targets men who lack real medical needs.

Gahannas Low T Center has heard the good and the bad, and staff members must help new patients overcome objections and myths. Many customers are drawn in by ego and societys view of male virility.

One of the main things that keeps guys from coming in is that they may think its like a hit to their man card, said Kortney Doss, a nurse at the Gahanna clinic.

The clinic and its sister location in Dublin each serves about 100 men daily, providing their weekly testosterone injections. The coronavirus pandemic has cut the visits in half, said Doss.

Its customers who continue coming, even during a health emergency, that clinics say are proof of the treatments effectiveness.

The same is true at Restorative Health in Dublin, which has as many as 900 regular patients many of them women, said Don Hale, the companys business consultant and spokesman.

Whether treating men or women, the marketing is driven by the male role in relationships, he said.

A man will do anything to get and maintain an erection, he said. I think it comes down to a mans ego.

A clinic typically performs a full physical, blood analysis and consultation at the first visit.

Even though testosterone is a natural hormone in both men and women, it can decline 1% per year after age 30 in men.

That low normal is not enough alone to prescribe testosterone, said Dr. Robert Murden, a geriatric specialist at Ohio State Universitys Wexner Medical Center.

Among his many patients, only six are doing TRT due to hypogonadism, an abnormally low hormone level, resulting in either low libido, erectile dysfunction, or loss of facial or body hair.

Its specifically not recommended for people who are just tired. You shouldnt just try it. You dont give these things, with downsides, without clinical indications.

The risks include elevated red blood cell count, elevation in estrogen, acne or other skin reactions, testicular atrophy, and cardiovascular or liver complications.

Testosterone levels below 300 nanograms per deciliter put you in Low T territory, said Dr. Gregory Lowe, an OhioHealth urologist. That might cause fatigue, lack of sexual desire, worsening erections, issues with concentration and memory, or diminished recovery from workouts.

Some men come to him after seeing the ads.

The main thing I hear from guys is to be able to put on muscle in the weight room and to be 18 again in the bedroom, he said.

But not all symptoms are caused by low testosterone. Lowe said they might instead be remedied by exercise, stress reduction, more sleep or improved diet.

I always want my patients to be very critical of the therapy were providing, to tell me how it is helping, he said.

Lowe said he has no major complaints with private clinics where testosterone treatments include gels, patches or pellets injected in the buttocks to release the hormone slowly.

Dr. John Oliver DeLancey, an assistant professor of urology at Wexner Medical Center, said patients should first check with their primary care physicians before seeking treatment elsewhere.

Testosterone replacement therapy gets sort of a bad rap for being overused and without appropriate testing and monitoring, he said.

As long as you follow appropriate guidelines and put thoughtful care into why you are doing so and for the right reasons, it can be very safe and effective, DeLancey said.

Asked whether slowing down, and some of these changes, might not be just a normal part of aging, Hale, of Restorative Health, responded: Is it normal to lose your teeth or hearing when you age, and do nothing about it?

If so, I dont want to be normal.

Thirteen years ago, he and his wife, then both 57, began testosterone treatments and havent stopped.

Weve been on a honeymoon ever since, Hale said.

The cost of treatment at the Dublin clinic is $3,950 per year for men and $2,950 for women. Some insurance plans reimburse up to half of that, whats considered routine blood work.

Dee Miller, a standout wide receiver for the Ohio State University football team (1994-98), said he was lethargic, overweight and often stressed out before beginning treatments in 2016.

My wife even thought I was cheating on her due to his lack of energy and romance, he recalled, laughing.

Since then, he said, I feel mentally better. As for your libido, most honestly, yes.

An insurance agent, Miller is a paid endorser of Low T Center.

The treatments, he said, are hitting all three facets: physical, emotional and socially.

dnarciso@dispatch.com

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