Putting Men's Health First
Following the inevitable melt down of “Lucifer” over the next few weeks, violent electrical storms are predicted: these may well give rise to a further period of excessively hot weather in the UK. But today, hundreds of thousands of cold, damp, pink Brits will be stripping off on the beaches of southern Europe to broil … Continued
Here at The Wellman Clinic, we have written before about the not inconsiderable health benefits of Vitamin D, as well as the specific issue of Vitamin D deficiency currently facing the UK. As a nation, we’re not exactly renowned for blazing, glorious sunshine, and as such many of us struggle to get the recommended daily … Continued
Everyone knows what testosterone does – or rather, they think they know what testosterone does. It’s is most famous for causing the development of male sexual characteristics [1], but this complex hormone has a lot more to it than that. It’s actually present in women too, though in much lower quantities – and it has … Continued
… the short answer is no, not directly. But prostates do tend to grow larger with advancing age, so much so that they can cause really annoying LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) – poor urinary stream, urgency, frequency, nocturia, hesitation and dribbling. Before surgery is given a thought, GPs and urologists will prescribe any one … Continued
As you start making the difficult journey into your more mature years, you’ll no doubt find yourself facing a few challenges you hadn’t even considered back in your youth. The first time you realise that you really can’t stay for “just one more pint” when you know you have to be up early is a … Continued
Low testosterone is a serious problem for many men, affecting their health, wellbeing and sexual performance – and if you suffer from a testosterone deficiency, it’s important that you do something about it. But many men are put off leaping straight into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) right away, and would prefer to use alternative options. … Continued
Who the Heck is Saint Nick? In 828, during the rush to rescue the remains of antique Christian heroes from the iconoclastic clutches of new Muslim rulers, Venice captured most of Saint Mark. Some leftovers remained in Alexandria, most notably his head. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra Venice had similar designs on Saint Nicholas, the erstwhile Graeco-Roman Nikolaos, Bishop … Continued
It’s the stuff of our most paranoid nightmares – the feeling of persistent forgetfulness slowly leading into a deep, unsettling sense of confusion which eventually becomes so profound, that we lose our sense of self entirely. It’s a sensation which the young are, perhaps, most familiar with from horror movies – of things moving by … Continued
… But your willy will disappear, your nipples will invert, and your pussy will shrink to a twist of shrivelled petals. Yes, really. Garring Koro (literally “to shrink” in Indonesian dialect) is an epidemic disorder which is said to carry a significant mortality in China. It is confined to Asia: no epidemics have been reported, … Continued
For many, the fear of cognitive decline is one of the biggest worry-factors around ageing. Perhaps you’ve seen first-hand the emotional distress that diseases like Alzheimer’s can cause both the sufferer and their family; or perhaps the idea of losing your sense of self just terrifies you – either way, the chances are it’s a … Continued