It can be hard to hear for some, but getting older is just part of life. For many men, hitting a certain age signifies the beginning of a new chapter - where bucket list items are crossed off, and goals are accomplished. For others, however, aging is a scary prospect, filled with nagging injuries, embarrassing weight gain, and inability to perform intimately. Few things feel worse than realizing that you simply can't perform as you used to, whether on the basketball court or in the bedroom.
The reality is, as men get older and approach middle age, their testosterone levels drop. When a male's testosterone levels get lower, it can cause a slew of unwanted symptoms like:
If you have noticed any of the above symptoms and feel like you're just dragging yourself through life, don't lose hope. Many men around the country are experiencing the same feelings as you. Thankfully, you don't have to settle for the side effects of low testosterone. There are proven, easy steps that you can take to reverse the negative signs of aging. If you're ready to reclaim your youth and feel like you did in your 20s and 30s, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be the perfect solution.
TRT bridges the gap between your old life and the happier, more vibrant version of you. That's where Juventee comes in - to facilitate your transition to a more youthful, fulfilling life and a brighter future. After all, aren't YOU supposed to be in charge of your wellness and health? With the Juventee team by your side, you'll have the tools to do so - backed by a personalized plan crafted by experts with more than 20 years of experience.
At Juventee, we propose a preventive and proactive medical approach to preserve optimal body function, with the best hormonal functioning to prolong vitality and youthfulness. Our specialty is Age Management, which is based on the belief that balance is the key to wellness. We employ the most innovative science, offering treatments like TRT in Maywood, NJ, and other clinical products with proven efficacy.
Living a younger, healthier, and longer life is a frequent commitment for Juventee's team of specialists. We are experts at designing customized programs that work synergistically with your body and brain. We love incorporating smart nutrition, hormonal balance, exercise, stress management, cognitive health, and lifestyle changes into our treatment programs. We also implement sciences such as testosterone replacement therapy to achieve verifiable, legitimate results.
Our doctors take differing approaches to care but share the single goal of prolonging your youth and vitality. With that goal in mind, Juventee was born from the hands of its partners, who want you to feel full strength, energy, joy, confidence, and wellbeing.
testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much testosterone, it results in a condition called hypogonadism. Also called "Low T," testosterone loss due to hypogonadism must be replenished, or the male suffers from difficult, even debilitating symptoms.
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What pops up in your head when you think about testosterone? Many people associate testosterone with being overly aggressive, macho, and violent. However, the truth is that testosterone is a critical hormone for men and affects the male lifespan from puberty through old age. As a sex hormone, male testosterone is produced through the testicles. It becomes most prevalent during puberty.
Testosterone production is controlled by the pituitary gland at the base of a man's brain. This gland sends signals to the testes, which in turn produce testosterone. A feedback loop helps regulate the amount of testosterone in the blood. When levels are too high, the brain orders the pituitary gland to restrict production.
Cholesterol synthesizes the testosterone in your body. However, having high cholesterol doesn't mean you have high testosterone levels, too. T levels are too carefully controlled by your pituitary gland for cholesterol to raise testosterone levels.
During puberty, testosterone helps males develop:
Testosterone replacement is exactly what its name implies. It's a therapy for men that replaces diminished testosterone levels, which helps balance your hormones and ultimately improves your life. Also called androgen replacement therapy, TRT alleviates many of the side effects that men suffer from as a result of low testosterone.
Testosterone was originally synthesized in a lab in 1935. Its popularity has grown since, and today, it is among the most promising doctor-prescribed treatments for men in the United States.
So, how does testosterone replacement therapy work? TRT essentially gives you the testosterone needed to be healthy and have a properly functioning body. As the primary androgen for males, testosterone has a role in the natural processes your body needs for overall health. This extra hormonal intake positively affects patients and their general health, preventing diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiac diseases, and more.
Though there is an abundance of testosterone in your system throughout puberty and into your 20s, it gradually depletes with age. Sometimes, serious injuries and long-term conditions like diabetes affect testosterone levels. Unfortunately, when a man loses too much testosterone, it results in a condition called hypogonadism. Also called "Low T," testosterone loss due to hypogonadism must be replenished, or the male suffers from difficult, even debilitating symptoms.
Though some symptoms of low T are abundantly evident, not all men can immediately tell they may need TRT. If you're unsure, ask yourself these questions:
If you answered yes to any of those questions, it could be time to contact Juventee about a personalized TRT plan. Still unsure if you're experiencing symptoms of low T? We have compiled a more extensive list of signs below:
Low energy used to be considered a normal part of aging. Today, most doctors know better. Modern advances in medicine show that lack of energy and low T often go hand-in-hand.
If it's a huge struggle to keep up with your kids on the soccer field, or you just don't have the energy to be active, you may have low testosterone. Getting tired is normal, but if it's an ongoing problem affecting you and your family, it's time to consult a doctor.
Whether you're having a tough time getting through your day or can't finish normal activities, TRT in Maywood, NJ could be the solution.
You would think that lowered libido would be easy to pick up on, but when it happens gradually, it can be more difficult to diagnose. With that said, many men use TRT because they've lost that "spark" in the bedroom. It's not easy for a man to hear that they're not pleasing their partner because intimacy is an important part of a relationship.
The good news? Having a low libido doesn't have to be permanent. TRT treatments can help revert hormone levels to their normal range, making for a more enjoyable sex life.
If you're like millions of other men, hair loss is an unfortunate reality you don't want to think about. Closely related to hormone imbalances and testosterone decline, hair loss is about as distressing as it gets. This common symptom is often related to DHT - a derivative of testosterone that can cause hair follicles to die.
Thankfully, a carefully monitored TRT regimen can help restore hair, especially when combined with methods like plasma-rich therapy. While it's true that you can't change your genes, you can change the effects of low testosterone in your body, so hair loss isn't your only reality.
Weak erections - it's an uncomfortable subject for men to talk about. It's even worse to experience the symptom in the heat of the moment. Despite being very common, men shame themselves when they can't achieve an erection. And while there are many reasons for this malady, low testosterone is often a contributing factor.
Fortunately, you don't have to live with weak erections forever when you balance your hormones with a personalized TRT treatment plan from Juventee.
You're feeling down about everything and can't figure out why you feel crummy about life. You're successful at work but feel unaccomplished. If you're experiencing symptoms like these, you may be depressed - and it could be stemming from low testosterone.
Studies show that men with depression and high cortisol levels also commonly have low testosterone. Because higher cortisol levels can lead to low T, the chances of severe depression increase.
Depression is a very real disorder and should always be diagnosed and treated by your doctor. One treatment option, when used in conjunction with therapy, is TRT. When TRT is used to replenish hormone levels, men enjoy a lighter, more optimistic mood. That's great news for depressed men who have had little-to-no success with powerful anti-depression meds.
Experts have found that men who lose a week's worth of sleep may experience a drop in testosterone by as much as 15%. These findings are alarming and may suggest that sleep loss lowers T levels and affects wellbeing.
If you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day but toss and turn all night long, it could be time to have your testosterone levels checked. TRT may restore your testosterone levels which can help you sleep better with proper exercise and diet.
Are you struggling to lift weights in the gym or find that you can't pick up items that used to be easy to lift? Studies show that inactive men can lose .5% of muscle strength each year after the age of 25. When you hit 60, muscle loss doubles every ten years. While muscle loss is common with age, it can also be linked to low T.
Testosterone is a crucial piece needed for building and retaining muscle mass. That's why many doctors are prescribing TRT for males experiencing sharp declines in strength and muscle mass. Whether your workouts are losing steam or you're having problems lifting items that aren't very heavy, don't blame it all on age. You could be suffering from hypogonadism.
Nobody likes to gain weight, even though our society is more accepting of overweight people than ever before. Despite diets and carb cutting, many men aren't able to get rid of excess belly and body fat, increasing the chances of heart disease and cancer.
Sometimes, male weight gain isn't caused by sweets and carbs but by hormone imbalances that slow the metabolism. This phase of life is called andropause and occurs when testosterone levels are low. Combining a low metabolism with other symptoms like high cortisol levels can be a recipe for a double-chinned disaster. Fortunately, TRT treatments and physician-led weight loss programs can correct hormone imbalances and lead to healthy weight loss for men.
The enlargement of male breast tissue, also called "man boobs," is a fairly common condition that many men have. Though it is closely associated with diet and other life choices, increased fatty tissue is often caused by hormonal imbalances.
If you're approaching middle age and you're embarrassed by having large breasts, don't lose hope. TRT is a safe, effective way to eliminate the underlying cause of gynecomastia without invasive surgery. With a custom HRT and fitness program, you can bring your testosterone and estrogen levels back to normal before you know it.
The human body is amazing in so many ways. Still, we have to optimize it every now and then using science, medicine, and hard work. After 40, you may notice that your body is changing, but symptoms like low libido and lack of motivation don't have to be permanent. Juventee has the team, tools, and experience to help recapture your youth and feel better than ever before.
If you're getting older and you're worried about low testosterone, give our office a call today. It would be our pleasure to care for you using the highest quality products, backed by research and applied by professionals with your best interests in mind.
Whether you need a boost to help you get through your busy work week or a natural solution to an embarrassing problem like ED, we're here for you. Our doctors will explain your treatment options in-depth and take as much time as you need to feel comfortable and confident about TRT. Remember, when you treat your body with love and care, it will reciprocate generously. Let our team teach you the techniques to prolong your sense of youth and provide you with the treatment to solidify your wellbeing as you age with grace. Contact Juventee today. By tomorrow, you'll be one step closer to meeting the best version of yourself.
School officials in Maywood have severed an agreement with the Rochelle Park school district that provided financial management of the small district, citing a lack of cost savings and its attempt to break away from Hackensack High School.The sudden decision forced the small Rochelle Park district to scramble earlier this year to fill the critical position of business administrator, which has the responsibility of preparing the district's budget and determining the school tax levy.Rochelle Park:...
School officials in Maywood have severed an agreement with the Rochelle Park school district that provided financial management of the small district, citing a lack of cost savings and its attempt to break away from Hackensack High School.
The sudden decision forced the small Rochelle Park district to scramble earlier this year to fill the critical position of business administrator, which has the responsibility of preparing the district's budget and determining the school tax levy.
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“Maywood decided that it was no longer financially beneficial to continue the agreement," said Michael Jordan, Maywood's superintendent and principal. "Maywood also noted that our business administrator was needed more in district.”
Maywood school officials have commissioned a feasibility study to see if the district could walk away from a send-receive contract with the Hackensack school district, where Maywood students attend high school, over tuition concerns, Jordan explained. The district anticipates a preliminary report by this fall, but the process of potentially severing the agreement could range from a few months to two years, he said.
Rochelle Park school officials at a recent Board of Education meeting said the contract termination was unexpected. Board President Teresa Judge-Cravello, who called it “out of the blue," did not immediately respond to questions for follow-up on Tuesday.
“We did not stop the shared service,” Judge-Cravello said at the meeting. “Maywood stopped with us.”
The Rochelle Park district had purchased business services from Maywood for about three years, Jordan said. Maywood’s business administrator, in turn, was working on behalf of both districts.
Over the years, however, both districts realized there needed to be a stronger presence in Rochelle Park, which required Maywood to hire an additional part-time employee, Jordan said. That person eventually became full time — increasing expenses that were covered by Maywood, he added.
“The reason we got involved was because there was a revenue source that would be helping us — just like any shared services agreement would,” Jordan said. “As the years continued, what we started to see was that there wasn’t any gain for us. Our business administrator, who is now going to be critically needed more in house, was not going to be able to do that. And we weren’t gaining anything from savings or a financial benefit, so we decided it was time to end that relationship.”
After the agreement was terminated, Rochelle Park adopted a month-by-month contract with Maywood to allow the district time to hire its own administrator, meeting minutes show. The current agreement is valued at an estimated $10,000 per month, according to a copy of the contract.
The Rochelle Park board last month appointed Cheryl Jiosi as its new business administrator. She will start her role on Oct. 1 and continue through the end of the year, and on Jan. 1 her role will switch to business administrator and board secretary, according to the board's resolution to appoint her.
“Cheryl Jiosi has been in the realm in business operations many a year in two or three school districts, most recently from Mahwah,” Rochelle Park Superintendent Geoffrey Zoeller said.
A popular entertainment chain that combines golfing, food and liquor is taking steps to open in Maywood.The Borough Council approved a liquor license transfer for Topgolf, a Dallas-based chain with about 60 locations around the country.Topgolf is eyeing a former Sears site on Route 17 north, said Maywood Mayor Richard Bolan. The property is nestled between attraction hubs such as the malls of Paramus and the new American Dream in East Rutherford.“This is something that will help make Maywood a destination as oppose...
A popular entertainment chain that combines golfing, food and liquor is taking steps to open in Maywood.
The Borough Council approved a liquor license transfer for Topgolf, a Dallas-based chain with about 60 locations around the country.
Topgolf is eyeing a former Sears site on Route 17 north, said Maywood Mayor Richard Bolan. The property is nestled between attraction hubs such as the malls of Paramus and the new American Dream in East Rutherford.
“This is something that will help make Maywood a destination as opposed to a location, and we have a vision for that," Bolan said. "This is the kind of thing that gets people interested.”
While a representative for Topgolf said there wasn’t “any information at this time” about the new location, Bolan noted that there are a number of steps to be taken before the venue opens.
For one thing, the property underwent remediation through the federal Department of Environmental Protection's Superfund program.
“It is going onto the old Sears site, which was contaminated, but it is an underused site and it is great that there is a developer that wants to develop and keep it,” Bolan said. “Without having an actual application, though, the final configuration of the property is still unknown and the property still needs to be released by the DEP when the remediation is completed and accepted.”
Bolan went on to say that the “devil is in the details,” but the anticipated release date for the property is this year. In addition to Topgolf, Bolan said site developers have mentioned more retail and entertainment venues on the site, though no clients have been announced.
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The Maywood location will be the third New Jersey Topgolf venue. There are franchises in Mount Laurel and Edison. Each location offers food and drinks while guests compete in point-scoring distance and accuracy games for golfers and non-golfers alike.
Topgolf menus feature items such as pizza, tacos, salads and burgers, shareable plates and novelty items like "injectable" donut holes.
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Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood’s experienced leadership team.Photo Credit: Atlas Healthcare By Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at MaywoodMaywood, NJ – The former Maywood Center for Health and Rehabilitation, located at 100 W. Magnolia Avenue, is now Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood.New Jersey-based Atlas Healthcare, a leading provider of long-term care, clinical services and rehabilitation care, has purchased the 120-bed ...
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood’s experienced leadership team.Photo Credit: Atlas Healthcare
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Maywood, NJ – The former Maywood Center for Health and Rehabilitation, located at 100 W. Magnolia Avenue, is now Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood.
New Jersey-based Atlas Healthcare, a leading provider of long-term care, clinical services and rehabilitation care, has purchased the 120-bed short-term subacute rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Built and opened in 2007, the facility is the only one of its kind in the township.
Atlas’ co-founders and managing partners Phil Bak and Sam Goldberger also own and operate three South Jersey facilities, one of which offers the largest ventilator unit in the state. Since 2013, they have a proven track record of transforming underperforming nursing homes into “above average quality” Five-Star facilities, as recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System.
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“As experienced owner-operators we are committed to the delivery of highly individualized, client-centered care and providing the best possible experience to those we serve and the families who entrust their loved ones to us,” said Bak. “We employ a hands-on management approach, and we strive for excellence in all that we do.”
“We are aware of the wonderful reputation the Maywood facility has earned throughout the greater-Bergen County area,” said Goldberger. “We look forward to growing that reputation by building relationships in the local community and advancing the clinical capabilities of the facility.”
The new owner-operators have hired experienced Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) Eli Finkelstein to oversee the day-to-day operations. Finkelstein is committed to deliver high-quality care and rehabilitation services that yield the best outcomes for those in their care.
Finkelstein previously served as administrator of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview in Cape May County, which under his leadership earned and maintained a Five Star CMS rating and consistently met or exceeded rigorous state and federal regulatory standards for long term care providers.
“I enjoy engaging with residents and families and am committed to working closely with our dedicated staff and providing the resources they need to do their jobs well,” said Finkelstein. “Our management team also understands that the pandemic is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, and we are committed to protecting our residents while keeping their families informed.”
Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center’s highly skilled clinical staff includes a full-time nurse practitioner and a full-time registered nurse, who is trained in infection prevention and control. Also, onsite are a pulmonologist and a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, who treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the respiratory system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. The Center offers highly specialized services, including bariatric care, wound care, and tracheostomy care.
Atlas’ newly appointed medical director Dr. Stefanos Pantagis, is an experienced geriatrics and longevity treatment specialist who has been on the Centers’ staff since 2012. Pantagis is board certified in family medicine geriatrics and pain palliative care and is affiliated with several Bergen County hospitals. He also serves as an assistant professor of family medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
“As the only facility of its kind in the borough, Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood provides a valuable service to our community,” said Pantagis. “I look forward to working closely with Atlas management team members, who are committed to providing superior specialized care for their residents.”
For more information on Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood, call 201-843-8411 or visit http://maywoodrehab.com.
Photo Attached: Atlas Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Maywood’s experienced leadership team includes Administrator Eli Finkelstein, LHNA; Medical Director Dr. Stefanos Pantagis, MD; Co-founder-Managing Partner Sam Goldberger; Director of Marketing and Community Relations Eileen Bamrick; and Co-founder-Managing Partner Phil Bak.
A new list is out from Mashed..."The Best Diners in Every State."Gosh, how could they choose the best in New Jersey? There are so many fabulous diners throughout the state. Now that I'm thinking about it, isn't New Jersey the diner capital of the world? Just kidding. Although, it deserves to be.Diners are the best. The menus are usually huge,...
A new list is out from Mashed..."The Best Diners in Every State."
Gosh, how could they choose the best in New Jersey? There are so many fabulous diners throughout the state. Now that I'm thinking about it, isn't New Jersey the diner capital of the world? Just kidding. Although, it deserves to be.
Diners are the best. The menus are usually huge, making whatever you're in the mood for available.
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My favorite thing about diners is you can get breakfast at any time of the day. Late night is usually my favorite time to grab a heaping stack of pancakes with butter melting and running down the sides with a side dish of pork roll (yes, it's pork roll, NOT Taylor Ham).
Oh, yum. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. This may sound gross to you, but, I love dipping the pork roll into some extra pancake syrup on the plate. Don't judge.
If you think you have New Jersey's best diner in your neighborhood, you're probably wrong unless you live way up in Bergen County, North Jersey.
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I know what you're thinking. I too would have thought for sure that New Jersey's best diner is in Mercer County. I could name a dozen at least that are fabulous.
But, Mashed has named Maywood Pancake House the best diner in the Garden State.
It's up in Maywood (Bergen County) at the tippy top of the state.
Here's what Mashed had to say about it:
"New Jersey is a hotspot for excellent diners, and the Maywood Pancake House in Maywood is among the best in the state, in part because of its healthy spin on traditional diner cuisine. While most diners focus on rich comfort food, this restaurant offers plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Its breakfast menu in particular features plenty of vegan and gluten-free meals for everyone, including delicious pancakes."
Looks like I'm taking a road trip.
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Guess you really can’t beat the real thing.Coca-Cola gets its iconic taste thanks in part to a chemical processing factory in a sleepy New Jersey neighborhood that has the country’s only license to import the plant used to make cocaine.The Maywood-based facility, now managed by the Stepan Company, has been processing coca leaves for the soft-drink giant for more than a century and had its license to import them renewed by the Drug Enforcement Agency earlier this year.The coca leaves are used to create a &ldqu...
Guess you really can’t beat the real thing.
Coca-Cola gets its iconic taste thanks in part to a chemical processing factory in a sleepy New Jersey neighborhood that has the country’s only license to import the plant used to make cocaine.
The Maywood-based facility, now managed by the Stepan Company, has been processing coca leaves for the soft-drink giant for more than a century and had its license to import them renewed by the Drug Enforcement Agency earlier this year.
The coca leaves are used to create a “decocainized” ingredient for the soda and the leftover byproduct is sold to the opioid manufacturing company Mallinckrodt, which uses the powder to make a numbing agent for dentists, DailyMail reported.
It is unclear how much coca leaves the Stepan Company imports annually, although the New York Times reported in 1988 that it brought in between 56 and 588 metric tons of coca leaves from Peru and Bolivia each year, citing DEA figures.
One ton of coca leaf costs over $5,500 in Peru, so the Stepan Company would be paying between $308,000 and $3.2 million for the shipment of the illicit leaves if the amount it imports has remained constant over the decades, according to data from agricultural company Selina Wamucii.
Ricardo Cortés, author of 2012’s “A Secret History of Coffee, Coca and Cola,” wrote that he obtained records from the National Company of the Coca, a Peruvian state-owned company, which showed that up to 104 tons of coca leaves were exported to Maywood each year between 2007 and 2010.
Importing coca leaves was banned in 1921, but the legislation left an exemption for Maywood Chemical Works, which ran the factory before Stepan Company bought the site in 1959.
Meanwhile, the legal exemption the factory has received helped the Coca-Cola brand to become the massive globally recognized company it now is, with is worth around $265 billion.
“Coca-Cola’s success as the mega-company it is today is due, at least in part, to special privileges granted by government during World War II, and the suppression of potential competitors in the early years of Harry Anslinger’s anti-drug policies,” Australian economics think tank Mises Institute wrote in a 2016 article.
Anslinger was the former head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics between 1930 and 1962 and is widely recognized as an early proponent of the war on drugs who had a major role in the federal criminalization of marijuana.
Cortés wrote in a 2016 blog post that he visited the National Archives and saw letters between Anslinger and Maywood Chemical Works joining forces to deflect a Life Magazine reporter’s story about the coca leaf importation.
“We do not desire the publicity which such an article might bring us,” Maywood Chemical’s President M.J. Hartung wrote to Anslinger in 1949.
The next year, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics filed an internal memo regarding the matter.
“Less publicity of articles about coca leaves and narcotic drugs will be better for the public,” the memo from July 1950 reads, going on to call past coverage of the issue unsatisfactory.