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Discover comprehensive care for A1c levels, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease in Salem and Eugene, OR.
Female Hormone Imbalance: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, and Modern Treatment Options
February 6, 2026
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Hormonal Balance, Hormone testing and diagnosis, Women's Health and Wellness
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Hormones influence nearly every system in a woman’s body. From energy levels and metabolism to mood, sleep, and cognitive clarity; when those hormones fall out of balance, the effects are
Quali-T Men’s Health Rebrands to Quali-T Hormone Optimization
January 29, 2026
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Long-term Health Optimization, Men’s Health and Wellness, Women's Health and Wellness
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Expanding Hormone Therapy to Women Quali-T Men’s Health is rebranding to expand its services to include Women’s Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We are now Quali-T Hormone Optimization. The decision to
Feeling Drained? Could It Be Your Testosterone?
November 18, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Diet, Exercise, Low Testosterone, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), Tiredness
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Fatigue: A low testosterone symptom you should not ignore Ever feel like you hit snooze instead of waking up? Like your energy tank is always empty, no matter how many
Can TRT Raise Blood Pressure?
October 28, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Men's mental health and hormones, Men’s Health and Wellness, Obesity, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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If you’re researching Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to combat the debilitating symptoms of low testosterone (Low T), you’ve likely come across concerns about cardiovascular health. One of the most frequently
Does Nicotine Increase Testosterone?
October 24, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Low Testosterone, Men’s Health and Wellness, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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The Truth About Smoking, Hormones, and TRT in Salem & Eugene Nicotine’s effect on testosterone has confused researchers for decades. Some studies show smokers have higher testosterone levels, while others
Is 1 mL of Testosterone a Week Enough?
September 29, 2025
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Chris Mckeown, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Medications and Men’s Health, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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When starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), one of the most common questions men ask is: “Is 1 mL of testosterone a week enough?” The short answer is—it depends. Every man’s