Performance Medicine

10/24/2025

Hormone loss is natural as we get older. It’s a natural process. The problem is that we’re living so much longer than we were 100 years ago. That’s what Dr. Rogers addresses in this reel.

10/23/2025

We check ApoB levels every 6 months, in general. In this reel, Robin Riddle, FNP-C goes over how long it typically takes to see your ApoB levels go down if you're doing all the right things.

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

You’ve probably heard people calling Berberine “Nature’s Ozempic.”

But here’s what most don’t realize — Berberine has been used in medicine for over 3,000 years… long before any of these new injectables came along.

It’s one of my favorite supplements for balancing blood sugar, lowering insulin resistance, improving gut health, and reducing inflammation.

In fact, it works on some of the same gut hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) that Ozempic and Mounjaro do — helping regulate appetite, digestion, and energy levels.

It’s not a “magic pill,” but it’s a powerful tool for metabolic health.

If you’re struggling with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or stubborn weight, Berberine can be a great natural option — especially in its newer, more absorbable form: Dihydroberberine.

Tom Rogers, MD

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10/22/2025

Ladies, days 1-5 of your cycle (the menstrual phase) is the time to give yourself some grace with your workouts. Don’t expect to crush it in the gym, and that’s okay! Robin Riddle, FNP-C explains why in this reel!

10/22/2025

Hair loss isn’t just a men’s issue — it affects women, too.

By age 50, one in two women will notice thinning hair… and for many, it’s more than cosmetic. It affects confidence, energy, and how you feel about yourself.

But here’s the good news: in women, hair loss is often reversible. 🙌
Most of the time it’s not “just genetics” — it’s hormones, thyroid, stress, or nutrition.
When we get to the root cause, we can usually stop the shedding and even regrow what’s been lost.

Because when your hormones, nutrients, and metabolism are in balance… your body (and your hair) start performing the way they were designed to. 💛

10/21/2025

At Performance Medicine, we always say: Do your own research.
Well, tonight is a good place to start!

Join host Ben Rogers and The Common Sense MD, Dr. Tom Rogers, for Performance Medicine LIVE Q&A — TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM ET.

Grab your questions and join us for an hour focused on your health — real conversation, practical advice, and straight talk you can trust. From hormones and weight loss to gut health, energy, sleep, stress, prevention, and longevity — nothing’s off the table.

Practical. Personal. Common sense health that helps you feel and live your best.

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10/21/2025

THIS is how minoxidil works for hair growth!

10/20/2025

Pushing your limits with max weight can increase your risk of injuries like pec and bicep tears—especially on heavy bench presses. Hypertrophy training helps you build muscle without venturing into that danger zone. Train smart, stay safe! 💪

10/20/2025

After 22 years of misconception, we're finally seeing redemption for women's hormone replacement therapy. For over two decades, 50 million women have been denied access to bioidentical hormone therapy because of a misinterpreted study that incorrectly linked it to breast cancer. Here's what the science actually shows: hormone replacement therapy can reduce fatal heart attacks by 25-50% and cognitive decline by up to 64%. That's more powerful than statins for heart disease prevention! The real tragedy is that women coming in with menopause symptoms today are more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant than the hormone therapy they desperately need. With new FDA leadership advocating for the removal of black box warnings, we're moving toward evidence-based care that acknowledges what practitioners have known for years—bioidentical hormones don't cause blood clots, heart disease, or breast cancer. If you start hormone replacement therapy within 10 years of menopause, you're doing yourself a tremendous favor. It's time we stopped letting cognitive dissonance in medicine deny women access to treatments that help them live longer and feel better. Ladies, seek out a healthcare provider who truly understands bioidentical hormone therapy—your future health depends on it.

Tom Rogers, MD

10/20/2025

Taking care of your health is about A LOT more than taking a flu shot. Build up your immune system. Focus on that.