In recent years, a lot of attention has been placed on the idea of being “fit,” with less emphasis on what it means to achieve overall well-being. Justin Pulliam of VidaVital Medical is on a mission to help people transform their health, with a particular focus on hormonal balance.
Within fitness circles, there’s been a push for fast results, which has prompted a surge of “snake oil” wellness options from companies that promise a lot but deliver little.
“They’ve given a lot of misinformation. They’ve done a really good job in marketing on radio and television and giving people a lot of false expectations,” Justin Pulliam says.
Pulliam understands what it means to be unwell. He went through a difficult time in which he weighed 420 lbs and saw his health suffer significantly. Instead of turning to the flashy cures that promised speedy results, he returned to the basics: balancing his hormones.
To help people understand the importance of hormonal balance and get started on their path toward wellness, he created VidaVital Medical, specializing in utilizing bioidentical hormones and peptides to assist people in achieving that equilibrium.
Hormones are essential chemical messengers produced by several glands throughout the body. They impact many physical and mental functions, from regulating blood sugar to promoting reproductive health and balancing moods.
Despite the importance of hormones, Pulliam argues that not enough attention is paid to them when talking about physical performance and overall wellness. How many fitness enthusiasts focus on balancing their hormone levels? Not many.
When hormones are out of balance, the entire body suffers. Despite hours spent in the gym or supplements taken, attaining a normal recovery time after a workout can be a struggle. This leaves many people feeling unable to reach their physical goals.
Testosterone levels are a prime example of this concept. Most people know that lower levels of testosterone in men can impact libido. Still, most don’t realize that suboptimal levels of this hormone can result in lost muscle mass, weight gain, mood swings, and chronic fatigue.
It’s not just men who suffer from low testosterone levels, either. Women with lower levels can face problems with muscle recovery and lost bone density.
When asked why he started his various clinics, Pulliam states that his goal is “getting awareness out there of what men’s health should be and what it isn’t.”
He emphasizes that he wants to teach others about the role of hormonal balance in achieving long-term health while also providing innovative treatments, such as intracavernosal injections for erectile dysfunction.
With those goals in mind, he’s created clinics that boast same-day lab testing, pellet therapy, and on-site medication dispensing.
By bringing his own story to the forefront and offering leading treatment options, Justin Pulliam is guiding others in the search for fitness and overall wellness.