Make No Bones About It

Dear Friends,
Years ago, Karen called one of the spiciest patients I have ever had back to the treatment room. She was in the waiting room a while so I poked my head out and saw that she was chatting with another patient that worked at a facility that she used to volunteer. When she entered the room I said, “I see you were catching up with John Doe.” She replied with “Oh I have such a crush on him! If he would give me one night in bed he would leave his wife in a minute!”  She took two steps past me, turned around, winked and added “at 86 I know all the tricks!”

I’m sorry but that is piss your pants funny but it also shows that romance never has to stop.

We get asked a lot for natural options to help with libido and sexual function. There are actually quite a few options but first you have to realize that if you are taking a statin drug for cholesterol it may be having an effect on you. There are many reasons why that can happen but I will give you one reason for each gender.   

Males – Testosterone is made from cholesterol therefore, low cholesterol means low T. Low T – means no lead 🙂

Females- Cholesterol is a prime component in the vaginal fluid that lubricates during sex. So low cholesterol will make it feel like sand paper – who wants that? Nobody!

I could go on but you get the picture it is not just “what can I take” it may be “what am I doing that is inhibiting me?” So, if you are on multiple meds talk to you MD, pharmacist or me and make sure those aren’t part of the issue.

Tongkat Ali is an incredible herb from Malaysia known for its properties of supporting a males natural supply of testosterone. It helps you make it so you don’t have to take it. Once you start take testosterone, the almonds will become raisins and you won’t be able to make it anymore. So taking Tongkat Ali won’t have that same effect because you will still be producing it and like everything, quality counts.

Tribulus is an herb that is very beneficial in supporting the hormonal systems of both genders to optimize sexual function. It has been around along time.  Here are some links to two studies (Study 1FemaleStudy 2Male)

Symplex F and Symplex M–  Both are Standard Process supplements that support normal function of the reproductive glands of each respective sexes glands: pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and ovary or testicle.   

Make no bones about it 🙂  These nutrients work but you have to look at overall lifestyle also.

If your like my patient you’re never to old to get lucky 🙂

God Bless,
Dr. Dan

Tongkat Ali
Tribulus
Symplex F
Symplex M

Testimonial

Kurt Bassuener, President of MWS Associates, Inc.

MWS Associates has leased office space in the Business Center since the inception of our company in 2018 and from 2015-2018 with the previous company that I worked for.  The Business Center was the clear choice for us to locate our main office for several reasons: location, cost effectiveness, reliable high-speed internet, services offered and full access to the conference room.  It truly offers everything our company needs to headquarter our business from without the hassle of owning our own office building with the maintenance, yard care and snowplowing that goes along with ownership.  

A major benefit for us is the ability to host in-person and online meetings in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art conference room.  COVID changed many aspects of our business with a major increase in online meetings being one of them.  Many companies struggled with technology issues to host or participate in online meetings with poor audio, video quality, background noise and unprofessional business settings negatively affecting meetings.  The size, layout and quality of the A/V equipment of the conference room now allows us to host annual company-wide in-person meetings as well. Every October we bring our entire staff in from around the country for weeklong meetings and the conference room comfortably allows us to host 20+ people.  The setting also allows us to host on-site meetings with key accounts.  Clients appreciate being able to combine a business trip with bringing their family to enjoy a few extra days to experience all Door County has to offer.

Jeff Bruemmer

Physical Plant

Jeff Bruemmer joined DCEDC in July of 2001. Jeff is responsible for maintaining the DCEDC Business Center, located at 185 East Walnut Street in Sturgeon Bay. Jeff was born and raised in Kewaunee and moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1985.

KATHY LASEE

Accounting and Operations Coordinator

Kathy Lasee is responsible for the organization’s financial operations, as well as the operations of the Business Development Center in Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Lasee graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Lasee is a charter member of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and previously worked as a music teaching assistant for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Prior to joining DCEDC in October of 2023, Lasee was the Office Manager of Kevin’s Automotive in Sturgeon Bay. During her professional career, she also worked in the loan office at Baylake Bank (now Nicolet National Bank) in Sturgeon Bay.

DEVIN VANDERTIE

Director of Business Development

Devin Vandertie enjoys working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help foster economic growth in Door County. She is also passionate about helping nurture the next generation of the community’s workforce. Devin has recently earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and is involved with Leadership Door County, which brings together professionals from diverse business sectors who are inspired to make a positive impact on the quality of life in Door County. A Door County native, Vandertie cares deeply about cultivating a community that is not only a desirable destination, but also an exceptional place to live and to work. In addition to her recent achievement of a master’s degree, Devin is a graduate of Southern Door High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to joining the DCEDC staff in October of 2023, Vandertie was the Laboratory Assistant Supervisor at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

Michelle Lawrie

Executive Director

Michelle Lawrie has more than twenty years of experience in economic development at regional and local levels. Michelle’s career in Washington, D.C., Arizona and Wisconsin has focused on serving the public interest through economic development, issue advocacy and coalition-building. Michelle began her economic development career at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), in Phoenix, Arizona. After serving in several roles at GPEC, Michelle became the President and CEO of the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) in western Maricopa County, Arizona. Michelle later also served as Economic Development / Community Development Director for the communities of Goodyear, Arizona and DeForest, Wisconsin. Michelle has extensive experience working in development of strategies and performance measures for communities and organizations, as well as leading teams toward achieving goals desired by communities, businesses and residents. Michelle is a native of Phoenix, Arizona, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.