Stubborn Grumpy Guys Deserve Medical Love Too

Let’s face it—a lot of guys avoid the doctor like the DMV on a Friday afternoon. Whether it’s pride, time, mistrust, or plain stubbornness, many guys delay medical care until something serious finally gets their attention. At Natural Medicine of Stillwater, we affectionately call these guys “stubborn grumpy dudes”—and happen to specialize in working with them.

The truth is, men are statistically far less likely than women to seek routine medical care, and more likely to ignore symptoms until chronic conditions have already progressed. It’s not always because they don’t care. Sometimes it’s because they’ve been made to feel like going to the doctor means being nagged, guilt-tripped, or pushed toward prescriptions they don’t feel comfortable with. We get it. In fact, many of the men I see at the clinic are those guys—honestly, I am too sometimes. Now, we are on a mission to help men avoid the pitfalls of putting things off too long.

Why 'Grumpy Guys' should come to Natural Medicine of Stillwater

The Modern Male Health Paradox: Protein, Fats, and Mistrust

We live in a time when high-protein, high-fat diets are all the rage. For many men, this style of eating works well—helping build muscle, shed fat, and improve energy. But for others, especially those with underlying metabolic issues, poor genetics, or chronic inflammation, these same diets may exacerbate cardiovascular risk without obvious symptoms.

At the same time, mistrust of conventional medicine has never been higher, especially since COVID. And some of it is warranted. Insurance-driven, one-size-fits-all healthcare has largely failed to deliver personalized care—often pushing medications like statins without context, follow-up, or patient involvement in decision-making. At Natural Medicine of Stillwater, we agree: healthcare should be about optimal health, not just disease management.

You Deserve Real Data—Not a Lecture

Here’s our pitch: you don’t have to love doctors, but you do deserve good data about your health. A basic cholesterol test doesn’t tell the whole story. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular, hormone, and metabolic panels that go far beyond the generic annual checkup. This includes testing for:

• Advanced lipid profiles (like ApoB, Lp(a), and sdLDL)

• Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, LpPLA2, MPO)

• Nutrition markers (Vit D, B12, folate, homocysteine, iron, ferritin)

• Insulin resistance and glucose control (fasting insulin, HbA1c)

• Hormone panels (testosterone, DHEA, cortisol)

Armed with this data, we can help you decide if you actually need that statin—or if natural alternatives like red yeast rice, bergamot, plant sterols, or lifestyle changes may be a better fit. And if you do choose a prescription, we’ll help you track your labs to make sure it’s working and not just adding side effects.

It’s OK to Be a Little Stubborn—We Still Have Your Back

We believe in medical freedom. If you choose not to treat something, we respect that. If you still smoke, drink too much, or refuse pharmaceuticals on principle—we get it. Our goal isn’t to convert you or shame you. It’s to educate, inform, and guide based on your goals, not someone else’s checklist.

Honestly, a lot of us feel the same way about doctors that you might. We don’t love paying lawyers, plumbers, or mechanics either—not because they’re bad people, but because we want to fix things ourselves. We understand that walking into a medical clinic can feel like you’re about to get bad news or a guilt trip. Not here.

Our Promise: No Nagging, No Judgment—Just Smart Strategy

We’re not here to nag you about vaccines, colonoscopies, or politics. We’re just glad you showed up—because it means you care enough to check in with your body and see what’s going on. That’s a win in our book.

So, if you're a stubborn, grumpy guy who's tired of being tired, frustrated with belly weight that won’t budge, or wondering if that “slightly high” cholesterol is actually a problem—we’ve got your back. We’ll help you figure it out, offer real options, and give you the tools to take charge of your health without the BS.

Because yes—stubborn grumpy guys deserve medical love too. And we’re here when you’re ready.

To schedule your judgement-free, health strategy session, contact us.