Author: David J. Bauder, PA-C

David Bauder, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant and the assistant medical director at Weight Loss and Vitality in Manassas and Alexandria, Virginia, Washington, DC; and Gaithersburg, MD. He enjoys helping patients optimize their physical and mental health to improve their overall well-being. He earned his physician assistant degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Afterward, he gained admission into the reputable graduate program for physician assistant studies at the University of Nebraska Health Science Center in Omaha. David has over 26 years of experience working as a physician assistant. He’s practiced in podiatry, family medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, urgent care, and functional medicine.

5 Signs Your Testosterone May Be Low (And Why Most Men Miss It)

When most people think about testosterone… They think about extremes. Bodybuilders. Aggression. Muscle. But that’s not what testosterone is really about. Testosterone is a regulatory hormone that affects: energy metabolism mood cognition body composition sexual health And when it starts to decline… It doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. The Reality: Testosterone Decline Starts […]

“Healthy” Foods That Are Actually Slowing Your Weight Loss

One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight Is trusting the label. “Low fat.” “Diet.” “Gluten-free.” “Healthy.” These words sound like progress. But in many cases, they’re exactly what’s holding people back. Because weight loss isn’t just about what sounds healthy… It’s about what actually drives metabolism, satiety, and fat loss. […]