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Madison Square Garden has long been known as the Mecca of Basketball and that pursuit of greatness inspired our name.Goo...
06/03/2026

Madison Square Garden has long been known as the Mecca of Basketball and that pursuit of greatness inspired our name.

Good luck to the in the NBA Finals against 💙🧡

Can you take progesterone without estrogen? Yes — and here’s when it makes clinical sense.Progesterone-only therapy isn’...
06/01/2026

Can you take progesterone without estrogen? Yes — and here’s when it makes clinical sense.

Progesterone-only therapy isn’t the default. But for some women, it’s exactly the right tool.

Here’s what I’m considering when I prescribe it on its own:
🔹 Sleep disruption — Oral micronized progesterone converts to allopregnanolone, which calms the nervous system via GABA receptors. It’s one of the most underutilized sleep interventions in women’s health.
🔹 Perimenopausal cycle irregularity — Progesterone can help regulate cycles before estrogen even enters the picture.
🔹 PMS or PMDD-type symptoms — Luteal phase progesterone support can be a game changer.
🔹 When estrogen isn’t appropriate — Hormone-sensitive history, patient preference, or early-stage perimenopause where estrogen isn’t indicated yet.
One important note: not all progesterone is the same.

Bioidentical oral micronized progesterone (like Prometrium) behaves very differently than synthetic progestins. If you’re on HRT and not sure what you’re taking — ask.

If you’ve been told “hormones aren’t for you” — that may be worth revisiting with the right provider.

📍 We see patients in FiDi, NYC and virtually across New York.

🔗 Link in bio to book.

05/26/2026

You’ve probably seen retatrutide making the rounds on social media. So what actually is it — and why am I not prescribing it?

I break it all down in this reel: what the science says, where the gaps are, and what I’m watching before I’d ever consider prescribing. I will definitely use drug once it’s approved.

Everyone’s talking about retatrutide….💉💉Phase 3 results show an average of 28.7% body weight loss. That’s up to 71 lbs o...
05/21/2026

Everyone’s talking about retatrutide….💉💉

Phase 3 results show an average of 28.7% body weight loss. That’s up to 71 lbs on a single weekly injection!

But before the hype takes over, let’s talk about what it actually is: a triple agonist — targeting GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors simultaneously. No other approved drug works all three pathways at once.

It’s not approved or available yet. Projected FDA timeline is ~2028. So whoever is using it now is getting it from the grey market (😅).

Next week I’ll speak more about this and compare it to tirzepatide (Zepbound).

LongevityMedicine

05/18/2026

Sweat, science, and really good company. ✨

Had the best day at Casa Cipriani with — a workout class followed by a quick talk on peptides, hormones, and what’s actually keeping women from feeling their best.

So grateful to have these opportunities to educate and spread evidence based medicine. Thank you again for hosting us at

Let’s talk about the math. 💰You’re paying $600-800+ a month for health insurance.Here’s what that’s actually getting you...
05/11/2026

Let’s talk about the math. 💰

You’re paying $600-800+ a month for health insurance.
Here’s what that’s actually getting you:

→ A 10-minute appointment once a year
→ Referrals that take weeks
→ A doctor who has never seen your hormone panel
→ Bills that arrive after every visit
→ Zero access between appointments

A Mecca Health membership gets you:

→ A double board-certified physician who actually knows your labs
→ Same-week appointments
→ Direct access to Dr. Rue Laka — no referral required
→ Protocols built around your biology, not a billing code
→ A physician thinking about your health proactively — not just reactively
…and many more perks

You’re not choosing between insurance and Mecca Health.
You keep your insurance for emergencies.
You come to us for everything insurance was never designed to do.

(We do take insurance for bloodwork and for a prescription sent to your regular pharmacy)

Ready to see what physician-led care actually feels like? Book a free discovery call — link in bio.

05/08/2026

Did your doctor tell you about the 30-minute rule for the wegovy oral GLP-1 pill?

Empty stomach. Less than 4 oz of water. 30-minute wait before eating, drinking, or any other medication. Miss that window and your absorption drops significantly.

But there’s a brand new FDA-approved oral GLP-1 with zero food restrictions. No timing. No rules. And as a board-certified obesity medicine physician, that distinction completely changes my prescribing decisions.

Book a call to learn more about oral GLP-1

Mecca Health is expanding what proactive care looks like.Through our partnership with Prenuvo, we now offer advanced ful...
05/04/2026

Mecca Health is expanding what proactive care looks like.

Through our partnership with Prenuvo, we now offer advanced full-body MRI screening as part of your longevity strategy.

No waiting for symptoms.
Just early insight and precision care.

Radiation-free. Non-invasive. Data-driven.

Integrated directly into your Mecca care plan—focused on prevention, optimization, and long-term performance.

DM “PRENUVO” or email [email protected] to get started.

You’ve heard about the GLP-1 pill. Maybe you’ve been waiting for one.What most people don’t know is that there are now t...
04/30/2026

You’ve heard about the GLP-1 pill. Maybe you’ve been waiting for one.

What most people don’t know is that there are now two — and they work differently, cost differently, and fit into your life differently.

One requires an empty stomach and a 30-minute window before you eat or drink anything (wegovy). The other you can take any time, with or without food (foundayo).

I’m a board-certified obesity medicine doctor and this week I’m walking you through exactly what’s changed — and what it means for you.

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