“I turned 40 and my hormones…” I’ve heard something like this over and over. Age takes the blame for hormone-related health problems, but is it really age that’s to blame? No, it’s one’s nutrition and lifestyle choices. Some people still own pristine cars from the 50s and 60s because of … Keep reading…
We’re in the midst of a testosterone crisis. Alarmingly, the average levels of this crucial male hormone have been plummeting, with one seminal study reporting a staggering 1% annual decline in average testosterone levels since the late 20th century.1Travison, T. G., Araujo, A. B., O’Donnell, A. B., Kupelian, V., & … Keep reading…
Hypothyroidism is not your garden-variety health issue where you pop a pill and call it a day. Far from it. Low thyroid is often billed as a “silent epidemic,” mainly because some of the symptoms get written off as the cost of a hectic lifestyle or simply getting older. You’ve … Keep reading…
You’ve probably heard of PCOS, right? But if you don’t have it, you might not really understand it. And even if you do have it, you might not understand what you can do to combat its symptoms. We’ll cover it all in this guide – nutrition, exercise, and supplements. We’ll … Keep reading…
Low testosterone in men is becoming a bigger problem with each passing decade. But what is the most significant cause of hypogonadism (the technical term for low testosterone)? It isn’t diet. It’s not environmental toxins or concussions, though they can affect a guy’s levels. It isn’t even drinking Bud Light. … Keep reading…
This past week, I came across several testosterone-related research papers, just published this past month. Each study looked at different aspects of how testosterone affects our health, so rather than writing separate articles for each, I thought I’d include them all in a single article with a brief summary. This … Keep reading…
What supplements should I take to boost testosterone or enhance libido? I frequently come across a question like this from middle-aged men. Although a supplement or drug therapy may help, if it’s the first solution guys go for, they’ll undoubtedly be disappointed by the results. To ensure a guy produces … Keep reading…
One in five adolescent and young adult men is clinically deficient in testosterone. One in five! How did this happen? What about the rest of the boys? How many of them are living with lower than optimal testosterone? What impact will this have on their mental and physical health? How … Keep reading…
Though people often associate testosterone with men, it’s essential for women as well. Unfortunately, a significant portion of the population lives with low testosterone, which leads to numerous health problems. In men, it seems to even increase the risk of a severe case of COVID-19. What does testosterone do, and … Keep reading…
As I was re-recording some audio articles the other day, I realized how often I mention serotonin. Yet, I’ve never written about it, and I can only assume that many readers don’t really know what it is. I’ll briefly explain what it is, how it affects your health, and give … Keep reading…
Most people know about some of the health benefits of vitamin D, but few people realize its role in testosterone levels. Even though I’d read numerous research articles and written multiple blog posts about vitamin D, it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I connected vitamin D levels … Keep reading…
Like all hormones, cortisol plays a crucial role in your mental and physical health. Unfortunately, today’s lifestyles lead to severe imbalances in cortisol rhythms, which contribute to body fat gain, cognitive dysfunction, muscle loss, and much more. Many health and fitness experts vilify cortisol. Some ignore its effects on your … Keep reading…