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…
Though many men worry about producing too little testosterone, many deal with elevated estrogen. In either case, the physical and mental health effects can be the same. Natural compounds like chrysin may be part of a solution, as chrysin may act as an aromatase inhibitor, reducing the conversion of testosterone … 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…
I recently introduced a new style of workouts into my VIGOR Strength Athlete training program. I call it Attention Deficit Training (ADT), for reasons that will be obvious once I explain it. Attention Deficit Training takes well-proven strength training principles and modifies how those principles play out in a program. … Keep reading…
As a male in my 40s, I’m part of a group that faces some common physical and mental health challenges, such as receding hairlines, bicep tendon tears, and erectile dysfunction (ED). Though many guys seem to think ED is just an issue related to low testosterone, the causes of erectile … Keep reading…
Like pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements rarely cause only one effect on your physiology. Sometimes, supplements offer numerous health benefits and few, if any, side effects. On the other hand, some supplements provide benefits for certain people while also causing undesirable side effects. Such is the case with many anti-androgen supplements. You … Keep reading…
A high-quality multivitamin is the first supplement I recommend out of my Foundational Five. In the time it takes to swallow the capsules, you significantly increase your total nutrition intake for the day. As important as they are, I’m often surprised by how few people understand the importance of taking … Keep reading…
You’ve been sold the idea that endurance or aerobic exercise is good for you. Not so much. Here’s the impact cardio can have on your health and body weight.
Guys can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their health. They often ignore signs and symptoms until their bodies break down or they’re diagnosed with a disease. It doesn’t need to be that way. You don’t have to be the guy who spends the second half of his life … Keep reading…
When a guy is at his best, there is little that can hold him back. When he’s not, there is little that can get him to move. A man who has some needs met can handle ridicule, setbacks, failures, and major obstacles without taking his eyes off his goals and responsibilities. … Keep reading…
Marital abuse occurs on a sliding scale. What I share below is not to minimize the situations someone may be facing such as physical abuse or emotional abuse. I’m sharing what I learned in hopes that it helps some husbands and wives understand the impact they have on their partners, even when … Keep reading…