9 Body Hacks to Naturally Increase Testosterone
'Testosterone, a hormone produced primarily by the testicles, is often associated with the epitome of "manhood" (although women have testosterone, too).Indeed, it does play a large role in male sexuality and reproduction, impacting such factors as sexual and reproductive function, muscle mass, and hair growth, but also has some less "flashy," albeit equally important, roles like maintaining bone density, levels of red blood cells and a sense of well-being.Beginning around age 30, a man's testosterone levels begin to decline, and continue to do so as he ages.A wide range of chemical exposures included prescribed drugs like statins, adversely impact testosterone production in men. At the same time, estrogen levels typically increase due to widespread exposures to estrogen-mimicking compounds in food, water and environmental pollutants.'
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Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Wright about Hormone Replacement
by Dr. Mercola
Can You Believe Drug Companies Used to Pay Me to Promote HRT?
'Yes, at one time I was part of the dark side. Many of you may not know this about me, but after finishing my medical residency training in the mid-80s, I was actually a paid speaker for the drug companies. I got paid to fly around the country to lecture physicians about estrogen replacement therapy. At the time, I was convinced it was an ideal strategy for menopausal women because I was manipulated and deceived by the overwhelming "evidence" that was published in the respected peer-reviewed medical journals.
Only decades later would I finally understand the massive corruption and collusion between the drug companies, medical journals and federal regulatory agencies that provided the illusion of scientific legitimacy when the real primary purpose was to increase their sales.'
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Human Hormones Are Being Eclipsed By Synthetic Chemicals
'A new study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology has raised some disturbing possibilities regarding the dangers of common hormone-mimicking preservatives found in thousands of consumer products on the market today.
Titled “Parabens detection in different zones of the human breast: consideration of source and implications of findings,” researchers discussed the role that parabens — a class of estrogen-mimicking chemicals widely used in drugs, foods and cosmetics — may have in breast cancer and childhood disease.'
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Hormones and Other Biologicals
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Male Menopause and Low Testosterone
By Dr. Jeffery Dash
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The “3 Amino Acid Secret” To A Vibrant Life

'I've discovered that many people believe in the old saying that (to paraphrase Betty Davis) aging is not for sissies. In fact, I’ve heard from more than a few seniors that trying to manage the physical deterioration as they grow older is akin to the little Dutch boy plugging holes in the dike. They bounce from doctor to doctor, racking up a variety of diagnoses, along with an array of prescription drugs to control them.
But what if I told you that you can halt—and even reverse—the energy drain and loss of strength that can accompany aging by encouraging your body’s natural hormones that help keep you active and energetic? You can! And it isn’t costly or complicated.
The secret to healthy hormone levels lie in the very building blocks of life: amino acids.'
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