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Nelson Vergel's story is one of resilience, perseverance, and an unrelenting drive to defy the odds. In the mid-1980s, he was handed what many would have considered a death sentence—an HIV diagnosis at a time when there were no effective treatments, no clear answers, and little hope. Today, he is a beacon of knowledge and empowerment for those seeking to take control of their health, whether they are dealing with wasting conditions, hormone deficiencies, or simply aiming for peak performance. Nelson has spent decades researching and advocating for hormone health, muscle preservation, and medical autonomy, particularly for those facing wasting conditions like HIV and cancer. His work has helped shape the conversation around androgen therapies, the role of anabolic agents in aging, and the intersection of GLP-1 medications with muscle loss.We cover:Nelson's personal journey from an HIV diagnosis to hormone optimizationThe history, misconceptions and stigma surrounding anabolic agentsThe differences between various anabolic agents and how they work The impact of GLP-1 medications on lean mass and how to mitigate muscle lossBest practices for hormone monitoring and optimizationIf you want to hear an inspiring story of overcoming the odds to take control of your own health or you're curious about anabolic therapies and longevity, you can't miss this one. Who is Nelson Vergel?Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer, author, and health advocate who has made significant contributions to men's health and hormone optimization. His most recent book, Beyond Testosterone, provides a detailed color guide to educate clinicians and patients about the latest advances in the use of testosterone, anabolics, and other therapies to maximize health and productivity.This episode is brought to you by:LMNT - Code DRLYON for a free LMNT Sample Pack! – http://drinklmnt.com/drlyoOur Place - Code DRLYON for 10% off – https://fromourplace.comTimeline - Code DRLYON for 10% OFF – https://timelinenutrition.com/DRLYONOneSkin - Code DRLYON for 15% off! – https://www.oneskin.co/Find Nelson Vergel at:DiscountedLabs.com – Offers affordable blood tests for monitoring hormones and overall health. ExcelMale.com – A leading 14-year forum with over 42,000 members discussing TRT, hormone health, supplements, and fitness. TRT Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/testosteronereplacementWomen's Healthand HRT Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenHRT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nvergel/Amazon –

A chemical engineer who, by his own necessity has become a leading advocate for sports nutrition, supplementation, hormone therapies, and promotion of health and wellness. He's given over 700 lectures, leads a wellness forum with over 55k members, has written 3 books and is now bringing labs to you with no doctor visit. If you haven't guessed it, today's guest is Nelson Vergel. Nelson owns Discounted Labs. You can literally purchase a lab req directly from his site and walk into a Lab Corp or Quest and have your blood drawn. Use promo code Brandon15 or Brandonvip for 15% off.   Things your doctor may forget to tell you before you start TRT   Clomiphene alone or hcg with TRT. What is the most current protocol for those that want to remain fertile? What about for those that are older and/or don't want kids? Elevated Hematocrit - TRT may increase your blood viscosity or proportion of red blood affecting cardio health. I've spoken to doctors that require the patient to stop trt because of this, donate blood because of this, and even some that do nothing - using elevation hematocrit as reason (colorado) What's the actual risk of crashing iron if you donate twice a year? TRT shuts down your natural production. Does TRT help you lose weight? Many people say no, but I'd argue that when you take TRT, your body functions at a much higher level than your baseline, including your metabolism. Not a magic bullet though. IM vs Sub q injections - what's your preference? Needle gauge? Gels and creams - which is superior? Injecting every two weeks TRT can worsen sleep apnea Libido improvement Monitoring your own labs without a doctor's visit How'd you decide to start Discounted labs? Telemedicine - do you see the vast majority of guys using clinics or are they able to treat with any doctor? TRT does not cause prostate cancer or heart attacks. Where did this come from? Excelmale.com, testosteronepodcast.com, reddit, facebook groups Doctor only checking total t - my story Some men do not get benefits from TRT - medications to blame? Which meds? Biggest mistake you see? Most important labs to monitor after starting? What to look for in a doctor?   Thanks for listening! Please rate, review, subscribe and join our FREE Facebook community below!   TRT Community Private Facebook Group Take a Free Glucose Quiz Find a TRT Doctor

Pride 2023 Update -- Robert Gallegos for Houston mayor -- Montrose Blvd. ProjectWe speak with representatives from Pride 365 about the 2023 Pride events and what will be different this year.  Historically, Pride Houston is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit that has organized the official Houston LGBT Pride Celebration® every year in Montrose or downtown Houston. As of 2022, no longer will we only celebrate in June. Introducing Pride Houston 365. We will continue to strive to promote equality and inclusion through celebration and plan for numerous LGBTQIA+ events all year long to support our community. Why rebrand? Full transparency coupled with a goal of celebrating Houston's LGBTQIA+ community year-round, raising critical funds for youth scholarships, and offering ongoing health and wellness education takes time. And it equals a 365 days-a-year commitment.Guest: Lavender Leehttps://pridehouston365.orgThen, we speak with Houston's lone LGBT city Councilmember Robert Gallegos who is announced he is running for Houston mayor.  Robert Gallegos is a native Houstonian. He was elected in 2013 to the Houston City Council, representing District I – an area that encompasses downtown, EaDo, Clinton Park, parts of northeast Houston, the greater East End and the Houston Ship Channel, as well as communities along I-45 south from downtown to Hobby Airport. Robert was born at Parkview Hospital on 75th and Harrisburg and was raised in Magnolia Park. He is the son of immigrants, working class parents, and proud labor union family.Before being elected, Robert spent over 30 years volunteering and working in the community he now represents on city council. He was the founder and first president of the Eastwood/Lawndale Super Neighborhood Council and served as president of his neighborhood's civic club (Houston Country Club Place) for over 15 years.Guest: Robert Gallegoshttps://voterobertgallegos.comFinally, we speak with Nelson Vergel and Robert Snellgrove about the project to rebuild Montrose Boulevard with the possibility of adding historical markers to commemorate the LGBT community. The project spans a roughly 2-mile section from Allen Parkway south to I-69. It will involve a full roadway and drainage reconstruction with hard construction costs estimated at $52 million, Gauge Engineering Principal Mohammed Ali said.Improvements will focus on improving mobility for all roadway users by widening sidewalks, making intersection crossings safer, replacing traffic signals and improving lighting.Guests: Nelson Vergel and Robert Snellgrovehttps://montrosehtx.org/

The All Things Testosterone podcast is a product of the TRT Community. We are the world's largest online support system for men and women undergoing Testosterone Replacement Therapy, or "Patients Helping Patients." Join our FREE Facebook group and forum below! On today's episode we chatted a bit about the following topics: Free Drivethru testosterone level check at DFW clinic There's a clinic claiming that regulations have changed recently causing them to issue no more than a 30 day supply and raise prices. I've researched this quite a bit and that's just not the case. The reason it's happening is because these particular clinics do  not have relationships with the right pharmacies. There are very few pharmacies that have spent the time and money to become licensed do treat in certain regulation heavy states. If you need to find a TRT Clinic that can help, let me know! Matrix is offering an additional discount for TRTSWITCH promo code. $50 off plus $200 off for TRT Community. Appointment for $50, use current labs and order meds within 6 months. If you have questions, fill out this form and I will text, call or email you within 1 business day with more info. Mike's appointment with Kevin Epple at Integrative Medical - Breaking news - Mike's levels are low and he'll be starting TRT soon. New TRT Community Forum Home - best thing ever. I was called an internet sensation by one special member. Please come join us! Nelson Vergel and Discounted Labs - PROMO CODE : BRANDON15. trt labs for under $30-40 Ben Kapulski - joined our TRT Community Group.  Speaking to guy - finding a clinic today and he said he found me because Andrew Huberman talked about us on Huberman Lab Sweet new T shirts Kinzie Blackburn Story - How Kinzie has navigated insomnia and under educated doctors Big episode coming to celebrate 100+ episodes - erik, ian, kevin and mike Thanks for listening! Please rate, review, subscribe and join our FREE Facebook community below!   FORUM Find a Doctor Form - I'll contact you within a business day TRT Supplies and Merch TRT Community Private Facebook Group Take a Free Glucose Quiz  

Nelson Vergel trained as a chemical engineer. He was diagnosed with HIV over 30 years ago. In order to save his life, he came across the use of testosterone to stave off muscle testing. Today he runs a lab www.discountedlabs.com. He is an advocate for hormone compounding. Use www.hormoneaccesscoalition.org to participate. He has a forum at www.excelmale.com and his own page is www.nelsonvergel.com

0:56 Advanced Estrogen Talk in Men15:08 Advanced Dutch Hormone Testing19:51 Gut Health - Dopamine, Serotonin22:43 LH, FSH, HCG, Fertility Studies27:15 FDA HCG Ban BS30:17 Peptides - BPC157, PT141 32:41 Peptides - Ipamorelin, MK67738:00 HGH / IGF1 Insulin Resistance41:41 Testosterone Lowers Triglycerides44:00 Everyday TRT Injections45:50 Shallow IM47:03 Testosterone Creams48:38 Needle Fatigue51:37 SubQ Study53:00 Xyosted Auto Injector55:34 Oral TRT Pills57:48 Insurance Dictates Your Treatment61:43 Best TRT DoctorsTest Your Levels Linkshttps://linktr.ee/testyourlevelsYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xAd1-SQ6ooGpXiu_Uln6wInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/testyourlevels/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@testyourlevels?Sam Stolts Linkshttp://bit.ly/sam-stolt-linksYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOWpCd7-DhAGs8BR3y8_HQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sam.stolt/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.a.stolt?David Demesquita Linkshttps://taplink.cc/dynamite_dYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjheFb2GYN1iHdPgFjzwCQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dynamite_d/#MensHealthPodcast #TestosteronePodcast #BodybuildingPodcast

1:23 Discounted Lab Work / Testing Freedom6:13 Body Building Lab Work - Liver, Kidneys, Heart8:16 Trending TRT Topics on Excel Male - Oral Testosterone, ED11:21 HCG Ban / Hormone Access Coalition21:47 Nelsons Fight for Men's Health / Deca & HIV30:46 HGH / Muscle Wasting / HIV34:59 Nelson Battling for Male Health Rights!41:57 High Hematocrit45:45 Barely know labs for health on TRT / Gear47:39 High Blood Pressure Med Talk50:49 Hematocrit Dangers / Studies56:40 Part 2 TeaserNelson Vergel Linkshttps://www.excelmale.com/forum/https://www.discountedlabs.com/https://hormoneaccesscoalition.org/take-action/Test Your Levels Linkshttps://linktr.ee/testyourlevelsYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xAd1-SQ6ooGpXiu_Uln6wInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/testyourlevels/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@testyourlevels?Sam Stolts Linkshttp://bit.ly/sam-stolt-linksYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOWpCd7-DhAGs8BR3y8_HQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sam.stolt/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.a.stolt?David Demesquita Linkshttps://taplink.cc/dynamite_dYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjheFb2GYN1iHdPgFjzwCQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dynamite_d/

The TRT Community is a "patients helping patients" support group, where we aim to help you navigate the ins and outs of testosterone deficiency. There are tens of thousands of guys like you in our free community to help answer your questions. Today's topics include: USP proposed changes to the BUD (beyond use date) for compounded medications (including HCG). Needles stuck in skin. Lack of muscle soreness on TRT after workout. Nelson Vergel collaboration Matrix Hormones Passion for patients Find a TRT doctor

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Paul Nelson talks to Nelson Vergel, chemical engineer and author of Testosterone: A Man's Guide, about everything we need to know about testosterone, from injections to wellness maintenance.

Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer who started his search for cutting-edge health knowledge when he was diagnosed with HIV over 30 years ago. Instead of giving into the hopelessness of the deadly diagnosis, he pushed himself to explore therapies to combat wasting syndrome to save his life and those of his peers. He reviewed medical literature and attended numerous health conferences, eventually becoming an advocate member in the National Health Institute (NIH), pharmaceutical research committees, and FDA review panels. To spread survival knowledge, he has given health-related lectures, providing over 700 of them since 1987. Nelson has created popular health forums with over 55,000 members and has networked with many progressive clinicians. He has been a speaker for 14 pharmaceutical companies on hormones, side effect management, and healthy aging. He is the author of the books “Testosterone: A Man’s Guide” and “HCG Manual for Men”, and co-author of the book “Built to Survive”; the founder of the nonprofit organizations Body Positive Wellness Clinic and Program for Wellness Restoration in Houston; and the aging expert at TheBody.com. ExcelMale.com, one of his latest projects, is quickly becoming a leader among information exchange platforms for men’s health. To remove barriers for self-monitoring, Nelson created DiscountedLabs.com to provide low-cost blood tests to people in most cities of the United States. He is the co-founder of Clinic Optimizers, an integrative medicine educational company that provides reference-backed information to physicians about compounded formulations used in hormone replacement, weight loss, sexual health, dermatology, and other uses.

Nelson Vergel is an author, speaker, men’s health coach, and former chemical engineer. He also has done and continues to do amazing work in the field of HIV and advocacy. As a Long-Term Survivor, Nelson stepped up out of the dark and shared his findings on how testosterone treatment helped prevent Wasting Syndrome, reversed fragility and got the body healthier overall. Nelson discusses how he got into advocacy work, the stigma around body image and confidence that he has shifted to be a source of motivation, and resources where people can go to learn everything from affordable labs to a guide for proper testosterone treatment.   TAKEAWAYS: [1:30] Nelson is a Long-Term HIV Survivor, and found in 1985 that he had the virus. He became very focused on how to not die from Wasting Syndrome, a leading cause of HIV related death that he saw many of his friends and loved ones pass away from. He left his career as an engineer to devote himself to the cause. [3:33] Nelson’s techniques helped him gain 35 lbs of muscle, which changed his outlook and gave him hope for both himself and others. This bought him time and prevented Wasting until they came out with drugs in 1996. [5:22] Those with HIV typically have low testosterone, and Nelson noticed that treatment with testosterone helped prevent and reverse fragility when combined with exercise and proper nutrition. It also helped support lean body mass, which is a key to survival and overall health and energy. Since women also have testosterone, it is a treatment that can help all genders, even those that identify as trans or another identity. [7:57] Wasting is defined as 10% more weight loss from your base weight. [9:39] Once treatment for HIV was more underway, Nelson then saw a need to cross over and help people all around the world who had low testosterone, but not HIV. He continues to work with men and women to teach them how to understand symptoms of low testosterone, possible treatments, how to talk to their doctor, and some of the benefits they can expect once they are more in hormonal balance. [24:11] Body image and confidence is already a complicated issue, and there is more pressure than ever before to look great and fit into our cultural definition of strong and sexy. Nelson was able to turn his body image issues into fuel that made him healthy, but often is the cause of much anxiety and stress to look a certain way. People must remember there is no quick fix, but instead health and wellness is a lifetime commitment.   RESOURCES: Built to Survive Testosterone: A Man’s Guide Program for Wellness Restoration Nelson Vergel Testosterone Replacement POZHealth Excel Male Discounted Labs U=U   QUOTES: ● “I think I survived because of all the knowledge I was able to gather.” ● “I got this message out at the right time. Doctors were desperate.” ● “It is time for some of us to cross over and help the entire population.” ● “I have been able to shift my body image anxiety into something that makes me healthier and hopefully live a little longer.” ● “I’m a product of my own advocacy.”

SHR # 2266 :: What Over 30,000 Men Have Taught Me :: Nelson Vergel - Nelson Vergel's contributions to the beneficially therapeutic and life-changing effects of anabolic drugs is enormous. It is undeniable that his early writings about the medical uses of anabolic steroids, nutrition and physical culture extended and even saved the lives of tens of thousands of terminally ill men. So what has he learned from his journey? And what has he changed his mind about? ::

SHR # 2266 :: What Over 30,000 Men Have Taught Me :: Nelson Vergel - Nelson Vergel's contributions to the beneficially therapeutic and life-changing effects of anabolic drugs is enormous. It is undeniable that his early writings about the medical uses of anabolic steroids, nutrition and physical culture extended and even saved the lives of tens of thousands of terminally ill men. So what has he learned from his journey? And what has he changed his mind about? ::

Metformin is one of the oldest and most studied drugs on earth, but a lot of people in the medical community are still hesitant to prescribe it. What are the benefits of this drug for people with different health problems and needs? What does it do for weight, insulin levels and high blood sugar? Does it make people hypoglycemic? On this episode, Dr Nelson Vergel gives a presentation on different studies of metformin and why it’s a great drug to use. Testosterone-metformin combination therapy decreased total and LDL cholesterol, uric acid, hsCRP, homocysteine and fibrinogen, and it increased plasma testosterone. -Dr. Nelson Vergel Three Takeaways Metformin shifts gut bacteria and gives patients the gut biome composition of a leaner person. Metformin doesn’t decrease blood sugar to hypoglycemic level. In HIV positive patients, studies have shown a reduction in T-cell exhaustion with the use of metformin At the start of the show, we talked about why metformin is such a hot topic right now, and Dr. Nelson began his lecture on metformin, starting with its history, benefits and some of the reasons why it causes patients to lose weight. We also discussed its benefit for people with cancer, and overweight people. Towards the end of the show we talked about what people get wrong about the ketogenic diet. We also discussed; How metformin affects the gut biome Metformin’s impact on HIV positive patients Why metformin is better than berberine Metformin and diabetic mortality rates Metformin is a hot topic right now, and with good reason. It has a lot of benefits, it is affordable and it has a great many studies backing it up. It dilates vessels, it decreases insulin and blood sugar, it improves metabolism of glucose, cardiovascular protection and it also decreases weight and lipids. Testosterone and metformin work very well together when it comes to body composition and inflammation. Metformin has also shown an ability to increase lifespan for people with cancer, and it helps people with HIV a great deal. There no risks with metformin unless you have some sort of renal issue, or take a drug with a contra-reaction.  If you’re going to start taking, it start low, and go slow. Guest Bio-   Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer who, by his own necessity, has become a leading advocate for sports nutrition, supplementation, hormone and therapies, and the promotion of wellness. His search for cutting-edge health  knowledge started when he was diagnosed with HIV over 25 years ago during a hopeless era. This life-threatening diagnosis propelled him to explore therapies to save his life and that of his peers by reviewing available literature, attending numerous health conferences, becoming an advocate member of NIH research committees, moderating online groups, and networking with many progressive clinicians. With his survival knowledge he has been able  to help people to lead a healthy life regardless of their health status or background. He is the author of "Testosterone: A Man's Guide" and co-author of the book "Built to Survive"; the founder of the nonprofit organizations Body Positive Wellness Clinic and Program for Wellness Restoration; the Nutrition and Exercise forum expert at TheBody.com; and a bilingual speaker on body composition, exercise, nutrition, supplementation, testosterone replacement, metabolic disorders, and medication side effect management. Go to excelmale.com for more information. To Download Your FREE PDF Copy of the Amazon Best Seller: The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, Click Here  For a FREE Paperback Copy. The TRT MANual has helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world reclaim their health and vitality. Don’t suffer in silence a moment longer! PS. As an added bonus, upon finishing the book-once you provide a Thoughtful, High Quality Review on Amazon (hopefully 5 STAR), we will send you our new unreleased eBook 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Testosterone for FREE.* (To receive book, email jay@trtrevolution.com a screenshot of your posted review.)

In this episode Nelson Vergel from xcellmale.com and discountedlabs.com talks to us about his 20+ years of experience in testosterone replacement therapy. Nelson is highly regarded in this field as one of the World renowned people to listen to when it comes to hormone optimisation. We talk about how he first got into hormone manipulation after being diagnosed as HIV+ and startegin to suffer from a wasting of his muscle. We also cover what symptoms low testosterone my cause, who it may effect and what is the best treatment. Nelson gives us his views on all the different types of therapy available and also discusses oestrogen, HCG and the support his forum and Facebook page offers people. https://www.excelmale.com/content.php http://www.discountedlabs.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/testosteronereplacement/    

Nelson Vergel, author of the landmark book Testosterone: A Man’s Guide, joins to share his story of overcoming a deadly diagnosis, helping to pioneer the use of anabolic steroids in HIV/AIDS treatment and his perspective on life goals and awareness. We started with Nelson’s background growing up in Venezuela. Nelson wanted to get into medicine but opportunity was limited,  so instead he got into the oil and gas industry as an environmental engineer before emigrating to the US in 1984. Shortly after settling down in the States Nelson was diagnosed with HIV, at that time the equivalent of a death sentence. In fact, one counselor told him, “Go home, pray, and take care of your business.” Nelson pulled himself up, telling himself, “I refuse to die” and soon he spotted an opportunity. “I became obsessed. I found out the CDC for the first time was training volunteers who wanted to inform themselves and become counselors.” This had a major impact on him, “It really helped me. I really got it. I got what it is to help others get out of your head, get out of your self pity, get aware of your power. Power even in the worst situation in your life, not to let that rule you and define you.” Nelson jumped at another opportunity, this time to join a study for a new drug called AZT. He seemed to be doing well, even hiding the illness from co-workers. It was later revealed that Nelson was in the placebo group, which turned out to be a blessing, as patients receiving the real AZT in the study were wasting away. Nelson lost so many friends to HIV in the 80’s that he stopped counting at 35, including his boyfriend who was also in the AZT trial. “I feel like I aged a lot in my soul...Every week was a memorial service. I shut down.” Nelson was transferred to LA and joined a support group where he encountered bodybuilders for the first time. With nothing to lose, Nelson started taking supplements and alternative therapies and immediately felt more energy. Once again, Nelson’s dream of working in medicine and health resurfaced. He started researching, subscribing to the top AIDS newsletters in the country, often reading till the early hours of the morning. This led to a major turning point, where Nelson came across an article by a “Dr. X” who was HIV+ and had risen from his deathbed by using anabolic steroids. Nelson, with the help of friends, connected with him and other researchers and doctors. Through these relationships and his own research, Nelson began working on his book and then lecturing across the country, eventually delivering over 600 lectures. Nelson gets messages everyday from people who’ve been impacted by his writing, “Every time I give, I get a lot more back.” Jay agreed, “Once you align yourself with being generous, paying it forward, always being of the mindset to help other people, it’s amazing what comes into your life.” Nelson shared his perspective on ego, “You’re going to have an ego voice that’s going to try to tell you that you’re not worthy. That you’re not good looking, not smart enough, or whatever.” He went on to explain you’re never really cured, but you can come to a place where you recognize the ego as something outside of yourself. It’s not you.   Drawing from his incredible story and wealth of research, Nelson’s continues to mentor and inspire through relationships with people all over the world. We hope you come away from this interview inspired to pursue your dreams, help other people and reach new levels of health and wellness. Nelson Vergel is the best-selling author of Testosterone: A Man’s Guide and founder of Excel Male, a platform where men can exchange cutting-edge and evidence-based health information. Nelson is also the Founding Director of the Program for Wellness Restoration and Development & Outreach Director for the Research Access Network. The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, Click Here  For a FREE Paperback Copy. The TRT MANual has helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world reclaim their health and vitality. Don’t suffer in silence a moment longer! PS. As an added bonus, upon finishing the book-once you provide a Thoughtful, High Quality Review on Amazon (hopefully 5 STAR), we will send you our new unreleased eBook 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Testosterone for FREE.* (To receive book, email jay@trtrevolution.com a screenshot of your posted review.)

On this week's Open Sky Fitness Podcast episode, Rob had a great talk with Jay Campbell about testosterone replacement therapy. Jay the best selling author of The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, a 16 year TRT patient and respected thought leader on Hormonal Optimization. Jay recently launched TRTRevolution.com and the TRT Revolution Podcast which promise to be the definitive resources for all things Testosterone, Anti-Aging and Life Optimization. Jay along with his mentor Jim Brown consult with aging men and women and soon will be offering a unique line of supplements (Optimized Life Nutrition) essential for living a hormonally balanced life. Rob and Jay had a deep discussion about why men can experience a loss of the testosterone hormone, what are the symptoms, and how to replace the hormone with therapy. To prepare for this interview, Rob even took a blood work test, a Pre TRT Wellness Panel, to see where his hormones were at and how healthy he is. Challenge of the Week: Think About Where You Are At In Your Life Life can get incredibly busy and not only are we trying to juggle everything going on in our lives, but sometimes other people's lives too. Friends, family members, and co-workers may all need us at one point in their lives to help them out. And it's great to help them out however and whenever you can, but are you paying enough attention to yourself? This week, try to stop for a moment and take a close look at everything that is going on in your life. Your family, your career, and you goals. Are you spending enough time on what you want to accomplish? Maybe you don't spend enough time on you or if everything becomes too much, you just push everything aside to give yourself space and a moment to breathe. Pay attention to everything that you have going on in your life and ask yourself if it's too much to handle. Maybe you have too much going on right now or too many goals that you're facing. If something is too much to handle, it's okay to back off and come back to it later when you're ready for it. Likewise, what are some tips that you can share with all of us when you're juggling too much at once? Send us an email, voicemail, Facebook message, Twitter tweet etc. How do you handle stress and taking on different projects at once?   Get a Jump-Start Guidebook From Rob When You Leave a Review! Want to learn some of Rob and Devon's top healthy recipes, favorite workouts, and tips for accomplishing goals? Leave us a review by texting OSFreview to 33444 to get a free copy of our Jump-Start Guidebook. After you text OSFreview to 33444, you will get the link to leave us a review or message. On that same text from 33444, just respond back with your email address for us to send you a free copy of our Jump-Start Guidebook. It's as simple as that! What You'll Hear on This Episode 0:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Open Sky Fitness Opening with Rob  3:30 How can we juggle everything that goes on in our lives? 12:45  Introduction to Jay Campbell. 13:50  Jay's background and why understanding testosterone is important for him. 14:50  Jay's story of being diagnosed with low level testosterone.  17:05  What are hormones and why are they so healthy for us? 20:00  What are the symptoms of low testosterone deficiency?  22:35 How important is it to meet with a doctor who knows about hormonal level deficiencies?  23:30 What is it like to begin testosterone hormone replacement therapy? How do I know if the therapy isn't helping me? 24:45 What about the pill for women? How are the hormones balanced? 26:15  Is it a big decision to go with testosterone hormonal therapy? 27:55  Can the environment that we live in today affect our hormones? 28:30  What are the statistics for males who have a testosterone deficiency?  29:00 Are male body types correlated with testosterone?  31:25  What are the causes of gynecomastia or male breast enlargement? What can happen if there's a very high production of estrogen in the nipples and it goes too far over time? What about during puberty? 36:30  What's the recovery time like to reduce male breast tissue or hard glands? 38:55  What were Rob's results for his Pre TRT Wellness Panel and what does his blood work mean for him? 54:00  What are the risks for going on a Statin medication such as for high cholesterol?  57:45  Would a young male with low testosterone automatically be prescribed to take a medication? 1:01:05  How can a person improve their testosterone balance  and control their insulin with nutrition?   1:10:00 What are some indicators that you may have a low amount of testosterone? 1:11:00 Why do more people need to know about hormonal imbalance and low testosterone for men? 1:12:30  When do men begin to naturally lose testosterone hormones? 1:13:35  How often should men have their testosterone levels tested? 1:14:29 Why cardio is incredibly important during your 40s.    1:17:33  Closing Remarks by Rob  1:21:40  Open Sky Fitness Closing LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: To learn more about Jay Campbell and check out his blog, Fabulously Fit over 40, click here: http://fabfitover40.com/ To check out Jay Campbell's website, TRT Revolution, click here: http://trtrevolution.com/ To check out the book, The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual: How to Optimize Your Testosterone For Lifelong Health And Happiness by Jay Campbell, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy-MANual/dp/1942761724  To check out Iron Man magazine, click here: http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/  To check out the book, Built to Survive: A Comprehensive Guide to the Use of Anabolic Steroids, Nutrition, & Exercise for HIV Therapy by Nelson Vergel and Michael Mooney, click here: https://www.amazon.es/Built-Survive-Comprehensive-Anabolic-Nutrition/dp/0966223101 To check out Discounted Labs, click here: http://www.discountedlabs.com/about-us/  Click here to check out PrivateMDLabs.com and have your blood work done To visit CHEKD and have your blood work done, click here: http://www.chekd.com/ To learn about plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph Cruise, click here: http://orangecountycosmeticsurgery.com/ To read The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss by Jason Fung, click here: https://www.amazon.es/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight-ebook/dp/B01C6D0LCK Love our new website? 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To kick off 2016 with a bang, episode 30 of the Icon Health Podcast presents men's health activist Nelson Vergel. The boys talk to Nelson about modern man's battle with healthy testosterone levels, how to recognise is your levels aren't optimal and what to do about it. Under The Bar resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch delivers part 2 insulin - Insulin & Hypertrophy. And of course the boys discuss what's been happening in the trenches over Xmas!

Paul Stalbaum was born and raised in suburban Philadelphia and attended Penn State with a BS in psychology. He went to Villanova law school and discovered after 1 year he hated Torts so he left school to join the family business, a travel agency. Through his and his bother's efforts his Agency grew to be the 11th largest in the country with 7 offices and 175 employees. Paul has been poz for 30 years and remains healthy and asymptomatic. He uses both a western medical approach combined along with alternative methods and maintains a positive attitude towards HIV. In fact while in Philly he became and HIV counsellor and founded what became the most well attended peer led support which he called Positive Attitudes. After selling his business he moved to sunny Ft Lauderdale and was surprised to find that no support group existed in a community with such a large HIV population. So he volunteered to start up a new Positive Attitudes support group at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. As word spread once again it was overwhelmingly successful with as many as 60 - 70 showing up on any given night. In 2005 he decide to combine his two passions, travel and supporting the HIV community by founding what has become an annual GLBT Poz Cruise. The cruise grows larger each year with many who have attend virtually every year. The cruise offers an opportunity to participate in a relaxing and affordable vacation while having the chance to attend workshops led by HIV experts such as Nelson Vergel, Dr. Michael Wohlfieler, Dr Charles Steinberg, and Mark King.  

Nelson Vergel is a 25+ year long term HIV survivor. Aided by his chemical engineering degree and obsession for scientific data, he adds his own personal experience as he demystifies many health myths. For the last 20 years, his trial-and-error experience to improve his quality of life has paved the way for others to learn from his knowledge.  Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer who has become a leading advocate for sports nutrition, supplementation and the promotion of wellness in the HIV-positive community since his positive diagnosis in 1986. He is also the author of "Testosterone: A Man's Guide" and co-author of the book "Built to Survive"; the founder of the nonprofit organizations Body Positive Wellness Clinic and Program for Wellness Restoration  Learn more at www.nelsonvergel.com 

Body shape changes are among the most frustrating complications of HIV and HIV medications. Whether it's the gradual sinking of their cheeks or the sudden swelling in their midsection, some people with HIV have been largely forced to just grin and bear these problems, since there are few treatments available (and those that are available can be expensive). In the first episode of our freshly revived This Month in HIV podcast series, HIV activist and long-time survivor Nelson Vergel leads a discussion with Donald Kotler, M.D., who is an expert on metabolic complications and HIV. They'll fill us in on some of the latest updates on this important issue.

An HIV/AIDS activist since his diagnosis more than 20 years ago, Nelson Vergel is also an advocate for regular exercise and good nutrition. After all these years, Nelson remains dedicated to helping people with HIV. He runs a few Web sites and discussion groups. He also has a full schedule of talks around the country. Originally from Venezuela, he has been living in Houston, Texas, almost as long as he's known he's HIV positive. Among Nelson Vergel's top tips for surviving HIV/AIDS: Stay informed and connect with others.

How do you make heads or tails of an HIV medical conference with 1,000 presentations? Surely the 14th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections -- better known as CROI -- is a gold mine of critical studies on every facet of HIV, from prevention to treatment to quality of life. We've covered this conference extensively on our site, but for people with nonmedical backgrounds, this coverage may be difficult to put into context. That's why, for our March edition of "This Month in HIV," we've interviewed two experts who can break down the conference highlights for people who aren't experts. Physician and researcher Joel Gallant, and HIV-positive activist Nelson Vergel, tell us about the breaking research that really mattered at CROI this year.