Podcasts about Testosterone

Dive deep into the hidden factors affecting men's testosterone levels. In this enlightening episode, I talk with Jim Laird, a seasoned Strength and Conditioning Coach with a rich history of guiding individuals from all walks of life. With insights from working with professional athletes to everyday individuals, Jim sheds light on the modern lifestyle's impact on our health. Discover: The detrimental effects of an indoor lifestyle on hormone regulation. How the lack of physical manual labor affects testosterone production. The role of diet, environmental toxins, and sleep in hormone balance. The importance of daily human maintenance over intense training sessions. Practical solutions for those in a knowledge-worker economy. The significance of consistent outdoor exposure and natural light. The need for doctors to adopt a coaching approach for holistic health.   Join us for a transformative conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable steps for a healthier life.   Learn how to Stop Exercise Burnout with my Free email course Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation. Start AIM7 for Free Follow Jim on Instagram GYM Laird Strength & Conditioning Quotable moments: "The sun regulates your hormones. That morning sun sets all your hormones." - Jim Laird "The body's not going to produce those hormones just for fun. It's going to produce those hormones because there's a need." - Jim Laird "We're turning into Wally. Our body is adapting and becoming this immobile creature that sits in front of a screen all day." - Jim Laird "Humans are very adaptable creatures. If you give your body the right stimulus and the right stressors, it's going to adapt in a positive way." - Jim Laird "Most people chase shiny objects and they don't ever do the basics." - Jim Laird "Most people have a collection of bad habits that they double down on under stress." - Jim Laird ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Modern Man, I chat with the one and only Josh Whalen, the CEO and Founder of Blokes, a telehealth service for modern men. Listen in to hear Josh's surprisingly simple tips for balancing your hormones, optimizing your T levels, and evolving into the best man (and entrepreneur) you can be. Josh breaks down how your hormones change as you age, the symptoms of low testosterone, and why it's important to get your hormones tested regularly. He highlights the top two things you should be doing to keep your hormones balanced along with his approach to navigating entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and being a husband his wife can count on. “You can get ahead of the problem before it becomes a problem and guys need to understand that there's a lot that can change in a month.” – Josh Whalen Aging doesn't have to be a pain in your ass. If you're struggling with some of the symptoms we mention in this episode (or all of them), don't worry, you're definitely not the only one! The good news is there are simple steps you can take to get back into hormonal balance, feel your best again, and even save your marriage. Let's make every decade better than the last! Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [00:47] About Josh Whalen. [03:18] How marriage and parenthood enhanced Josh's life.  [04:55] The origin story of Blokes. [08:00] Why is testosterone important? & What's a normal range of testosterone for men? [09:46] Symptoms of low testosterone and hormone imbalances in men. [14:26] The benefits Josh experienced from building Blokes and sharing this wisdom. [15:40] Basic things you can do to balance your hormones. [19:18] How to optimize your hormone levels. [23:20] Navigating entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and being a great husband. [29:54] How to connect with Josh Whalen & Blokes. [31:45] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?  “It feels good to feel good and that's something I don't ever want to lose.” – Josh Whalen If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Resources Mentioned: Join The Noble Knights: https://themodernman.gumroad.com/l/NobleKnights Learn more about Blokes: https://blokes.co Connect with Josh Whalen: Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-whalen-ab7ab67 Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whalen_joshua Follow Blokes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getblokes Like Blokes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getblokes Blokes Linktree: https://linktr.ee/getblokes Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmanpodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg 

“Insulin resistance causes PCOS, which leads to irregular periods, excessive hair growth, and sometimes infertility. Treatment should address insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances, like progesterone deficiency and thyroid dysfunction, tailored to each person's unique symptoms.”The world of medicine has long focused on managing diseases and prescribing for symptoms. But what if we could prevent diseases in the first place? That's where hormone health comes in.Our special guest today is Dr. Terri DeNeui, Founder of Evexias Health Solutions. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about hormones, bioidenticals, and pellets. We also talk about how to navigate hormonal issues while dealing with PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility. Learn why hormones get a bad rap and how Dr. DeNeui is leading the change to dispel this misinformation. If optimizing your health, understanding hormone balance, and achieving well-being are priorities for you, then tune in to Episode 83 of the Gutsy Health Podcast! Make sure to check out Dr. Neui's book, "Hormone Havoc," for even more invaluable insights, and sign up for Jared Price's class on Hormone Balance in the links below.Exceptional Highlights:Hormones like testosterone and estrogen are crucial for both men and women. Testosterone can significantly reduce inflammation and support brain health, particularly for women experiencing symptoms like depression and anxiety.The symptoms of low thyroid and low testosterone can often overlap. It is important to recognize that thyroid health also influences mood, and it's important to consider it in depression management.For young adults in their twenties, addressing diet, nutrition, and gut health is the initial step in managing hormonal issues before considering hormone replacement therapy.Show Highlights: 15:41 - How Dr. Terri DeNeui Started Treating Patients by Hormone Optimization21:46 - The Importance of Understanding Testosterone in Women26:52 - Is Your Body Tired or Brain Tired? What Your Hormones Are Telling You32:37 - Pellet Therapy or Nutrition First? Finding the Right Balance for Early and Effective Intervention41:46 - A Stark Contrast Between Progestin and Progesterone44:18 - Consequences of Estrogen Blockers for Women With Breast Cancer46:36 - Exploring the Critical Role of Diet and Gut Health on the Progression of Diseases56:31 - Can Hormone Treatment Help Combat the Struggles of PCOS?01:03:03 - Is It Possible for Women With Endometriosis to Benefit From Hormone Balance?1:09:53 - Tackling Infertility Risks in Men on Testosterone TherapyImportant Links: Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/Gutsy Health Academy - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/Don't miss Jared Price's live online class on Hormones and Hormone Replacement on October 10, 2023, 6:30 PM MST! Sign up here - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/freehormoneclassConnect with Dr. Terri DeNeui:EVEXIAS Health Solutions: https://www.evexias.com/Check out her book Hormone Havoc! Dispelling the Myths & Misconceptions of Hormones in Men and Women - https://evexiasmedical.com/hormone-havoc/

In today's episode, we dive deep into how hormones can impact our goals, whether it is losing excessive fat or gaining lean muscle. We all know that in order to achieve fitness results, we can't focus only on exercise and diet and neglect all other things. It goes beyond that. Hormones play a crucial part when it comes to body composition, health, and performance, and throughout this episode, you will learn exactly how to optimize each one of them and how to take your fitness to the next level. Timestamps [01:31] - People take hormones for different reasons; [04:31] - Why hormones play an important role in our health; [13:21] - Introduction: highlighting each hormone; [20:58] - The role of insulin in fat loss and muscle growth; [30:53] - Cortisol's impact on body composition; [40:01] - Testosterone is a key hormone for muscle growth; [49:49] - Understanding leptin and ghrelin (the hunger hormones); [56:14] - The relevance of estrogen and progesterone; [01:00:41] - Growth Hormone (GH) overview; [01:04:54] - Conclusion. Join The Tailored Life Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/y64smHRrgk Episode Resources Free Article: How Hormones Influence Fat Loss and Muscle Growth: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/hormones-influence-fat-loss-and-muscle-growth Related Links

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Testosterone and DiabetesTAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy PettusLow testosterone is a very common concern brought up in the endocrinologist's office, but how common is it? Are people with diabetes at a higher risk of low T? Drs. E and P are discussing the causes of low testosterone, the symptoms (which may be different than what you think) and the best way to treat low testosterone, including the pros and cons of testosterone replacement therapy. Questions We'll Cover in This Episode: How common is low testosterone? Does having diabetes put me at risk for having lower testosterone levels? What are the symptoms of low testosterone? Can I get my testosterone level checked? Are there ways to naturally raise my testosterone? What does testosterone replacement entail? How do I know if my testosterone replacement is making a difference? What are the risks of testosterone replacement therapy? **Tune in for 2 new episodes each month! Like what you hear and want to help us grow? Please rate and review this podcast so we can reach more people living with diabetes!** ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder and CEO of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project, experienced a pivotal moment in his childhood when he watched his own father work relentlessly, only to succumb to illness and pass away at the young age of 42. Anthony was just 9 years old at the time. This life-changing event inspired him to dedicate his life to helping busy fathers and mothers aged 40 and above lose weight, build muscle, and improve their overall health for the well-being of their families. As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Arizona, Dr. Balduzzi also holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his academic achievements, he is a former national champion bodybuilder. Through his unwavering commitment and efforts, Dr. Balduzzi has successfully helped over 60,000 families across more than 100 countries through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs. In this episode of All Things Testosterone, Brandon catches up with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi. Topics covered: Helping men optimize their health and well-being, particularly after the age of 40. Testosterone levels The impact of hormones on mental health The benefits of cold therapy Optimizing sleep. Stress Management Healthy Routines You can find more at www.fitfatherproject.com and www.testosteronepodcast.com YOUTUBE: Fit Father Project & All Things Testosterone FACEBOOK: Fit Father Project & All Things Testosterone INSTAGRAM: Fit Father Project & All Things Testosterone TIKTOK: Fit Father Project & All Things Testosterone

Chaz has over 17 years in the supplement industry, from the brand side building brands to formulation and product development with supplement companies and pharmaceutical brands. Jocko Fuel supplements are made with the highest quality, clean ingredients. Jocko Fuel has a lineup of protein powders, shakes, energy drinks, greens, and supplements supporting physical and mental performance. Created in cGMP-licensed, FDA-registered facilities, Jocko Fuel products are manufactured at the highest level of quality. All products are independently third-party tested for purity and accurate label claims. www.jockofuel.com. 00:01 Supplements and health with JOCKO FUEL Chaz Jones.  3:27 Protein supplements and their benefits for various individuals. 7:29 Protein-based drinks for kids and their benefits. 11:37 Nutrition and its impact on children's behavior 14:48 Protein supplements and their benefits. 21:39 Healthy lifestyle and green supplements. 24:40 The benefits of dietary supplements for the immune system and overall health 31:58 Creatine supplements and their benefits 35:25 Hydration and its importance for overall health.  42:12 Protein cookies for on-the-go snacking. 48:35 A unique energy drink with natural ingredients.  54:02 Supplements for joint health and sleep.  1:07:22 Testosterone boosters and hormone balance

In this Evolutionary.org Hardcore Podcast for iTunes episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster from the UK Iron Den discuss – Why you need testosterone boosters (like HCGenerate) in PCT? • How the HPTA is affected by your cycle • Why we we think a PCT is a must • The errors some make on a PCT • What makes a good PCT • Why HCGenerate is great for a PCT • Why Need-To-Build-Muscle is our go-to supplement company Link to articles: https://www.evolutionary.org/HCGenerate Link to Evo threads: 1. https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/hcgenerate.89630/ 2. https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/boosting-my-test-levels.90692/post-1374228 3. https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/best-supplement-for-erection-help.90651/post-1373375 4. https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/best-test-booster-for-pct.89606/ 5. https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/threads/questions-regarding-pct.88000/post-1312823 For 1-on-1 coaching/consultation/source help requests hit up Stevesmi https://www.elitefitness.com/forum/members/stevesmi.219851/ https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/members/stevesmi.html Where to get blood tests: https://www.evolutionary.org/forums/source-talk/bloodwork-private-md-5695.html Please note we're not doctors and the opinions are ours. It's our view and is based on our experience and views on the topic. Our Podcasts are for informational purposes and entertainment only. The Freedom of speech and 1st amendment applies.

Driveway Beers PodcastWeight Loss Updates!!!We haven't given weight loss updates in a while. Have we lost more weight? Gained weight? Fallen off the wagon completely? In this episode Mike and Alex will update everyone on where they're at in getting healthier. Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple, Google and Spotify as it helps us a ton. Also like, comment, subscribe and share the video on Youtube. It really helps us get the show out to more people. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you next time. Please visit us at https://drivewaybeerspodcast.com/donate/ to join us on The Driveway.Please visit our sponsors:Cheers and Spirits, 1460 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012 in the Arnold Station Plaza https://www.facebook.com/ArnoldStationCheersandSpirits/ANDBrian Schilling, Long & Foster Real Estate, 145 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. https://annapolishomeexperts.com (410) 263-3400If you'd like to be a guest on our show or sponsor an episode, please email us at contact@drivewaybeerspodcast.com.To listen on any platform go to linktr.ee/drivewaybeerspodcastFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drivewaybeerspodcast/The discord link to join is https://discord.gg/yg6csU5Q if you're interested in getting some weekly NFL picks for free!#asmr #podcast #whiskey #bourbon #weight #fat #ozempic #mounjaro #semaglutide #exercise #health #wellness #keto #testosterone #gains

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Thank you for tuning to another episode of the Masculine Health Solutions Podcast with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi! Had an excellent time picking his brain and learning about how so many things in our lives are destroying dudes test levels and development. We talked PE, spirituality, and so much more, hope you guys truly enjoy this conversation! Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder and CEO of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project, experienced a pivotal moment in his childhood when he watched his own father work relentlessly, only to succumb to illness and pass away at the young age of 42. Anthony was just 9 years old at the time. This life-changing event inspired him to dedicate his life to helping busy fathers and mothers aged 40 and above lose weight, build muscle, and improve their overall health for the well-being of their families.   As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Arizona, Dr. Balduzzi also holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his academic achievements, he is a former national champion bodybuilder. Through his unwavering commitment and efforts, Dr. Balduzzi has successfully helped over 60,000 families across more than 100 countries through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs. Book a Coaching Call with CJ Now!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Book a Coaching Call with CJ now!⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠@masculine_health_solutions.pe⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠@crodzfit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FULL ONLINE FITNESS COACHING PROGRAM (WORKOUT AND NUTRITION PLAN!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN SHAPE NOW!!!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAILOR MADE WORKOUT PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CUSTOM MADE NUTRITION PROGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Masculine Health Solutions YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Make Your Penis Bigger EBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking to get started in PE check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠TotalManShop⁠⁠⁠⁠ hanging rig or their complete starter pack as you have all the tools you'll need and more. Use the promo code MHS2020 to get 12% off! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jelq2Grow the best Cream on the Market specifically made for PE and recovery!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠p-hanger.de PENIS HANGER where all MHS podcast listeners can go to get 20 percent off with the code MHS20.⁠⁠⁠

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It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkesterone may be a recent buzzword, but it has a history dating back over 50 years.   While anecdotal reports suggest positive results with this natural testosterone booster, let's delve into the research to uncover the facts.   Today, I want to go over what this product is, recommended usage, if any, and alternative options.   Join me on today's #CabralConcept 2784 to explore the latest “hot” and legal testosterone-boosting supplements and determine if they align with your needs - Enjoy the show and share your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2784 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Coach Tonya Fines sits down with Andrew Morgan, Family Nurse Practitioner, for an eye-opening conversation about the topic of testosterone therapy and treatment for women, how important it may be in a woman's overall health & wellness and how incredibly non-invasive, safe, and impactful it can be in a woman beginning to “feel like herself” again. Ageless Men's Health was founded by a team with an extensive clinical background, who noticed a problem: Low testosterone levels in men were underdiagnosed, treated poorly, and not talked about. Millions of men suffered from Low T and other health issues, and were not doing enough about it so, Ageless Men's Health vowed to change that and they have… However, what has happened over the last few years is that their clinics have an increasingly growing number of female clients who are also looking for treatment and therapies to address hormone imbalances and give them the quality of life that they are wanting.   “I'm tweaking your sex drive a little bit, I'm giving you more motivation to get up and want to live the best life that you wanna live.” - Andrew Morgan   Time Stamps   01:17 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 1:23- Get to know today's special guest, Andrew Morgan, clinic director of 'Ageless Men's Health' 3:49 - 'Ageless Men's Health' clinic: Is it exclusively for men? 06:47 - Wellness begins with connection: Andrew on the importance of having a connection with your patient 09:10 - Host Tonya Fines shares personal experience with 'Ageless Men's Health' clinic 11:55 - Testosterone vs. Estrogen: Correcting the misconceptions 12:43 - Why achieving optimal health is a team effort 18:00 - Fear vs. Facts: Understanding testosterone replacement therapy 28:35 - Andrew shares why testosterone shots make a difference 31:52 - Low testosterone in women: When to seek help 40:10 - Testosterone Therapy: Eliminating the stereotype for women 45:40 - Andrew talks about 'Ageless Men's Health's' wide range of offerings 49:54 - Where you can go to connect with Andrew Morgan   Resources: AgelessMensHealth.com Connect w/ Andrew: Facebook Instagram Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

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It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's September. Are you ready to warm up your muscles as the temperatures dip and get your apartment all cozy for the cuffing season to come? If so, Outward has you covered. First, listeners Elizabeth and Peter respond to last month's discussion of Amazon's film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue. Then the hosts talk with sports journalist Katie Barnes about their new book Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, which tells the remarkable story of how sports have been gendered long before today's anti-trans panic. After that, they're joined by writer and TikTok-er extraordinaire Mercury Stardust, who is known as the “Trans Handy Ma'am” for her DIY home-repair videos. Mercury's new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, blends stunning illustrations and emotional-processing breaks with how-to guides for making your apartment into a sanctuary. The hosts end the show, as always, with some new additions to the Gay Agenda. Items discussed in the show: “Bottoms Queers the High-School Comedy,” the Culture Gabfest's discussion of the movie, with Christina “Power Bottoms,” by Rachel Handler, on Vulture Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, by Katie Barnes Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair, by Mercury Stardust The Safe and Sound book tour Gay Agenda Bryan: “What Happens When You're Almost Out of Testosterone–and You Live in Florida,” by Nico Lang Christina: Deadloch, on Amazon Prime Jules: People Collide, by Isle McElroy This podcast was produced by June Thomas. Please send feedback, topic ideas, and advice questions to outwardpodcast@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.Travison, T. G., Araujo, A. B., O'Donnell, A. B., Kupelian, V., & McKinlay, J. B. (2007). A population-level decline in serum testosterone levels in American men. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 92(1), 196-202. This decline isn't just a number; it's a reality affecting men's health, well-being, and quality of life. Lower testosterone levels have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, decreased muscle mass, diminished cognitive function, and even a reduced lifespan.Araujo, A. B., Esche, G. R., Kupelian, V., O'Donnell, A. B., Travison, T. G., Williams, R. E., ... & McKinlay, J. B. (2007). Prevalence of symptomatic androgen deficiency in men. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 92(11), 4241-4247. So, to call it a "crisis" is no exaggeration at all. You're in the right place if you're concerned about low testosterone or suspect you may be part of this growing trend. This article breaks down the 17 leading causes of low testosterone—all supported by scientific evidence. It's actionable, understandable information that you can use to take charge of your health. 1. Aging By the time you hit 30, your testosterone levels could start to decline by around 1% each year.Harman, S. M., Metter, E. J., Tobin, J. D., Pearson, J., & Blackman, M. R. (2001). Longitudinal effects of aging on serum total and free testosterone levels in healthy men. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 86(2), 724-731. Why does this happen? Simply put, it's due to a slowdown in testicular function coupled with a decrease in the responsiveness to luteinizing hormone (LH). LH acts like a messenger, telling your testes to produce testosterone. As you age, this messaging system gets a bit sluggish, causing the testes to produce less testosterone.Wu, F. C., Tajar, A., Pye, S. R., Silman, A. J., Finn, J. D., O'Neill, T. W., ... & Lean, M. E. (2008). Hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis disruptions in older men are differentially linked to age and modifiable risk factors: the European Male Aging Study. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 93(7), 2737-2745. A 1% drop might not sound like much initially, but consider this: by the time you're 50, you could be looking at a decline of 20% or more. That's significant. Lower testosterone levels can lead to diminished energy, less muscle mass, a decreased sex drive, and even mood swings. Over time, this could affect your quality of life. You can't stop the clock, but you can buffer its effects. Supplements, nutrition, and exercise can all slow the loss significantly, but an intense resistance training program is one of the most effective.Vingren, J. L., Kraemer, W. J., Ratamess, N. A., Anderson, J. M., Volek, J. S., & Maresh, C. M. (2010). Testosterone physiology in resistance exercise and training. Sports Medicine, 40(12), 1037-1053. 2. Excess Body Fat When it comes to testosterone, carrying excess weight is like a double-edged sword. On one end, body fat—especially abdominal fat—contains an enzyme called aromatase that converts testosterone into estrogen, the primary female sex hormone.Cooke, P. S., Nanjappa, M. K., Ko, C., Prins, G. S., & Hess, R. A. (2017). Estrogens in Male Physiology. Physiological reviews, 97(3), 995–1043. So the more fat you have, the more of your limited testosterone is converted into estrogen. This inevitably leads to even lower levels of free testosterone in the body. On the other end, low testosterone can lead to an increase in body fat, setting off a self-perpetuating cycle. Lower testosterone levels slow your metabolism and decrease muscle mass, making it easier to gain body fat.Saad, F., Aversa, A., Isidori, A. M., & Gooren, L. J. (2011).

Most days, the gym is the last place I want to be. I'm talking about an 80% dread rate and a 20% enthusiasm rate. But you know what? I put on those sneakers and hit the gym anyway. No excuses, no complaints, just action.The problem is that many folks out there are chasing external motivation. They think they need a personal trainer screaming in their ear, or they're working out just to show off to that ex who couldn't see their worth. Truth be told, that's not the right path. Relying on external motivation is like building a barrier to hide from accountability. Today, I will tell you the essence of motivation and why it's the heartbeat of your fitness journey and life.It's as simple as this: Without motivation, you're running on empty. You won't find the energy to tackle those things you know you've got to do.We're going to school on motivation—what it really is, how to nurture it, and how it dances hand-in-hand with discipline and habits. This episode is your motivation masterclass, and by the end of it, you'll be ready to conquer the world. Let's dive in!“I'm gonna suggest to you that you can find motivation in discipline because if you rely on motivation entirely, you're just gonna get tired, right? It's not gonna work.” —Funk RobertsIn This Episode: What is motivation? Two different types of motivationHow to find your inner motivation The connection between motivation, discipline, and habitsHow to become disciplined in nutrition Why you shouldn't focus on the scale to track your progressWhat to do once you reach your fitness goalsResources mentioned: - Previous episode about why you struggle with consistency (it's connected with today's topic) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-115-1-reason-why-you-struggle-to-stay-motivated/id1446632685?i=1000624226271 Subscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channe lwww.over40alphapodcast.comI want to give a MASSIVE thanks to all who are stepping up and leaving5 star reviews.Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps to spread the word and ultimately,change the lives of men all around the world over the age of 40, 50 and 60 that struggle with health and fitnessPlease review and one share at a time.Drop that 5 star review.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness

The questions for the podcast have come pouring in, and it has been an important confirmation of what we already know: there are many knowledge gaps to fill for women when it comes to their hormone health. Hormones can be very complicated on an individual level, and more often than not, women are not getting the help that they need to navigate this important health concern. The most important thing is to remember that help is available. You don't have to do this alone. Your hormone health is a legitimate and valid priority. For today's episode, we are sharing answers to some of your most important questions so you can find some answers and gain some traction toward embarking on your own hormone health journey. In this episode: ●       Why personalized professional help is so important. ●       What hormone factors can cause heart palpitations. ●       The best way to wean off of hormone medications. ●       What basal body temperature can tell you about your thyroid. ●       What to do if your hypothyroid symptoms return. ●       Why you shouldn't take HRT compounds. ●       Which hormones can potentially lead to fluid retention. ●       What width your endometrial lining should be. ●       Why you should do a Dutch test to figure out your estrogen metabolism. ●       What a healthy range of estradiol looks like. ●       Why oral progesterone might make you too tired. ●       How to take progesterone if you need an alternative method. ●       Why testosterone pellets raise women's testosterone levels sky high. ●       Why it's crucial for accuracy to test free testosterone levels. ●       What symptoms you may have if you have too much progesterone. ●       How long to wait for hormone testing after IUD removal. ●       Symptoms you may experience with loss of estrogen.   20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber   The Progesterone Puzzle Unraveled: Understanding the Differences Between Natural, and Synthetic Progesterone and the Surprising Benefits of this Hormone in the Body, Recognizing Symptoms of Progesterone Loss and Excess   [00:02:08] Importance of hormone health. [00:06:23] Heart palpitations and thyroid medication. [00:10:52] Ideal thyroid hormone levels. [00:14:14] Finding a hormone therapy doctor. [00:19:19] Treatment options for uterine lining overgrowth. [00:23:30] Hormone treatment for menopause. [00:27:02] Oral vs. transdermal progesterone. [00:31:39] Testosterone treatment complications. [00:36:00] Hormone imbalance and weight gain. [00:42:45] Estrogen dominance and birth control. [00:45:26] Gut health and food sensitivities. [00:49:10] Hormone fluctuations and tongue issues. [00:53:23] Hormone conversion and supplements. [00:58:01] Cutting progesterone dosage in half. [01:02:38] Retracted guidelines for HRT.   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

This week we're chatting more about Men's Health with the Queen, herself! Not only is Ali a great friend of mine, she's also my own personal health coach! I wanted to get her on the show so we could dive into TRT myths for men, stigmas around estrogen blockers, and how men should actually be prepping their bodies for testosterone therapy if that's the route they want to go! Ali is hosting an amazing educational seminar in Austin this November called The Silverback Summit. The speaker line up is INSANE and there are only 9 tickets left up for grabs! To get more information, CLICK HERE. Below is a little bit about Ali so you can see just how awesome and knowledgeable she is! Let me know if you like the episode by leaving a rating, a comment, or sharing on socials and tagging us! If you have any questions about anything said in the episode, slide into Ali's DMs : @thealigilbert on instagram. More about Ali: "Hi, I'm Ali. I am a dog mom, meathead + I fucking love a good steak.  I also normalize boner talk.  I help busy men get jacked, look great naked, optimize testosterone + conquer nutrition. I do this by helping guys sift through the bullshit providing them with structure + a plan that works for their lifestyle.  I'm the one men hire when they have taken themselves as far as they can alone. I offer a highly unfiltered, truthful approach. I have coached thousands of attorneys, doctors, other coaches, CEO's, executives, veterans, current military, and any dude looking to optimize his health.  I have a true passion for men's health + have made it my life's work to help men reclaim their health through fitness, nutrition + hormone optimization. Normalizing boner talk, Ali's clientele consists of men who want to get jacked, optimize testosterone + conquer nutrition. She found her passion in men's health working alongside industry-leading medical practitioners, speaking at medical conferences, the Perform Better circuit + building an authoritative network to empower men with the proper understanding of true Testosterone optimization. Majoring in exercise science from Springfield College she has been a coach for 20 years."

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Falling in love for the first time or even the 20th time is both exhilarating and disorienting.  After he found out his girlfriend was cheating on her he decided it wasn't safe to fall in love again. It's best to hold back part of my heart and my love so I don't feel that pain again.  What are the consequences we pay for putting our hearts in a cast and never taking it off? What price do we pay when we vow: "I'll never love or let someone love me like that again"? These are the questions we explore in today's episode.

In this episode, we delve into the topic of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and explore why it may not be necessary for everyone. We discuss the alarming statistic that 56% of people currently on TRT don't actually need it, and provide insights into how to naturally optimize testosterone levels. Join us as we uncover the 10 testosterone killers to avoid and take control of your hormonal health.Show Notes:Understanding Testosterone and TRTTestosterone is a hormone responsible for various functions in the body.TRT is a growing industry, but not everyone needs it.Overprescription of TRT is akin to the opioid epidemic; we need to address root causes.How Testosterone Is ProducedTestosterone production involves the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads.Micronutrients like vitamin D play a role in boosting testosterone naturally.The Ten Testosterone KillersVegetable Oils: Avoid them due to their impact on hormone regulation.High Stress and Anxiety Levels: Chronic stress leads to increased cortisol, which lowers testosterone.Excessive Alcohol Intake: Consistent alcohol consumption affects testosterone levels negatively.Refined Carbohydrates and Sugar: High-glycemic diets lead to temporary drops in testosterone.Dehydration: Proper hydration is essential for optimal testosterone production.Excess Body Fat: Obesity reduces testosterone and converts more to estrogen.Lack of Exercise: Physical activity helps maintain healthy testosterone levels.Medications: Some medications, like statins, can lower testosterone.Triclosan and Triclocarban: Found in certain soaps and products, these chemicals disrupt hormone balance.Xenoestrogens: These chemicals mimic estrogen and can be found in skincare and personal care products.Taking ActionLive a Life by Design: Become aware of your habits and behaviors and make intentional changes.Cellular Testing: Consider micronutrient testing to address deficiencies and customize supplementation.Taking control of your testosterone levels doesn't necessarily require TRT. By understanding the 10 testosterone killers and making lifestyle changes, you can naturally optimize your hormonal health and improve your overall well-being.Let's connect:Justin: Instagram Hyperlink https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/ LinkedIn Hyperlink https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer-ms-7252a766/ Alyse: Instagram Hyperlink https://www.instagram.com/alysegaulin LinkedIn Hyperlink https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyse-gaulin-cpc-eli-mp-a7128211/ Own It Success is different so own your different!

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Clip From Ep #593 Of The Clay Edwards Show On 103.9 WYAB (09/12/23) 1. We'd like to welcome Men's Health Of Mississippi to the show, these guys are who I get my testosterone replacement therapy from, they also offer a lot more than just TRT so check them out at www.menshealthms.com and make sure they know I sent you Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Show Summary: “Think back to a time when you felt your healthiest and least likely to develop heart disease or cancer. Chances are, your hormones were at their peak. 80% of health symptoms can be cleared up with optimal hormone levels. Suffering is optional, and prevention is key.”Navigating the changes that come with aging can be a rollercoaster ride. Our hormones naturally decline, and we're often faced with unexplained weight gain, low libido, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. It can feel like an uphill battle, making it challenging to enjoy the quality of life we deserve. But here's the truth: you don't have to struggle in silence. These symptoms can easily be resolved by hormone balance and optimization.In this episode, with Tauscha Johanson, we dive headfirst into the world of hormones and bioidenticals, clearing up common misconceptions and providing you with answers. Learn how your hormones change as you grow older and understand how hormone replacement therapy can help you optimize your hormone health.By balancing your hormones, you can embrace graceful aging and improve your overall well-being.Tune in to Episode 82 to learn more, and don't forget to leave a review for a chance to win a complimentary hair analysis!Exceptional Highlights:There is no scientific evidence that naturally occurring estrogen (17-beta-estradiol) causes breast cancer. It is a bioidentical hormone found in our bodies.Testosterone receptors are present in every organ system, making testosterone vital. When testosterone levels decline, it can impact various aspects of our health.Menopause is a multi-stage process that includes perimenopause (leading up to the final menstrual period), menopause (the day marking 12 months without a period), and postmenopause (the period of life after menopause).Show Highlights: 04:14 - Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is Your Friend, Not Your Foe!11:33 - The Estrogen Drop and Testosterone Decline as We Age18:44 - How to Spot Hormonal Imbalances in Men and Women21:01 - It's Never Too Late for Optimal Hormone Health, Even After Menopause or Surgery28:04 - Hormone Therapy: Which Delivery Option Is the Right One for You?31:14 - Not All Pellets Are Created Equal38:00 - Optimizing Hormones for Vital Cellular and Tissue Health43:11 - How to Determine Which Hormones You Need Balanced47:50 - How Soon Can You Expect Results With BHRT?50:51 - Considering the Potential of Hormone Therapy for Women Dealing With InfertilityImportant Links: Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/Gutsy Health Academy - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/Don't miss Jared Price's live online class on Hormones and Hormone Replacement on October 10, 2023, at 6:30 PM! Sign up here - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/freehormoneclassEVEXIAS Health Solutions: https://www.evexias.com/

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog Most women believe that the only reason to start taking estradiol when menopause begins is to decrease hot flashes and night sweats.  But Estradiol replacement is so much more effective and versatile than just stopping hot flashes!  When it comes to the replacement of testosterone for women, most still believe that T is just for men!  If a woman has been reading for the last ten years, she may have picked up the fact that T brings back a sex drive and energy to women over 40, but most of the important benefits of Estradiol and Testosterone replacement are hidden from the majority of women.  Journalists just aren't interested in us after we are no longer young and fertile, unless of course we are involved with a scandal!  The importance of replacing the hormones that are deficient after age 40, and the unpublished benefits that you can receive with E2, and T are the subject of this Blog. After the age of 40, after our childbearing years, we experience a multitude of symptoms and changes that when asked, OBGYN doctors shrug their shoulders and tell their patients that these terrible, quality of life “downers” are “just aging” and therefore the don't address them and won't treat them!  It seems medicine discriminates against women in mid-life by ignoring their pleas for help dealing with many symptoms of aging.  These common problems are listed below, and I will address each of them in regard to hormonal solutions for these problems. By the way, the replacement of the hormones estradiol and testosterone will treat all of these problems! Stress urinary incontinence—T increases the connective tissue that holds up your bladder, and estrogen supports the vaginal and bladder lining, assisting in working against gravity. Irritable Bladder—T and E2 send blood blow to the bladder and stimulate nerves that may be “short-circuited” causing the bladder to spasm and refer the feeling of needing to urinate all day and night. Recurrent Bladder infections-Testosterone and estradiol pellets thicken the lining of the bladder and the urethra, blocking an invasion of the bladder with bacteria which start a bladder infection. Interstitial Cystitis is a very difficult problem that comes from severe inflammation of the bladder and causes affected patients to feel like they have to pee every 5 minutes. These patients can think of little else—T and E2 pellets decrease the inflammation in the bladder and thicken the lining of the bladder to protect the bladder lining from irritants in the urine. Vulvodynia—a painful inflammation of the skin around the vaginal opening, the urethra and rectum. This condition has no effective treatment, however by taking systemic E2 and T pellets, women have gotten relief from this acutely painful problem by taking E & T hormone pellets. Anemia—Testosterone increases the ability of your stomach to absorb iron from your diet and increases you hemoglobin and oxygen carrying capacity. Painful intercourse from a dry vulva and vagina—E2 and T together thicken vaginal and vulvar skin, protecting the nerves in and around the vagina. The thickened skin and increased lubrication from these two hormones recreate the youthful stretchiness and moisture needed for painless intercourse. Osteo-Arthritis—Testosterone suppresses inflammation and T and E2 together increase synovial fluid that lubricates the joints, stopping pain. Hormonal Migraines —T and E2 in pellet form create a constant blood level of E2 and T which prevents hormonal migraines, which are stimulated by large fluctuations in E2 and T and from total lack of these hormones. As you can see many of the complaints that perimenopausal bring to their doctors can be treated with a single hormone complication! Instead, they are told that these terrible symptoms are just a normal part of aging and that they should just “suck it up”!  I believe that if the American College of OBGYN and the FDA would listen to women over 40 more, and “bless” the use of hormone replacement therapy in all forms, but especially Testosterone and Estradiol Pellets we would create a generation of women who were still productive, happy and without multiple doctors' visits!  How can the powers that are making the rules be so discriminatory against women! We are more than half of the public….we need help in this area of medicine.

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog Every physician and every overweight patient have struggled with achieving effective weight loss that was effective for most people, until now!  Almost simultaneously 6 weight loss drugs hit the market approved by the FDA for different uses.  The only drug approved for just weight loss is called Wegovy, a once-a-week injection that causes loss of appetite as well as a feeling of fullness when only a fraction of volume of an American meal is eaten.  It also works by limiting the hormone glucagon that dumps stored blood sugar into the blood when blood sugar levels get low, and it decreases the craving that many overweight patients complain of. The majority of overweight people have been eating a high carbohydrate diet filled with sugared soda, bread, pasta, cereals, candy, cake, cookies, chips, crackers etc.  This is the average American diet, and it is killing us! Years of eating this diet has made us fat and insulin resistant, as well as malnourished. Humans need food for fuel, and we have made it into entertainment! We need a varied diet of proteins, fats, and carbs. Our genetics dictates how much of each group we need; however, the one size fits all mentality of the FDA and the US government has led citizens to believe that cereal and bread is the basis for diet because America grows grain and sells it to our citizens…it is a diet based on GNP not our metabolism. Simply said this has left most children and adults obese and fatigued because they are not getting the right nutrition from their food intake.  Now we have to work backward, and the insurers of this country will not pay for the drugs we need to reverse the process. The drugs above are all variations of the generic name Semaglutide.  The only drug that is different is Mounjaro or Tirzepide. It is more effective for treatment of diabetes and obesity, however Ozempic and the only oral version, Rybelsus, are also effective for both Diabetes and weight loss.  We generally prescribe Wegovy for weight loss without diabetes, and we can try to get it approved by insurance for weight loss. However, this is generally not approved. The requirements for insurance to pay for these drugs for weight loss includes: BMI over 30 Two other illnesses that are associated with being overweight, eg hypertension, heart disease, prediabetes. Even with these requirements fulfilled they usually don't pay for it!  The price is $ 1,500 for one month!  Three months is around $4,500.  This is prohibitive for everyone. To solve this access problem, Dr Sullivan has contacted several compounding pharmacies who will make the drug for weekly self-injection at a much lower price!  The price is $540 for 3 months compared to $4,500. We have been recommending this avenue when we cannot get the drug paid for.  The only difference is that patients must draw up the small amount of semaglutide in an insulin syringe and inject themselves with a needle instead of a “pen”. This is the way we have been accessing this medication for our patients and we have seen unbelievable results!  People who could never lose weight are losing and very obese patients who did not have the staying power to continue dieting to get appreciable weight loss are now approaching ideal weight. The only people who cannot take this medication are those with a history of a specific type of thyroid cancer or a disease of the endocrine system called MEN II.  You know it if you have one of these rare problems. Others love to eat so much that limiting their intake is a problem for them. Special Cases: Those people who genetically are “never full”, or “always hungry”, this is the drug for them to make them feel full for the first time in their life…..  Obesity from never feeling full or always hungry is genetic.   Dr. Maupin: “I never understood those kids and adults who had to eat 24-seven or who could eat 2-3 plates of dinner. .I just had never walked in their shoes until I was pregnant…At that time in my life being 118 lbs and 5-3  when I got pregnant I never could catch up by eating enough calories to feed both of us. I felt full at the beginning of a meal but was always hungry, so I had to eat every 30 or 40 minutes.  I was hungry all the time!  It literally ruled my life, and it made me think about food all the time.  I felt like I was in a prison of low blood sugar restricting my activities. NOW I understand how terrible a genetic albatross having the “never full” or “always hungry” is! Except for pregnancy, I know that inherited genetics make some people always hungry, and others never feel full, and my heart goes out to them.  These GLP-1 drugs work well for people with these genes. PS.  I was thrilled to deliver my daughter, and it was both the happiest day of my life to see our beautiful baby, but I was also so relieved not to be hungry anymore!” If you have this genetic issue, then this classification of drug is for you! You will be able to get to ideal weight and you will have to stay on a maintenance dose to keep your weight at ta healthy level. How do you go off these meds when you have reached your ideal weight? We have our patients decrease their dose per week until they start to be able to eat reasonably. Sometimes we can't get our patients off the medication completely, but the cost is much lower because a 3-month dose will now last 3-6 months. We like to team up Testosterone pellets with semaglutide treatment for older women to make sure they don't lose muscle instead of fat. The T-pellets help patients become lean, and preferentially lose fat, not fat and muscle. What you can do with the medications to make them work faster, more effectively: Exercise daily for 45 minutes or more—normal life activity is not exercise!  Walking briskly means you can't talk and walk at the same time. Eat a low carbohydrate (know what that means), NO SUGAR, high protein diet with a lot of vegetables and fruits of every color 3 times a day. Snacks can be veggies, nuts, cheese, yogurt, eggs, and or fresh fruit. No baked goods, no crackers, bread, junk food or fast food. High protein diet means eating as many grams of protein as your weight in lbs if you are active.  Eat ½ of that in protein if you are not actively exercising that day. A delicious protein powder that actually tastes good is Phormula #1. I like the mint ice cream sandwich flavor….I can eat that as a meal substitute blended with fruit 3 meals a day. Drink filtered water and lots of it! At least 64 fl oz a day. No alcohol If you want to lose weight in certain spots like your waist or your thighs, I use the EmSculpt fat destroyer with skin tightening. For those of you who have had trouble with your weight or have had trouble losing it and keeping it off, then BioBalance Health Weight Loss program is for you!

See all the Healthcasts at https://www.biobalancehealth.com/healthcast-blog Your Consultations with Dr. Sullivan or Dr. Maupin last one hour! No other medical practices schedule an hour for consultations with each patient. You will see a doctor and have time to discuss your issues!!! Drs Maupin and Sullivan spend hours preparing for your first appointment.  They know what medical problems you have, your medications and allergies, and based on your medial history they determine your treatment plan.  This plan includes your pellet dose, treatment of other conditions or diseases that are out of control, a diet and eating plan, exercise advice, individualized supplement advice, and prescriptions for medications. Your health will benefit from the expert advice given by Dr. Sullivan and Dr Maupin and their team of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses. BioBalance® Testosterone Pellets are the most effective, lowest risk Testosterone Replacement: We exclusively use Testosterone and Estradiol Pellets made from Non-Micronized Bio-identical Testosterone powder, from two compounding pharmacies who have been our providers for two decades. BioBalance® Health has the most experience in providing Testosterone and Estradiol Pellets in the Midwest We have been practicing anti-aging medicine and treating patients with bioidentical testosterone pellets longer than any other practice in the Midwest, over 20 years! BioBalance® Health doctors and NPs provide such a unique and successful level of care that patients fly from all over the world to see them. We are innovators and we have learned how to trouble shoot side effects and treat them before they happen. We have such a unique treatment method that we have doctors who request training with us, and patients who spread the word of our success to their doctors and their friends. BioBalance® Health Has the Highest Success Rate of any other provider of T and E2 pellets. We not only offer quality and service to the practice of Anti-Aging Medicine/ Functional Medicine, we also have the highest success rate of any other BI hormone practice anywhere.  We encounter the fewest side effects and complaints of any other hormone practice, and we are 95% effective at resolving the symptoms of hormone deficiency. We Treat Much More than Just Your Sex Hormone Deficiency! When replacing hormones and treating the symptoms of hormone deficiency is not enough, we treat our patients for other hormone deficiencies and diseases of aging: hypothyroidism, and Pre-diseases like pre-diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, and nutritional deficiencies. Our doctors and NPs often diagnose illnesses that your primary hasn't found yet! We apply cutting edge medical and nutritional treatments to keep you healthy as you age. Our goal for you is much more than giving you testosterone, it is lasting health. We combat the sickness and symptoms of aging with a foundation of bioidentical hormones (testosterone and estradiol pellets) plus nutrition, weight loss, exercise advice, esthetic procedures and genetic evaluations to determine your health risks and to diagnose cancer early.  We add new novel and effective ways to help our patients live healthier, longer, and more productive lives like the Gallery test for 99 types of cancer that finds cancer before traditional tests can (this test is for those patients who chose to have it and it is an additional fee). You are Not Just a Number! We are not a practice built on volume.  We learn your history and know who you are when you see us.  We make sure we keep your health history in mind when we make decisions for your treatment!  Our staff is family to the doctors and to each other.  When you enter our office, you will feel special and cared for! Our results are remarkable!  BioBalance Health receives most of our referrals from existing patients and doctors. Our Patients tell us that they have never had such a complete evaluation of their symptoms and that no other hormonal therapy has made them feel completely well as the treatment they receive in our office.  We are excellent Doctors and Nurse Practitioners who are determined to bring our patients back to health with the latest treatments and the most natural testosterone for both women and men.  We individualize your care because we know that one size medicine doesn't fit all!  Before you come to our office, we study your medical history and your blood lab results, to create a treatment plan that we adjust during your initial visit based on your needs. We offer the best Education for Patients available anywhere from Any Anti-aging, Integrative Practice in the US, and possibly the world. Dr Maupin has written 2 books for patients over age 36 that have been distributed in 6 countries, The Secret Female Hormone is for aging women and   Got Testosterone?  is for aging men.  The Secret Female Hormone is the first book about testosterone for women was the first book of its kind published anywhere!  Her book for men received the International Independent Publisher's Men's Health Award in 2019. Dr Maupin's biweekly Health casts and blogs has grown in number to over 650, 20-minute episodes.  found on You tube (www.youtube.com/@BioBalanceHealthcast) and our website, wwwBioBalancehealth.com. Dr Maupin is dedicated to educating her patients and the aging public with REAL information to help them make good decisions to keep them healthy and productive for a very long time. While traditional medicine has continued to concentrate only on the very sick, young, and fertile women and chronic diseases of the young, Dr Maupin fills in the gap providing advice for aging women and men with preventive medicine, hormone replacement, weight management and sexual dysfunction that mainstream medicine ignores! We offer the most effective weight loss program for our patients, that allows you to buy real food to eat with the help of prescription weight loss medications chosen for your situation! If our patients need help with weight loss after Testosterone Pellets, diet and exercise have been employed, we offer additional appointments with a Nurse Practioner (NP)/ RN team to help you lose the weight you have always wanted to lose.  Our NP/RNs chose the right medication for you and monitor your weight loss with our body composition machine, In Body® to help you see the fat you are losing. We combine “fat-loss” treatments with muscle preservation with testosterone pellets. Preserving Muscle mass is critical to stimulating the metabolism and to anti-aging progress. As you reach your weight loss goal, BioBalance® offers esthetic body sculpting treatments, when you have lost enough weight to shape your body without pain or lost time at work.  We acquired the most effective body sculpting EM Sculpt machine to sculpt your body with increased muscle, fat loss and tighter skin; EMsella for treating urinary incontinence and EM face for a non-surgical face lift. We review your Medical History, Symptoms and Lab before making an appointment for you, to determine if you need our treatment. We realize that you don't want to pay for something you don't need, so we review your medical history and blood work before you pay us anything or waste your time on an appointment that doesn't lead to treatment.  If we cannot treat your particular medical problem, we will give you your lab test results to take to your PCP and you will not have paid anything.  We only make an appointment for you if we believe we can help treat your symptoms, medical problems and/or help you lose weight if needed. Unlike any other practice we offer hour-long consultations with our doctors for your first, follow up, and problem consultations. Dr Maupin has created a medical practice dedicated to truly bringing her patients back to health: sexually, metabolically, nutritionally, and to help them look as good as they feel with her Esthetic practice, BioBalance® Skin. BioBalance Heath is the fourth medical practice Dr Maupin created/managed over more than 38 years of practicing medicine. Bio Balance Health® is the culmination of all she learned from organizing the three OBGYN practices. She decided that the only way to be the best doctor she could be was to surround herself with the most intelligent Doctors, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, the most skilled staff possible and to treat them and pay them well, like family. Through her experience, combined with Dr Sullivan's business training and Family medicine background, she has created what she views as the finest type of preventive, hormonal medical practice. We want our patients to feel healthy, and to be productive as long as they live! Dr Maupin, Dr Sullivan, their husbands, and Dr Sullivans in-laws are all BioBalance® patients. Bio Balance® knows that the health we have as we age is primarily due to replacement and management of our hormones, nutrition, exercise and attaining ideal weight. Her plan behind the scenes is to create a medical practice that patients enjoy coming to, where staff is happy and well paid, and where doctors and NPs are encouraged to treat patients with cutting edge medical care for the benefit of their patients. Twenty-one years later, her dream is a reality and there is no other medical practice like it! You only pay for what you get! Your cost is based on what you receive, not on a large yearly fee that some other practices require. We are a cash practice because insurance companies don't pay for preventive medicine or bio-identical hormone replacement for women. They also generally won't pay for weight loss. For the services they do pay for we understand that many of our patients pay for insurance, and we try to use it when we can. Most of our prescriptions and labs we order are covered by health insurance directly. we will give you copies of your invoice to submit for your reimbursement from your insurance if your insurance allows. If you don't have insurance or have a high deductible, we will pass along the discount the lab companies give us, so your lab cost will be much lower than if you paid them directly! We live by the belief that we can offer medical treatment to our patients based on what we would want if we were the patient: To be treated individually, kindly, and efficiently To offer individualized treatment to each patient In a practice environment that is uplifting and happy From staff who feel like family In a lovely environment that is not clinical like other doctor's offices With individualized personal care over time To offer efficiency by stocking supplements and products on site for patients to buy on site To only offer quality goods and treatments we use personally To offer compassion that carries through everyone who works for BioBalance® Health and BioBalance® Skin.

Balancing Your Hormones 101https://www.drhughwegwerth.com/Join us in this episode as we delve deep into understanding the world of hormones and the havoc they can wreak if not balanced correctly.What to Expect:Key Insights from a webinar on hormonal balance.Hormones Highlighted:Testosterone: Too much can be a bad thing!Estrogen: The significance of its normal cycle.Visual Discussion on normal cycles vs. cycles with hormonal issues, especially PCOS.Why should you care?The devastating impact of hormonal imbalances.The connection between hair loss in women and hormones.Common Causes of Hormonal Imbalance:Androgens (male hormones)Excessive insulinGenetic factorsLifestyleSymptoms to Look Out For:Excessive hair growthWeight gainOvarian cystsLow libidoIrregular periods...and many more!Deep Dive: The role of insulin in this symphony.Hormonal Symphony: How FSH, LH, Estrogen, Testosterone, and Progesterone play their parts in the body.Action Steps: How you can start addressing hormonal issues and find a balance.Stick around as we break down the intricacies of how our body's hormones function and learn the steps to get them back in harmony!Final Takeaway: There's no magic bullet for hormonal issues. We need to adopt a poly therapy approach. Learn how in this episode.

The drop in average testosterone levels in the western world is real and it's disturbing. This Monday with Matt, Matt Enns runs us through his thoughts on what kind of societal level impacts this drop has caused and what we can do to prevent it for ourselves! ----- Get Tickets for Dr. James Lindsay: In Edmonton: https: https://www.takingbackalberta.ca/dr_james_lindsay_protect_our_children_edmonton In Calgary: https://www.takingbackalberta.ca/dr_james_lindsay_protect_our_children_calgary Tell me what you thought of the show! Text me at: (587)206-7006 Get you copy of "Consciousness Reality & Purpose" on Amazon.com TODAY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS5FWLBK Subscribe to the Social Disorder Substack: https://thesocialdisorder.substack.com/ This episode is made possible by: BioPro+: https://bioproteintech.com/product/biopro-plus Higher Healths: https://www.higherhealths.com/ and DrewJitsu Online academy Sign up to get 2 week FREE to a library of over 550+ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Technique videos taught by your host - Drew Weatherhead! Hit the link below to get started today! https://drewjitsuonline.com/orders/customer_info?o=43849

Welcome to Iron Sights Podcast, today we talk supplements. Shifting focus to testosterone boosters in particular, the ones you can find in supplement stores or online. We get into what these supplements are, explore the common ones, and separate the legitimate from the questionable. We'll also shed light on the darker side of testosterone boosters, providing valuable insights to help you make informed choices for your well-being.RDF Supplements - Click on the link discounts automatically applied!Timestamps00:00 Intro03:52 Questions About Testosterone06:54 Herbal Testosterone Booster09:00 "Testosterone On Women"12:36 Ingredients Of The Testosterone Boosters/Nootropics17:52 How Can This Testosterone Booster Improve Your Vitality23:08 Ingredients That Have More Impact But Not Necessarily Boost Your Testosterone29:24 D-Aspartic Acid32:24 Checking The Source Of Your Products44:42 Approaching SARMS52:28 Do SARMs Work?53:33 Scott's Background With SARMs55:50 When To Take SupplementsRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/More Iron Sights Interviews:Triple Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMTc7AE0KaQ&t=384sKayley Gunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfGqHxCv7Vc&t=522sMike Salemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-Nj6M0EBI&t=335sAdam Schafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyrdWdO1y8&t=8sSal Di Stefano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBdKdSjQ0BM&t=4425sJason Khalipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTiq-sID-EMByron Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrtEyuVNNpwDonnie Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKY1_TLKHlIChris Cheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr0zSGSTzKM&t=2sTraver Boehm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NLdIg3zBc&t=1394s

How do you bounce back from divorce? How does the KING cultivate and create FIGHT to find purpose once he loses his QUEEN and has to build a new KINGDOM?Jeremy 'D' Murphy is a former MMA fighter turned coach, personal trainer, and now teacher who is helping men turn their pain into purpose. He does this using the FIGHT acronym. Find out just what that means in today's epic Over 40 Alpha podcast episode that is designed to help you cultivate and create the FIGHT you need to find purpose and bounce back from divorce!Meeting his first love in high school, getting married, having children, doing the best he could, fighting MMA, and losing a father figure all left Jeremy feeling like he was going through the motions in a marriage without intimacy.There will be a lot of men in the Over 40 Alpha community who will relate to Jeremy's story: why he pulled the trigger on getting divorced when he felt that life was passing him by, and how he then got up from the canvas and overcame his depression.This is about the power of reaching out to men in your community, becoming the phoenix who rises from the ashes, and finding a faith that you can practically work with. This is about taking external and internal inventory to build your confidence and realize you have more than you thought. This is “Solventry”. These are just some of the powerful themes Jeremy and Funk dive deep on in this epic, empowering episode. Learn how to achieve a 360 degree view of your life that will make it hard for you not to win. Tune in, turn up, show up. This is our purpose. It's time to F.I.G.H.T back! "Faith can be practical. Faith can be: what does your self-talk look like? What do you tell yourself when you're doing well? What do you tell yourself when you didn't do so well? How do you re-program yourself to be on your own team?" – Jeremy MurphyIn This Episode: Jeremy shares his origin story: Meeting his wife in his high school and fighting MMA How did Jeremy deal with the challenges of feeling alienated after his divorce when friends didn't reach out? How do you fill yourself up with self-love and 'feed the right beast'?Fulfilling an unspoken promise to be better than you've ever been beforeBreaking down Faith: seeing practical ways to connect with yourself through self-talkWhat does taking internal and external inventory look like?Unpacking our innate desire to live beyond ourselves and impact othersHow to show your wife that you are a strong man who is working for his purposeWhy every man needs 3 to 5 other humble, hard working, honorable men in his teamSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.comI want to give a MASSIVE thanks to all who are stepping up and leaving5 star reviews.Your support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps to spread the word and ultimately,change the lives of men all around the world over the age of 40, 50 and 60 that struggle with health and fitnessPlease review and one share at a time.Drop that 5 star review.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685Connect with Jeremy D Murphy: Website - https://www.jeremydmurphy.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignitewithjeremy/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeremydmurphy/Connect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness

Muscle loss is a common yet preventable part of the aging process. As we age, muscle mass naturally decreases due to a decrease in physical activity and slowed metabolism. This process is known as sarcopenia, and it can have long-term health implications if not addressed. In this article, we'll discuss the importance of muscle, why it's so difficult to build in the first place, and how to prevent age-related muscle loss. The Importance of Muscle Preservation Higher levels of muscle mass offer myriad health benefits. One significant advantage is that muscles act as metabolic powerhouses. They burn calories even when we're at rest, helping to maintain optimal body weight and prevent obesity.Wolfe, RR. "The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease." The American journal of clinical nutrition 84.3 (2006): 475-482. Muscle tissue also plays a pivotal role in improving insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.Srikanthan, Preethi, and Arun S. Karlamangla. "Relative muscle mass is inversely associated with insulin resistance and prediabetes. Findings from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey." The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 96.9 (2011): 2898-2903. The greater the muscle mass, the more glucose our bodies utilize, reducing the chance of diabetes development. For mobility, muscle mass contributes to better balance and stability, which becomes crucial as we age.Landi, Francesco, et al. "Sarcopenia as the biological substrate of physical frailty." Clinics in geriatric medicine 31.3 (2015): 367-374. This enhanced stability reduces the likelihood of falls and injuries, contributing to a longer and healthier life. Muscles also regulate our body's response to inflammation and infection. A study by Johns Hopkins University found that individuals with solid muscle mass had a stronger immune response.Fiuza-Luces, Carmen, et al. "Exercise is the real polypill." Physiology 28.5 (2013): 330-358. Moreover, preserving muscle mass aids in maintaining mental well-being. Research reveals a strong correlation between muscle strength and improved mood, reduced anxiety, and decreased instances of depression.Gordon, Brett R., et al. "Association of efficacy of resistance exercise training with depressive symptoms meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of randomized clinical trials." JAMA psychiatry 75.6 (2018): 566-576. So, muscle mass is not just about physical strength and aesthetics but a keystone of our overall health and longevity. Why Is It So Difficult to Build Muscle? Muscle hypertrophy, or the increase in muscle mass, is a complex process that becomes increasingly difficult as we age. This phenomenon is orchestrated by several factors, including hormones, proteins, and our bodies' connective tissues. Testosterone and growth hormone are two crucial players in muscle building. These hormones function like biochemical foremen, directing the construction and repair of muscle tissue. Testosterone promotes protein synthesis, the process by which the body uses dietary protein to build new muscle fibers.West, D. W., & Phillips, S. M. (2012). Associations of exercise-induced hormone profiles and gains in strength and hypertrophy in a large cohort after weight training. European journal of applied physiology, 112(7), 2693-2702. On the other hand, growth hormone stimulates cell growth and regeneration, playing an integral part in muscle repair and recovery.Devesa, J., Almengló, C., & Devesa, P. (2016). Multiple effects of growth hormone in the body: Is it really the hormone for growth?. Clinical medicine insights. Endocrinology and diabetes, 9, Cmed-88159. However, with advancing age, our bodies naturally produce less of these hormones. This reduction results in slower muscle growth and recovery, making muscle building more challenging.Pritzlaff, C. J., Wideman, L., Weltman, J. Y., Abbott, R. D., Gutgesell, M. E., Hartman, M. L., ... & Weltman, A.