tile dysfunction, alterations of body hair and skin thickness, increased visceral fat, and infertility. Men with low testosterone levels have
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higher risks of osteoporosis and fractures. As testosterone decreases, deposition of new bone also decreases, reducing bone strength and density. Osteoporotic men given testosterone supplementation re- duce the rate of bone degradation and in- crease bone density. Fractures, especially hip fractures, in the elderly are very dan- gerous to both men and women. Men are more likely to die following hip fracture than women. The one-year mortality rate following hip fracture for men is double that of women. As both men and women age, they
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lose muscle strength. Testosterone is an anabolic steroid, which builds muscle, so it makes sense that reduced levels would reduce muscle mass and strength. The loss of independence and increased over- all frailness we associate with old age are partly a consequence of this decline of the anabolic effects of testosterone. Older men with relatively low testosterone levels are at increased risk of frailty than those with higher levels. Elderly men that have higher testosterone levels have better physical capacity as measured by physical fitness tests. They also are better able to carry out normal daily activities, like writing, eat- ing, walking, and dressing. Men given tes- tosterone supplementation have reduced body fat, increased lean muscle mass, and increased grip strength. They also gain up-
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the medical community that higher lev- els of testosterone put men at increased risk for heart disease. The exact opposite is in fact true – lowered amounts of tes- tosterone increase the risk of heart disease over normal men. Men that have coronary artery disease have lower levels of testos- terone than men without blocked arteries. No study so far, in fact, shows a relation between higher testosterone and coronary artery disease. Neither does an increased testosterone level from supplementa- tion lead to increased heart disease. This overturns years of dogma and leads to the question whether testosterone supplemen- tation can help men with cardiovascular disease? Fortunately, men with decreased testosterone and coronary artery disease do show improvement when given testos- terone supplementation. Angina frequen- cy and intensity are reduced, they tolerate exercise longer before experiencing chest pain, and have improved mood. Mood and other emotional and cognitive distur- bances are another group of symptoms that men and women share and may be related to hormonal changes. The brain produces testosterone and receptors for testosterone are common in the brain. We are just be- ginning to understand the effects on the brain of late-life testosterone deficiency. Elderly men in one study that had
higher levels of bioavailabile testosterone did better on tests that are designed to find
brain damage or dementia. Declining tes- tosterone also appears to reduce the type of thinking called “spatial cognition” – tasks that require attention to objects in three- dimensional space like visual perception, object perception, and visual memory. Men with lower levels of testosterone also report greater levels of memory problems and other dementia symptoms as they age. Testosterone also appears to both help protect and heal nerve cells in the brain. In laboratory studies, testosterone pro- tects neurons from attack by a variety of possible toxins. It also helps heal severed nerves and produces other chemicals that help nerves re-grow after injury. With all these effects on the brain, it is
no surprise it is being looked at as a way to treat one of the worst diseases of aging, Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is character- ized by progressive loss of higher brain functions and the deposition of plaque in the brain.
Testosterone and other hor-
mones appear to possibly impact this pro- cess and are being considered as therapies for AD. In some laboratory studies, testos- terone significantly reduced the impact of AD on memory loss and the production of these plaques. Another effect of menopause is that
declining sex hormone production reduc- es interest in sex. Men also experience a decline in sexual desire with reduced tes- tosterone levels. In fact, decreased libido with no other cause is a standard symp- tom for clinically-significant decreased testosterone. Men with decreased testos-
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and the Outcomes of Intention
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A series of 3 workshops that can be taken individually or combined Sponsored by The Graduate Institute and Natural Nutmeg Magazine
July 11th: Introduction to the Shamanic Journey and the Power of Thought and Intention
• learn about the shamanic worldview and its relevance for modern times • learn to access your inner guides • learn how to access non-ordinary states of consciousness • discover techniques to refine
your ability to change your physical world through meditation, discussion, and group interaction
Oct. 2nd & 3rd: Healing, Wholeness, and Power
November 6th & 7th: Death, Dying, and States of Consciousness
Workshops are 9am -5pm at The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd., Bethany, CT
Cost: July 11th - $125; October 2/3 - $250; November 6/7 - $250 • $555 for all 3 workshops • Lunch is included in the registration fee.
To Register contact: Dr. Diane Hindman, 860-508-0894 or email
drhindmanphd@yahoo.com
Testimonial from Sedona 2010 retreat:
“This workshop has positively affected every participant. Our hearts are full, united and strong. My spiritual batteries are rejuvenated and I have the deepest gratitude for being included in such an uplifting experience! “ JC
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