all aspects of testosterone production, delivery and response. Most men would benefit from a cleanse since the average American has 90 different chemicals in the body. Many of these are xeno-estrogens or environmental estrogens from petroleum products and plastics. A cleanse and a daily supplement to enhance liver detoxi- fication may help increase a man’s low testosterone. Many toxins including bi- sphenol A (BPA), phthalates, chlorine, toxic metals, hormones in dairy products and animals we eat, and estrogenic drugs in the drinking water just to name a few lower testosterone in a variety of ways.
Finding the Cause With an increase in poor diets result- ing in greater abdominal waistlines and lower omega 3 fats, chronic stress and exposure to toxins, it's easy to see why men today are more likely to have lower testosterone levels than men in the past. Fortunately, most of these causes are eas- ily treatable. If you suspect you have low testoster-
one—or if you've already been diagnosed with it—there are a number of things you can start doing right away to raise your levels. These actions include improving your diet, reducing alcohol intake, reduc-
Reading Your Test Results
Many men's testosterone levels fall in the normal range but are so close to the bottom of that range they might as well be abnormal. If your testosterone is within normal limits but in the bottom 10 percent, that's like being one step above the basement.
Remember, the laboratory reference range is the range from the last 100 men
who came in to get their levels tested. Healthy men don't get tests, so it's only men with testosterone problems who are represented. Also, some men—like those who are tall—need naturally higher levels of testosterone. Keep these things in mind when you receive your test results. If you aren't in
the top range of normal, consider having further testing conducted. For additional information on testing and treatment options go to http://www.
drvaughan.com/search/label/Men's Health
ing your exposure to toxins, consuming more fish oil, and reducing your stress levels. If you've made these changes and you're still suffering from low testosterone, see a physician and have appropriate test- ing performed. The important thing is to get it checked
out. Testosterone levels aren't simply a matter of male pride. They affect every single organ system in a man's body. In- adequate testosterone function leads to weight gain and increased risk for diabe- tes, premature heart disease, osteoporosis and depression. Basically, testosterone impacts everything related to being a
healthy male, and long-term low levels of the hormone will shorten a man’s life. Get your testosterone checked today!
Elizabeth Vaughan, MD is board certified by the American Boards of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Internal Medicine and Clinical Metal Toxicology. Vaughan Integra- tive Medicine is located at 1301-A W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Visit www.
VaughanIntegrative.com for info. Call 336- 808-3627 to schedule a consultation. See ads on pages 2, 21, 32, 45
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