The Man In the Mirror I
by Sangeeta Pati MD FACOG
s it aging? Is it hormones? Why is my sex drive changing? My sexual function is, too. I’ve noticed my muscle mass has declined. I’ve got a belly I never had! My mood is lower than it used to be. I’m more anxious than I used to be. I’m tired and I have
no stamina. Is this normal aging? Is it hormone decline? Can I do something about this? As we approach the age of 50 years, all hormone production
naturally declines by about 50%. This decline occurs much faster and earlier if we have nutrient defi ciencies and more stress. Although hormone defi ciencies result in a host of symptoms, these defi ciencies also lead to degeneration of organs. This occurs because hormones are responsible for maintaining bone, brain, heart, nervous system, cardiovascular system, joints and skin. The hormones that decline include testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, DHEA and growth hormone. The symptoms and diseases that eventually follow can include:
Symptoms Diseases Low energy/ stamina
Low sex drive and function Obesity Decreased muscle mass Increased fat mass Anxiety
Depression
Measure and Optimize Hormones • In men, a testosterone level of 250 to 1100 is considered “normal.”
Heart disease/ heart attacks/strokes
Memory Impairment/Dementia Osteoporosis
High cholesterol Diabetes
Low confi dence/ motivation Skin aging Joint and muscle aches
Arthritis
• Studies show that prostate cancer is associated with low testosterone levels.
• Studies show that men feel their best with testosterone levels above 700.
• Studies also show that men with testosterone levels above 564 have a 41% lower rate of heart attacks and strokes
• Thyroid hormone is needed to activate testosterone. You may be in the “normal” range and yet can assume that if you are over the age of 40, your thyroid function is declining and will reach about 50% function by the age of 50.
What can you do? Obviously, one option is to accept this natural decline.
Another possibility is to explore all your options to optimize your quality of life and choose the combination that suits you best. The best way to optimize your health is to use a 5-point restorative approach:
A holistic approach to personal and spiritual healing
Casandra Akins, M.S., LMHC
Casandra Akins, M.S., LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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