converts testosterone into dihydro-tes- tosterone (DHT). BPH is partially caused by an increase in conversion of testos- terone to DHT.


Lifestyle changes: Stress, poor diet, alcohol consump-


tion, and lack of sleep are all lifestyle factors that can lower testosterone. To address these factors, learn to recognize when you are stressed out and do some- thing about it. Being out in nature, taking a long hot shower, meditation, using Heart Math or any one of several com- puter based relaxation programs may help. Achieve a healthy weight. Eat lean meats, healthy fats, and lots of above- the-ground vegetables; avoid sugar, grains, dairy and alcohol as much as possible. Make a good night's sleep each night a priority. Also avoid tobacco and marijuana and the use of beta blockers.


Getting Results


Aging is a fact of life, but low testos- terone doesn't have to be. If you work with your doctor to regain optimal levels, you'll find that you're more like your old self. You'll feel stronger, less anxious, and more robust than you have in years. You will also reduce your risk of many other illnesses associated with being “over the hill”.


Medications that Interfere with Testosterone Production:


• Beta-blockers • Thiazide diuretics • Antifungals • Amiodarone • Aldactone • Some chemotherapeutic agents • Other: Pesticides, phthalates


Medications that Increase Estrogen Levels: • NSAIDs


• Some antibiotics, antifungals • Statins • Antidepressants • Beta-blockers • Quinidine • Coumadin • Methyldopa • Prilosec • Tagamet • Other: Alcohol, amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine


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References:


Effects of Aromatase Inhibition in Elderly Men with Low or Borderline-Low Serum Testosterone Levels by Benjamin Z. Leder, Jacqueline L. Rohrer, Stephen D. Rubin, Jose Gallo, and Christopher Longcope


Hypopituitarism After Multiple Concus- sions: A Retrospective Case Study in an Adolescent Male by Jeffrey C Ives, Mark Alderman, and Susan E Stred


The Hormone Solution: Stay Younger Lon- ger with Natural Hormone and Nutrition Therapies by Thierry Hertoghe MD


The Testosterone Syndrome: The Critical Factor for Energy, Health and Sexuality - Reversing Male Menopause by Eugene Shippen MD and William Fryer.


Written by Elizabeth Vaughan, MD, who is board certified by the American Boards of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Inter- nal Medicine and Clinical Metal Toxicol- ogy. Vaughan Integrative Medicine is lo- cated at 1301-A West Wendover Avenue in Greensboro. 336.808.3627. Visit VaughanIntegrative.com. See ads on pages 2, 8, 33, 35.


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