Men are hormonally much less complicat-
ed—testosterone levels fall as they age, so they may need more to remain healthy. Poor sleep is an indicator that a man might be needing more testosterone; sexual dysfunction, loss of interest in sex, a growing waistline, and “man boobs” are sure signs of testosterone deficiency. Men also tend to get grumpy without their favorite hormone, so tes- tosterone is absolutely a brain support treatment (and marriage support, too) for men as they age. Melatonin is a hormone regulated by our biologi- cal clock. It is produced by the pineal gland at night from the same nutritional factors as serotonin, which is made in the daytime. Melatonin is cancer preventative and immune system boosting. It is so safe that, no matter how much was given, research- ers were unable to kill a mouse with melatonin. For these reasons, I like to take 5–10 mg at night. This is also a good strategy for insomniacs.
Learn to Turn off Your Mind Learning techniques for shutting off the busy mind is always in order. Meditation, spending quiet time in nature, and reading an actual book at night are all good practices to adopt. So is a little homeo- pathic remedy called Coffee Cruda, made from raw coffee beans. In homeopathy, often the substance that would create problematic symptoms is given in special form (homeopathically prepared) to neutralize those very symptoms. Caffeine would keep you awake, but Coffee Cruda calms down a racing mind. It can be taken in the daytime to help alleviate stress. It is not a knockout pill; it is simply the song of a relaxed state of being.
Snuggling Finally, here’s the fun part. Snuggle up to a partner or pet at night to help you relax and ease stress. For those of us who don’t have a warm body to cuddle with at night and our cats or dogs won’t stay spooning very long, I recommend buying a large, fuzzy stuffed animal to hold close at night. This may sound odd, but there is something primal and satisfying about clutching something to your heart at night. Make sure it’s not an allergy at- tractor for you; if so, a pillow may do the job just fine. Happy good night’s sleep! •
Dr. Carol L. Roberts is medical director at Naples Center for Functional Medicine and author of Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense. Dr. Roberts has practiced functional, integrative, and holistic
medicine for nearly 30 years. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 239.649.7400 or visit
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