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Optimized Testosterone Levels Vs Just Being in the “Normal” Range

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Do you have normal testosterone levels for your age? Does it matter? In my practice, I’m more concerned with “optimal” than “normal.” Because every man is different, there really is no normal, but rather, a range in which you would feel your best. I think it’s worth starting out by making a very critical distinction. […]

How Environmental Toxins Can Crush Your Testosterone

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Let me tell you about a patient of mine—Joe—a 49-year-old executive who came to me for low testosterone.  He wanted testosterone replacement therapy because he was suffering.  He’d been happily married for 10 years. But over that time, he noticed declining energy, trouble focusing at work, and fatigue. His personality and mood had changed, and […]

What is Nrf2? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Secret to Aging Well

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Feel like you’re just not operating at the level you used to? People tell us that that happens with age—that our bodies start to break down. But the most recent science is actually calling into question the inevitability of the symptoms of aging. New research in microbiology, chemistry, and genomics is showing us that those […]

Top Health Tests Every Man Needs in 2022

With medical advice constantly changing, it can be a real challenge to keep track of all the tests you should be getting. And you can’t always rely on your primary physician because they tend to only run rudimentary screenings like cholesterol and glucose.  If you want to optimize your health in the coming year and […]

50 Leaders Transforming Health & The Future of Medicine

Finding the best resources for upgrading your health can be a difficult task.  My goal is to help every man on the planet optimize his performance, testosterone, health, and life.   My passion is to help men thrive so they can be better fathers, husbands, leaders, and role models for future generations.  To that end, […]

Men, What is stress doing to your Testosterone?

Stress is ubiquitous—it affects all of us in one way or another. Low level stress that you can easily overcome is usually not bad for you. In fact, it can even be good for you. Stress can motivate you, improve your athletic performance, and help you adapt to your environment.  But long-term or excessive stress […]

What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting Testosterone

Men everywhere are suffering with plummeting testosterone levels. A recent study showed that testosterone levels have declined over 30% in the last 30 years.[1] It has become such a problem that research now indicates that 1 in 4 men over the age of 30 has low levels of testosterone.[2]  And declining testosterone levels are associated […]

Stop ED in its Tracks

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, occurs when a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection for sexual intercourse. It can be awkward and cause feelings of inadequacy. While ED can be a very distressing health issue, it can also be embarrassing to discuss with your health provider or physician.  ED is very common, with some […]

Peptide Series: What are the Best Peptides for Weight Loss and Fat Loss? 

There’s a whole new way to add the icing on the cake when it comes to maximizing your fitness and nutrition, and it’s pretty exciting. What are we talking about? Peptides.  You might have even heard some buzz around Peptides for Weight loss. If you’re looking to lose weight, burn fat, or upgrade your health […]

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