The purpose of this article is to help those who are experiencing low testosterone (androgen) levels along with the physical and emotional problems that go along with them. I intend to create a series of articles that will further educate those on this issues as well as ways to naturally reverse low androgen levels. Hormones regulate many functions in the body. It is essential to not have an excess amount of one hormone. Excess amount of any particular hormone can and will affect many functions in the body.
A healthy human body has the ability to determine whether to make or release hormones to shift functioning based on the bodies needs. This means our bodies make and release hormones as they are needed to support health and vitality.
Of the four kinds of hormones in our bodies the one discussed in this series will be the male sexual hormone known as androgens. They are comprised of testosterone, androstenedione, androstenediol, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS). All women have some androgens, and all men have some estrogens. Each is important in the healthy functioning of our bodies.
Unfortunately, in the United States as well as the rest of the modern world, environmental pollutants have become an increasing problem in the health and functions of our bodies. Researchers have found that some of these substances cause more testosterone to be converted to estradiol, a type of estrogen. Other substances interfere with the production of testosterone; the other substances are other estrogen hormones. As they are absorbed into our bodies, a major disruption of the androgen/estrogen balance occurs. This means for many that sexual vitality and overall quality of life are greatly reduced.
Each year more men in the industrialized world are getting cancer of the testicles [and prostate], birth defects affecting the penis, lowered sperm count, lowered sperm quality and undescended testicles.
More and more evidence is know showing that many of the synthetic chemicals and products used by us estrogen-like or mimic estrogens, they enter our bodies and immensely alter androgen/estrogen ratios, leaving the body out of balance. Some of these environmental pollutants interfere with the creation of testosterone altering properly levels in out bodies. Researchers have found that the shifts in androgen levels and ratios come from hundreds of synthetically produced estrogenic chemicals as well as anti-androgens that directly deactivate androgens in our bodies. One-third of American men, are experiencing some form of erectile dysfunction or impotence.
So what are the effects of estrogen-like and anti-androgens on our health? Based on the past 50 years of scientific research on men's health, scientists have recorded a huge decline in sperm count worldwide and a huge rise in testicular cancer in men less than 50 years of age. Similarly the drastic rise in production of synthetic chemicals, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals are not a coincidence. This wasn't an issue prior to 1920; it was after 1920 many of the problems men are facing began. The rise of these synthetic chemicals is directly related to low sperm count, testicular cancer and many more serious health issues of today. The elevated estrogen levels in men are feminizing them and over-feminizing women.
Some of the estrogenic pharmaceuticals currently on the market are birth control pills, menopausal hormone replacement therapies, Premarin (synthetic estrogen, also the most widely prescribed drug in the US. Pharmaceuticals like the above are excreted out of the human body and enter the environment, which continue to remain active.
The effects of these pollutants are serious and we all should be concerned. The impact of these chemicals have on our lives is major. It is imperative that you take notice and make changes to remove these hazards out of your body, life and environment. Not doing so, can cause prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, sterility, sperm mobility problems, loss of energy, libido, atherosclerosis, heart disease and much more.
Diet change and shift in foods we eat (fast food, processed foods etc.) over the years have completely disconnected us as humans. We don't eat like we use too. Natural whole living foods are needed now, our bodies crave them. The majority of plants are filled with hundred of thousands of potent natural chemicals that we need to remain healthy. Nowadays people are eating few to little serving of vegetables per year. You cant expected improvements in your diet if you're not properly nourishing your body. The next articles will cover natural hormone replacement therapy for men, natural supplements to increase testosterone, androgenic foods, things to avoid and many more.
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