The Natural Testosterone Plan: For Sexual Health and Energy

By Stephen Harrod Buhner

Book Overview

How to maintain optimum testosterone levels for the male body through the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, and diet - Explains the phenomenon of andropause--male menopause--and how to deal with it - Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men's essential chemistry as they age - Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum testosterone levels - Contains the most up-to-date natural treatments for impotence, infertility, and prostate disease The recognition of the middle-age stage in male development of andropause, which is comparable to women's menopause, is hampered by the lack of a clear understanding of the chemistry and physiology specific to aging men. Men are still capable of reproduction well into and beyond middle age. Yet a man's sexual desire and potency varies, often according to his testosterone level. Recent studies show that the lowered testosterone levels endemic in aging men--the gradual drop that is quite normal--is being exacerbated by environmental agents. Testosterone-blocking estrogen agents are present in insecticides, industrial materials, pharmaceuticals, and foods. Men are daily inundated with a "cocktail" of estrogen agents that alter the fine balance of testosterone that makes them male. In The Natural Testosterone Plan , Stephen Harrod Buhner shows why men need help to maintain their testosterone levels as they age and explains how safe, naturally occurring phytoandrogens--plant medicines that contain male hormones--can remedy the depletion exerted by the environment. Buhner details how each phytoandrogen works, when its use is indicated, and the most appropriate method of application.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594771685
• ISBN13: 9781594771682
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Practical, Informative, and Balanced

The Natural Testosterone Plan is a well-researched and practical guide for men looking to understand and support their hormone health. With the rise of commercials pushing supplements and hormone replacement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting information. This book breaks down the role of testosterone, explains Andropause, and highlights the many lifestyle factors—sleep, diet, exercise, and environment—that can impact hormone levels. I appreciate that it encourages getting a blood test before making any decisions and emphasizes natural methods for boosting testosterone before considering synthetic options like TRT. Since TRT shuts down the body’s natural production, it’s worth trying the detailed protocols in this book for six to twelve months, then retesting to see if levels have improved. While I’m not opposed to TRT, I prefer to support my body’s natural production for as long as possible. This book is a great resource for anyone thinking along the same lines.