According to Janet Lang, DC there are several signs and symptoms that can indicate a loss of androgen dominance in males. Some of these include the following: low mood, irritability, depression; discouragement, pessimism; loss of energy, strength, stamina; concentration and memory problems; brain fog; weight gain, central weight gain; loss of libido; sleep problems; elevated blood pressure; increased cholesterol and triglycerides; osteoporosis. In short, when male hormones are out of balance there are a variety of possible psychological and physiological symptoms.
In general, the traditional medical approach very often includes hormone replacement therapy which is intended to eliminate the symptom(s). This form of treatment focuses on directly changing or improving hormone levels. The nutritional approach takes more of an in-depth look at the possible causes of the imbalance and includes strategies for helping the body to balance it’s physiology.
From this perspective Dr. Lang suggests that four different areas of functioning be assessed for their possible contributions to a loss of male dominance (i.e., hormone imbalance). She recommends looking at digestion and absorption of food, cravings for sweets and carbohydrates, stress management needs and hormone metabolism as defined by liver-gall bladder function. Stress management and/or nutritional suggestions are provided to support the body’s ability to operate at its fullest potential.
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