Dr. Datis Kharrazian, author of Why Do I still Have Thyroid Symptoms, lectured on the complexities of the “Neuroendocrine – Immune Axis of Andropause”. This is a more complete (although more complex way) of looking at Andropause as it relates to the nervous system, the hormonal system and the immune system rather than just a side affect of aging.
Someone you know has Andropause.
Some common symptoms are:
- Lack of motivation
- Overweight
- They get tired quickly
- Lacks follow through
- Low libido
- Decreased enjoyment with activities that use to be fun
- Fall asleep after dinner
- Experience brain fog
- Forget where you park your car or where you put your keys
Many people write these symptoms off but they are clear signs there is something wrong. Sometimes testosterone replacement may be fitting but often times it provides a brief honeymoon of improvements and then the benefits vanish or even worsen because they aren’t looking into the cause of why testosterone dropped (no it’s not just because the person is getting old).
There is another holistic approach that works using laboratory testing and research based supplementation and lifestyle modifications.
Contact Dr. Andrew Cohen, DC if you know someone who might benefit from feeling rejuvenated again. But it’s important to note that typically these people don’t make the move them self although they are on a slippery slope to Alzheimer the research shows so if someone you love maybe suffering from Andropause make sure it is addressed quickly.
