Natural ways to increase testosterone
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Natural ways to increase testosterone
Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It
is responsible for development of male sexual characters
like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body
hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile
dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced.
But this is not the only cause for
erectile dysfunction.
Causes for low testosterone levels:
Age: The testosterone level in
blood start reducing as
age advances .Usually it starts between 35 to 45 years
of age. Irrespective of age the andropause in men sets
in as the testosterone level starts dipping.
Injury to testicles: Testicles are prone to injury as
they are suspended outside the abdomen. Injury to both
testicles can reduce testosterone production
Infection of testicles: If mumps infection during
adolescence or early adult hood involves testicles it
may affect testosterone production
Cancer treatments: The treatments for cancers like
chemotherapy or radiation therapy may temporarily cause
reduction of testosterone levels. But some times it may
become permanent.
Diseases : Chronic kidney related diseases, Cirrhosis of
liver, Sarcoidosis, chronic illness etc can also cause
low testosterone levels .
Medications: Corticosteroid medications and medicines
used to treat
prostate cancer can cause lowered
testosterone level.
Apart from the above mentioned reasons alcoholism, stress, insufficient exercise, obesity and a poor diet which is not rich in nutrients can also cause lowered testosterone levels.
Symptoms of lowered testosterone levels
- Erectile dysfunction
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Infertility
- Low libido
- Fatigue or weakness
- Enlarged male breasts
- Decreased body hair
- Loss of muscle mass
- Depression
- Loss of concentration.
- Mild anemia
Simple natural ways to increase testosterone level
- Increased weight or obesity leads to increased estrogen levels. Increased estrogen lowers testosterone level. Hence try to shed excess fat. Do not fast or skip meals to shred excess fat. Once again poor eating habit reduces testosterone level. Losing 2kgs of weight per month is always ideal.
- Do not take a diet which is very high in protein. Reduce carbohydrates, sugar and oil content in daily diet.
- Regular eating habit prevents frequent fluctuation of hormonal level.
- Exercise regularly.
- Perform sex frequently specially in morning. Frequent sex reduces weight and increases testosterone levels.
- Eat pea nuts, pea nut butter and olive oil.
- Reduce alcohol intake.
Relax and try to distress.
Yoga and
meditation help to
reduce stress level.
This article is copy righted .Dr.Savitha Suri has been an Ayurvedic Practitioner since 1989 and manages website http://www.ayurhelp.com .
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