Lifestyle
Marijuana and Testosterone: Cannabis, THC, & Male Hormones
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Gerardo Sison, PharmD This is not the first time I’m writing about marijuana and testosterone. In fact, about 6 months ago I wrote a post showcasing all the studies about its effects on androgen production, but since some serial-stoners decided to spam…
Read More20 Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide (NO) Levels Naturally
Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous signaling molecule of the human body, and also a powerful vasodilator. Because of the fact that it enhances circulation all around the human body, nitric oxide boosters are generously used as pre-workout supplements among weight-lifters and various other athletes that could benefit…
Read More3 Tips to Living Life on your Own Terms
Few years ago I was broke, I fixed cars for a living, I was “normal” – and in general – I pretty much hated my life. The only things I really had going for me, the things that made living worth it, were my girlfriend and a bunch of good friends. The only things that…
Read MoreAlcohol and Testosterone: Ethanol & Androgenic Hormones
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD & Dr. Vlad Belghiru, MD Alcohol is a widely used depressant that we humans most often drink in the form of ethanol. And ethanol – like everyone who has hugged a toilet seat at 4am knows – is toxic for…
Read MoreHydration and Testosterone: Drinking Enough?
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD We who live in developed countries tend to take water as granted, and we don’t often stop to think how vitally important it is to nearly all bodily processes. To say it lightly, all of our cellular functions…
Read More8 Ways to Suppress the Stress Hormone Cortisol
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD Learning how to lower cortisol is not as hard as you may think… with a few simple tweaks, you can lower cortisol dramatically. But before I get into the list of how to lower cortisol, let’s learn a little…
Read MoreEjaculation and Testosterone Levels: Masturbation Lowers T?
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD One of the more frequently asked questions I get is around the topic of ejaculation and testosterone is; Does masturbation increase or decrease testosterone levels? That’s a valid question since the internet seems to be loaded on opinions…
Read MoreFluoride and Testosterone: Endocrine Disruptor?
By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD Everyone knows fluoride. It’s the naturally occurring inorganic chemical used heavily in toothpaste, salts, and tap water supply for the prevention of tooth decay. And even though some hippie “alternative medicine” people like to claim that it doesn’t…
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