Testosterone Deep Dive: Labs, Hormone-Balancing Supplements, Superfoods + The Testosterone-Depression Connection
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In this special "Mental Health Is Physical Health" series episode, I sit down with members of my telehealth team to discuss all things testosterone. By understanding the important role testosterone plays in your health - for both men and women - we can identify symptoms of an imbalance and take steps to restore testosterone levels back to baseline. From the key labs you need to get done, the best ways to promote healthy testosterone levels, and the link between testosterone and health problems like autoimmunity and depression, this episode is your go-to guide for rebalancing testosterone for optimal health. Also listen to an intimate conversation with one of our telehealth patients.
A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:
- The various functions of testosterone in the body and why optimal levels are important.
- Specific labs to consider getting for testosterone issues and the issue with "normal" lab ranges.
- Physical manifestations testosterone imbalance for both men and women.
- The link between hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders,
- The testosterone-depression connection.
- Why exercise is one of the best way to promote healthy testosterone levels, specifically resistance training.
- The necessity of eating enough protein and healthy fats for balanced testosterone.
- Food-based nutrients, supplements, and adaptogens to incorporate for testosterone balance.
- The role of environmental toxins in endocrine health.
- The importance of having an “emotional baseline” when healing from any physiological or psychological issue, and exactly how to find it.
Links to things we talked about in this episode:
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Dr. Will Cole
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BY DR. WILL COLE
Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, Gut Feelings, and The Inflammation Spectrum.
