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Episode 14 – Andropause (a.k.a. “manopause”, male menopause)

July 19, 2011 in Podcasts | 13 comments

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of andropause (a.k.a. "manopause") from a holistic perspective. Topics include: Basic physiology and pathology of andropause Can vasectomies contribute to early onset of andropause? The best non-pharmaceutical approaches to preventing andropause? Blood and saliva markers for andropause What role libido/erections play in determining health? Should andropause be accepted as a normal physiological process in aging males? Is a "beer belly" and are "man boobs" signs of andropause?
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Episode 13 – Dr. Emily Deans on nutrition and mental health

July 4, 2011 in Podcasts | 11 comments

Dr. Emily Deans' Evolutionary Psychiatry blog has quickly become one of my favorites over the past year. It's rare to find a psychiatrist that acknowledges the role of nutrition in mental and behavioral health at all, much less one that approaches these topics from an evolutionary perspective. This week Dr. Deans joins us on the podcast to discuss the role of Paleo nutrition in mental health. Topics covered include: The link between diet and Alzheimer's Can nutritional ...
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The Healthy Skeptic Podcast – Episode 12

June 21, 2011 in Podcasts | 84 comments

Episode 12 is a grab-bag super special! Topics covered include: Thyroid glandulars Raw milk vs. colostrum Testosterone and other hormone replacement Magnesium & potassium for constipation Hair thinning and decreased libido in men Iodine, thyroid meds and hypothyroidism Protein shakes. Good or bad?
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