Blog — Weight gain

“Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” This famous quote strikes me as particularly appropriate for a conversation about stress. It speaks to what is most surprising about humanity. I find the point being made to be poignant – especially when we...

In this article you will find more information about andropause and its effect in men's life. A man entering andropause generally notices is a subtle downward shift in strength and energy as hormone levels taper off. Muscle tone and stamina are the first to go and he starts to gain weight and that "spare tire." He may also develop a voracious appetite and food cravings he never had before. As symptoms kick in at mid-life, hormone testing can identify hidden imbalances that complicate symptoms of andropause and contribute to rapid aging.  The majority of men in the study (2006 HIM Study)...