The recognition of andropause, the middle-age stage in male development comparable to women's menopause, is hampered by the lack of a clear outward manifestation of the chemistry and physiology specific to aging men. Men are still capable of reproduction well into and beyond middle age. Yet a man's sexual desire and potency varies, often according to his testosterone level. Recent studies show that the lowered testosterone levels endemic in aging men are being exacerbated by environmental agents. Testosterone-blocking estrogen agents are present in insecticides, industrial materials, pharmaceuticals, and foods. Men are daily inundated with a "cocktail" of estrogen agents that alter the fine balance of testosterone that makes them male.

About the Author
Stephen Harrod Buhner (1952-2022) was the senior researcher for the Foundation for Gaian Studies. He was the award-winning author of many books, including Healing Lyme, Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, Herbal Antibiotics, The Secret Teachings of Plants, and Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm. He taught for more than 30 years throughout North America and Europe on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, and the intelligence of nature.

Reviews
"Stephen Buhner combines scientific research, traditional knowledge, and personal experience into what may be one of the most important books available on men's health today. He primarily explores the little-known territory of men's hormonal changes during midlife--a transition in men's life that has unfortunately been largely ignored, often denied by modern medicine--and offers simple sensible solutions to help men navigate this important cycle of their lives." * Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist, founder of United Plant Savers, and author of Planting the Future: Sav *



Book Information
ISBN 9781620555040
Author Stephen Harrod Buhner
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Healing Arts Press
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Weight(grams) 318g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm