The Natural Testosterone Plan: For Sexual Health and Energy

How to maintain optimum testosterone levels for the male body through the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, and diet • Explains the phenomenon of andropause--male menopause--and how to deal with it • Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men’s essential chemistry as they age • Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum testosterone levels • Contains the most up-to-date natural treatments for impotence, infertility, and prostate disease The recognition of the middle-age stage in male development of andropause, which is comparable to women’s menopause, is hampered by the lack of a clear understanding 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--the gradual drop that is quite normal--is 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. In The Natural Testosterone Plan, Stephen Harrod Buhner shows why men need help to maintain their testosterone levels as they age and explains how safe, naturally occurring phytoandrogens--plant medicines that contain male hormones--can remedy the depletion exerted by the environment. Buhner details how each phytoandrogen works, when its use is indicated, and the most appropriate method of application.

Amazon Sales Rank: #30035 in Books Published on: 2007-04-03 Released on: 2007-04-14 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: .41" h x 6.04" w x 8.92" l, .59 pounds Binding: Paperback 192 pages

Review “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, founder of United Plant Savers and author of Herbal Healing for Women )"This book is superbly laid out in easy-to-understand language to get you back on track, complete with dosages, possible herb/drug interactions, and availability." (Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide, July-Aug. 2007 )"[Buhner] blends scientific research, traditional knowledge, and personal experience. The solutions he offers to help men maintain testosterone levels are very natural . . . " (The American Herb Association, Vol. 22:3, Sept 2007  )"This book is very educational, informative, and well-organized. If the reader has little understanding of hormone changes, this book explains it in terms anyone can understand. One the other hand, if the reader is a health professional looking for alternatives for their patients, the book also speaks to them. This is a good reference book to keep alongside the health and gardening volumes on your bookshelves." (Curled Up with a Good Book, Dec 2007 ) From the Back Cover HEALTH / NUTRITION “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, founder of United Plant Savers and author of Herbal Healing for Women 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 reduced testosterone levels endemic in aging men--a gradual drop that is quite normal--is 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. In The Natural Testosterone Plan, Stephen Harrod Buhner shows why men need to take action to maintain their testosterone levels as they age and explains how safe, naturally occurring phytoandrogens--plant medicines that contain male hormones--can remedy the depletion caused by the environment. Buhner details how each phytoandrogen works, when its use is indicated, and the most appropriate method of application. STEPHEN HARROD BUHNER lectures throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, and the intelligence of nature. His other books include The Secret Teachings of Plants and Sacred Plant Medicine. He lives in New Mexico. About the Author Stephen Harrod Buhner lectures throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, and the intelligence of nature. His other books include The Secret Teachings of Plants and Sacred Plant Medicine. He lives in New Mexico.

Most helpful customer reviews 46 of 52 people found the following review helpful. Should be part of every herbal practitioner's library By Dr. Glenn B. Gero With every book on herbal therapy I'm able to learn something new. Stephen Buhner's book not only refreshed what I may have forgotten, but introduced me to some enlightening efficacious therapies which may profoundly enable me to assist the many men, that seek my naturopathic service, who are afflicted with loss of virility and sexual vitality as well as those who have compromises in prostate health.Additionally, Buhner backs up his research with credible scientific data, in a concise and understandable manner, that any reasonably intelligent person could comprehend.Dr. Glenn GeroHolistic Naturopathic CenterClifton, NJ 21 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Good By A. Crisp Good fairly in depth book on Testosterone which is easy to read, giving details on the role of testoterone in the male body, the rise of estrogen and estrogen copiers that are found every where in the modern world how they taking a toll on mens health and longtivity. The book gives good details on natural testosterone sources, herbs that increase testosterone in the body, herbs that reduce estrogen effects on and in the body. 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Lotus Guide review By Rahasya Poe The Natural Testosterone Plan: For Sexual Health and EnergyBy Stephen Harrod BuhnerLet's face it; we no longer live in the same world our parents did. Food additives and preservatives, environmental pollutants, pharmaceuticals--the list seems to go on forever with things that affect our natural balance. It was encouraging to see that there are naturally occurring phytoandrogens (plant medicines that contain male hormones) that counteract the effects of testosterone depletion. This book is superbly laid out in easy-to-understand language to get you back on track, complete with dosages, possible herb/drug interactions, and availability.Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide, www.lotusguide.com See all 10 customer reviews...