Half the Men We Used to Be?

By Craig Ballantyne

Testosterone isn't just for young men. As we age, it helps us maintain valuable muscle mass. Plus, it contributes to overall well-being and a positive attitude.

But there is bad news about the typical American male's testosterone levels. Testosterone in a group of men studied by New England researchers was decreasing with age at a faster rate than expected. What's worse, the scientists could not explain why.

Here are four natural ways to make sure your testosterone levels stay as high as possible.

1. Lose excess body fat. As Dr. Sears has explained, weight gain is associated with a loss of testosterone. Use interval training and resistance training - coupled with a diet of whole, natural foods - to maximize your manhood.

2. Avoid extreme low-calorie or low-fat diets. There is no need to starve yourself or eliminate all saturated fat from your diet. If you need to lose fat, the first foods to cut are processed carbohydrates and those containing trans-fats. You can keep grass-fed beef, omega-3-enriched eggs, almonds, and fish in your diet as good sources of protein and healthy fats.

3. Eliminate heavy drinking. Alcohol intake can suppress testosterone levels.

4. Avoid too much exercise. Men who do a lot of cardio tend to have lower testosterone levels than guys who lift weights and do a small amount of cardio.
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Word to the Wise: Capricious

"Capricious" (kuh-PRISH-us) means whimsical or changeable. The word is from the Italian for "shivering" - ultimately from the Latin for hedgehog. Hedgehog? Huh? Think of a head of hair standing on end, like the spines of a hedgehog, and you'll get the idea.

Example (as used by Saul David in Prince of Pleasure: The Prince of Wales and the Making of the Regency): "The Countess was a capricious minx, by turns seductive and aloof."
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