Testosterone
Preserving Testicular Function While on Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Video Transcription Dr. Phillip Faler: Good morning, everyone. I’m Dr. Phillip Faler with Anti-Aging Northwest. Wanted to take a minute this morning to discuss the preservation of testicular function in testosterone replacement therapy. So with the global decline in testosterone, I’m getting younger and younger men who have testosterone in the 2 and 300s. And…
Read MoreLow Testosterone in Men: When “Getting Older” Isn’t the Whole Story
Most men expect to slow down eventually. You might notice it first in the gym, where workouts that used to leave you energized now leave you exhausted. Maybe you’re sleeping through the night but still waking up tired. Your motivation isn’t what it used to be. You’re gaining weight around your midsection despite eating the…
Read MoreSigns of Low Testosterone
Video Transcription Dr. Philip Faler: Hi everyone. I’m Dr. Philip Faler with Anti-Aging Northwest. I thought we’d touch base today and discuss the global decline in testosterone and how to know if your testosterone is dropping, what are the signs and symptoms? Why Testosterone Levels Are Declining So first off, we have on average lower…
Read MoreTesticular Shrinkage with Dr. Phillip W. Faler, ND
Video Transcription Dr. Phillip W. Faler, ND: Good morning everyone. I’m Dr. Philip Faler with Anti-Aging Northwest. I thought we’d take a minute this morning to talk about something I’m seeing more and more often in clinic, which is younger and younger men with low testosterone, which brings testicular shrinkage forward as a much larger concern.…
Read MoreWhy Testosterone is Dropping in Men
Video Transcription Dr. Philip W. Faler: Hi everyone. I’m Dr. Philip Faler with the Anti-Aging Northwest. I’m here in my home office today in Spokane, Washington. Wanted to reach out today to talk about why testosterone is dropping in men. Testosterone Decline: A “Stack” of Contributing Factors, Not Just Age-Related We know age-related hormone decline…
Read MorePSA, Testosterone, and Prostate Health: What Every Man Should Know
One of the most common questions I hear from men in my clinic goes something like this: “Doc, my PSA went up… should I be worried about prostate cancer?” The short answer is: not necessarily. PSA can rise for many reasons, and most of them have nothing to do with cancer. PSA is simply a…
Read MoreHow To Treat Menopause, Low Testosterone, Thyroid and Fatigue with Dr. Philip W. Faler, ND
Video Transcription Dave: Menopause, low T, thyroid issues, fatigue. What’s missing from conventional treatment and how is your approach different, Dr. Faler? Dr. Philip Faler: I think my approach is different because I learned early in my career that hormones play a bigger role than they’ve been given credit for in quality of life. When I was…
Read MoreLow Testosterone and Depression in Men: When Hormones Masquerade as Mental Illness
According to the American Journal of Medicine, over 30% of men aged 40+ have testosterone deficiency. Many don’t know it. Instead, they blame their low energy and mood swings on aging, work stress, or relationship problems. Some even turn to antidepressants or major life changes, when really, the issue could be hormonal. At Anti-Aging Northwest, we…
Read MoreTalking About Testosterone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Philip Faler
Video Transcription Dr. Philip Faler: Hello, everyone. I’m Dr. Philip Faler with Anti-Aging Northwest. I wanted to take a minute today to talk about testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy. Testosterone Decline Globally One thing that’s happening in the world right now is that testosterone is on the decline globally. This has been studied and measured, seems…
Read MoreAre Your Low Testosterone Levels and Anxiety Connected?
While most men associate their testosterone levels with their sex drive or building muscle mass, this hormone is responsible for so much more. Vital processes such as building bone density, red blood cell and sperm production, and regulating fat storage all rely on testosterone levels. It even plays a key role in the state of…
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