We often think of testosterone in the context of libido and muscles. However, there is so much more to this amazing hormone for men. Just about every cell in the body has testosterone receptors. As such, testosterone levels affect brain health, bone health, skin health, mood, sleeep, memory, attention, concentration, confidence, metabolizm, body composition, energy, life-drive, sex drive, erectile function, as well as overall quality of life and enjoyment of living. Also, many diseases are associated with testosterone, such as diabetes, dementia, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, depression, and muscle wasting. We even see that Low-T is associated with increased mortality! Dr. McMinn describes "Grumpy Ol' Man Syndrome," and describes testosterone as the "get off the couch hormone." Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsy lay out the signs, symptoms, of low T, and also decribe a process for evaluation and treatment of Low T. We have found over the years that a well-monitored program for Testosterone optimization can provide dramatic improvement in the health and quality of life for a man, and if properly administered, is generally quite safe. Support the showDon't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so that we can get those future episodes to you. Please support the show so that we can keep it coming to you. Rate and Review Here is how to rate and review on an iPhone: -Tap on the "Podcast" icon- which is the Apple Podcast icon that comes on all iPhones. -Go to the very bottom right of the screen and tap on the search icon. -In the search bar at the top type "Functional Medicine Podcast." -Several podcasts may come up, so look for the real "Functional Medicine Podcast" with a picture of Dr. McMinn and Lindsay, with a green tree in the middle. OR- you can also get to this same point by just hitting the "Rate and Review" button at the bottom of our podcast show notes if you have arrived at our podcast via some other search engine. -Scroll ALL the way down (it's a ways) until you see the 5 empty stars. -Click on the one to the right to give us a 5-star review. -It will automatically send. -Then go down just a bit more and click on "Write a Review." -It should come up with a page where you can put in YOUR title, such as "listener" or "health coach." -Then it should give you a space so you can write your r...