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How Sleeping Naked Improves Men's Health
Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete

 

 

 

 

Guys . . . . sleeping naked not only feels awesome it's great for your health! Sleeping naked improves sleep, metabolism, blood circulation, skin health, hormone secretion, relationships and sexual function Here's how sleeping naked improves men's . . . Read more »

 
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Low Vitamin D causes Low Testosterone Levels in Men
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Low levels of vitamin D are significantly and independently associated with low levels of testosterone in otherwise healthy men, according to a recent study of physicians. Being active outdoors is a great way to maintain healthy viamin D and testosterone . . . Read more »

 
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Marijuana Use may Damage the size, shape and motility of Men's Sperm
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

 

According to researchers from the University of Sheffield, marijuana use damages sperm morphology by decreasing sperm size and motility, and damaging sperm shape and quality. It is believed cannabis causes damage to sperm DNA by . . . .  Read more »

 
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SSRI's -Antidepressants (Zoloft) Negatively Affect Male Fertility
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Zoloft, a common SSRI or antidepressant, has been found by medical researchers to SIGNIFICANTLY (i) reduce sperm concentration (sperm count) (ii) increase the number of sperm abnormal in size and shape, (iii) damage sperm DNA and (iv) damage . . . Read more »

 
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How to Increase Testosterone Naturally
Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete

 

 

 

 

The purpose of this article is to (i) educate you on the role testosterone plays in men's health and (ii) provide information to help you naturally keep your testosterone levels up so you will be stronger, reduce excess body fat . . . . Read more »

 
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Foods to Help Boost Testosterone Levels
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief description on how men produce testosterone and what foods contain the nutrients that help in the testosterone production process. The impact of lifestyle on testosterone production . . . Read more »

 
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Soy Lowers Testosterone Levels in Men
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Soy contains compounds with estrogen like properties that increase estrogen levels in men causing a decrease in testosterone levels. Phytoestrogen compounds found in soy can interfere with both hormone levels and normal hormone function. . . .  Read more »

 
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Ejaculation Frequency for Optimum Men's Health and Longevity
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

The purpose of this article is to provide the differing philosophies and science upon how optimal health, longevity and sexual power may be influenced by ejaculation frequency. According to the eastern philosophy of Tao formulated over centuries and . . Read more »

 
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Natural Food Sources of Zinc
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods. Zinc plays a key role in metabolism, immune system health, wound healing, and for men, testosterone production. Daily dietary intake of zinc is necessary to maintain a steady level of zinc . . . Read more »

 
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Testosterone SUPPLEMENTS side effects dangerous to Men's Health
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Our short sighted Popular culture advocates for the quick artificial fixes. Relating to health, these short sighted fixes can diminish good health. The same holds true for this culture pushing Testosterone Supplements which have a 30% higher risk . . . Read more »

 
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Fish Oil SUPPLEMENTS Significantly Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

 

Taking fish-oil supplements may be linked to a significant increased risk for prostate cancer, according to a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Men who had the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids had a 43% . . .  Read more »

 
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How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally Through Lifestyle Changes
Ralph Teller

 

 

 

 

Mean sperm concentrations have declined over 42% over the past 70 years, from 113 million spermatozoa per mL to 66 million. Lifestyle is considered a major contributing factor to declining sperms counts. Lifestyle factors can affect . . . Read more »

 
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Plastic Containers and Packaging for fluids and food Lower Testosterone Levels
Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete

 

 

 

 

Using plastics containers and plastic packaging will increase your estrogen levels which cause testosterone levels to decrease. This is true because plastics contain Xenohormones like Xenoestrogens such as PCB, BPA and Phthlalates. These Xenohormones . . . . Read more »

 


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