Hi guys, Dr. Stewart Gillespie at Capitol Rehab. Today we are going to talk about a very serious, but more prevalent problem called low testosterone. Now guys, I know we joke a lot with each other about gaining weight, losing muscle mass, even getting "man boobs", but this is getting to be quite a serious problem, which if not treated, can lead to more serious diseases like diabetes mellitus, low sex drive, cardiovascular disease, and even prostate cancer. So let's get ahead of this before it gets really serious. So here's one of the problems that we hav s it a low testosterone issue or is it something else? For instance, a higher estrogen issue? Let me explain this. In the body the testosterone is converted into estrogen in the presence of aromatase enzyme. This doesn't normally occur until our early forties. But because of the higher amounts of estrogen in our food supply, and the higher amounts of estrogen in our environment, and chemical toxicities, this is happening much earlier, even in our twenties and thirties. So it's very important to come in, get your blood tests done, get your saliva tests done, check for testosterone levels, because it could be a normal testosterone level, but a high estrogen level. And this is what we need to bring down in order to avoid this problem. Secondly, it could be nutrient deficiencies. So things like low vitamin D, low cholesterol. If you're on a low fat or low cholesterol diet, it could lead to low testosterone. Magnesium deficiencies, zinc deficiencies, all of these issue can lead to low testosterone. And again, you have to evaluate that in case that's the problem, because these problems are treated differently. Lastly, what could be something as simple as high stress, lack of sleep, these are things that can really affect your testosterone levels. So how do we treat this at Capitol Rehab? First of all, you have to come in and get a detailed patient evaluation, find out what is actually causing this problem. Secondly, we try and get objective results to find out if our premonition about low testosterone is correct. Get some blood tests done, get some saliva tests done, let's find out if we're right about this. So if you're serious about getting a real solution, which is drug free and chemical free, without hormone replacement therapy, come to Capitol Rehab. The number is 703-527-5492. I look forward to seeing you!