SYMPTOMS of low testosterone in WOMEN - muscle wasting, weight gain, fatigue, low self-esteem, decreased good cholesterol, dry thin skin, dry thinning hair, droopy eyelids, sagging cheeks, thin lips. Anxiety, poor memory.

CAUSES of low testosterone in WOMEN - menopause, childbirth, chemotherapy, adrenal stress, endometriosis, depression, psychological trauma, birth control pills, cholesterol medication.

CAUSES of LOW Testosterone in Men

Steroids like prednisone, hydrocortisone and dexamethasone, used to treat allergies asthma and autoimmune diseases.

Internal belly fat lower testosterone and it is often a complication of diabetes.

Chemicals like bisphenol a, the BPA that used to be in widespread use in plastics, and heavy metals can also lower testosterone.

CASE STUDY of a 61-year-old man with decreased performance, lack of energy and strength, lack of mental focus, gas, bloating, and bouts of constipation and diarrhea.

NATURAL ways to raise TESTOSTERONE

Exercise - this can be tricky for men and women, because of fatigue. So the right type and amount is important.

Decrease caloric intake - By eating less grains starch and sugar, and more fresh vegetables.

Increase protein intake, supplement amino acids arginine,leucine, and glutamine

Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep for tonight. Reduce stress. Get adequate zinc.

Supplements to raise testosterone.

DHEA - Natural precursor for testosterone and estrogen.

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION - Causes, natural treatment.

This show aired Friday, July 26 on KDAR 98.3 FM.