What Exactly is Testosterone?
Testosterone is a member of the steroid family of hormones called androgens. More and more, this family is derived through chemical conversion from the steroid ring-structure of cholesterol. This hormone plays a vital role in the bodies of both men and women.
There are only minor differences between this hormone and others such as estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, cortisone, and androstenedione. They are small molecules, which becomes important when we look at what routes of administration are available.
As commonly known, testosterone stimulates the development of the penis and testes, growth of facial and pubic hair, deepening of the voice, changes in body shape, growth of bones, and increased muscle mass and strength in males. It helps maintain sex drive and the production of sperm cells, and it may play a role in balding.
Mood is also affected by testosterone, and low levels of the hormone can cause severe and prolonged depression as well as fatigue, to name a few conditions. High levels of testosterone appear to promote good health in men, for example, lowering the risks of high blood pressure and heart attacks. High testosterone levels also correlate with risky behavior, however, including increased aggressiveness and sometimes even smoking, which may cancel out these useful health benefits.
Ninety-five percent of circulating testosterone is produced in the male testicles under the influence of a hormone released from the pituitary gland called luteinizing hormone (LH). Throughout the day, LH is released in spurts that stimulate the release of testosterone from the testicles.
The signals are particularly strong in the early morning, which accounts for the higher testosterone levels and spontaneous morning erections and increased libido.
By the late evening the levels of testosterone can fall by 50-percent, which signals the pituitary gland to increase its production of LH to restart the cycle..
Is There Healing in Mysticism?
Shamanic healing is a spiritual and energetic method of healing that deals with the spiritual aspect of illness.
There are three common causes of illness, in the shaman's worldview.
A person may have lost his or her power, causing depression, chronic illness, or a series of misfortunes.
In this case, the shaman journeys to restore that person's lost power.
Over tens of thousands of years, mankind's ancient ancestors all over the world discovered how to maximize human abilities of mind and spirit for healing and problem-solving.
This remarkable system of methods has developed into what is know today as "shamanism," a term that comes from a Siberian tribal word for its practitioners: "shaman" (pronounced SHAH-mahn). The word shaman comes through Russian from the Evenk people of Siberia (referred to as Tungus by Russians). It is sometimes spelled saman, but shaman is more accurate. For much too long, Spirit has been left out of Western medicine....
Is There Healing in Mysticism?
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the truth about omega 3
Since Dr Basant Puri, a consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at London's Imperial College MRI unit, released his findings on Omega 3 and its effect on brain function and depression, many studies have been performed regarding the beneficial effects of this fatty acid. Studies over the past two years have consistently confirmed that Omega 3, a substance lacking in today's "diet" is a key component in the brain's development and proper functioning.The notion that Omega 3 was linked to depression and other mental illnesses came about based on studies conducted at Harvard University in 1999 on people with bipolar and a 1996 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association studying the prevalence of depression across ten countries. The Harvard study found that fish oil was an effective treatment for bipolar. The study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association was expanded upon in 1998 when it was discovered that depression was lower in countries that consumed...
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When The Blues Won't Go Away: National Depression Screening Day, 10/07/2004
"When the ?Blues' Won't Go Away" National Depression Screening Day Presentation to be Held at Lafayette Public LibraryDepression among children, teens and adults has now reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Is someone you love at risk?In recognition of National Depression Screening Day, the Lafayette Public Library will host a presentation by local Psychotherapists, Allan N. Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D. and Kim McMillin, RN, MT-BC, LMFT, on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at seven o'clock in the evening.Their presentation, "When the ?Blues' Won't go Away," will focus on identifying and learning to cope with depression. This timely and informative presentation will spotlight ways to recognize the signs of depression, depression in teens and adults, depression and suicide, ways of handling a crisis, and where to turn for help.A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than thirty years experience, Allan Schwartz recently relocated his psychotherapy practice from New York City to Lafayette,...
When The Blues Won't Go Away: National Depression Screening Day, 10/07/2004
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Body and Mind-Sex and Stress
Have you ever wondered that the role of testosterone in enhancing libido and enhancing erections in men cannot be its only role? There are many other roles and biological effects of testosterone other than its known presence in bodily fluids. It has been blamed for excess hair loss (medical name-Androgenetic alopecia) although the molecular steps of hair loss in men and women are not fully understood.
This hormone is secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, although men produce more of it. Various kinds of mental behavior are not only subject to influence by environment and genetics but also day-to-day hormonal changes. For example, stress can also inhibit testosterone synthesis and hence lead to decreased levels of it secretion.
Some goods news has recently emerged.
Recent studies have shown that to keep stress at bay you should frequently engage in penetrative penal-vaginal sex. Unfortunately many people from all walks of life...
Body and Mind-Sex and Stress
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Body and Mind-Sex and Stress
Have you ever wondered that the role of testosterone in enhancing libido and enhancing erections in men cannot be its only role? There are many other roles and biological effects of testosterone other than its known presence in bodily fluids. It has been blamed for excess hair loss (medical name-Androgenetic alopecia) although the molecular steps of hair loss in men and women are not fully understood.
This hormone is secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, although men produce more of it. Various kinds of mental behavior are not only subject to influence by environment and genetics but also day-to-day hormonal changes. For example, stress can also inhibit testosterone synthesis and hence lead to decreased levels of it secretion.
Some goods news has recently emerged.
Recent studies have shown that to keep stress at bay you should frequently engage in penetrative penal-vaginal sex. Unfortunately many people from all walks of life...
Body and Mind-Sex and Stress
Depression > Body and Mind-Sex and Stress
The Depressive Narcissist
Many scholars consider pathological narcissism to be a form of depressive illness. This is the position of the authoritative magazine "Psychology Today". The life of the typical narcissist is, indeed, punctuated with recurrent bouts of dysphoria (ubiquitous sadness and hopelessness), anhedonia (loss of the ability to feel pleasure), and clinical forms of depression (cyclothymic, dysthymic, or other). This picture is further obfuscated by the frequent presence of mood disorders, such as Bipolar I (co-morbidity).While the distinction between reactive (exogenous) and endogenous depression is obsolete, it is still useful in the context of narcissism. Narcissists react with depression not only to life crises but to fluctuations in Narcissistic Supply.The narcissist's personality is disorganised and precariously balanced.
He regulates his sense of self-worth by consuming Narcissistic Supply from others. Any threat to the uninterrupted flow of said supply compromises his psychological...
The Depressive Narcissist
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Life Insurance - Helpful Tips For Getting A Cost Effective Policy
Copyright 2005 Dean Shainin
Many things factor in with getting a cost effective life insurance quote and policy. It is wise to take some time out and do some important research first. With online access, it is much easier today than it used to be. There are many affordable life insurance offers on the Internet that would greatly benefit the beneficiaries we love. Taking the time out to educate yourself can be well worth your while.
Finding a life insurance policy is something...
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Free Voice Ringtones
The concept of a funny voice or the voice of a celebrity that alerts a user about an incoming call is often regarded as novel. Moreover, many mobile phone users have this feature on their cell phones. With the possibility of recording your voice in mobiles, users have begun to use their own or someone else's voice as ringtones.
Today, the voice ringtone feature is one of the fastest growing segments of the mobile ringtone industry. It all started with the second generation mobile...
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Millions Expected to File for a Tax Extension in 2005
Nearly nine million tax filers are expected to file for tax extensions this year, according to the IRS, and this group will find it easy to extend their filing deadline?they will not need an explanation, or any paper forms. Automatic four-month tax extensions are available online. Filing for a tax extension online allows taxpayers to request an automatic four-month tax extension minutes before their extension request is due, or the normal filing deadline of April 15th. Taxpayers who file for...
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Re-Define What "Clean" Means for You and Your Home
There's an old saying - A person doesn't buy a drill because they want a drill. They buy the drill because they want a hole. The same is true for vacuum cleaners. A person only buys a vacuum cleaner because they want their home to be clean. They care about getting rid of dirt and airborne irritants - even if they're too small to be seen.
The measure of a vacuum cleaner is the quality of "clean" it delivers. Time to bring Old-fashioned Notions about Cleaning up to DateNot that long ago,...
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Hoodia: Nature?s Gift to All Obese
Nature is like a mother and human beings are its children. The mother always thinks about the welfare of her children. Mother loves that child more who is in some difficulty. Obesity is a difficult condition which generally occurs because of excessive intake of calories. If you have done the naughtiness of eating too much without doing appropriate amount of physical work then you may be suffering from obesity.
Nature already has a gift for all obese and Hoodia is the name of that gift....
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Latest Technologies on Business Cards Printing Services
Printing is a personal thing. Each unique person has varying printing needs. Nevertheless, whatever your needs and experiences in printing are, you can always rely on a specific printer which caters to your exact printing needs. A printing need is like a language and printing companies should know the language to speak it. If the language is not capable of being understood then it serves no purpose since it cannot effectively confer comprehension among the communicators thus, it breaks the communication...
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