The Natural Testosterone Plan

"Stephen Buhner combines scientific research, traditional knowledge, and personal experience into what may be one of the most important books available on men s health today. He primarily explores the little-known territory of men s hormonal changes during midlife—a transition in men s life that has unfortunately been largely ignored, often denied by modern medicine—and offers simple, sensible solutions to help men navigate this important cycle of their lives."

—Rosemary Gladstar, founder of United Plant Savers and author of Herbal Healing for Women

The recognition of andropause, the middle-age stage in male development comparable to women s menopause, is hampered by the lack of a clear outward manifestation of the chemistry and physiology specific to aging men. Men are still capable of reproduction well into and beyond middle age. Yet a man s sexual desire and potency varies, often according to his testosterone level. Recent studies show that the reduced testosterone levels endemic in aging men—a gradual drop that is quite normal—is being exacerbated by environmental agents. Testosterone-blocking estrogen agents are present in insecticides, industrial materials, pharmaceuticals, and foods. Men are daily inundated with a "cocktail" of estrogen agents that alter the fine balance of testosterone that makes them male.

In The Natural Testosterone Plan, Stephen Harrod Buhner shows why men need to take action to maintain their testosterone levels as they age and explains how safe, naturally occurring phytoandrogens—plant medicines that contain male hormones—can remedy the depletion caused by the environment. Buhner details how each phytoandrogen works, when its use is indicated, and the most appropriate method of application.