Introduction
Andropause or male menopause is a name that has been given to a menopause-like condition in aging men. This relates to the slow but steady reduction of the production of the hormones testosterone and DHEA in middle-aged men between the ages of 40 and 55. Unlike women, men do not have a specific marker such as the end of menstruation to establish this transition. However, both men and women experience a decline in the production of hormone levels. Decreased male hormone production may result in mood swings, fatigue, decreased sex drive as well as physical agility.
A drop in testosterone has been also been shown to put men at risk for developing heart disease and weak bones. Therefore, it is very important to utilize preventative and therapeutic dietary and lifestyle modifications to ensure cardiovascular and bone health.Weight management, sleep and physical activity are equally important as they have a direct impact on the levels of hormones produce by men as well.

Common Causes
Hormonal imbalance, physical and psychological stress, alcohol, poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, sleep disorders (sleep apnea), injuries or surgery, medications, obesity, infections.

Natural Treatment

Acupuncture to improve circulation and clarify an Oriental medical diagnosis, which will aid in refining an intervention for more rapid and patient-specific results;
Dietary counseling to improve blood sugar metabolism, help reduce inflammation, support energy production, and help achieve optimal weight maintenance;
Herbal and nutritional supplementation can target specific metabolic pathways and speed the process of balancing blood sugar metabolism, the endocrine system, brain function and digestion.

Historically, men tend to be poor at self-care, and are often reluctant to seek medical care whether it is from a conventional or a complementary provider. But more and more men are realizing the benefits of preventive care. As men live longer, they find it increasingly important to maintain optimal energy, acute mental function, balanced emotional states, and high physical strength and stamina. Tackling the health issues of andropause head-on, and addressing the multiple systems involved in the aging process, significantly reduces the risk of many age-related diseases while making a full and vital life, long into “old age”, a reality.