Know Your Physio
Knowing your physiology, the very science that makes you who you are, is the best thing you can do to optimize your health, bolster your performance, look and feel your best, and enjoy a longer and more fulfilling lifespan. My dedication to this field derives from a selfish place born out of necessity before it became the bright, selfless passion I'm known for. It was through my health journey (mainly battling ADD and ten years of Adderall dependency plus related side effects) and love for the scientific method that I found my way. Eventually, with the right knowledge and mentorship, I stumbled upon an enhanced state of awareness between mind, body, and spirit where healthy intentions met actionable steps and lasting, positive lifestyle change. Today I call this "physiological intuition," and to me, it's a right that every human being deserves to thrive with, without having to battle themselves or pursue a degree to discover it. Every day I spend on this planet, I get to connect with world-leading experts on my podcast and learn more of the substance I wish I could have gotten my hands on earlier, for YOU to apply and enjoy total mind and body fitness, personal mastery, and self-actualization! The more you #KnowYourPhysio… Enjoy the show!
Know Your Physio
Lucas Aoun: Cracking the TESTOSTERONE CODE | Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Testosterone Levels
When you hear the word ‘testosterone’, the first thing that comes to mind is probably male libido. But this largely misunderstood hormone also promotes increased healing, motivation, memory, and even bone mineral density in both men and women! Here to educate us and dispel some common misconceptions about testosterone is Lucas Aoun, a naturopath, entrepreneur, leader in the optimal health space, founder of Ergogenic Health, and host of the Boost Your Biology Podcast. Lucas’ mission is to empower millions of people with the tools and information they need to achieve optimal health, and on today’s show, he reveals how to optimize your testosterone to improve your quality of life, performance, and drive for success. Join us as we discuss proven natural strategies for maintaining high levels of testosterone, the effectiveness of herbal supplements like tongkat ali, fadogia agrestis, and shilajit, and what it actually feels like when your testosterone is optimized. We also touch on why you should be icing your balls, whether or not you should be eating testicles, and a whole lot more, so don’t miss this fascinating conversation with leading Australian biohacker and testosterone guru, Lucas Aoun!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insight into Lucas’ journey and his early fascination with human performance. [04:40]
- What led him to share his message in the hopes of helping millions of people. [06:45]
- Defining what testosterone is and the important functions it performs. [09:41]
- Ways that you can maintain high levels of testosterone naturally. [11:37]
- Promoting endogenous testosterone production using herbs and enzymes. [12:47]
- Correlations between testosterone, dopamine production, and motivation. [16:00]
- The value of taking a more evolutionary approach to fitness. [16:55]
- Why testosterone is equally as important for women! [18:10]
- Supplementation advice: focus on how it makes you feel. [21:15]
- How it feels when your testosterone is optimized (and the supplements that work). [22:02]
- Pheromones, body odor, and sexual attractiveness. [26:05]
- Lifestyle changes versus supplements: tips for addressing the foundation first! [29:04]
- Symptoms and causes of a varicocele in your testes and the impact it can have. [33:38]
- Which foods are beneficial for improving testosterone (including testicles!) [35:38]
- A definition of “free” testosterone and what it does. [38:26]
- The voice-deepening and other benefits of icing, deer antler, shilajit, and more. [43:28]
- Types of exercise you should be doing to optimize your testosterone. [47:34]
- How much supplementation is too much. [52:40]
- Why Lucas views the decline in testosterone as “the real mandemic.” [54:39]
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