Stress Trumps His Healthy Choices

He's playing a strong hand: sensible eating habits, regular exercise, a loving relationship with his wife. So why does stress seem to be winning the game? Read on, get the facts, and find out what you can do if you seem to be facing the same unfair odds.

Case #: 1221

Concern：

This is my condition; I am a very healthy 31 year old married man. Very fit and eat plenty of raw food (fruits and vegetables, about 80% of what I eat) I have lost my sex drive due to stress; currently I am not having sex with my wife, and it has been over 6 months. I have been masturbating, not chronically, but I have and I have also lost the interest of anything sexual.

Discussion：

We've all been told the how to play the game of health. "Eat right, with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Get plenty of exercise. And your wife will take care of your emotional needs."

What Is The Deal?

Stress shouldn'lt stand a chance, right? Unfortunately, stress has a way of sneaking into every game and wrecking what should be simple plays. Let's take a closer look at what's happening to see why this man's stress seems to present such an unbeatable hand.

Let Me See The Rules

Stress can be measured in a number of ways, but one of the most basic can be the levels of certain hormones in your bloodstream. Cortisol and testosterone, for example. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can give you a short-term energy boost by quickly consuming a lot of your body's store of glucose. However, your body cannot handle high levels of cortisol for extended periods of time, because manufacturing it for too long wil reduce your body's supply of testosterone. Low levels of testosterone can lead to many health problems, such as poor bone health and decreased libido.

But I'm Playing Fair!

You may be suffering from several possible sources of low testosterone. Normally, a moderate exercise program and plenty of fresh, raw vegetables would be more than adequate to bring your testosterone levels back up to where they should be. You may be exercising past the balance point of maximizing your testosterone levels, consuming it in the name of supporting increased physique while leaving an insufficient amount to support your libido. It's also possible that you aren't getting enough zinc and B-complex vitamins in your raw fruits and vegetable selections; these nutritents are critical for your sexual health.

Time For A Game Changer

Overall, your lifestyle seems to support excellent sexual health. We have to recommend that you consult with your health-care provider for a checkup. Please be sure to discuss your stress level as well as your low libido, so you can get tests for more serious health conditions that may arise from previously-undiagnosed genetic factors. You should go over your eating habits to determine your actual nutritional intake, as well as your exercise program to see if you are pushing yourself too hard. In the meantime, you should also consider taking an all-natural herbal supplement designed specifically to help your adrenal glands, liver, and other important organs rejuvenate from the stress you are experiencing. (TRY: Natural Herbal Supplements for Enhanced Libido)