What is Testosterone? – How Can I Increase it Naturally

I often hear on the radio commercials about drugs improving the testosterone level. I decided that I really want to find out what is testosterone, why do I need it and how can I increase it naturally. After age 40 the testosterone level gradually decreases so being close to 50 I really can benefit from boosting my testosterone level.

Testosterone is a male hormone but in a smaller amount it also can be found in women. Testosterone affects sexual features and development and it's also affects the brain, bone and muscle mass, fat distribution, the vascular system, energy levels, genital tissues and sexual functioning.

Most of the testosterone is made by the testicles in males and by the ovaries in females and in small amount by the adrenal glands. The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. This hormone tells the body to make more testosterone if needed.

You can increase your testosterone level naturally by watching your diet. Limit your carbohydrate intake. A diet high in simple sugars and starches can create your blood levels of cortisol and insulin to spike. These two hormones harm your body's production of testosterone. Eat more fruits and vegetable. Avoid consuming too many saturated fats and completely avoid trans fats. You can find good fats in fish such as salmon, flaxseed oil, nuts, and avocado.  Foods high in fiber are also good such as oatmeal. Don't eat too much estrogen which is often found in poultry.

Every time you ejaculate, you lose nutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and E, calcium, magnesium, selenium and zinc. You also want to replenish these vitamins and minerals. Taking vitamin C is also important.

Exercise is also important. Whit exercise you can also control your weight. Excess weight will elevate you estrogen level.

Testosterone gets released in your body when you sleep. You need plenty of sleep preferable between seven to nine hours.

If you are not sure about your testosterone level visit your family doctor, a simple blood test will do it. 

Duct Tape – We Can't Live Without It

Duct tape is a durable fabric-based tape. It has rubber adhesive on one side and polyethylene coating on the other side making it waterproof. Originally it was called Duck tape due to the waterproof nature. It was designed for the military in 1942 during World War II for use as a sealing tape for ammunition cases. Originally it was green.

Soon the military realized that due to its strength, flexibility and waterproof nature it can be used to repair various equipments. Besides the military applications NASA was using it during the Apollo spaceflights. I wouldn't be surprised if there are a couple of rolls of duct tape on the Space Station too.

After World War II when the housing industry was booming, someone discovered that the tape works great in joining heating and air conditioning duct work. Today there are better tapes for this application and the use of duct tape is against building codes in many states. The color changed from green to silver, but there are other colors too.

Duct tape can be used to fix many things although often you only want to use it as a temporary fix in an emergency situation for example. You can use it to temporarily patch up holes to keep the moisture out like a broken window. You can repair a broken objects with it or just to tie things together. It could be used as a temporary fix for a leaking pipe or hose.

Today the use of duct tape goes far beyond this. There are duct tape costumes. Since duct tape comes in many different colors, not only silver, these costumes are very colorful. Duct tape can be used to make a valet, purse and various artistic objects.

It's a good idea to keep some duct tape at home and maybe in your car. If all else fails try the duct tape.