Episode 157 - Importance of Testosterone: Andropause & Men's Health with Dr. Sam Madeira

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!This show is just for you guys!  I loved this conversation because I  feel men need a little help as it relates to midlife hormones as well.Dr. Sam Madeira holds his medical license in Washington and Montana, and is Board Certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE).  He received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University. His other studies in college consisted of positive psychology, men’s psychology & male initiation, & creative writing.  Other than focusing on his clinical work, Dr. Madeira has been the blog contributor for WishGarden Herbs Men’s Health column and has a podcast for men’s hormone health & brain health, The Dr. Madeira Show.  Dr. Sam Madeira is also the founder of Apollo Health Clinic. All links to get in touch with Dr. Sam are in this description.We get into all of it:- what is andropause- why does testosterone lower in men- what are the signs of lower testosterone- what are the risk factors of low testosterone- what you can do to increase testosterone levelsAnd so much more!Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca