We've got Dr Ralph Esposito (or Dr Espo as we like to call him) back on the pod today. We're stoked to have this legend on the show with us again, especially as we're celebrating the bro's this month for Brovember. Today Dr Espo shares his insights on men's health, particularly in areas of prostate care, men's hormones and men's mental health. With his extensive experience as a naturopath, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner, Dr Espo is an absolute weapon of knowledge in his field of expertise, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.

Mason and Dr Espo bro down on:

-The link between cortisol and prostate health.

-High insulin as a driving factor of dis-ease.

-The risk factors involved in prostrate cancer.

-Keeping up to date with your GP for regular prostrate exams.

-The male hormonal cascades.

-Testosterone and oestrogen.

-How the liver supports hormonal balance.

-The diet and lifestyle interventions a man can embody to prevent testosterone aromatisation.

-The importance of men's mental health and the shame that often surrounds it.

-Male "man-o-pause, aka andropause.

Who is Dr Espo?

Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in Hormones, Integrative Urology and Men's Health. His precise and personalized style embodies a progressive approach to medicine. He has been published and is a peer reviewer in well-respected medical journals. Furthermore, Dr. Esposito has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, fertility, male and female hormone dysfunction, Low Testosterone, exercise, fitness, men's health and sexual dysfunction. He has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. Dr. Esposito also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine.

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Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/dr-ralph-esposito-ep-44