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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into men's health, neurology, and fertility with Dr. Eric Yarnell. You’ll hear us discuss:Testosterone and its impact on the male bodyThe dangers of relying on Internet medical informationAddressing male factors in infertility treatmentThe role of herbal medicine in optimizing testosterone productionHigh testosterone and prostate conditionsHow diet and gut health influence prostate healthDr. Eric Yarnell is the President of Northwest Naturopathic Urology, focusing on men's health, urology, and nephrology. He is also a Professor at Bastyr University in the Department of Botanical Medicine, alongside running two businesses in botanical medicine and publishing. He is the author of numerous texts and articles, including Natural Approach to Gastroenterology, Natural Approach to Urology, Natural Approach to Prostate Conditions, and Naturopathic Nephrology.Labs MentionedFull testosterone panelTotal testosteroneFree testosteroneFree and weakly bound testosterone (FWBT)Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)Albumin blood testLuteinizing hormone (LH)Total estrogensSemen analysisFat biopsyPCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) testPesticide and herbicide blood testsPer-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testGuest Details:Dr. Eric Yarnell on LinkedInDr. Eric Yarnell’s BooksNorthwest Naturopathic Urology WebsiteBastyr University WebsiteHeron Botanicals WebsiteRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s WebsiteDr. Kate Kresge on LinkedInDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastDr. Kate Kresge on InstagramDr. Kate Kresge on TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on YoutubeTimestamps02:49 - Testosterone misconceptions, symptoms, and tests12:14 - Redefining fertility treatment and sperm analysis16:14 - Fertility and chemical exposure19:39 - Chemical detox approaches22:01 - Detox diets debunked23:45 - Unlocking herbal secrets34:55 - The power of nutrition and lifestyle changes44:54 - Exploring the frontier of gastrointestinal health53:11 - Diets and natural healing for leaky gut56:12 - Empowering your health journey
