Common Causes
- Aging
- Obesity and excess abdominal fat
- Poor sleep and sleep apnea
- Chronic stress and elevated cortisol
- A sedentary lifestyle
- Certain medications
Educational only — this page is not medical advice. Talk with a licensed physician before changing medication, supplements, or your care plan, especially during cancer treatment or recovery.
Pillar Five
Hormones & Vitality
Testosterone, libido, hair, and fatigue are downstream signals of a bigger system: sleep, stress, food, movement, and body composition. Fix the system, and the signals tend to follow.
Low Testosterone
Low Testosterone
Lifestyle Support
- Strength training 2–3× per week
- Adequate protein and healthy fats
- 7–9 hours of quality sleep on a consistent schedule
- Stress reduction, breathwork, and time outdoors
- Healthy body composition — waist matters more than weight
- Sunlight and adequate vitamin D
Hair Loss
Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss is driven largely by DHT sensitivity in the scalp follicles — the same androgen that plays a role in prostate changes with age. Genetics set the stage; lifestyle influences the margins.
Common Causes
- DHT sensitivity in the scalp follicles
- Family history
- Chronic stress
- Poor nutrition and rapid weight loss
Lifestyle Support
- Stress reduction and sleep
- Scalp care and gentle handling
- Nutrition rich in protein, iron, and healthy fats
- Some prostate supplements (like saw palmetto) are also marketed for DHT-related hair thinning — evidence is mixed
Low Libido
Low Libido
Common Causes
- Low testosterone
- Chronic stress and poor sleep
- Relationship dynamics and unresolved conflict
- Depression
- Medication side effects
Lifestyle Support
- Exercise, sleep, and stress reduction (the boring answers that work)
- Address relationship and emotional factors — this is core to Faith's work
- Talk to a physician about medication side effects instead of quietly enduring them
Hormonal Fatigue
Fatigue Related to Hormonal Issues
Common Causes
- Low testosterone
- Poor sleep and sleep apnea
- Chronic stress and elevated cortisol
- Blood sugar dysregulation
- Nutrient deficiencies
Lifestyle Support
- Sleep hygiene — consistent bed and wake times
- Daily movement — even brisk walking
- Balanced blood sugar via protein-forward meals
- Stress management and recovery, not just harder training