The multiple causes of testosterone decline are rarely a problem of the testes alone. The birth pill appears to increase the risk of breast cancer and causes libidinal and emotional suppression.

Human Growth Hormone is rarely required for rejuvenation or anti-aging. It has been flagrantly promoted and widely abused. It is the most powerful anabolic hormone and its side effects include carpal tunnel syndrome, fluid retention, joint pain, pancreatitis, hypoglycaemia, and onset diabetes. Exercise increases growth hormone and IGF-1. Also, DHEA raises IGF-1.

Acetyl-L-carnitine is an antioxidant that presents peroxidation of the brain and reduces the buildup of liposuscian. Multiple studies show improvement in Alzheimers with acety-L-carnitine supplements. Clinical studies show it benefits dopimine directly and also stimulates acety-L-choline. Acetyl-L-carnitine preserves both the brain and libido. The L-carnitine has to be acetylated in order to get through the brain blood barrier. It then has its potent effect of increasing acety-L-choline levels as well as dopimine levels. Acety-choline and dopimine are key neurotransmitters. Dopimine controls sexual functions in the sexual areas of the brain, and deprenyl is the most popular anti-aging substance used, in Europe.

IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BRAIN LONGEVITY, IT IS IMPORTANT NEVER TO REPLACE ANYTING AT ANY POINT ON THE HORMONAL CASCADE UNLESS IT IS ENSURED THAT CONTROLLING HORMONES, AND OTHER CHEMICALS UPSTREAM HAVE ALSO BEEN RESTORED TO YOUTHFUL LEVELS, SO THAT THEY CAN WORK IN SYNERGY WITH THE NEW DOWNSTREAM INFLUX.

Dr Dharma Singh Khalsa believes that excessive cortisol production is one of the primary causes of death of brain cells. He says that cortisol is so toxic to the brain that it kills and injures billions of brain cells. He says when cortisol is released in a stressful situation, it inhibits blood sugar utilisation by the hippocampus, so that the brain cannot lay down a memory. Cortisol overproduction also interferes with the function of the brain's neurotransmitters and inhibits mental concentration. Cortisol also kills brain cells through the production of free radicals by causing excess calcium to enter the brain cells. Gin Seng stops excessive cortisol release by decreasing demand for cortisol, and Khalsa quotes many studies showing that e.g. Gin Seng helps people resist stress-related diseases and increases cognitive function.

We have witnessed a spectacular increase in the average life span in this century, which has increased from 40 to 50 years in the last century, to more than 78 years now. In the year 2000, those over 60 years old will represent 15 to 20% of the total population of the planet. In the 1950's there were 200 million people over 65, in 1985 there were 400 million - in the year 2000 there will be 600 million.

Healing the Stressed Society
Complex technologies have tremendous potential for harm. The most under used resource on the planet is the human mind.