"Unlocking Naturopathic Potential to Boost Functional Testosterone: Clinical Insights and Case Study"
Presenter: Geo Espinosa, ND, LAc, CNS, RH(AHG)
Original Date: March 2 2025
Optimal testosterone health extends beyond total testosterone levels, focusing on the interplay of free testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and critical hormonal ratios, including testosterone-to-estradiol (T:E), testosterone-to-dihydrotestosterone (T:DHT), and testosterone-to-cortisol (T:C). Furthermore, the effective functioning of androgen receptors and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is crucial for robust testosterone signaling. This presentation explores naturopathic strategies to optimize functional testosterone levels, emphasizing lifestyle, nutrition, and botanical interventions to enhance free testosterone, balance hormonal ratios, and improve androgen receptor activity.
Bio: Dr. Geo Espinosa is a recognized global leader in holistic and integrative urology. A board-certified naturopathic doctor (ND) and acupuncturist, Dr. Espinosa is distinguished as the first naturopathic physician to complete postgraduate training in urology at a conventional medical institution at Columbia University under the mentorship of Dr. Aaron Katz from 2005 to 2009. This groundbreaking achievement underscores his commitment to bridging conventional and natural medicine. Dr. Espinosa is a clinical assistant professor at New York University Langone Health, Department of Urology, and founder of the Holistic and Integrative Urology Institute, where he educates healthcare professionals on integrative approaches to urological conditions. He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers published in peer-reviewed journals and several books about prostate cancer and male reproductive health. As Chief Medical Officer and Formulator at XY Wellness, LLC, Dr. Espinosa continues to advance urological and male health with targeted lifestyle recommendations and dietary supplements. Dr. Espinosa hosts the Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast and is a blogger at his popular prostate health website, Dr. Geo.com.
NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 1.25 General, 0.25 Pharmacology (1.5 CEUs Total).