Men’s Health: Sleep, Testosterone & 5 Key Lab Tests (MD Guide)

Men of Action: Stop working constantly and start optimizing! A Functional Medicine MD breaks down the 3 lifestyle hacks and 5 key lab tests you need to assess your health, naturally boost testosterone, and reverse insulin resistance. This is the practical, data-driven guide to men's health you've been searching for.

November is Men's Health Month, and Dr. Skelton delivers the actionable steps without the fluff. This episode focuses on performance and longevity—the keys to being the man your family needs you to be.

You will learn:

• Sleep Hacks: The 6 to 9-hour rule and why falling asleep on the couch could be a sign of sleep apnea.

• Movement: Why HIIT and resistance training are the best tools for testosterone and insulin resistance (and why real men don't skip leg day!).

• The 5 Lab Tests: Why your doctor's standard lipid panel is missing Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB, and why a fasting insulin over 5 signals pre-diabetes.

• Testosterone Truth: The #1 natural way to boost T-levels (it’s not a shot) and the dangers of starting exogenous testosterone with elevated red blood cell count.

• Supplement Staples: The only 5 supplements a Functional MD recommends for men (Vitamin D3/K2, B-Vitamins, Zinc, and Probiotics).

Ready to optimize your health for the long haul? Visit livelifewellclinic.com for a High-Performance Executive Panel assessment mentioned in this episode.

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Time Marker SEO-Optimized Topic Title (01:50) 3 Lifestyle Hacks for Men: Sleep, Movement, and Schedule (02:15) Sleep Apnea Test and why 4-5 hours of sleep doesn't make you a hero (05:10) Movement Hack: How 5 minutes of HIIT improves Testosterone & Insulin Resistance (08:15) Real Men Don't Skip Leg Day: Why squats, lunges, and planks build core strength (10:45) Schedule Optimization: The 2-Minute Window for God’s Word to reduce Brain Overload (13:00) The 5 Key Supplements (D3/K2, Methylated B's, Zinc, Probiotics) for Men (15:45) The Critical Lipids Test: Why you must check Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB (17:00) Greens for Keto/Carnivore: Supplement options to lower ApoB and reduce inflammation (18:20) Fasting Insulin Test: Why a number over 5.0 means you have Insulin Resistance (20:00) Liver Function Tests (CMP): The link between high Triglycerides and Fatty Liver (21:40) #1 Natural Way to Boost Testosterone (It’s not injection) (22:50) Dangers of Low T Clinics: The risk of Clotting from Elevated Red Blood Cell Count