The Changing Man – Find Your Spark Again

2025 November
Costa del Sol, S.L.
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The Changing Man –
Find Your Spark Again
Have you lost some of your
energy, started sleeping
worse, or felt your desire
fading a little? You’re not
alone. Many men experience
a quiet hormonal shift
in midlife – a kind of male
menopause. Fortunately,
there’s a lot you can do to
maintain your strength, balance,
and zest for life.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your
energy isn’t quite what it used to
be. Your sleep feels lighter, your
mood fluctuates more, and your
drive – both in life and in the bedroom
– has dropped slightly. It
happens to many men in midlife,
and it’s rarely just about stress
or a busy schedule. The body is
changing, and what’s known as
andropause – the male equivalent
of menopause – gradually begins
to make itself felt.
While women’s menopause often
comes suddenly, men’s hormonal
transition tends to happen
much more slowly. Testosterone,
the male sex hormone, declines
little by little. It’s the hormone
that gives strength, energy, drive
and vitality – and it also plays an
important role in bones, muscles,
the heart and the brain. When
levels drop, many start to feel
heavier in the body, less focused,
and perhaps a bit “flat” in spirit.
Your body is trying to tell you
something
It’s perfectly natural for hormones
to change with age. The speed of
this change, however, depends
a great deal on lifestyle. Men
who stay active, eat healthily,
and get proper rest and sleep
often experience a gentler transition.
Genetics also play a part.
Conversely, inactivity, excess
weight, alcohol and stress can
accelerate the process.
Stress plays a special role. When
the body produces high levels of
the stress hormone cortisol for
extended periods, testosterone
production is inhibited – making
symptoms more noticeable:
fatigue, reduced libido, poor
sleep, and mood swings. It’s the
body’s way of signalling that
it needs rest, balance, and an
acceptance of life’s natural flow.
It’s not just about hormones
There’s more to it than testosterone
alone. A substance in the
blood called SHBG increases with
age and binds part of the testosterone,
leaving less of it free
and active. At the same time, the
hormone prolactin – which is normally
kept in check by the neurotransmitter
dopamine – can start
to rise under stress or imbalance.
This can further reduce energy
and affect mood and sex drive.
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That’s why a man can have a “normal” testosterone
level in a blood test yet still feel tired and unmotivated.
It’s not just about the quantity, but how much
of that testosterone the body can actually use.
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Anni Dahms
Founder of the retail chain
ANNI’s VITAL SHOP. Nurse- & Health
specialist, Biopath and Nutritional
Adviser.
anni@annisvitalshop.com

The Changing Man
(Continued from previous page)
You can do a lot yourself
The good news is that there’s
much you can do to support
your body through this phase of
life. Physical activity – especially
strength training and walks in the
fresh air – naturally stimulates
testosterone. Sleep and regular
meals help stabilise blood sugar
and lower stress hormones.
From a nutritional point of view,
it’s worth supporting the body
with healthy fats, zinc, magnesium,
and B vitamins – all of
which play key roles in hormonal
balance. Herbs such as maca,
ginseng, and tribulus terrestris
can help with energy and vitality,
while ashwagandha and rhodiola
offer calm and resilience in times
of stress.
Finding your balance again
Losing a bit of drive in midlife
isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s your
body’s way of telling you it’s time
to adjust course. Andropause
isn’t a disease but a transition – a
chance to support your body
instead of pushing it.
When you give it rest, nourishment
and movement, your
energy can return. You won’t be
25 again, but you can feel strong,
calm and centred – the best version
of yourself.
From Burnout to
Joy – with Help
from Strath
After more than 60 years, the Swiss
brand Strath remains one of nature’s
most elegant ways to support the body.
I’ve stocked it on my shelves ever since
I started ANNIs VITAL SHOP – and long
before that, it was an essential part of
my own home pharmacy. In a single
teaspoon lies a whole universe of herbs
that the body can easily absorb and use
to regain its balance.
It was a food supplement called Bio-
Strath – now simply known as Strath
– that indirectly led me to change professions,
from nurse and health visitor to
working with complementary medicine.
At one point, I was completely exhausted,
with no energy or motivation. A
friend suggested I try Bio-Strath. I
rushed to buy a bottle, and within four
days, everything changed. My energy,
joy, and focus returned – and with them,
a deep interest in how natural remedies
can support the body.
Fermented strength from nature
Strath isn’t just herbs in a bottle. It’s the
result of a special fermentation process
in which more than 30 herbs meet the
yeast culture Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
During fermentation, the herbs are
“opened up”, making their active plant
compounds far more accessible to the
body. This means better absorption, bioavailability,
and effectiveness – three key
reasons why Strath truly works.
When the body finds calm
and strength
Many people associate Strath with
immune support – and yes, that’s part
of the story. But Strath works more
broadly. It strengthens communication
between the gut and the nervous system,
helps the body handle stress, and
supports the natural balance between
body and mind. You could say Strath
speaks the body’s own language – gentle,
calm, and effective.
Immunity and energy all year round
As the fermented herbs are absorbed,
the immune system gets a natural lift.
The body learns to respond in a balanced
way – not too strongly, but just
enough, so energy is used where it’s
needed most. At the same time, the
liver, kidneys and intestines – the body’s
key detox organs – are supported.
Daily support
Strath isn’t a miracle cure that works
overnight, but a quiet, steady ally that
works in tune with your body. A teaspoon
a day of Strath Elixir can make a
noticeable difference over time, especially
during the colder months when
your immune system needs a little extra
help.
Strath also comes as tablets and flavourless
drops, which can even be used by
children from the age of one.

Vitex –
Nature’s Support
for Female Balance
Vitex is a wonderful choice
for those who want a natural,
hormone-free daily supplement.
It’s ideal for women who wish
to care for their bodies lovingly,
listen to its signals, and support
it in a gentle way.
When hormones are dancing, moods
fluctuate, and energy dips, nature can
help bring balance back. Vitex – also
known as chaste tree – has been used
for centuries to support women before
and during menstruation, as well as
through the menopause.
Vitex helps the body find its own
rhythm. It works gently but effectively –
many women experience less irritability,
fewer mood swings, and reduced breast
tenderness when they use Vitex regularly.
Over time, many notice a greater sense
of calm, better sleep, and a more stable
mood. Vitex supports the body from
within, helping it restore its natural hormonal
harmony.
When the Body
Starts to Creak
I often meet people who sigh
when their knees click, their fingers
ache, or their back reminds
them they’re no longer 25. It’s
a natural part of life – but that
doesn’t mean we have to accept
pain.
Over the years, I’ve spoken to many
who have benefited from nature’s own
remedies for joint and mobility support.
Two plants are mentioned again and
again for their effects on sore joints –
rosehip and devil’s claw. They work in
different ways, but together they seem
to bring a sense of ease to the body
that many notice after just a few weeks.
You don’t have to be elderly to benefit
from rosehip and devil’s claw. Younger
people with sports injuries, minor falls
or tension in the back and neck may
also find a one- to three-month course
helpful.
Rosehip is a true gift from nature. The
small red berry is rich in vitamin C and
unique plant compounds that help
reduce inflammation and support
cartilage in the joints. Many find that
stiffness eases and movement becomes
more comfortable.
Devil’s claw may sound fierce, but it acts
gently and deeply. It grows in the warm
soils of Africa and has been shown to
ease muscle and joint pain – particularly
when the body is strained by repetitive
movement or wear and tear.
When we also provide the body with
the building blocks it needs – such as
omega-3 fatty acids, green vegetables,
and daily movement without pushing
past the pain – something wonderful
often happens. The joints become more
supple, and energy slowly returns. We
don’t have to accept stiffness as part of
ageing – the body wants to cooperate;
it just needs a little help to do so.
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