http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#83ffbe27-060d-4d85-87c9-be0f5463d69e You're welcome. well.....I had auditory therapy,speech therapy,phonics,and fine motors skills therapy to remediate my Dyslexia,Dyspraxia and help me able to compensate. I still have difficulties,but I compensate. Early identification,early intervention,great special education teachers/therapists, my above average intelligence, and willpower are factors. I was actually with mentally retarded children in special education in 1st grade because my Dyslexia,Dyspraxia were severe at the time,and so they thought I was mentally retarded. Intelligence isn't affected by neurodivergent conditions......many actually have above average intelligence and can be gifted. Here is stuff on strengths of Dyspraxia http://www.danda.org.uk/pages/danda-focus/my-dysphraxic-strengths.php http://www.scips.worc.ac.uk/disabilities/dyspraxia.html Here is stuff on strengths of Dyslexia http://people.tribe.net/4b0cf8c4-1fc3-4171-92d3-b0915985bf95/blog/13e20985-f3ad-4cde-bd6a-0cecfbd15cc4 Here is stuff on strengths of AD/HD http://adultaddstrengths.com/2006/02/09/top-10-advantages-of-add-in-a-high-tech-career/ http://www.attentioncenter.com/AboutADHD/ADHDStrengths.php BTW...There is a lot of overlap of symptoms between neurodivergent conditions and high degree of comorbidity as it is in my case. There is a family history of these issues on both sides of my family too....they run in families http://www.danda.org.uk/pages/about-danda.php I use my experiences to be a Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,learning disability,neurodivergent,neurodiversity mental health advocate. I feel that's my life purpose. Everything happens for a reason. I care about neurodivergents getting misdiagnosed and medicated....especially children. So many ADHD and autistic children are on antipsychotics. I also hate to see feminine boys getting picked on and getting called a sissy. Children can be very cruel,and this is something that they learn from adults. I believe that my main evolutionary soul lessons have to do with tolerance of diversity. I feel that my experience with my neurodivergent conditions,hypogonadism,and my multiracial ancestry help me to treat others like I wanted to be treated - a human being with a soul. I am in an interracial relationship with a neurotypical woman that loves me in spite of my neurodivergent conditions,and hypogonadism. Her sister is Dyslexic. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:12:55 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#83ffbe27-060d-4d85-87c9-be0f5463d69e Raymond 2008-02-06T21:12:55Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#832b9b90-d67b-4619-bb6e-76895060642c thanks for sharing all that info, useful stuff. check out indium, it targets the pituitary, allowing your body to manufacture which hormones your body is most in need of, in the porportions you require for your own system. for all these things you list, you are very well written and intelligent. It seems you have learned alot in healing yourself. kudos. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:15:32 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#832b9b90-d67b-4619-bb6e-76895060642c Flint 2008-02-06T20:15:32Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#9f8c2b18-3219-498a-8ecc-74cb27d4dc52 Thank you for your suggestions. I am not bipolar. I was misdiagnosed schizoaffective bipolar disorder because of my Dyslexic,Dyspraxic-related speech called cluttering without any psychological nor any medical testing being done. They didn't even test for stuff like Pyroluria which pulls Vitamin B-6 and Zinc out of the system which leads to Bipolar symptoms. The psychiatrist who misdiagnosed me in the first place noted that I was boyish and bit effeminate in my medical record. I am very softspokened with a high pitched voice,and my mother told me that my father was the same way and that he was more softspoken. I have even been told that I sound like Michael Jackson when I talk. Because of my voice, people thought I was gay and called me a "faggot" But I had intensive speech therapy in special education in my early elementary school years. Dyspraxia is a developmental coordination disorder and it can affect speech. My Dyslexia affected my language processing,and so it led to speech and auditory processing problems. My mother told me that my father had the same problems and that he even stuttered. Dyspraxia affected my coordination,and so it affected the motor coordination,and so it led to speech problems in that area. My mother told me that my father had issues with coordination. I have minor articulations problems which were noted in my reports,test results by both the psychologist who did the LD and ADHD assessment and Dr. Harold N. Levinson who did the neurological testing. The psychologist who did the Veteran Affairs neuropsyche testing noted in my records that I have mildly dysarthric speech. Ever since reading about LCP SOLUTION that talked about Omega 3 fatty deficiencies connected to Dyslexia,Dyspraxia,and AD/HD tend to be comorbid with each other and how fish oil can help with those conditions, I take cod liver oil/fish oil regularly to get the Omega 3 fatty acids that I need. The Omega 3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). are very important for the brain. My stepfather wasn't kidding when he told me that fish was brain food. Ever since taking cod liver oil/fish oil, I feel my brain working better. I think better and I am less emotional,sensitive.. I find that there is much less stimulation in my frontal lobe when I am upset. Without fish oil/cod liver oil, I have hyperactivity in my frontal lobe,and that would lead to confusion,overstimulated,upset,stressed out and make it hard for me to think. The evidence of it working for me is that I scored 29 out of 30 on MMSE(Mini Mental Status Exam) during my Veteran Affairs neuropsychological testing. Those are the tests that they give to people with Alzheimers,Dementia to see if they have mental decline. Obviously with the score that I have,I am far from having mentally decline. They have found that Omega 3 fatty acids do help with Alzheimers,Dementia. I will be taking them for the rest of my life. here is the cod liver oil that I take......it has fruit flavors too,and I like the taste....usually get the orange flavored http://palmbeachnutrition.com/BuySupplements/VitaminStore/tabid/124/ProductID/225/Default.aspx here is the fish oil that I take.....it's lemon flavored,and I like the taste of it.....don't like straight up fish oil http://palmbeachnutrition.com/BuySupplements/VitaminStore/tabid/124/ProductID/141/Default.aspx I have very feminine finger ratios. My index finger is longer than my ring finger on both hands. It is said that means that there was exposure to more estrogen in the mother's womb. It is said that the average male has longer ring finger than index finger. It is also said that the average female has them the same length. The same study, published in Early Human Development, found that boys with female-type finger lengths are on average more emotional than other boys. "They tended to be very sensitive," says Manning. http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-3791.html&fromMod=popular (that's definitely true for me...very sensitive is an understatement) I had hormone testing that confirmed my suspicions too. They were from Veteran Affairs..........I get free health care as a military veteran the tests showed: The Estrogen range for an Adult Male is 40-115 pg/mL, and mine was 163 pg/mL The Total Testosterone range for an Adult Male is 175 to 781 pg/mL,and mine was 219 The Free Testosterone range for an Adult Male is 8.8 to 27 pg/mL,and mine was 6.1 I take a liquid gel male multivitamin for taking care of the male reproductive system and balancing hormones. here is the liquid gel male multivitamins that I take...Men's Living Green Liquid-Gel Multi uses powerful botanicals from whole living plants that are targeted to meet the unique nutrition profile that men need, including prostate health support. Men's Living Green Liquid-Gel Multi's breakthrough formula is quickly absorbed into your body and combines over 117 nutrients and 72 trace minerals as well as Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/in/livingmen.html I want to help raise awareness about hormonal imbalances. here is stuff about finger ratios http://www.azcentral.com/ent/pop/articles/0323fingers23.html http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2000/03/03-29-2000a.html http://www.webmd.com/news/20000329/pointing-finger-androgen-cause-homosexuality http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20040530/ai_n14577180 http://www.bath.ac.uk/pr/releases/fingerlength.htm http://www.news-medical.net/?id=5734 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:09:40 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#9f8c2b18-3219-498a-8ecc-74cb27d4dc52 Raymond 2008-02-06T20:09:40Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#3c9fd2b2-6d7f-4f46-98c2-7200b5620f04 you should check into ionic trace elements, many of which can be used to balance out the body without too heavy a use of bi-polar medicines. Proper trace elements, will create a pituitary cascade that will address many of the needs you have brought up in your ideas. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:07:06 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#3c9fd2b2-6d7f-4f46-98c2-7200b5620f04 Flint 2008-02-06T19:07:06Z http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#72037889-3b54-4ef9-9031-6338dc65a47f It seems like there is this belief that only hormones affect females and teenagers and not males when it comes to emotions. I am concerned that there is little belief that hormones affect the emotions of men too. Males can be irritable,moody just like females can. After all, males have moons in their charts just like females do. Our moons have lunar returns and other transits to the moon. Therefore, it cannot be that farfetched that men can have their moodiness,irritability issues without being bipolar. Men with moon in watersigns and/or strong watersign influence can be highly sensitive,emotional men which don't fit the traditional male stereotype of females. I don't know about you, but I hate stereotypes. I hate people mistakening me for being gay because I don't fit the stereotypes of what a male should be. I hate that my hypogonadism, having lower testosterone levels and higher estrogen levels than the typical man is leading to me having a very feminine nature that is getting me seen as being gay. 20/20 television specials certainly don't help in the matter. They stress about the gay man's brain being feminized,and that when a man sounds feminine,he must be gay. I know that this this is bull. Man...I was angry when I was watching this. There are lot of feminine men that are not gay. A matter of fact, there is a syndrome called Klinefelter Syndrome which has to do with primary hypogonadism caused by extra X chromosomes so that they male is born as XXY,or even XXXY,or even XXXXY. These are men who are ultrafeminine not just genetically but also physically. Klinefelter Syndrome isn't associated with homosexuality. These men are more feminine than most. So why should feminine men be gay? Why should a male be seen as gay because he talks,walks,and/or acts feminine? Why do even some astrologers insinuate that men are gay when they look at aspects like Mars square Neptune,Venus oppose Neptune, or Venus square Uranus. Personally, I don't believe that you can see homosexuality in the chart. I don't feel that we should even try. I feel that we should do something to resolve the myths of feminine men. One of the reasons that I believe in Astrology and practice Astrology is that it acknowledges that men can be feminine without being gay. It acknowledges that men can be highly sensitive,emotional without being gay. Astrology helped me not be ashamed of my highly feminine,sensitive,emotional nature which is reflected by my Big 3 being in feminine signs(Sun in Scorpio,Moon in Pisces,Virgo Ascendant) as well as my Mercury conjunct Venus in Scorpio), and my Sun trine Moon indicates that I can easily express,identify,and get in touch with my feminine nature. I feel that doctors aren't taking hormone imbalances in men seriously. When a man comes to a doctor and voices his concerns about symptoms of hormone imbalance,and the doctor says that it's nothing and that's its in all his head and even refers him to a psychiatrist, it's a problem. Maybe he is right? Maybe he isn't. How does he know without even bothering to examine that person? There is such thing as andropause which has to do with drop in testosterone levels after you reach 40 which can lead to not only sexual dysfunction,but emotional problems like depression and irritability. I stress the importance of ruling out medical conditions before giving a psychiatric diagnosis. I don't see why people don't get that. Doctors make mistakes. That's why they have malpractice insurance. If they mess up, they can get sued. I feel that man with hormone imbalances that gets diagnosed as a psychiatric disorder is a major misdiagnosis. If they take medication,it can mess up their bodies. Imagine a person with low sex drive because of low testosterone, and he takes an antidepressant that even lowers his sex drive even more. Antidepressants are known to cause sexual dysfunction. These are more likely to cause it in men with hormone imbalances. If the man is depressed, how in the world is sexual dysfunction going to cheer him up? I talked to my primary care doctor who agreed that with my low testosterone,antidepressants can cause impotence in me because I have low sex drive to begin with. Sex has never been important in my life. I never really felt the strong urge to have sex in general. I always felt that romance and love was more important than sex. I hated when guys talked about sex so much when I was a teenager and when I was in the military. I didn't see women as sex objects and didn't believe in them being treated that way. I believed in love and romance. I even need a spiritual,romantic,love connection before I can have sexual intercourse. I don't even like to refer to that as the f'word either. I prefer using the phrase, "making love". There is nothing wrong with that. I remember using that phrase,and a guy got on my case. That was in my freshman year in high school,and it made me feel like I am weird. I shouldn't have to feel that way. Males that are feminine,gentle,and sensitive shouldn't have to feel like outcasts. Men that are nurses,massage therapists,cosmetologists,fashion designers,and intuitive consultants aren't necessarily gay either. I got accused of being gay and called a gay slur for saying that I am a massage therapy student. Heck....Before I even got into Astrology, I wouldn't have even considered being a massage therapist. Astrology helped me understand that my ultrasensitivity and compassion can be channeled into holistic healing arts. I do wonder if my hypogonadism is a huge influence in my personality. I am starting to realize that it is. After all, it can lead to having strong feminine traits. It doesn't necessarily mean that you are gay nor mentally ill. Doctors shouldn't be telling you that. If he does,he's a real bigot and very ignorant. The psychiatrist who first misdiagnosed me as having bipolar disorder noted that I was a bit effeminate in my medical record. That was like a slap in the face. He didn't consider that I have hormone imbalances nor didn't he consider my rambling,tangential,disorganized speech was Dyslexic-related and not psychotic. Neptune isn't just psychiatric disorders. It is also misdiagnoses. Heck..it's also confusion. I even been referred to as being "confused" because of my mixed Black,Portuguese,English,German,French,Italian,Puerto Rican,Native American,and Jewish ancestry. In a rulership book, Neptune rules mulattoes too! Many people who are "different" have been misdiagnosed due to ignorance which is not bliss. But yeah....if you have problems with depression and irritability, consider seeing an endocrinologist and not just a psychiatrist. I wish that I had saw the endocrinologist years ago instead of thinking my mental health problems were psychiatric. Heck...should have been checked when my voice didn't get deep in puberty too. I think that being an advocate for hypogonadism might also be my life purpose and not just being an advocate for learning disabilities and developmental disorders which I also have a history of. I have this Cosmobiology Health Report Program. I bought it in 2003. I love it,and it's very insightful. I always felt more comfortable with using Cosmobiology for medical astrology stuff and not focusing on signs and houses. Like cosmobiologists, I use declinations too. Cosmobiologists also use declination midpoints too. I have Cosmobiology book by Eleanor Kimmel that used declination midpoints. . Cosmobiologists don't use orbs of more than 5 degrees for regular longitude aspects. I have numerous indicators for hypogonadism too. The following are interpretations from the report program. Glandular system is also known as the Endocrine System. Mercury aspect to Venus: (conjunction and parallel in my case) This influence could bring the possibility of erratic glandular secretions. Venus aspect to Mars: (square in my case) You could be susceptible to kidney or bowel problems, sexual disorders and for women menstrual irregularities. There also is a tendency for blood disorders or varicose veins. Venus aspect to Saturn: (quindecile,and aspect that Noel Tyl uses and contraparallel in my case) There is an inclination to insufficient secretion of the gland system, glandular atrophy, enlargement of glands, goiter and possible kidney ailments, phlebitis or female disorders. Venus aspect to Neptune: (parallel in my case) The function of your glandular system, kidneys or reproductive organs tends to be weak and you could be prone to enlargement of the glands. Venus = Neptune/Node (semisquare and parallel in my case) There could be a possibility of weakened glandular functions, reproductive organs or kidneys. Mars = Venus/Neptune (square my case) You have a tendency to premature weakness of your genitals. Your fertility tends to be low and you could be subject to infections of the genital organs, diseases of the kidneys and appendicitis. You also may have lesbian or homosexual wishes. (not gay.........seems like they equate hypogonadism with being gay,and thats necessarily the case) Neptune = Venus/Asc (semisquare in my case) Your immune system is inclined to be weak and you may be subject to allergies and disturbances in your glandular system or kidneys Neptune = Mars/Jupiter (semisquare in my case) Your vitality tends to be a bit weak and you have a tendency to insufficient digestion. You could be susceptible to infections, blood disorders, pulmonary diseases, weak function of the genitals and for women delayed or difficult births. Neptune = Venus/Midheaven (square in my case) You are inclined to be unsatisfied or unhappy in love and may have a strange attitude toward love that could lead to psychosomatic complaints. (ummm....having hypergonadism would definitely lead to having problems in my love life...especially if women reject me for not being masculine enough) COSMOBIOLOGY ASPECTS FOR GLANDULAR PROBLEMS (conjunction,opposition,square,semisquare,sesquiquadrate,parallel,contraparallel) Note: These are in the Cosmobiology Health Report. Also..there can be other configurations that could indicate hormonal imbalances. Nothing is set in stone. Also if you have any of these indicators,it doesn't necessarily mean that you have hormonal imbalances. I feel that it would have to take numerous indicators or very close orbed indicators to indicate a hormonal imbalance. I also feel that genetics,environment are factors too. Also...with Neptune configurations, make sure that you are not getting misdiagnosed. Moon aspect to Venus: With other adverse aspects there could be a tendency to glandular or kidney problems and menstrual or hormonal disorders. Mercury aspect to Venus: This influence could bring the possibility of erratic glandular secretions. Venus aspect to Mars: You could be susceptible to kidney or bowel problems, sexual disorders and for women menstrual irregularities. There also is a tendency for blood disorders or varicose veins. Venus aspect to Saturn: There is an inclination to insufficient secretion of the gland system, glandular atrophy, enlargement of glands, goiter and possible kidney ailments, phlebitis or female disorders. Venus aspect to Uranus: You may be subject to fluctuations of your hormone system which could affect your sexuality. Glandular problems, especially in connection with the kidneys, are also possible. Venus aspect to Neptune: The function of your glandular system, kidneys or reproductive organs tends to be weak and you could be prone to enlargement of the glands. Venus aspect to Pluto: Your sexual drive and power of procreation tends to be unusually strong. With other adverse aspects there could be potential glandular problems or kidney disorders. Venus aspect to Node: In combination with other adverse aspects there could be a tendency to problems involving the reproductive and glandular system. Mars aspect to Node: In connection with other adverse aspects there could be disorders in the muscular system, reproductive system or adrenal system. Moon = Venus/Mars You are likely to radiate emotional balance and tend to have a healthy bodily resilience. With other afflictions there could be a tendency to disorders of the kidneys or reproductive organs. Moon = Venus/Neptune You may be given to moodiness and could have a tendency to disturbed glandular functions. There also could be a weakness of the genital system. Moon = Mars/Neptune Your potency tends to be low and you could be subject to accumulation of fluid in the tendons, muscles and joints. There also is a tendency for infections, weakened reproductive organs, and ill effects of indulgence in alcohol, tobacco etc. Venus = Sun/Neptune You tend to have a weakly constitution along with a somewhat weak glandular system. There is a potential for kidney disease and for women debilitation of the female organs Venus = Moon/Neptune You may be given to moodiness and could have a tendency to disturbed glandular functions. There also could be a weakness of the genital system. Venus = Mercury/Neptune The function of your glandular- and hormone system as well as your genital system tends to be a bit weak. There also is a tendency toward homosexual or lesbian ambitions. Venus = Mars/Neptune You have a tendency to premature weakness of your genitals. Your fertility tends to be low and you could be subject to infections of the genital organs, diseases of the kidneys and appendicitis. You also may have lesbian or homosexual wishes. Venus = Jupiter/Saturn The strong variation between your fulfillment and denial could have a hormonal effect and may lead to blockages in your hormone system. Venus = Saturn/Uranus You tend to suppress your sexuality and because if it could be subject to organic disturbances. There is a possibility of prostatic hypertrophy and for women vaginismus and late or difficult birth. Venus = Saturn/Neptune You may be subject to diseases caused by mental distress, lack of affection and love. There is a tendency for sexual problems, deficient glandular activity and kidney troubles. Venus = Uranus/Neptune Your vitality tends to be low and you have a tendency to pump up your sexuality with drugs. You could be subject to glandular disorders, abdominal diseases, kidney problems and possible perversions. Venus = Uranus/Ascendant You could be susceptible to stress-related ailments and possible glandular disorders or problems with the kidneys. Venus = Uranus/Midheaven There could be a tendency to nervous disorders and with other afflictions glandular problems or kidney troubles. Venus = Neptune/Pluto You are susceptible to disturbances of your glandular and hormonal system and may be subject to diseases of the genital system. Organic illness could take a toll on your psyche as well. Venus = Neptune/Node There could be a possibility of weakened glandular functions, reproductive organs or kidneys. Venus = Neptune/Asc Your immune system is inclined to be weak and you may be subject to allergies and disturbances in your glandular system or kidneys. Mars = Moon/Saturn Your muscular system tends to be hard and you could be subject to rheumatism of the muscles. There is a tendency for mental suffering, inflammatory diseases, reproductive ailments and for women female complaints or edema. Mars = Venus/Saturn You are inclined to suppress your sexual needs which could lead to genital problems. There is a tendency toward frigidity, sexual inhibitions or low fertility and potential abnormal sexual expression. Mars = Venus/Neptune You have a tendency to premature weakness of your genitals. Your fertility tends to be low and you could be subject to infections of the genital organs, diseases of the kidneys and appendicitis. You also may have lesbian or homosexual wishes. Mars = Saturn/Neptune You could be subject to weakening of your muscles or chronic diseases of your muscular system as well as depletion of your vitality by toxins or medication. You also tend to have weak bones, may lack energy and the joy of living. There is potential for impotence or frigidity and suicide by poison or gas. Mars = Jupiter/Neptune Your vitality tends to be a bit weak and you have a tendency to insufficient digestion. You could be susceptible to infections, blood disorders, pulmonary diseases, weak function of the genitals and for women delayed or difficult births. Jupiter = Mars/Neptune Your vitality tends to be a bit weak and you have a tendency to insufficient digestion. You could be susceptible to infections, blood disorders, pulmonary diseases, weak function of the genitals and for women delayed or difficult births Saturn = Venus/Mars You are inclined to suppress your sexual needs which could lead to genital problems. There is a tendency toward frigidity, sexual inhibitions or low fertility and potential abnormal sexual expression. Saturn = Venus/Uranus You tend to suppress your sexuality and because if it could be subject to organic disturbances. There is a possibility of prostatic hypertrophy and for women vaginismus and late or difficult birth. Uranus = Sun/Venus Your metabolism tends to be somewhat accelerated. For women there is a tendency to disturbances of the menstrual cycle or fluctuating periods. Glandular disorders or kidney problems are also possible. Uranus = Moon/Venus There is a close connection between your emotional state and the distribution of the hormones. You could be subject to glandular disorders, spasms, sudden emotional outbursts, epilepsy or other convulsive states. Uranus = Venus/Ascendant You could be susceptible to stress-related ailments and possible glandular disorders or problems with the kidneys Neptune = Sun/Venus You tend to have a weakly constitution along with a somewhat weak glandular system. There is a potential for kidney disease and for women debilitation of the female organs. Neptune = Sun/Mars You tend to have a weak physique, lack of energy and vitality, and a weak or disturbed sexual impulse. You could be subject to infections, epilepsy, and periodic impaired health with a slow recovery process. Neptune = Moon/Venus You may be given to moodiness and could have a tendency to disturbed glandular functions. There also could be a weakness of the genital system. Neptune = Mercury/Venus The function of your glandular- and hormone system as well as your genital system tends to be a bit weak. There also is a tendency toward homosexual or lesbian ambitions. Neptune = Venus/Mars You have a tendency to premature weakness of your genitals. Your fertility tends to be low and you could be subject to infections of the genital organs, diseases of the kidneys and appendicitis. You also may have lesbian or homosexual wishes. Neptune = Venus/Saturn You may be subject to diseases caused by mental distress, lack of affection and love. There is a tendency for sexual problems, deficient glandular activity and kidney troubles. Neptune = Venus/Uranus Your vitality tends to be low and you have a tendency to pump up your sexuality with drugs. You could be subject to glandular disorders, abdominal diseases, kidney problems and possible perversions. Neptune = Venus/Pluto You are susceptible to disturbances of your glandular and hormonal system and may be subject to diseases of the genital system. Organic illness could take a toll on your psyche as well. Neptune = Venus/Node There could be a possibility of weakened glandular functions, reproductive organs or kidneys. Neptune = Venus/Asc Your immune system is inclined to be weak and you may be subject to allergies and disturbances in your glandular system or kidneys. Neptune = Mars/Jupiter Your vitality tends to be a bit weak and you have a tendency to insufficient digestion. You could be susceptible to infections, blood disorders, pulmonary diseases, weak function of the genitals and for women delayed or difficult births. Neptune = Mars/Saturn You could be subject to weakening of your muscles or chronic diseases of your muscular system as well as depletion of your vitality by toxins or medication. You also tend to have weak bones, may lack energy and the joy of living. There is potential for impotence or frigidity and suicide by poison or gas. Pluto = Venus/Neptune You are susceptible to disturbances of your glandular and hormonal system and may be subject to diseases of the genital system. Organic illness could take a toll on your psyche as well. Asc = Venus/Uranus You could be susceptible to stress-related ailments and possible glandular disorders or problems with the kidneys. Asc = Venus/Neptune Your immune system is inclined to be weak and you may be subject to allergies and disturbances in your glandular system or kidneys. Node = Venus/Neptune There could be a possibility of weakened glandular functions, reproductive organs or kidneys. Here are urls that confirm that hormonal imbalances can lead to mental health problems in not just women but also men. Therefore, seeing an endocrinologist might help. You might not necessarily have to see a psychiatrist. You should always get a medical examination,testing before getting a psychiatric diagnosis. I really stress this a lot. hypogonadism: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-hypogonadism/DS00300 http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/h/hypogonadism.htm http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00300.html http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medther/tayendoweb/images/hypogonadism.htm http://health.yahoo.com/topic/hormone/overview/article/mayoclinic/E97... http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/endocrinology/m... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1476110 http://www.humanhealthsolutions.com/articles/men_low_testosterone.htm... Andropause: http://www.andropause.com/ http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/a/andropause.htm http://www.hkmenshealth.com/eng/healthline/andropause.asp http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/print/andropause2002.htm http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/testosterone-therapy/MC00030 https://www.bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/health_wellness/Men/InYour60s/Testos... http://www.lifewatch-eap.com/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=9556 Thyroid: http://www.bellaonline.com/ArticlesP/art41515.asp http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thyroid-disease/AN00986 http://pages.prodigy.net/naturedoctor/thyroid.html http://www.thyroid-info.com/aremrevw.htm http://www.thyroidpower.com/artestrogenmenothyroidfr.html http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20040315/atypical-depression-thy... http://caymannetnews.com/2006/01/1008/thyroid.shtml http://www.mbschachter.com/hypothyroidism.htm url about the scientist,low testosterone levels,long index finger: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-10/bis-aft102004.php http://www.bath.ac.uk/pr/releases/fingerlength.htm http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_1658552,00.html urls about Irritable Male Syndrome: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8962022/site/newsweek http://www.menalive.com/ims-splash.htm http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53725 urls about low testosterone linked to alzheimers: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-01/naos-lft012804.php http://www.alzheimerweek.org/members/Vol4/News/040502.htm low testosterone linked to health problems: http://www.webmd.com/news/20060705/low-testosterone-poor-health http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202237,00.html http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTON08569720070220 low testosterone linked to heart disease: http://men.webmd.com/news/20030527/low-testosterone-linked-to-heart-disease Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:51:03 GMT http://astronuts.tribe.net/thread/0b42b45d-f5ed-4d1d-b642-a8e6a567a108#72037889-3b54-4ef9-9031-6338dc65a47f Raymond 2008-02-06T17:51:03Z