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Dr. Ralph Esposito (@dr.ralphesposito) is a New York based naturopathic physician, acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology, men’s health and nutrigenomics. He has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, male and female hormone dysfunction, hypogonadism, exercise, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. He's an adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. Currently, Dr. Esposito serves as a medical consultant and research analyst.   This week we talk all things hormonal health: ways to increase testosterone in men and women, enhancing fertility, what certain symptoms can tell you about your hormone health, the key lifestyle factors for optimal hormone balance, and much, much more with functional medicine physician Dr. Ralph Esposito.   Enjoy! -Ashleigh   Minute Breakdown: 11-18: An intro to Dr. Esposito and his background 18–24: Importance of your history and ancestry as it rela