Health Tips For Men

Health Tips For Men

We bury our heads in the sand. We are much less likely than women to visit our doctors regularly to take the symptoms seriously and live a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps this is one reason why women have a seven-year average survival advantage over us!

Yet it is clearly important that men of all ages become more active about their health. And an easy way to start is to follow these 10 basic steps to maintain health and vitality.

1. Remove "White Foods" from your diet.

White flour, white sugar and other processed foods are not only devoid of vitamins and minerals, but they have also been stripped of their natural fiber. As a result, they rapidly drive blood sugar levels, which contributes to weight gain, diabetes and a host of other health problems.

2. Stay away from dangerous trans fats. Although it is important to reduce your overall fat intake, it is even more important to see the types of fats you eat. Deep-fried foods and anything trans fats made with hydrogenated oils (margarine, peanut butter, shortening, store bought pastries and cookies) increase the risk of heart disease. Eat only healthy fats, such as olive oil and omega-3 oils found in salmon and other cold-water fish, which actually protect against heart disease.

3. Taking a powerful daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.Even if you are eating right, it is unlikely that your food needs all the nutrients. Our food expenditure of poor soil quality, storage, processing and cooking vitamins and minerals. Taking a high quality daily supplement is "health insurance" against possible drawbacks.

4. Weight training is included in your exercise routine. Aerobic exercise is good for cardiovascular conditioning, but it is extremely inferior to weight training in attacking the "flab factor." Recent research has shown that once-weekly resistance exercise can improve muscle strength in as little as one. Even the busiest or the laziest among us can get time and energy for that. To join a gym, consult a personal trainer or ask an experienced friend to show you the ropes.

5. To maintain your optimum weight. Current statistics show that half of us are losing the battle of bulge, but maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for yourself. You'll look better, feel better and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and other major killers. I know it's easier said than done, but if you just follow the above four steps, you'll be well on your way.

6. Drink alcohol only in moderation. You've probably heard of and the "French Paradox," that drinking alcohol protects against heart disease. Repeated studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol (of all types) not only protects against heart disease, but also lowers the risk of death from all causes. Remember that moderation is the key. While one to two drinks a day are safe, the consumption of excess alcohol is disastrous for health. And for some, one drink is too many.

7. Protect your prostate. Around the age of 40, the growth of the prostate gland begins rapidly that often results in symptoms such as nocturnal urination. The good news is that this condition, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, can be prevented or reversed by taking extracts of two herbs: saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and Pygeum (Pygeum africaname). Dozens of studies have shown that these herbs work in improving urine flow without adverse side effects. Suggested doses are 160 to 320 mg of saw palmetto and 40 to 80 mg of Pygeum daily.

8. Reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

Experts estimate that 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented from making healthy lifestyle choices. Avoid saturated and trans fats, which can promote the development of prostate cancer, and include protective foods, such as soy, green tea and tomatoes in your diet. Soy contains isoflavones with specific anti-cancer activity. And tomatoes, especially cooked tomato products, are an excellent source of lycopene, which is linked to reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Also, be sure that your daily nutritional supplement can contain high doses of antioxidant selenium (200 micrograms) and vitamin E (800 IU), which has been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

9. Maintain vigorous sexual function. In most cases of erectile dysfunction (impotence) there is a physical cause: you are just not getting enough blood for the area in question. To improve overall circulation, follow the recommendations of diet, exercise and supplements. If you are taking drugs, review them with your doctor, as the erectile function can worsen many and impair libido. Smoking also significantly impairs erectile function.

10. Maintain close relationships. Another thing women are doing better than men is maintaining close relationships. Make a point to strengthen relationships with your family and friends. Involve with work, volunteer religious relations, even anything for pets that keeps you stress reduces others and enhances health.

Take charge of your health by including these 10 steps in your life.

Longevity men list "what"

Remove "white foods" from your diet.
Stay away from dangerous trans fats.
Take a daily supplement vitamin mineral.
Include weight training in your exercise routine.
Maintain your optimum weight.
Drink only in moderation.
Protect your prostate.
Reduce your risk of prostate cancer.
Maintain vigorous sexual function.
Maintain close relationships.