The Importance of National Men's Health Month

This topic is near and dear to my heart as I lost my father to stage 4 kidney cancer over 2 1/2 years ago. Unfortunately, cancer is rampant all around the world and (what I like to call) band-aid medication is working temporarily but thousands are dying every day. So what can we do? We can improve preventive care. Studies have shown that psychological stress can cause inflammation throughout your whole body. When out of touch with your stress levels the following areas are affected: nutrition, relationships, home environment, career, fitness regimen, creativity, and energy levels. 

There is a stigma that men should not express their feelings. When they were children, some parents would even tell their boys to stop crying and be a man. Keeping your emotions to yourself can contribute to severe anxiety, stress, and ultimately lead to health problems. Trust me, I've been there and it took a toll on my body. Men, there are many ways to cope without medicating, drinking, and working out excessively every day. 

1.  Set intentions - What areas in your life do you want to improve?

2.  Meet up with a friend - Coffee/Tea/Golf/Walk with a friend and share your struggles. Chances are she/he will listen, give advice or is going through something similar.

3.  Find a practice that works for you - journal, meditate, yoga, Pilates, walk, breathe, sing, etc.

4.  De-plug from devices an hour before bed so you can fall asleep earlier and deeper.

5. Taking preventive measures will improve your livelihood. If you want to learn specific techniques on enhancing your areas of nutrition, fitness, and self-care then work with me today. 

In the end, men and women all want the same thing to live a long, prosperous, vivacious, and happy life so why not start now?