| MONITOR YOUR HEALTH / STAY FIT |
Studies show that men are known to internalise stress and are less conscious about maintaining a healthy diet than women. Thankfully, that is changing now and men are finding healthy ways to release stress and eat healthily.
It is important to know the status of your internal condition or organs) as well as maintaining your physical health.
Here are some important tips to monitor and maintain your body's health.
1. Take Your Pulse Everyday
Yes, every day! because it allows you to monitor your heart rate and is simple to do. A diagnosis of heart disease can be prevented by developing this habit. A healthy, resting heart rate should be between 60 and 80 beats per minute. The pulse should be strong, but not too strong or this will indicate the that the heart is working too hard or forcefully.
Yes, every day! because it allows you to monitor your heart rate and is simple to do. A diagnosis of heart disease can be prevented by developing this habit. A healthy, resting heart rate should be between 60 and 80 beats per minute. The pulse should be strong, but not too strong or this will indicate the that the heart is working too hard or forcefully.
A pulse that is less than 60 beats per minute indicate the heart is "bradycardic" or beating too slow. When exercising or doing some other physical activity the pulse should increase. If it does not increase with exercise this shows that the heart is not pumping correctly.
Alternatively, if the heart is beating more than 100 beats per minute at the resting rate, it may signal tachycardia (excessive rapidity). A person with this condition may experience heart palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting or near fainting. If the heart is healthy, the heart will beat faster but should not generally produce any of these symptoms.
A weak or "thready" pulse indicates that the heart is not pumping hard enough. Rate, rhythm, and depth of the beats should always be considered when analyzing one's pulse.
Warming up and cooling down before and after exercise. Learning how to take your pulse also helps you to monitor your heart rate before during and after exercise. If any changes are noted or any of the above iregularities are experienced. you should consult your doctor. Its good to 'keep an eye' on your heart and see how it is functioning day to day before any danger occurs.
How To Take Your Pulse
A
pulse can be taken over any artery, but it is best taken over ones that
are superficial to the skin. The three main spots are the Carotid (in
your neck), the Radial (in your wrist), and the Femoral (in your leg
near the groin).
Your pulse should always be taken with the index and
middle fingers of your hand, never your thumb because it has its own
pulse. To take the Carotid pulse, place your two fingers right behind
your earlobe. Then, slide diagonally downwards approximately one to two
inches and you should be right overtop! Or you can start at the
Adam's Apple and slide diagonally upward and you should be in the same
spot. Remember to press gently, and not too firmly as you will occlude
the artery and blood supply which can cause you to pass out!
To take the Radial pulse at your wrist. Turn the palm of your hand upwards and relax your hand. Trace your
index finger straight down until you pass the beginning of your wrist
bones, and the pulse will be under you. Or, you can make a fist, and
you will see some tendons "pop out" in your forearm. To the right of
those tendons lays the Radial artery.
The Femoral pulse is harder to find, and should only be taken on someone else if the other two pulses cannot be accessed, because it is in a personal area. The Femoral pulse is in the groin area, halfway between the side of the hips and the pubic area. You must press firmly, because this pulse is deeper than the previous two.
2. Hit the Gym
No chance of ever doing that? - substitute with exercising regularly at home or taking taking walks. For inspiration buy an exercise DVD. We all know the numerous benefits of exercise. Increasing oxygen in the blood, boosting blood circulation, burning fat and increasing muscle mass, boosting the immune system, reducing stress, releasing feel good hormones such as endorphins plus much more. Also boost your big workouts to increase testosterone production. Testosterone levels begin to drop in your 30s, leading to a loss of energy and muscle mass, and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
3. Keep your Cognitive Functioning Healthy
The brain loves exercise too- unfortunately it rarely gets good mental stimulaton and excerise causingit to become clouded and 'tired'. A crossword puzzle keeps your brain buzzing and raring to go. In addition, eating lots of fruits and vegetables with omega 3's are great for the brain.
4. Dont Forget Water!
A dried out, dehydrated body doesn't look dehydrated on the outside. You can have a fake 'healthy' glow and even feel great while your cells are screaming for water. The danger is, if the body is deprived long enough of of insufficient water, it will no longer give out thirst signals but hunger pangs. Therefore, many people satisfy their 'hunger' when in fact they are chronically thirsty. Don't do this to your cells. Its not a pretty picture on the inside - drink 8 to 12 glasses of water a day - everyday.
No chance of ever doing that? - substitute with exercising regularly at home or taking taking walks. For inspiration buy an exercise DVD. We all know the numerous benefits of exercise. Increasing oxygen in the blood, boosting blood circulation, burning fat and increasing muscle mass, boosting the immune system, reducing stress, releasing feel good hormones such as endorphins plus much more. Also boost your big workouts to increase testosterone production. Testosterone levels begin to drop in your 30s, leading to a loss of energy and muscle mass, and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
3. Keep your Cognitive Functioning Healthy
The brain loves exercise too- unfortunately it rarely gets good mental stimulaton and excerise causingit to become clouded and 'tired'. A crossword puzzle keeps your brain buzzing and raring to go. In addition, eating lots of fruits and vegetables with omega 3's are great for the brain.
4. Dont Forget Water!
A dried out, dehydrated body doesn't look dehydrated on the outside. You can have a fake 'healthy' glow and even feel great while your cells are screaming for water. The danger is, if the body is deprived long enough of of insufficient water, it will no longer give out thirst signals but hunger pangs. Therefore, many people satisfy their 'hunger' when in fact they are chronically thirsty. Don't do this to your cells. Its not a pretty picture on the inside - drink 8 to 12 glasses of water a day - everyday.
5. Poor Dental Hygiene is linked to coronary heart and bone disease.
Your oral health is important. If you have a fear of the dentist, keep one step ahead by attending regularly. That way only superficial work may be needed as your teeth are being checked regularly. The longer you stay away - the more you may need serious dental work. Floss Daily - unbelievably, studies show that people over 55 are
four times more likely to floss daily than those between 18 and
29.
6. Get Screened for Oral Cancer at your Dentist
He may have you rinse with an acetic acid solution, after which he’ll use a special light that makes precancerous cells glow like E.T.’s finger. Oral cancer is increasingly common in people younger than 40 and it strikes more men than women.
"It has a 50% mortality rate in
the first five years and spreads incredibly fast," says Howard
S.Glazer, D.D.S.,a spokesman for the academy of General dentistry. If you have a lesion that doesn’t heal withn a few days. Get going now!
7. If You are Sexually Active with More than One Person - Get Checked for STD's - Every 3 Months
If you’re having sex with more than one partner, get a test done." Men have been ignored in the push for STD screening "says David Bell.M.D. Most diseases will show up a few days to few weeks after infection, but HIV may take as long as three months, and some have no sympotoms.
The good news: The tests are almost all urine or saliva based and most STD’s when caught early, are curable or treatable with no lingering side effects. Unchecked STD's can reult in infertility in both men and women.
Check for cancerous moles and use our guidelines on how to check for prostate and testicular cancer. A man should check his prostate and testicles regularly. Cancerous moles may be asymmetrical in shape, have irregular borders, change in size, and vary in colour. Anything black, bleeding, burning or larger than a pencil eraser is suspect.
8. See a dermatologist once a year for skin cancer screening
It takes about 20 years for a skin cancer to develop. If you had a lot of sunburns as a teenager, you may be unfortunate enough to see the effects in your 30s and 40s,"says Clay Cockerell, M.D.,a dermatologist in Dallas. Preventative medicine is always better than trying to find a cure. Make an appointment to see dermatologist if you haven't already done so this year.
9. Monitor Your Blood Pressure
You should have your blood pressure checked every 2 - 3 months. It is is above normal, you need to change your diet to exclude foods that elevate bad choloesterol. Learn how to reduce stress and do appropriate exercises that will not elevate your pressure even further.
10. Have Your Eyes Checked
The number of people needing glasses due to using computers is increasing rapidly. More now than ever, your eyes need to be looked after. Please read our guidelines for how to protect your eyes while using a computer. Natural foods rich in vitamin A, C and E are good for eye health. But you also need to have your eyes checked at an opthalmologist.
11. Schedule an colonoscopy
Colon cancer is normally diagnosed when it is life threatening. You have to keep your colon healthy by eating lots of natural foods, foods that are high in fibre and cleansing the colon. A colonoscopy is a good way of seeing how healthy your lowerintestines and colon really are. Colon cleansing can be done at home and is very good for evacuating toxic buildup that can sit in the colon for years into decades. having rancid toxic material in the colon for decades is a real scary situation! While having a colonoscopy done, your doctor can also test your prostate for any abnormal growths etcs. larged or has any ominous lumps.
We hope that you will make an effort to get these checks and tests done. Take charge of your body now and stay on top of your health
If you’re having sex with more than one partner, get a test done." Men have been ignored in the push for STD screening "says David Bell.M.D. Most diseases will show up a few days to few weeks after infection, but HIV may take as long as three months, and some have no sympotoms.
The good news: The tests are almost all urine or saliva based and most STD’s when caught early, are curable or treatable with no lingering side effects. Unchecked STD's can reult in infertility in both men and women.
Check for cancerous moles and use our guidelines on how to check for prostate and testicular cancer. A man should check his prostate and testicles regularly. Cancerous moles may be asymmetrical in shape, have irregular borders, change in size, and vary in colour. Anything black, bleeding, burning or larger than a pencil eraser is suspect.
8. See a dermatologist once a year for skin cancer screening
It takes about 20 years for a skin cancer to develop. If you had a lot of sunburns as a teenager, you may be unfortunate enough to see the effects in your 30s and 40s,"says Clay Cockerell, M.D.,a dermatologist in Dallas. Preventative medicine is always better than trying to find a cure. Make an appointment to see dermatologist if you haven't already done so this year.
9. Monitor Your Blood Pressure
You should have your blood pressure checked every 2 - 3 months. It is is above normal, you need to change your diet to exclude foods that elevate bad choloesterol. Learn how to reduce stress and do appropriate exercises that will not elevate your pressure even further.
10. Have Your Eyes Checked
The number of people needing glasses due to using computers is increasing rapidly. More now than ever, your eyes need to be looked after. Please read our guidelines for how to protect your eyes while using a computer. Natural foods rich in vitamin A, C and E are good for eye health. But you also need to have your eyes checked at an opthalmologist.
| 12. Go for a physical We recommend that in addition to seeing your general health practitioner for a physical checkup - schedule a visit to see a nutritionist or naturopath. Naturopaths and nutritionists conduct tests to identify any changes at the cellular level. On the other hand, medical doctors may do general tests that do not always identify cellular disease or mutations. These days good health means health from the enzymic and cellular level. |
11. Schedule an colonoscopy
Colon cancer is normally diagnosed when it is life threatening. You have to keep your colon healthy by eating lots of natural foods, foods that are high in fibre and cleansing the colon. A colonoscopy is a good way of seeing how healthy your lowerintestines and colon really are. Colon cleansing can be done at home and is very good for evacuating toxic buildup that can sit in the colon for years into decades. having rancid toxic material in the colon for decades is a real scary situation! While having a colonoscopy done, your doctor can also test your prostate for any abnormal growths etcs. larged or has any ominous lumps.
We hope that you will make an effort to get these checks and tests done. Take charge of your body now and stay on top of your health
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