There seems to be a common assumption that men do not worry about their health as much as women. However it is more likely that men are just as concerned about their health, rather that they are not so likely to do anything about it.
There are several reasons for this, not least being male ego. Things though are gradually changing as men's health moves to the forefront. Modern day pressures such as single father parenting, men remaining single for longer and high stress jobs are all taking their toll on men in different ways.
Understanding this and taking measures to improve their health can allow men to take control of their lives and minimize the incidence of disease or illness.
Important factors that will help towards attaining good health are, adequate sleep, diet and exercise. Things that need to be taken into consideration before working out a health plan are: What type of work is done? What are the commitments personal and otherwise? Any time constraints?
The key to a good diet is forward planning, by working out what you will need in advance it is less likely that something is grabbed because it is easy. Food that is fast and easy is always more expensive and usually less healthy. This forward planning will also allow the shopping to be done in one hit, saving both time and money, these in turn will reduce tress and give better health.
Within the diet must be vegetables, lean meat, fish and dairy products. with to days lifestyle there is usually a call for vitamin and mineral supplements Zinc is a very important one for men, and can be found naturally in oysters, whole grain bread, lamb and chicken.
Deep and restful sleep is important, it allows the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. Prolonged lack of sleep can cause serious health problems, it can lower the immune system, making the body more susceptible to illness. If a nights sleep is difficult to achieve, learn to take naps, a 20 minute nap will make a big difference.
lifestyle will dictate how much exercise is needed. A guy who works as a rigger will not need to take as much exercise as somebody who works at a computer all day Exercise dose not need to be a major, something as simple as taking the steps instead of the elevator can make a big difference.
When should you visit a Doctor? Prolonged discomfort and symptoms that do not go away are pretty obvious reasons. Common sense should tell you when you need to be concerned If you wake up with a hangover after a big night out, it is not hard to work out the cause. However pain that persists for no apparent reason is a course for concern. Do not rely on your buddy for advice, and never take medication that was scripted for someone else.
Be aware that stress and anxiety will compound any concerns you have about your health, so a visit to the doctor sooner rather than later can either put your mind at rest or nip the cause in the bud.
Cigarettes and alcohol can aggravate the situation as well as being detrimental to the recovery process.
If you are in a relationship you might like to get together and discuss how you can improve your health and lifestyle together. For a single parent bringing up children it is important you lead a healthy life, as their health will be a reflection of yours . With the advent of the Internet, men's sexual health has become a more widely understood subject Given the anonymity that the Internet affords, men can now get the answers to questions that in the past they have been too embarrassed to ask.
No matter where you are right now you can take steps to improve your health, and enjoy all the benefits a healthy life can bring.
Trish is a life coach and author, who has a special interest in health. For a free download on health remadies, and a more indepth look at health and lifestyle go to Trish's web site http://wellbeing-information.com