Men's Health

Men often tend to put their health at the bottom of the list after work, family commitments and leisure, but it is extremely important for men to be proactive about health and prevent disease before it occurs.

A recent report found that women are more than 33% more likely to visit a doctor or health practitioner than men, and a larger amount of men than women are afflicted and can die prematurely from more serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, liver and kidney disease, to name a few.

With obesity on the rise in Australia, it is much more likely for men to suffer chronic disease. Obesity often goes hand in hand with high cholesterol and high blood pressure, which left untreated, can result in stroke and heart attacks. While medication is very successful at helping correct what has gone wrong, it is important to try and prevent disease in the first place.

The best way to prevent disease is with diet and lifestyle changes. You may have heard this many times, but it really is so simple. Increasing fruit and vegetables, wholegrains and fibre, and reducing refined carbohydrates and fats, such as those found in pizza, hamburgers and indeed any fast food, is the first step. This is not to say that you can never indulge in these foods, but just occasionally. Regular exercise is also very important, whether that be going to the gym, playing a team sport or just a brisk 30 minute walk or cycle a few times a week.

A Naturopath can help you to look at your diet and nutrition in detail, suggesting supplements where they may be needed, and provide you with guidelines and even inspiration to make some important changes. Naturopaths also use vitamins, minerals and herbs to treat particular areas of the body, such as the heart, liver, kidneys or nervous system. They may suggest a thorough detox to get you started, or help you reach your weight loss goals.

With an improved diet, exercise, and vital nutrients that you may have been missing, you will most likely find that your energy levels will increase, stress levels will decrease, and of course you will feel happier. So don’t leave your health at the bottom of your to do list, work on it now!