Men's Health

This information is not intended to replace appropriate medical advice.  Please check product labels for possible contraindications.  Check with your pharmacist if you take prescription drugs.  These suggestions are based on over 40 years of customers experience at Jo Anne’s Place.


Gradual changes to your diet and supplement routine can bring about positive changes in your overall well-being.  Health is by design, not by accident!


Diet:


  • Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered or spring water daily. 

  • Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming.  Very important.

  • Go organic.  Chemicals and pesticides effect hormone balance.

  • Rely on fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, legumes, beans and whole grains as diet mainstays.  Eating broccoli 3X per week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 60%.  Avoid wheat unless sprouted.

  • Have complete protein no later than lunch for better digestion of amino acids. 

  • Fermented foods help digestive, cardiovascular, and mental health.

  • Consume 1-3 tablespoons of flaxseeds.  Lignans slow conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone associate with hair loss and prostate inflammation.

  • Cook gently.  High heat generates acrylamides and advanced glycation end products responsible for crosslinking of proteins, inflammation, and premature aging.



Basic Supplements


  • Bio-Strath – whole food tonic that improves digestion, immunity, and energy.

  • Vitamin C 500-1,000 mg– a low level is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other degenerative diseases.

  • Vitamin D 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to upper limit of 4,000 IU daily - important protection from prostate cancer.

  • Vitamin K2 – prevents calcium from depositing in the arteries, anti-inflammatory.

  • Omega 3 fatty acids – important for every major body system.

  • Magnesium 200-500 mg– important for heart, muscles, brain, and digestion.

  • Probiotic – use intermittently throughout the year to boost immunity and correct pH.


Extra Care Options


  • Co Enzyme Q 10 – a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation, feeds mitochondria, increases circulation to all major organs thereby protecting the heart, central nervous system, the brain, kidneys, and prostate gland. 

  • Saw Palmetto has multiple benefits for men.  It increases testosterone levels and slows testosterone conversion into dihydrotestosterone which is associated with prostate enlargement/inflammation and hair loss.

  • Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants -  protects skin, prostate,  heart, brain, joints, and eyes from free radical damage and inflammation.


  • Maca improves hormone balance, promotes liver function, good for libido.

  • A few drops of Frankincense or peppermint oil mixed with a carrier oil, can be applied on many parts of the body to improve circulation and healing i.e. the neck and temples for memory or Parkinson’s, above and below the eye socket for vision problems.

  • Berberine – lowers LDL, raises HDL, lowers blood sugar, decreases inflammation.


Remember to check for drug interactions.


Lifestyle


  • Stay active.  If time is tight, perform Dr Zack Bush’s 4-Minute Workout, aka the nitric oxide dump.  See here.

  • Men can be prone to hernias if they do not maintain strong abdominal muscles.  Best exercise is holding in your stomach.

  • Lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep is associated with feelings of loneliness and a lack of interest.  Take melatonin intermittently to regulate and improve sleep quality and protect you from radiation.

  • Men can lose flexibility as they mature leading to stiffness and inflammation.  Consider taking Tai Chi or yoga.  Try something new!


Implement as many of the diet and basic supplement recommendations as possible, and any of the other suggestions that appeal to you.  After 1-3 months assess your progress.

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