MEN AND THEIR WELLBEING

There was an unfortunate incident that occurred at my husbands place of work this past weekend. A gentleman who was only 36 experienced a heart attack. It was also brought to my attention that there was a history of heart disease in his family. Knowing how stressful things are these days with finances and job security, I immediately started to wonder if he had a wife, kids, mortgage, bills, or anyone else he could be responsible for taking care of (like a disabled parent or grandparent)? Aside from all the obligations, the heart attack did not take his life. I do know that whoever is in his life is celebrating him getting a second chance to living a better life.
A couple of days ago I wrote about the health concerns for women and now today I want to bring some awareness to the:

TOP 5 HEALTH CONCERNS FOR MEN:

1. HEART DISEASE
2. STROKE
3. SUICIDE
4. PROSTATE CANCER
5. LUNG CANCER

High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes are three of the conditions that we have to look out for and manage. Stress also puts a lot of pressure on our mind and body in which also leads to affecting our heart. Again, as I suggested in an earlier post, research your family's health history. Knowing if there is a genetic disposition or risk of inheriting a health condition could save your life or at least prolong your stay here on earth with family and friends. Men are stereotyped as the "Bread Winner", "Money Maker", "Protector & Provider", "Decision Maker", and if they are not living up to these titles then they are a "LOSER". With this type of weight bestowed upon them, it's no wonder they have such a high risk of STROKE and SUICIDE. Pressure like this on ones mind is not normal or healthy to live with, I know I wouldn't want it. Then there is this one, "men don't cry", "if you're a man you just keep it to yourself, no need to talk about it", "the guys will think I am weak if I try confiding with them". I wish they would understand what a world of difference it makes to be able to cry, talk about it and confide in a friend, it is just about the best way to relieve built up stress and not to mention possibly save a life.
Then there is eating the right kind of diet to stay healthy and strong. I feel like men just take it for granted that they are bigger and stronger naturally so why worry so much about proper nutrition. Lift weights, eat steak and potatoes, drink beer, smoke cigarettes is the perfect program to reach heart attack, lung cancer, prostate cancer, stroke and suicide status. Not so much what we really want to acquire. Eating a well balanced diet, high in green leafy vegetables, fruits, lean meats (poultry, fish, turkey), whole grains, water, vitamins/supplements and exercise every day will help men manage optimal heart health, cardiopulmonary health, better blood circulation, mental wellness, physical (bones and muscles) wellness. If men are going to bare the weight of "Money Maker", "Protector & Provider", "Decision Maker" and "Bread Winner" then also do what it takes to maintain bodily strength, mental stability and wellness so that the ones who are depending on you won't receive the devastating phone call saying, "ma'am your husband just had a heart attack". Be pro-active in your state of well being, regular check ups, changing unhealthy habits, learning how to cope with stress or manage stress, and begin to have the desire to be a HealthyLiving4HappyLife person.
May your day be blessed and may you bless someone today :)

Sunny Miller
www.passion4lifevitamins.com/sunnymiller