I have finally finished my men’s health over 65 book, a few months in the making!
I wrote a book for Men’s Health at 50, can’t believe that was now almost 15 years ago..
Good health is a natural result of a healthy, active lifestyle, which involves of course sensible eating and regular exercise.
Everyone should aim to be physically active, and this applies to all ages. Staying in great health will naturally improve your ability to enjoy living life to the full, and thus reduce the risk of serious illness.
Reaching the age of 65 is no excuse to change good habits. Going forward it is important to continue ensuring that activity and exercise intensity are appropriate for your age and abilities.
Especially as we are all living longer than ever. The purpose of this book is to encourage and outline how best to maintain good health as a ‘more mature’ male member of society. Here are my chapter headings:
Have you recently started to wake up at night to go to the bathroom? Do you worry that you may have an enlarged prostate or other prostate-related issues? There are a lot of prostate supplements on the market these days – and one prostate supplement that has become very popular in the market is called Prostadine, here is my review.
The Prostadine supplement contains 9 ingredients that work with your prostate to keep it healthy. Prostadine claims that these ingredients are all-natural and proven to help with both your prostate and urinary system.
Is Prostadine worth trying, and are the ingredients really backed up by science? Here we try to answer the obvious questions, including how it works, the pros and cons, plus where you can buy it.
Prostate Health
We all need to have a healthy prostate, especially as we begin to age. However, contrary to common understanding, age and diet are not the only time we can suffer prostate problems. While each individual’s situation varies, a key factor contributing to poor prostate health involves the accumulation of harmful minerals within the urinary tract, leading to prostate enlargement.
Avoiding exposure to these detrimental minerals can be extremely challenging, as they are present in the water supply, particularly in regions with hard water. Given that approximately 85% of people in the United States are supplied with hard water, the likelihood of this mineral affecting prostate health is very high.
What is Prostadine
Prostadine was formulated in response to these and other prostate issues, the supplement . A panel of well-respected health professionals specializing in prostate health got together and created a supplement called Prostadine. They designed a supplement to enhance the health of the male prostate and urinary tract, along with bolstering bladder health, using a potent blend of entirely natural components that have undergone clinical scrutiny to demonstrate their efficacy.
Globally, men are increasingly choosing Prostadine as a means of improving prostate function and advancing overall prostate health. The anti-inflammatory attributes of this prostate supplement have aided them in managing and regulating the size of an enlarged prostate gland, while also addressing apprehensions about developing potential prostate cancer later in life.
The unique formulation is meticulously crafted in an advanced, FDA-approved facility that adheres rigorously to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols. As a result, you can have confidence in the safety and exceptional quality of the product you are consuming.
As well as protecting ourselves from the coronavirus on the outside, we can also build up our defences from the inside by looking after our gut health.
We can achieve this by strengthening our immune system. The immune system is complex and highly responsive to the world around us, so it is not very surprising that many factors affect its functioning.
We can control the ‘health’ of the trillions of microbes living in our gut. The aforementioned microbiome, which plays an essential role in the body’s immune response to infection, and in maintaining overall health.
Microbes
As well as mounting a determined response to infectious pathogens like coronavirus, a healthy gut microbiome also helps to prevent potentially dangerous immune over-reactions that damage the lungs and maybe other vital organs.
These excessive immune responses can cause respiratory failure and death. This is also why we should talk about “supporting” rather than “boosting” the immune system. An over-active immune response can be just as risky as an under-active one.
However, rather than taking supplements that claim to ‘boost your immune system’ with no actual supporting evidence, the food you choose to eat has a big impact on the range and type of microbes in the gut.
A diverse microbiome is a healthy microbiome, containing many different species that each play their part in immunity and health. Microbiome diversity will decline as you get older. This may help to explain some of the age-related changes we see in immune responses, although less than originally thought. So it’s even more necessary to maintain a healthy microbiome throughout life.
The best way to increase microbiome diversity is naturally by eating a wide range of plant-based foods, which are high in fibre, and limiting over processed foods – especially junk food. Varied Diet
Vary Your Diet
Following a Mediterranean diet has also been shown to improve gut microbiome diversity and reduce inflammation. Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains; healthy fats like high-quality extra virgin olive oil; and lean meat or fish.
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Avoid too much (or all) alcohol. Limit your intake of salt, sweets and sugary drinks. Artificial sweeteners or other additives are not healthy. If you are concerned about getting hold of fresh produce – then frozen fruit, berries and vegetables are just as healthy as their fresh counterparts. And they will last much longer than the currently recommended two-week isolation period. Canned fruit, beans and pulses are another long-lasting option.
Another source of natural probiotics are bacteria and yeast-rich drinks like kefir (fermented milk) or kombucha (fermented tea).
Fermented vegetable-based foods, such as Korean kimchi (and German sauerkraut) are another good option.
So be imaginative and open-minded. Broaden your daily diet to add in this extra variety and boost the microbiome health and you.
An easy to read introduction to the human gut, gut health tips and the digestive system explained in layman terms. What is the microbiome, and why is it such an interesting topic to know about. Our health and well-being depend critically on our gut health and what we eat every day.
If you do read the book I would really love a short review here if you have the time – drop me an email if you do post a review and can pop you a pdf related to health..!
I have just published my new book in the men’s health series, available on Amazon for UK Readers, or if you are in the US click here..
I set about researching the ‘Prostate’ and Prostate Cancer for myself after hearing so many differing stories, recently watching friends undergo treatment (was it necessary?). Listening to radio programs of late suggesting overkill treatment being administered in order to be on the ‘safe’ side.. involving possibly unnecessary hormone treatments.
My getting older also probably helped to focus my interest in becoming more prostate aware. What is this Prostate minefield?
So what is the prostate anyway, and how can problems be discovered and what are the treatment options?
I have put together this informational manual to help others understand the issues and become more informed, so if the need arises to begin to negotiate this minefield at least you will be well armed with details and latest thinking.
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I cover the ideas and more recent developments into efforts to gain a better understanding. I have researched the recent improvements in the methods of accurately diagnosing prostate cancer. Key individuals involved in the health industry are learning more about this topic, and how to identify threat levels As a result, the various treatment options continue to evolve.
Are you reaching 50 this year?- well the importance of consistent exercise when adopting any exercise program or new health habits cannot be over emphasised at any age.
And this is mainly a mental challenge – consistent improved healthy habits such as healthy eating and exercise are not physical issues…they are mental ones. A critical key to long-term training success is to understand the mental risk associated with missing that “one workout.”
Seems harmless enough at the moment, but it breaks the habit of training and that one workout that you missed that seemed so innocent at the time then leads to another and another and before you know it, you have become a non-exerciser.
So begin with your mental approach. You cannot approach getting healthy and fit as something you do for a season or a specific event in your life. Getting fit reaching 50, or any senior age, is a life-time commitment that you need to understand and embrace from the get go. It is something you need to address for the long haul if you hope to physically stay in.
Just like your work days will challenge you with their ups and downs – so too will your new exercise program and eating habits challenge you. They need a firm commitment to see them through for long term success.
The key is to keep it simple, be realistic and honest with your exercise routines. Plan ahead of time for how you will deal with your flagging motivation when it happens because it will happen. Keep things flexible and be prepared to change course and adjust things when the direction you are going in is not working as planned.
Avoid any negative thoughts
Don’t look for perfection from yourself and congratulate yourself for small accomplishments. Steer clear of comparing yourself to others by staying focused on why you started exercising and eating good in the first place. Use positive self-affirmations and positive self-talk to achieve small fitness gains and then build on them.
Adopting new healthier eating habits along with challenging exercise is not the hard part. Nearly anyone can begin exercising and eating right. Sticking with it long-term is where the real challenge lies.
Starting off with a roar is not the ideal way to tackle long term success with your new fitness goals. If you cannot maintain what you are doing for the long-term what purpose does it serve? Taking one step at a time…putting one foot after the other is what eventually gets you there.
The true journey to health and fitness is made up of hundreds of small steps…not a burst of energy that provides momentary full on effort and then nothing for weeks on end.
Momentum feeds on itself. Once you create it the worst thing to do is to stop this positive force…that’s when you lose what you gained and may even find yourself back at the beginning. It’s better to keep going even if you slow down a bit to breathe.
Every small step you take brings you one step closer to your goals. Over time the excess weight melts away, your muscles become lean and strong and your energy increases.
Be persistent and consistent
Fitness is ongoing journey that doesn’t happen overnight. After all the present conditions you find yourself in did not happen overnight either how do you expect to fix it overnight?
If you’re looking to get back the pep and male mojo that you took for granted just a few years earlier it is rather simple, just watch your daily behaviour and check out “50 but still healthy” – a concise book helping you to focus on staying it easily..
Don’t think that you have to live with your present aches and pains …you don’t.
But you do have to take that first step and consider consistent exercise …and that’s what gets your energy moving once more, and what gets the momentum rolling.
One of the great pleasures in life is being able to produce your own food.
Especially if you’re adopting a healthier lifestyle by making conscious decisions about what you eat. When you grow your own food, you know how it was grown and that’s its free of harmful chemicals and toxins.
Unfortunately, most crops are seasonal, so we can’t harvest most of our fruits and vegetables on a year-round basis. That’s why learning how to properly store certain foods will ensure that you have healthy, organic food available for you and your family, no matter what time of the year it is.
Tomatoes
One of the most popular foods to grow across the world, tomatoes are a staple in Italian, and Mexican cuisines. Eaten fresh or cooked, tomatoes are an ingredient in many popular dishes such as meatloaf, chili, and soups and of course salads.
There are several ways to preserve your tomatoes so that they will last. Canning is a popular method of preservation and tomatoes can be canned whole or turned into tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, or tomato paste. Properly canned tomatoes can keep for several years, although the flavor starts to decline after the first year.
As canning is not an easy process for home preserving, a popular option is to make sun-dried tomatoes. Simply cut your tomatoes into slices, place them on parchment paper in a tray, sprinkle salt over them, and pop the trays into an oven which as preheated at 150 degrees. Leave the oven door ajar, so the air can circulate. The tomatoes should be dry in 10-12 hours. Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or place in a jar of olive oil and store in the refrigerator up to a month.
Or mix them up in a freshly made pesto, where they will be the main ingredient, then freeze the pesto in bags or jars and pull out at intervals during the year (fresh herbs like basil or mint will enhance these recipes!).
Green Beans
Green beans are a great addition to your garden growing because they can also be used in a variety of ways. They are delicious in stir-fry dishes, casseroles, salads or steamed. There are an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. Green beans will stay fresh for several months if you freeze them properly. Trim the green beans and boil them for 2 to 4 minutes. This will ensure that they stay crispy. Once you remove them from the boiling water, plunge them into a bowl of ice water and keep them there for the same amount of time as you boiled. Place them in a large resealable freezer bag. Label them and place them in the freezer.
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Potatoes
Potatoes are pretty easy to store if you have some space, and will keep for about 3 to 5 weeks in your pantry. If you have a root cellar or basement where the temperature is around 50 degrees, then your potatoes can last for as long as 3 months. Just make sure to check them regularly and turn them since just one rotten potato will ruin the rest.
You can also store your crop by freezing or canning after cooking.
Winter Squash
Gardeners love winter squash not only for its taste and satisfaction in growing, but also because it keeps so well. In fact, the name “winter squash” refers to the time that the vegetable is stored. After harvesting it in fall, it is easy to prepare squash so that it will last through the winter. This will ensure that you’ll have enough squash to add to your soups, side dishes, and even desserts.
All you need to do is to store the squash in a warm place which gets plenty of air circulation for a period of 10-14 days. After you do that, you can then store them in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Berries
Berries are many, and are versatile and easy to store. You can freeze them, dehydrate them, can them, or turn them into jellies and jams. A great source of vitamins and antioxidants, you’ll feel special when you serve berries to your family during the middle of winter.
Conclusion
in Summary then, this is only a brief article to encourage you to learn to how to properly store your garden’s harvest. Plan ahead this year and you’ll be guaranteed to have plentiful food throughout the whole year.
Practice this first year, keep track of your experiences and resulting crop success, and not only well you reap all of the health benefits, you will even save money too.
The key is to keep it simple, be realistic and honest with your exercise routines. Plan ahead of time for how you will deal with your flagging motivation when it happens because it will happen. Keep things flexible and be prepared to change course and adjust things when the direction you are going in is not working as planned.