Men everywhere deserve credit for being able to not only tackle a job, which sometimes is extremely hard physically and emotionally but also, help pay bills, raise children and help out with various household roles and chores. Just like for a women, it is very important to take care of your health and balance a lifestyle that promotes well being and wellness. Here are tips that are beneficial and will help achieve balance and harmony to lead a better lifestyle.

Benefits:

• Reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplaisa
• Helps in the improvement of urinary symptoms and flow measures
• Aids in bladder inflammation
• Relieves chronic bronchitis, asthma & coughs
  
• Treats impotence as an aphrodisiac

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to saw palmetto, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

• Hemophilia);
• stomach ulcers with active bleeding;
• or Crohn's disease.

Before taking saw palmetto, talk to your health practitioner. You may not be able to use this product if you have:

• liver disease;
• heart disease;
• a heart rhythm disorder;
• a history of stomach ulcer; or
• asthma or other breathing disorder.

A healthy Prostate is very important in staying healthy, you need to eats lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, peas, beans and lentils.  Fresh fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, and cod are the best, since they have high amounts of essentially fatty acids.  Very important for men to stay away from fatty meats, large amounts of salt, hydrogenated oils, canned and packaged foods, sodas, alcohol, black teas (which includes most iced teas), or coffee, and dairy foods, especially if they have been pasteurized. 

Natural products which help maintain a healthy prostate:

• Green tea (drink 4- 6 cups a day and spplement with green tea extract)
  
• Pygeum
  
• Nettle (drink it in a tea form)
• Kelp 

Healthy foods to take into consideration:

• Eggs are the perfect protein especially since they build muscle.The protein in eggs, has the highest value of how well it helps your body's need for protein, even more then beef, however remember to eat the yolk.  It also contains vitamin B12, which is necessary to breakdown fat and muscle contraction. Eggs are loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially with riboflavin, folate, vitamins B6, B12, D, and E, and iron, phosphorus, and zinc. 
  

• Almonds help build muscle, are excellent for the brain, help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and high cholesterol. This crunchy snack is one of the best sources of alpha-tocopherol vitamin E and is the best form absorbed by your body. Very important to your muscles since “vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that can help prevent free-radical damage after heavy workouts. The less damage taken from free radicals, the faster your muscles will recover from a workout and start growing. Incorporate 2 handfuls a day!

Exercise one of the greatest things for men and women is being active by exercising. Benefits:  Lowers the risk of diabetes & heart disease Boosts immune function Alleviates fatigue Cuts the risk of disability in older adults.

People of any age can start exercising, even if they've never been active. There are many ways to stay in shape. It is not only to look good, but to feel great and maintain a healthy mind and body.  

Suggestions:   Get at least 3-4 days of intense activity for 30 - 45minutes. 

• Cardio/Aerobics
• Sports
• Running/Jogging/Walking
• Swimming
• Yoga/Pilate's
• Strength Training

It is important to fit in stretching since it helps with your flexibility, balance, coordination and lowers injury risk.

Speak to your health care practitioner before starting any exercise program.