Listen Up, MEN- Take TIME to Have Sex...

2012-06-11T09:21:24Z

Wellness.com - Listen Up, MEN- Take TIME to Have Sex... by awaremedonline

Ahh... it is the topic that many men avoid. But it is more prevalent that one might think. Some research says that about 1 in 5 men actually experience low libido, and want LESS sexual experiences.
So let's talk about a few day to day activities or issues that may cause low libido for men:

- Not enough time...it is easy to put your sex life lower on the priority list when your daily duties take over. The problem is, if a person doesn't make time for intimacy, then the lack of sex will lead to a lower sex drive over time.

- Low self worth...when a man (or woman for that matter) has a negative image of himself, he may become fearful in the bedroom, causing lack of sexual desire.

- Not enough sleep... getting enough sleep allows a person to feel focused, aware, active- and ultimately, a healthier libido. People who get too tired care more about catching up on their rest than having sex. Plus the lack of sleep can cause increased levels of cortisol, leading to low libido.

- Being depressed... this mood disorder can actually change the body's chemistry in a way that causes many health issues, including a low sex drive. (Plus certain medications used to treat depression may cause low libido as a side effect).

- Too much stress... stressful people end up releasing adrenaline and cortisol. Chronic stress leads to changing hormones, and results in low libido. Stress is also a distraction, thus, taking one's mind off sexual yearnings.

- Hormone imbalances... a man's libido is related to testosterone levels. Low testosterone is a hormone imbalance. Liver problems could also result in this, since the liver breaks down estrogen. When estrogen levels go up, libido goes down.

-Using drugs and alcohol... too much alcohol can literally cause exhaustion, which prohibits one from becoming stimulated and able to have sex. Certain drugs can suppress the pituitary gland, causing testosterone levels to be disturbed.

- Presence of health problems... problems in the body like cancer, diabetes, or other systematic diseases can change the levels of testosterone and sperm counts. The human body is an amazing creation, and works toward healing itself. Since it is putting all its effort into healing, other functions like sperm production goes out the window.

So take time from each day to breathe, relax, and get aroused. Schedule your days so that things aren't so hectic. This will allow time for sex, proper rest, and also leads to stress reduction, more balanced hormones, and a healthier overall body!

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Weight Management in Men- Belly Fat is NO LAUGHING MATTER

2012-06-11T09:20:03Z

Wellness.com - Weight Management in Men- Belly Fat is NO LAUGHING MATTER by awaremedonline

It seems that health matters in men creep up on them. Before they know it, they are faced with issues like a "beer gut" (as it is often joked). But extra belly fat in men (or anyone) is really no laughing matter. Belly fat is actually hazardous.

You may ask why belly fat is such a risk?

People gain weight in many areas, but when fat is accumulating around the waistline, can cause many diseases, even in a healthy person.

Men who have large amounts of belly fat are at higher risk of having:
* heart disease
* high blood pressure
* stroke
* Type 2 diabetes
* insulin resistance
* some cancers
* high triglycerides
* low levels of HDLs
* metabolic syndrome
* sleep apnea

Did you know that belly fat in men also increases estrogen levels? Which means the testosterone levels are low, and there is an increased chance of prostate cancer!

A good marker for gauging whether you have too much belly fat is waist size. For men, if the waist size is greater than 40 inches, they are at highest risk.

How to measure waistline:

- Use a tape measure and measure around the bare abdomen just above the hipbone
- The tape measure should be snug, but not push into the skin
- Tape measure needs to be level all the way around
- Do suck in the belly when measuring!

As men age, they lose muscle mass. Muscle mass declines slowly, and so they don't notice it unless they are aware. It is better for men to limit calories and to be physically active to avoid weight gain. Lifestyle has more affect on a man's weight than genes.
So speaking of the "beer belly," you may wonder if men really do get a gut from beer.The truth is, beer is not the only culprit. Too much alcohol CAN increase belly fat because of the excess calories.

So how does one decrease belly fat? Reduce calories. You can do this by having smaller portions at meals, and replace bad foods with healthier choices to get the most benefits with fewer calories. Increase physical activity (moderate aerobic exercise several times per week will give the best results. Doing exercise such as sit-ups will make abdominal muscles stronger, but does not actually reduce belly fat).
Reducing belly fat takes time and effort, but just decreasing weight by a few pounds can do wonders for a man's life and health!

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