Do's and Don'ts for Men's Health

DO’s

• Regular exercise and meditation- this leads to better health and positive hormones thus preventing many lifestyle diseases
• Regular meals keeps weight under control and prevent onset of diabetes
• Adequate sleep of at least seven hours is very important as healing of daily wear and tear occurs during sleep
• Plenty of liquids to excrete toxins from body
• Lots of fruits and fresh vegetables as these have lots of antioxidants and vitamins for keeping body healthy

• High fibre diet prevents diabetes, constipation and colon cancer
• Weight control is very important for preventing diabetes, hypertension joint problems
• Anger control to prevent excretion of negative hormones
• Regular health check-ups after 35 years of age is must to detect various diseases at early stage and to take preventive measures
• Take regular breaks from work to maintain vigour and enthusiasm
• Pursue hobbies and learn new things keeps brain health and prevents Alzheimer’s disease
• Have sense of gratitude
• Take help of doctor in case of any doubt and write all your questions before meeting him. Google search may give to undue apprehensions
• Get your prostate checked after 55 years of age as prostate is the second commonest cancer in males
• Enjoy yourself and do something for yourself everyday
• Testicular self-examination should be done after adolescence and any abnormality should be shown to doctor
• Clean your penis after retracting skin everyday

SAY NO TO

• Smoking as this leads to various cancers, hypertension and erectile dysfunction
• Binge drinking can lead to liver and pancreatic damage, diabetes, hypertension and obesity
• Illegal Drugs are very hazardous to body and mind
• Self-medications can lead to liver and kidney damage and antibiotic resistance
• Sugar and cola drinks are the leading cause of obesity and diabetes
• Excessive tea and coffee leads to increase incidence of stone formation
• Oily food lead to obesity, hypercholestremia and cardiac problems
• Packed, wrapped and preserved foods
• Excess salt leads to high blood pressure and increases incidence of kidney stones
• Unprotected sex can ruin your life with various sexually transmitted diseases and AIIDS
• Multiple sexual partners
• Negative thinking
• Discuss your myths about masturbation and night time ejaculations with your doctor
• Performance anxiety and unrealistic sexual expectations are the leading cause of erectile dysfunction