Health Concerns of Men in the 21st Century
Traditionally, men have been reluctant to take much interest in their health, less likely to seek professional advice, and less inclined to learn about health matters in a way that could help prevent some health problems naturally. Perhaps that is something to do with macho bravado and pride; it certainly has nothing to do with intelligent living.
Maybe things are changing though. When I first took an interest in self help, holistic medicine, alternative therapies and related issues, it was back in the early 1980's. I came to realize that Western style medicine did not work; it was all about using over priced drugs to treat symptoms, rather than detect and cure the underlying problem. Those drugs often created further problems, sometimes more serious than the symptom being targeted with the first drug.
In my own case, I was a victim of NSAID's which doctors kept prescribing to me for about ten years; this group of drugs, I discovered, killed many thousands of people every year, and still do today, 25 years later. All types of arthritis, the pain and inflammation from which NSAID's are intended to treat, are a very nasty experience. But they are not potentially fatal; NSAID's are. I became so ill with stomach ulcers it inspired me to get off those drugs, and look after my own health as far as possible.
Perhaps due to similar reasons, or just through a social trend to be more health conscious, I have noticed over the years that more men do take an interest in health and prevention of disease, which is why I started this web site.
What are the main health concerns of men? Not surprisingly, the killer diseases rank high, notably the biggest male killer, heart disease, and the second highest cause of male deaths in the US, cancer. Of the cancers, the most common to lead to death are lung cancer, with prostate and colorectal cancers second and third respectively. Testicular cancer is also a specific concern for men.
It is not just the killer diseases that concern men. Sex and relationships also rank high in the list of health interests, notably erectile dysfunction and impotence. Then there is that old male ego concern: hair loss. We will look at all on this mensnaturalhealth.net.
