In the bestselling book “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” John Gray explains that once we recognize and accept what he believes are fundamental emotional differences between men and women, we’ll experience better relationships. The same can be said for our physical health — men and women’s bodies have very different needs. By being aware of those needs and understanding what we can do to take care of them, we can ensure that we’re living as healthy as possible — even if at times it might seem like we come from different planets!
Men: The Importance of Prostate Health
Prostate cancer affects most men during their lifetime — one out of every nine men will be diagnosed with the disease. Fortunately, the survival rate is high, but it’s still the second-leading cause of cancer death in men in the US, so it’s important to watch for symptoms like blood in the urine or semen, difficulty having an erection, painful urination or the need to urinate frequently. It’s also possible to have prostate cancer with no symptoms, so be sure to get annual screenings. These screenings will include checking your Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. PSA is a protein that is produced by cells in the prostate gland and released into the blood stream; higher than normal levels could indicate prostate cancer.
To support prostate health, we recommend Prostate Gold and L-arginine. Prostate Gold helps strengthen the prostate and aids with lowering PSA numbers. It contains stinging nettle, which can help provide relief from the discomfort of an enlarged prostate, a common occurrence as men age, and it can also help maintain normal urinary function.
L-arginine is an amino acid that helps the body build protein. It’s found in most protein-rich foods, including fish, red meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans, and dairy products. When ingested, it’s converted to nitric oxide, a chemical that causes blood vessels to open wider for blood flow. Many people take L-arginine to help with erectile dysfunction and improve sexual satisfaction; it’s also used to treat cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and chest pain. L-arginine can be used both orally and topically as a supplement.
Women: The Importance of Urinary Tract and Hormonal Health
Urinary Tract Infections
Nearly 4 million doctor visits a year in the US are for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Many women also experience frequent UTIs, which are defined as three or more a year. UTIs are caused by bacteria that lives in the colon and rectum being introduced into the urethra. The flow of urine usually washes the bacteria from the urethra, but because women have a shorter urethra than men, bacteria is more apt to reach the bladder and settle into the bladder wall, making UTIs more common in women.
Symptoms of a UTI include the need to urinate frequently, an urgent need to urinate, pelvic pain and pressure, blood in the urine, or milky, cloudy, or strong-smelling urine. The most serious type of UTI is pyelonephritis — this occurs when bacteria spreads to the kidneys, causing fever, pain in the back or side below the ribs, nausea, or vomiting.
Advanced U Tract can assist with urinary tract health; it contains D-mannose, a naturally occurring ingredient found in fruits such as cranberries and apples. D-mannose can help prevent UTIs by preserving friendly bacteria and helping prevent bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls.
Hormonal Health at Every Age
Hormones play a vital role in the mental, physical, and emotional health of women at all stages of their lives. Hormones provide various functions as women enter puberty, become pregnant, give birth, and then enter perimenopause and menopause. Hormones help add needed fat around the hips and thighs as a girl enters puberty. They can cause postpartum depression if they drop too low after giving birth. Hormone production can slow as you enter perimenopause, causing a decrease in sex drive and the lessening and then loss of menstruation.
Estrogen is the major female hormone and is integral to puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. It affects the brain, cardiovascular system, hair, musculoskeletal system, skin, and urinary tract.
Progesterone is produced by the ovaries after ovulation and performs jobs such as preparing the lining of the uterus for the egg, supporting pregnancy, and suppressing estrogen production after ovulation.
Under normal circumstances, your endocrine glands produce the right amount of hormones your body needs, but stress, unhealthy eating, and not getting enough exercise or sleep cause imbalances. Additionally, hormone functions lessen as women get older.
You can naturally regulate hormones by eating enough protein, getting regular exercise, avoiding sugar and refined carbs, managing stress, consuming healthy fats, and getting plenty of quality sleep. Because most of us live lives where we find it difficult to regulate hormones naturally, it can be helpful to take supplements such as FEM-J and HER Multivitamins.
FEM-J helps with hormonal balance, including regulation of the menstrual cycle, and menopause relief. HER is a good multivitamin choice for women of all ages. It supports a woman’s health from the start of menstruation through menopause, providing a vitamin and mineral balance that most of us aren’t getting from our diets
Men + Women: How Essential Oils Can Help with Health
Essential oils can benefit the emotional and physical health of both men and women.
Clary Sage helps relieve stress, while Eucalyptus is a natural remedy for immune support. Frankincense is both an anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant. Clove Bud can be used for dental health. Ginger helps relieves aches and pains and is a natural remedy for indigestion.
Whether you’re seeking help with men’s or women’s supplements, our expert customer service staff is always ready to help you find the products you need. We encourage open and honest communication and strive to maintain an environment of trust and respect. Your information is always confidential, and we offer only the highest-quality products. Call us today!
