Health Care Strategy For Middle-Aged Men
Men in their 40’s are likely to suffer from stress, especially those who are in the management level who have to juggle with the pressure from their superior and subordinates, manage peer pressure and career advancement, provide financial resource for the family and so forth. The effect of such stress may pose a threat to their physiological and psychological health causing them to experience premature ageing or depression. Men in this age group are also likely to eat out most of the time, like to drink and smoke, lack exercise, have difficulty sleeping, suffer exhaustion due to stress and are moody.
Health Food Supplementation
At this stage, men who are suffering from bowel and intestinal problems due to stress are advised to consume food supplements like lactobacilus or plant enzymes and increase daily intake of dietary fibre to recover intestinal function;taking pumpkin seeds can help alleviate prostate gland dilation; schisandra to strengthen the liver and effective in overcoming fatigue, especially for those who frequently entertain guests. Other vitamins are also beneficial, like Vitamin B complex which is good for blood circulation and cellular function, Vitamins A, C and E to maintain the epithelial cells in the urinary tract; enzyme to stimulate metabolic energy and trace minerals like zinc for sperm production.
Common Health Problems
• Headache
Intermittent pain in the neck and occipital, numbness around the waist and lower back, tight chest, insomnia.
• Bowel And Intestines Disorders
Usual problems include constipation and ulcer related to digestion.
• Fatty liver
• Depression and lack of motivation
• Moody and temperamental