SEVEN (7) PREVENTABLE THREATS TO MEN’S HEALTH!!!

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER SEVEN (7)

KIDNEY DISEASE

Kidney disease/failure is often a complication of diabetes or high blood pressure.

1)    Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

2)    Include Physical Activity In Your Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

3)    Lose Excess Pounds.

 Limit, decrease and/or eliminate white flour and white sugar.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER SIX (6)

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes which affects the way my body uses blood sugar (glucose). Complications of type 2 diabetes include blindness, circulation, heart disease, lack of sexual function, kidney damage and nerve damage.

          1) Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

          2) Include Physical Activity In My Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

          3) Lose Excess Pounds.

Limit, decrease and/or eliminate white flour and white sugar.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER FIVE (5)

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic lung conditions which includes bronchitis and emphysema.

          1) Do Not Smoke.

          2) Avoid Exposure To Secondhand Smoke.

          3) Minimize and/or Avoid Exposure To Air Pollution.

          4) Avoid Exposure To Chemicals That Irritate The Respiratory System.

          5) Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

          6) Include Physical Activity In My Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

          7) Lose Excess Pounds.

Limit, decrease and/or eliminate white flour and white sugar.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER FOUR (4)

STROKE

Stroke is a combination of risk factors such as age, family history and race. The risk factors that we can control are as follows.

          1) Do Not Smoke.

          2) Reduce and/or Control My Blood Pressure.

          3) Reduce and/or Maintain My Cholesterol Level.

          4) Limit The Amount Of Saturated Fat In My Diet.

          5) Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

          6) Include Physical Activity In My Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

          7) Lose Excess Pounds.

Limit, decrease and/or eliminate white flour and white sugar.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER THREE (3)

INJURIES

The leading cause of fatal accidents among men is motor vehicle crashes. To reduce my risk of a deadly crash, I should do the following.

1)    Wear My Seat Belt.

2)    Drive Within The Posted Speed Limit and/or Flow Of The Traffic.

3)    Do Not Drive Under The Influence Of Alcohol.

4)    Do Not Drive While Taking Medications That Will Impair My Judgment.

5)    Do Not Drive While Sleepy and/or Tired.

6)    Use Common Sense When Working and Lifting Heavy Objects.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER TWO (2)

CANCER

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men due to the fact a majority of men smoke cigarettes.

The second leading cause of cancer deaths among men is prostate cancer.

The third leading cause of cancer deaths among men is colorectal cancer.

Cancer prevention includes but definitely not limited to the following.

          1) Do Not Smoke.

          2) Drink In Moderation (resveratrol which is found in grapes and/or red wine).

          3) Limit My Exposure To The Sun (use common sense).

          4) Reduce My Exposure To Potential Cancer-Causing Substances.

          5) Limit The Amount Of Saturated Fat In My Diet.

          6) Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

          7) Include Physical Activity In Your Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

          8) Lose Excess Pounds.

Limit, decrease and/or eliminate white flour and white sugar.

PREVENTABLE HEALTH THREAT NUMBER ONE (1)

HEART DISEASE

 Take charge of my heart health by making healthier lifestyle choices which should include but not be limited to the following.

          1) Do Not Sweat The Small Things aka Manage My Stress.

          2) Do Not Smoke.

          3) Reduce and/or Control My Blood Pressure.

          4) Reduce and/or Maintain My Cholesterol Level.

          5) Limit The Amount Of Saturated Fat In My Diet.

          6) Lower and/or Maintain My Blood Sugar Level.

          7) Eat A Healthy Diet.

Clean water, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and raw nuts.

Moderate amounts of baked, boiled and/or broiled meats.

Limit amounts of fried foods, white flour and white sugar.

          8) Include Physical Activity In My Daily Routine.

Fresh air and sunshine.

Walking, range of motion exercises and swimming.

          9) Lose Excess Pounds.