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Men's Health
"A truly healthy male is one who is able to sustain a high level of energy, while cultivating calmness and focus. He is emotionally stable, mentally lucid, and physically fit. He is well nourished."
—Dr. Ann Louise
Supercharge your health
The larger and stronger sex, males have a shorter life. And in today's world of sedentary lifestyles and ever-increasing environmental pollution, their fertility and well-being are increasingly challenged.
While men lose weight more easily than women, they tend to pack on the pounds in the middle of the body—and abdominal obesity is clearly linked to insulin resistance and heart disease. To burn body fat and increase muscle mass, even athletes need to restrict "carb loading" to no more than 40% of food intake, while increasing quality protein and good fats.
From cardiovascular disease and prostate problems to loss of hair and sexual energy, guys face all too many health challenges. To make matters worse, men frequently turn to addictive substances—alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, and other drugs—that further threaten their well-being.
The first—and often the hardest—step in men's health is admitting there's a problem. But ignoring concerns and holding in feelings only increase stress—and shorten a man's life.
Super nutrition (particularly adding much needed chromium and essential amino acids) can jump start metabolism and help curb addictions, while manly herbs and supplements help protect the prostate and restore sexual vitality. Periodic detox and a sustainable, organic diet can lessen toxins in the male body. Add in regular aerobic workouts—and any guy can combat health problems, boost energy levels, and can even increase the length of his life.
Quick Facts
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Men die at higher rates than women from the top 10 causes of death in this country—heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD, accidents, pneumonia and influenza, diabetes, suicide, kidney disease, chronic liver disease (cirrhosis).
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Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men—and after lung cancer, their second most common cause of cancer death.
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Sperm counts have decreased dramatically over the last 50 years—due largely to the widespread use of plastics and toxic chemicals in agriculture and industry.
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Next to smoking, one study finds high iron levels to be men's highest risk factor for heart disease.
Quotes
"No one diet will work for all men all of the time because everyone is biochemically unique—shaped by ancestry [blood type], genetic heritage, and metabolic rate."
—Dr. Ann Louise
"The average U.S. athlete has a career span of four and a half years...This is what happens when you rely on your sugar reserves, not fat reserves."
—Dr. Philip Maffetone, applied kinesiologist and coach/trainer for professional athletes
"Every single male that I work with in my clinical nutrition practice needs more magnesium—the heart mineral."
—Dr. Ann Louise
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
