The guys in our lives grow up with invincible role models from Batman to batters behind home plate. Society has taught men that “manly” means their health must be unfaltering and that if they ignore a health problem, it will go away.
Let the men in your life know you love them by helping them take care of their health and telling them they are still a superhero in your book even if they are struggling with a health issue. Helping your dad, husband, son, uncle or friend battle an ongoing problem and getting the upper hand will make both of you feel good about yourselves and will make that health battle easier to handle with a friendly hand to hold.
Get Your Checkups!
It would be great if we just had a loud speaker that would announce to our men, “Hey, it’s time for your checkup!” A recent study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that only 57% of all men had seen a doctor in the past year. This means more than half the men in our country are going through life unaware of potentially serious conditions that may be taking place. Forget a loudspeaker, it should be a fire alarm! In reality, a gentle push to see the doctor can go a long way. You can also help by scheduling an appointment that he can just show up to. And many healthcare offices now have extended and weekend hours to make it even easier on your guy.
Connecting with Dad for Health
Many of us get so busy with our own lives that we tend to get swept up in the craziness to the point that we forget to check in to see how our parents are doing. As we get older we spend so much time raising our own families and spending time with friends and less time with the people who raised us. Let’s remind ourselves that it is important to set some time aside to spend with our fathers. Find a connection in something you both like to do such as taking a bike ride or going to a festival together. If you live a distance apart from your Dad, set up times to talk over video chat so he can stay involved in your life. Building an emotional bond now that you are off on your own is a great way to get to know each other as adults. One where you can be friends as well as family. Building that strong connection will make serious health-related conversations easier as our dads age and need more support.
An Ounce of Prevention...
We sometimes miss the opportunity to avoid ailments through preventative measures such as exercising, eating a well-balanced diet, and using natural alternatives like herbs to support our bodies. We have been conditioned through commercials and ads that there are “quick fixes” through new drugs that are being introduced to us every day. It is important for all of us to get in tune with our bodies and listen to the faint messages telling us there may be a problem, then responding to those messages quickly before the small issues become big ones. Many herbal formulas like Immune System Support can help our healthy immune systems stay strong as part of an ongoing preventative measure. And as the men in our lives begin to age, give them a bottle of Prostate Support to help keep things running at full function. With ingredients like Licorice Root, Corydalis, and Red peony root, this herbal combination has been helping men age gracefully and comfortably for hundreds of years. To all of the dads in our lives young and old, we wish you a healthy and happy Father’s Day!