Men’s Health Awareness

Men’s Health Awareness Month is a global initiative aimed at highlighting health concerns that disproportionately affect men. The importance of this calendar event is to encourage men to prioritise their health and well-being.

This annual observance aims to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by men and promote proactive strategies for better physical and mental well-being by implementing healthy living decisions.

It is without doubt that most men will admit that they do not take regular health checks.

Let’s look at why this might be the case:

Societal expectations often dictate that men should be strong, stoic, and independent. This can make it difficult for men to admit weakness or vulnerability, even when it comes to their health.

Many men may fear the potential consequences of seeking medical attention, such as invasive procedures, painful treatments, or a serious diagnosis.

Some men may simply deny that they have a health problem, hoping it will go away on its own or that they can tough it out.

Men may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of common health conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Certain health conditions, such as mental health issues or sexually transmitted infections, may carry a stigma that discourages men from seeking help.

It’s important to break down these barriers and encourage men to prioritise their health. By promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and providing supportive resources, we can help more men take control of their health and well-being.

An annual calendar event is a poignant time for men’s health awareness, but all men out there please do it now, don’t wait!

Let’s look at some key areas of focus for men’s health:

Cardiovascular Disease

The risk factors can include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.

Some typical symptoms can include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat.

Prevention strategies can include taking regular exercise, healthy diet, avoiding smoking, and managing chronic conditions.

Prostate Cancer

Risk Factors can include age, family history, race, and diet.

Some typical symptoms can include difficulty urinating, frequent urination, weak urine flow, and blood in urine.

Screening such as regular digital rectal exams and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests provide peace of mind that all is clear, and if not all clear the early detection will prompt immediate treatment.

Testosterone Deficiency

Some symptoms can include fatigue, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, muscle weakness, and mood changes.

Treatment of testosterone replacement therapy can be provided by a healthcare provider.

Mental Health

Some common Issues can include irritability, anger, low self-esteem, low in mood, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

It is paramount to encourage men to seek professional help for mental health concerns.

Substance Abuse

Some common substances of abuse can include alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

Personlised treatment programs and support groups can provide the help needed.

Expert Health Care

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Here at Emporium Treatment Clinic in Marylebone, we provide expert advice in men’s health.

Our team of experts combine a wealth of knowledge, and have collaborated to provide the ultimate synergy of diverse strategies to support men’s health and wellness.

Elite independent practitioners provide an array of health and wellness services such as men’s mot’s, functional laboratory tests, nutrition, weight management and holistic treatments.

Holistic Treatments
A holistic treatment is a form of approach that considers the whole person, body, mind, and emotions in the quest for optimal health and wellness. Treatments include acupuncture, massage therapies, herbal medicine to name but a few.

Treatments are available at the Emporium Treatment Clinic, Marylebone, London. Contact Angela for any advice 07930661971

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Resources for Men’s Health

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/

American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/

Contact Angela for a free chat about your health concerns.

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Author: Angela Taffinder the founder of Emporium Treatment Clinic. A practising Aesthetician for 35+ years, holistic and wellbeing advocate and yoga instructor.