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Letter from the Publishers
As the new month begins, we hope that you and yours are well.
Because this is Men’s Health month, as well as Father’s Day, I’d
like to share a little of my experiences fathering. I married Cindy
when I was 40 and inherited her two teenage boys from a previous
marriage. While some people expressed concern about my helping to
raise stepsons, I don’t think I could have had a better deal. The
younger son came with us to Arkansas, while the older stayed with
his dad until he started college, and then joined us for a while.
They both have their own families now and are successful in their
chosen careers.
Natural Awakenings - KnoWeWell Men's
Conference
Join Natural Awakenings and KnowWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 7 p.m. CDT.
Topics
- Lifestyle choices ad years to a man's life and life to his years.
- Tips to maintain youthful energy, a desired weight and healthy libido.
- Strategies for optimal eye health
- Good posture techniques for peak human performance and pain-free aging
- Habits that create resilient kids and a lasting legacy.
Admission is
$59. To learn more and register visit
tinyurl.com/NATURALMEN
VIDEOS
Tuff Words for You
Men
by Dr. Mary Washington, MD
Becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist
by Koman Bhakta
GLOBAL BRIEFS
Sustainable and Reliable Plastic Packaging
by Martin Miron
Plastic packaging plays an important role in virtually
every facet of modern life. From the grocery store to the hardware
store and the doctor’s office, plastic packages come in a variety
of materials from traditional bottles to flexible pouches. The
United Nations says that a million plastic bottles are purchased
every minute. <
ARTICLES
Greener Grilling
The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes
memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables
brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the
grass. This year, consider adding a few eco-friendly upgrades to
America’s favorite summer tradition. <
What Every Man Wants
Sexual Vitality at Every Age
by Carrie Jackson
For men, sexual health is a key, but often overlooked, component of
overall wellness. A man in optimal physical shape is able to fully
enjoy and participate in sexual activity with an active libido and
the ability to sustain an erection. Poor sexual health can lead to
depression, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and other
troublesome symptoms and conditions.<
Converting Food to Energy
Learning How Metabolism Works
by Linda Sechrist
Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we
consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular
mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our
step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is
wrong. We may feel lethargic and weak, our brains may get foggy or
we may start putting on weight around the belly, with blood
pressure, blood glucose and triglyceride levels on the rise. In
most cases, modifying our diet is the most powerful way to regain
vitality and get those biomarkers back on track.
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Keeping Eyes Sharp
A Holistic Approach to Vision Health
by Carrie Jackson
As the windows to the world, our eyes are sensory organs that
work overtime. They allow us to take in light, see what is before
us and send information for the brain to process. While regular eye
exams are important, preventative and proactive maintenance is key
to achieving healthy vision. <
Conscious Fatherhood
Building a Better Family
by Julie Peterson
Some dads believe they need to work long hours so that they can
purchase better things and go on fancier vacations, but research
shows that, outside of escaping poverty, money doesn’t buy
happiness. Even for children, it’s not about stuff or destinations;
it’s about time spent together. Fortunately, there are men teaching
men to embrace the fatherhood role and take action in ways that
matter most. <
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