Male Menopause Symptoms & Signs

The level of sex hormones in men after 30-40 begins to decline, and by the age of 50, many men can experience the so-called andropause symptoms. How can you deal with male “menopause”?

Menopause & Andropause

Everyone knows that, at about 50, women begin to show symptoms of menopause, but male menopause is hardly known. Though discussing such topics may seem inappropriate, and men are reluctant to share the symptoms with the loved ones, in many European countries and in the United States, there is an official statistics of men with manifestations of decreased sexual activity. According to the data from the World Health Organization, one third of men over 50 have symptoms of andropause, which is associated with reduced sex hormones production.
Menopause in Men & Women

Common manifestations of menopause in men and women today have proved to be a syndrome caused by a hormonal exchange shift. The only difference is that men do not show such vivid symptoms as women do, and fertility (the ability for conception) is retained.
Male Menopause Symptoms

    decreased libido
    erectile dysfunction
    frequent urge to urinate
    insomnia
    fatigue
    irritability
    overall vitality decrease, apathy
    decreased performance, inability to focus
    dizziness
    sudden feeling of heat (“hot flashes”)
    shortness of breath
    lipopexia on the abdomen, thighs
    weight gain
    nagging back pain
    xerosis
    excessive sweating.

How to Detect Male Menopause?

Many men, perceiving these symptoms as normal age-related physiological changes, are reluctant to see a doctor. But, in fact, such symptoms can point not only to andropause, but other diseases such as diabetes. To exclude male menopause, you need to take a blood test for testosterone levels in the blood serum. With lower levels of total and free testosterone, doctors often find increased cholesterol level, impaired glucose metabolism, and anemia. All these parameters can be adjusted.
Male Menopause Treatment

If the symptoms of andropause are expressed significantly and affect the quality of life and relationships with family and friends, they need special treatment. As a rule, hormone replacement therapy and recommendations for lifestyle change are prescribed to men. Testosterone remedies are available today in several dosage forms, which is very convenient: you can take tablets and capsules every day, get an injection by a doctor every 3 months, or you can place a special implant under the skin and forget about the symptoms for six months. There are patches, gels and creams containing testosterone, but they are rarely prescribed. The doctor takes the decision about the type of treatment; the drug dosage is strictly individual, as it takes into account the patient’s comorbidities.
Is Hormone Therapy Efficient?

Hormonal treatments are very effective, and may quickly return the joy of life to the man, enhance his efficiency, the need to lead a busy life, improve his mood and help improve relations in the family, fight depression. By the way, you can take sedatives (valerian, peony, motherwort) at the same time, to improve sleep and reduce anxiety, though testosterone is a powerful antidepressant and has a strong psychoactive effect.
Hormone Therapy Contraindications

There are contraindications to hormone therapy such as cancer, but it is not the only significant ban. Chronic bronchopulmonary disease, sleep apnea and even heavy smoking may be a contraindication to receiving hormonal remedies.
Other Treatment Tips for Male Menopause

The use of multivitamin complexes and drug-adaptogens (ginseng, echinacea, lemongrass) has a positive effect on the state of men with lower testosterone. Physical therapy and spa treatment is also very effective and relevant. But the most important condition for a return to normal life is a lifestyle change: a sensible diet and moderate exercise.
Dieting Tips for Andropause Aged Men

A man after 50 should avoid fat and smoked foods, limit alcohol intake, including soft drinks, and give up smoking. He should exercise at least 3 hours a week for 1 hour a day. A great solution for mature men can be swimming and cardio, which also increase stamina and strengthen the heart.
Sex & Andropause

Earlier in the treatment of andropause, sexual rest was recommended, but doctors concluded that it was ineffective. Today, men are recommended to restore regular and full sex life in every way possible, because regular sex life plays an important role in the maintenance of hormonal homeostasis and benefits marriage.

Hair Loss Remedy to Prevent Alcoholism

Male hair loss remedy can result in loss of interest to alcohol, according to the scientists from The George Washington University (USA).

Some men who regularly take remedies containing finasteride observe a decreased alcohol craving. This popular remedy for prostatic hyperplasia, which also proved to be very effective against male baldness, significantly reduces the need for alcoholic beverages consumption.

However, the lack of interest in alcohol is only one of the significant side effects of finasteride. Two-thirds of men who regularly take the medicine experience a loss of libido. Moreover, the side effects remain even when men stop taking finasteride – we are speaking of persistent sexual dysfunction.

This is only one of the existing remedies for male baldness, the effectiveness of which has been proved scientifically. In clinical studies, which involved 535 men, 99% had visible results in two years – hair loss stopped or a regrowth was observed. The drug blocks testosterone production to dihydrotestosterone – a hormone that plays an active role in hair loss.

Blackberry Prevents Weight Gain

The list of blackberry’s virtues has been supplemented with one more point, very important for many women. This berry is extremely rich in antioxidants, which prevent gaining weight at the molecular level.

Researchers from Texas Women’s University (USA) investigated the effects of blackberry polyphenols on the development of fat cells. The latter are formed out of the ordinary, non-specialized cells under the influence of different circumstances. The experiment on laboratory mice has shown that different doses of blackberry polyphenols inhibit the formation of fat cells to 27-73%!

The result is very promising, but now scientists are going to test it on humans. However, even now all those who want to lose weight can be safely advised to eat blackberries often: even if the effect is not too strong, this berry has many proven advantages, including anti-age effect and prevention of cardiovascular problems. One warning: do not eat too much blackberry at once; otherwise, you are going to have a constipation.

5 Tips for Beautiful Legs

A girl’s legs are her calling card. They play a crucial role in winning men over. To make your legs look chic and sexy, use our tips.

1. Peel

If you notice white patches and flaking on your feet, it means that you have not done peeling on for long, and dead skin cells accumulated. You need to remove them to keep your feet light and soft. The skin becomes more radiant and silky after peeling. To do this, apply a scrub on your feet in gentle circular motions, and then wash it off with warm water. Remember that this procedure should be performed regularly, once a week. After that, lubricate the skin with a moisturizing lotion.

2. Use bronzer

If you do not have time to go to the beach, bronzer will be a great solution for you. Just remember that it can stain your clothes and linens. So the day when you decide to use it, put on the clothes you are not afraid to spoil. We recommend using a spray instead of a cream. It absorbs quickly and evenly without excess hand rubbing, which will help to avoid spots and streaks. First, try the spray on paper to see how intense its tone is, and then you can proceed to the legs. Keep spray at a distance of 15 centimeters from the skin, trying to spray it in even horizontal strokes.

3. Choose the right shoes

It is simple and clear: properly fitted shoes can visually lengthen the legs. To do this, you need to choose high-heeled nude-color shoes, the same as your skin tone. Thus, the shoes would be a continuation of your legs. No wonder that Hollywood beauties prefer strolling on the red carpet in skin-colored shoes.

4. Relieve your tired feet

Tight shoes, especially in the summer, can make your feet swell and ache with fatigue. You should prepare a relaxing and invigorating bath every evening. You can dip your feet in a water-diluted nettle infusion, and then make a compress of ice cubes with menthol oil or lemon juice.

5. Take care of your heels

Open shoes can make your heels rough and ugly in the heat, so in the summer take good care of them. First, try to make pedicure regularly and get rid of the coarse skin. Second, apply nourishing cream or special moisturizing oil and put on thick socks for the night – it will better absorb into the skin and give noticeable results.

The Secret of Inner Voice Revealed

The secret of the inner voice that we hear in our head without saying a word is revealed.

The inner voice is a poorly explored phenomenon. Mark Scott of the University of British Columbia decided to figure it out. He found evidence that our inner speech is greatly influenced by the external stimuli that we produce ourselves. For example, when we are talking we create an internal copy of our voice in parallel with the sound that we hear.

This copy, as suggested by Scott, is the intra prediction of our own voice. These findings point to the fact that internal speech involves the system for processing external speech, which may help in diagnosing certain pathological conditions.

The researcher says this work is important because the theory of inner speech is closely related to the theories of auditory hallucinations as, for example, in schizophrenia.

5 Foods for White Teeth

Proper dental care is not restricted to regular visits to the dentist, but also presupposes a special diet. We will tell you which products and mixtures are useful for white teeth.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice has long been known for its whitening properties. Especially effective is applying a special mixture – a teaspoon of juice with a pinch of salt or baking soda. Other citrus fruits also help whiten your teeth – fresh limes, oranges, grapefruit, and others.

Orange peel

Orange peel, or rather its inner side, is another natural product for whitening. For good results, mix it with chopped bay leaf and add to the toothpaste.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar will help get rid of yellow teeth. Rinsing your mouth with apple cider vinegar helps remove tooth stains and get rid of bacteria. Repeat this procedure no more than once a week, rinsing the mouth with water afterwards.

Strawberries

Strawberry contains a malic acid enzyme, which promotes whitening. To enhance the effect, mix the grated strawberries with baking soda and apply it on your teeth. After 5 minutes, rinse your mouth. This procedure can be repeated 2-3 times a week.

Raw solid vegetables

Raw solid vegetables such as carrots, apples, and cucumbers contain many trace elements beneficial to the gums and teeth. They are rich in calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for healthy teeth.

Hundreds of British Babies Nameless

The Daily Mail conducted a survey among the families which have recently had a baby. It turned out that most of them want to name their child after Kate Middleton and Prince William’s baby.

The problem is the UK couples have six weeks to register the newborn’s name. And many of them have been long waiting to name the baby after Kate and William’s successor. There are many families who want to join the royal history of the country.

According to the Daily Mail’s poll, 82% of families reported the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy somehow influenced the choice of their baby’s name. 10% said that they would take the decision after they learn the name of Kate’s baby. And 42% said they would call their baby the same as the heir at Buckingham Palace.

Update: Congratulations to the Royal family! Today Duchess Catherine gave birth to a son.

7 Beautiful Hair Tricks

Every woman wants to look perfect, but it is not possible unless you have perfect hair. Follow our tips for your hair beauty.

Hair cate tips

    If your dark hair roots started to show, and you don’t have time to see a hair stylist, make a zig-zag parting instead of a straight one.

    A thick fringe is the best way to make a visually voluminous hairstyle. If you wear a ‘ragged’ fringe, you risk losing the already missing volume.

    Choose the correct comb. It should be of animal hair bristles. If you are allergic to it, use a comb with nylon bristles – it keeps your hair voluminous and makes your strands smooth.

    If you decided to dye your hair at home, you should make it only one or two shades darker/lighter. A radical change of color should be done by a stylist only.

    Wet hair should be combed section by section. Take one strand and comb it from the center to the tips with a special comb – without roundels on the ends – then you can comb your hair completely.

    To make your hair shine beautifully, rinse it thoroughly with warm water after the shampoo, then proceed with cool water, and finally rinse the hair tips by extremely cold water.

    If your shampoo does not leave a permanent aroma, use a perfumed hair veil or hair oil. Do not try to replace these products with your favorite perfume: it contains alcohol drying the hair.

Perfect Body by Victoria’s Secret

The long-awaited body care collection Perfect Body by Victoria’s Secret is already available. If you start using body care products from the new Perfect Body collection, you will inevitably face two things: your bathroom will turn into a beauty salon, and your skin will become perfect.

Perfect Body is an amazing texture, unforgettable flavors and effective natural ingredients in the new products. Pink Sugar and Sea Salt are engaged in skin renewal, clay thoroughly cleanses skin, cucumber extract softens and moisturizes, and almond and coconut oil make it smooth and silky.

Perfect Body by Victoria’s Secret is a collection of 8 products:

    Moisturizing shower gel with coconut oil, Twice As Fresh Coconut;
    Shower Tile with pink sugar, All Aglow Pink Sugar;
    Body scrub with pink sea salt, Smooth Me Over Pink Sea Salt;
    Body lotion with sweet almond oil, Drink It In Sweet Almond Oil;
    Purifying pink clay mask, Wrap Me Up Pink Clay;
    Totally Touchable Smooth Paraffin hand cream;
    Nourishing body lotion with sea minerals, Truly Pampered Sea Mineral;
    Warming Foot Scrub with cucumber extract, Perfectly Polished Cucumber Extract.

Neck Skin Care Tips

Neck skin requires more attention than the face, because it is the neck that treacherously reveals a woman’s age. This is especially noticeable when a woman takes care of the face and hair, but pays little attention to the neck and the decollete area.

As you know, the anatomy of a person’s face is unique: the skin is connected to the muscles, the muscles – to the skeleton. The rest of the skin on the human body is not connected with the muscles, and the neck is no exception. So any body cream – in theory – will do for your neck. But there is just one shag to it – like the face, the neck is exposed to the environmental influence much stronger than other body parts, usually hidden by clothing.

There is another objection as for this part of the body – neck skin quickly becomes loose and inelastic. Therefore, there is an inscription on many creams – “for the bust and neck.”

Therefore, you should not spare on the cream for neck. You may use your face cream for neck, as well, or purchase a separate cream for the neck. It should be a cream that increases skin elasticity. Check that it does not cause allergies.

Also, there is an option to use body lotion. from time to time. But beauticians do not recommend to apply it on the neck on a regular basis.

20% of US Surgeries Unnecessary

10-20% of surgeries in the USA are carried out for the doctors to earn wages, rather than for medical reasons.

The USA TODAY analyzes the data provided by the government, insurance companies and medical trade union associations.

According to the authors of the study, tens of thousands of unnecessary surgical procedures are made in the United States annually (including spinal surgery and gynecological surgery), but the public becomes aware only of the flashy cases.

Lawyer George Gellis from New York notes that the doctors are paid by insurance companies for each surgery. According to the official data, more than one thousand doctors have agreed to pay reimbursement since 2005 to avoid trial on charges of carrying out unnecessary operations.

To deal with the situation in the United States, a mandatory consultation of an independent physician and an additional check of the indications for surgery have been introduced.

Anti-Wrinkle Creams Destroy Healthy Skin

Your favorite anti-wrinkle cream can gradually destroy your skin, as scientists have found out. Many of these creams contain chemicals known to cause severe allergies.

Dermatologists in many countries of the world are calling for urgent action against the use of the two preservatives in cosmetics – methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, which are found in dozens of products available in almost any home. These include body lotions, hand wipes, and anti-wrinkle creams. Both chemicals are associated with the risk of allergies.

However, it is methylchloroisothiazolinone, according to experts, that causes the biggest damage because it is second after nickel to cause contact dermatitis. Dermatologists talk about the worst epidemic of cosmetic-caused allergic diseases. And it is too early to judge if it has reached its peak – perhaps the rate will continue to rise.

Skin allergy differs from instant allergic reactions, for example, from that for peanuts or shrimps. Sometimes it may take up to a day for apparent signs of skin allergy to appear. Unlike other types of allergies, contact dermatitis cannot lead to a death, but it’s a pretty unpleasant disorder.

Previously it was thought that 1-2 people out in a hundred become victims of skin allergies, but that was before the appearance of the above-mentioned preservatives. Now dermatologists estimate that number at 10%, and it is gradually increasing. Allergies manifest themselves in swelling, redness, and red rash. Most often, these reactions occur after the use of moisturizers and anti-bacterial wipes. If you suddenly started suffering from an eczema, it could be the result of cosmetics use. This is the reason to see an allergist.

Ramadan Health Tips To Flat Your Belly

Ramadan is a golden month for those who really wants to flat their bellies and wants to look more slim they are . To flat your belly and to become smart you have to a follow some easy and nice tips as we all know some people eat plenty of things after open their fast its not a good you are giving your belly lots of work to do after 16 hours leisure think how it will do the difficult job so here we are sharing with all of you very easy and very sweet tips to flat your belly in  Holy month what you have to do just follow the tips and get the finest results.

when fasting month comes in Summers than it automatically burns your fats but if you will eat blindly after Opening your fast than you will not loose half a pond even. SO after opening your fast do not drink so much fresh juices instead of fresh juices take fresh fruits as when you will take fresh juices you will only take lots of sugar and by eating fresh juices you will also take some fibres with them and fibres helps us to burn out fats so replace fresh juices with fresh fruits not very difficult to do .

Try to open your fast with fresh simple water instead of Tang , Rohh afza they can increase your sugar level suddenly so have them in very low quantity and after having simple glass of water.

Do not eat plenty of fried foods do not think that we have done whole day with fast so don worry eat eat and eat this is not good you are becoming cruel with your stomach by eating lots and lots just eat simple loaf bread and do not add fry and fast food din your Iftar time it will ruin your stomach and you will gain same calories again which you are going to loose.

Try to drink fresh tap water instead of freeze water cold water is not good for health. And it also helps our immune system to put on more weight  so try to drink minimum cold water.

Do not skip any of prayer and be the Muslim to offer five times a day and if you are boy with fats than offer your prayers of five time in mosque and go on your foot and f you are a girl than do not skip any of prayer Allah will not only bless you but also A prayer is an exercise to relax your muscles.

try to make a routine of walk after having dinner in Ramadan it will help you to digest your food early and also it will good for your heath.

So people these  are so simple and easy tips for all of you to follow in Month of ramadan to flat your belly quickly so keep them up and live healthy wealthy life.

Never Marry These Kinds of Men

American pastor Pat Connor has conducted more than 200 wedding ceremonies over 40 years. Observing the lives of the people, who stood at his altar, the priest wrote a book about the men whom the girls should never marry.

In the book “Whom Not to Marry”, Pat has listed several types of men, with whom the marriage is likely to fail.

This list includes the following types of men:

    mama’s boys;
    the men, who have no friends;
    those who can treat a woman in a cruel way and can humiliate her in public;
    the men, who can easily be rude with the staff;
    irresponsible men;
    the men without any sense of humor.

The priest also reminded young and trusting girls to control their feelings and not to fall in love with indecent men.

Tips on choosing dining room furniture

Read on for tips that will hopefully make your dining experience at home a truly enjoyable one.

There’s a lot to consider when shopping for dining room furniture. The pieces you choose must accommodate your lifestyle as well as last over time. Key factors to consider when purchasing a dining room table and chairs include room size, table size, style of your home and your budget.

Room Size

You need to make sure the size and shape of the dining table setting is in balance with the rest of the room. It’s a good idea to make measurements of the area before you start shopping. As a general guide, you should have a minimum distance of 1.2m between the edge of the table and the wall. If you have a small room, a glass table top will give the illusion of more space.

Table Size

Consider how many people you need to fit around the table on a regular basis. An extendable table wills suite those who have few people using the table on a daily basis but who like to entertain a lot. Choose an extendable table that can easily be set to a variety of configurations and the minimized for daily use. The dining table width is also very important. You need plenty of space for plates and serving dishes. We suggest a table width of at least 1m, especially if you like to set all your food on the table to allow guests to serve themselves. Also have some stackable stools or chairs on hand for unexpected guests.

Foods Protecting the Skin from UV Rays

Not only sunscreen creams can protect the skin from harmful sun rays. Such an effect is provided by some foods, including people’s favorite product – chocolate.

Sun Creams or Foods?

The best way to get protected from sunburns is being in the shade and using lotions. But the researchers have found that some foods provide good protection as well. Although they cannot replace sunscreens completely, they are beneficial in the fight against ultraviolet radiation.
Tomatoes

Tomatoes are on the first place in this ranking. They have got their characteristic red color due to the lycopene antioxidant. According to the study, conducted in the UK, five tablespoons of tomatoes a day were enough to increase the protection against sunburn by 33%.
Yellow & Orange Fruits & Veggies

Peeled fruits and vegetables with a yellow and orange hue, like carrots, mangoes, apricots and cantaloupe, can also be called excellent means of sunburn prevention. Citrus fruits, berries, pepper, kiwi, black currant and watercress contain vitamin C and vitamin E, which protect the body from sun radiation, removing free radicals.
Foods Rich in Monounsaturated Fats

You should also add olive oil, sliced ​​avocadoes, or unsalted nuts and seeds in the diet. They contain monounsaturated fats that accumulate in the skin and block the sun rays. These are the “good” fats that one should not worry about.
Chocolate

A bit of dark chocolate will not hurt you: 20 grams of chocolate a day during 12 weeks increase the resistance of the body to sunburns by 2 times. Just make sure that that the chocolate contains a lot of cocoa.