Category: Men’s Health

To some, Gynecomastia, or male breasts, is a joke. To others, it’s a devastating condition that leaves them feeling ashamed. This medical condition is said to strike up to 50% of men at some point in their lives, with around 95% of cases going unnoticed and/or resolving itself without help. But for that small percentage that is left with breasts, it can lead to a complete 180. A confident boy going through puberty can gain breasts that leave him with no friends and an issue with confidence. Even a grown man with no previous issue may find that he suddenly grows breasts as he begins to shift from one stage of adulthood to another. So what exactly causes male breasts, and what can be done about it? Before we go into detail about solutions, let’s take a look at causes: 1. Weight Gain One of the most common reasons for male breasts is weight gain. This is because excessive weight can manifest over your pectorals, causing the appearance of breasts. When examining male breasts, this type of Gynecomastia can be identified by the fact that it is distinctly made up of only fatty tissue. 2. Changes Due to Age As […]

Our diet is the most important way we can influence our health. Eating the right food is an important part of keeping our testosterone levels high and our bodies in shape. Here are some of the best foods you can eat for your testosterone. Celery Ancient cultures associated celery with male libido and energy, but it took modern research to confirm this fact. Celery is known to boost male testosterone levels 3 times overs due to the presence of compounds resembling the androgen our bodies naturally produce. Asparagus Asparagus does an incredible job of promoting testosterone production because it contains antioxidants that help promote healthier bodily function overall. Preventing the oxidation of important tissues will always protect testosterone levels. Shiitake Mushrooms Mushrooms in general seem to have a connection with improved fertility, but Shiitake mushrooms take the cake in terms of their ability to increase testosterone levels. In fact, you’ll see an increase of up to 50% with regular servings of this delicacy. Oysters There are countless accounts of ancient people using oysters as an aphrodisiac and we now understand the nutritional facts behind this. Oysters contain copious amounts of zinc, a trace mineral with a prominent role in fertility, […]