a healthy body can lead to a healthy life
As a man in your 20's i imagine you are a bit timid about the way you look and you are so focused on picking up girls that you will do anything. weights and body building is the wrong way to go, over 80% of women prefer a caring man to an over muscular one. Of corse they want them to be fit and healthy and the way to get fit is to start with you physical health, focusing not just on muscle tone but a healthy, balanced lifestyle.....
Choices in determining your health
You and your general health are the way they are as a result of your genetic DNA and lifestyle choices you’ve made in your life so far.The good news is that your future health will also be a result of the lifestyle choices you make now and into the future, so the key to a healthy future is making the right lifestyle choices now.
A healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle means enjoying yourself without risking your health. It also
means stopping or reducing as much as possible things that are not healthy (such
as smoking or abusing other drugs).
being physically and mentally healthy in
your day-to-day life helps make all the difference, and
includes:
· eating and drinking
healthily
· being physically active
in your daily life
· sleeping
well
· managing
stress
· staying in touch with
others
· stopping smoking or
cutting down.
· health
checks
It’s a good idea to have a general health check when you first
see your GP or psychiatrist. It’s also important to have a check-up when you
start on a new medication.
Regular health checks are important for all of us to identify
early signs of any problems. Early detection of any problem means earlier
treatment and a better outcome.
In a health check, the doctor
may:
· ask about your physical
health history and that of your family
members
· ask about your
lifestyle (for example, about smoking or how much exercise you
get)
· check your blood
pressure and pulse rate
· test your blood for
fats (lipids) and sugars (glucose),and how well your liver, kidney and thyroid
are working
· take an ecg measurement
of your heart
· measure your weight and
waist (over 90 cm for women and over 100 cm for men greatly increases the risk
of health problems)
· examine you for
involuntary muscle movements (for example, restlessness, tremors or
stiffness)
· ask you about
contraception and any sexual difficulties, and for women changes relating to
periods or breast-milk
· ensure regular pap
smears and breast screening for women, and prostate checks for
men.
You can monitor many health elements yourself. Self-monitoring of weight, fitness level, energy level, resting
pulse and breathing rates and general feeling of health is a good indicator of
how your health goals are progressing.
The main message here is just to look after yourself – if people see that you
look after yourself and your appearance, they usually think more of you than if
you are lazy about personal care. And of course, this is even more important if
you have children so you can lead by example.
How choices yoy make now will affect you in the future
Simply the earlier you get strated on balancing your health the better. "old habits die hard", this is quite litrially true, if you have bad health early on in life and don't go for health checks regually then this could affect you in later life as you will just continue eating poorley and doing little exersise and as you get older you need to do more to saty fit. on the other hand, if you have good health as a child and onwards into adulthood you are more likely to live a longer life and live it better.
A healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle means enjoying yourself without risking your health. It also
means stopping or reducing as much as possible things that are not healthy (such
as smoking or abusing other drugs).
being physically and mentally healthy in
your day-to-day life helps make all the difference, and
includes:
· eating and drinking
healthily
· being physically active
in your daily life
· sleeping
well
· managing
stress
· staying in touch with
others
· stopping smoking or
cutting down.
· health
checks
It’s a good idea to have a general health check when you first
see your GP or psychiatrist. It’s also important to have a check-up when you
start on a new medication.
Regular health checks are important for all of us to identify
early signs of any problems. Early detection of any problem means earlier
treatment and a better outcome.
In a health check, the doctor
may:
· ask about your physical
health history and that of your family
members
· ask about your
lifestyle (for example, about smoking or how much exercise you
get)
· check your blood
pressure and pulse rate
· test your blood for
fats (lipids) and sugars (glucose),and how well your liver, kidney and thyroid
are working
· take an ecg measurement
of your heart
· measure your weight and
waist (over 90 cm for women and over 100 cm for men greatly increases the risk
of health problems)
· examine you for
involuntary muscle movements (for example, restlessness, tremors or
stiffness)
· ask you about
contraception and any sexual difficulties, and for women changes relating to
periods or breast-milk
· ensure regular pap
smears and breast screening for women, and prostate checks for
men.
You can monitor many health elements yourself. Self-monitoring of weight, fitness level, energy level, resting
pulse and breathing rates and general feeling of health is a good indicator of
how your health goals are progressing.
The main message here is just to look after yourself – if people see that you
look after yourself and your appearance, they usually think more of you than if
you are lazy about personal care. And of course, this is even more important if
you have children so you can lead by example.
How choices yoy make now will affect you in the future
Simply the earlier you get strated on balancing your health the better. "old habits die hard", this is quite litrially true, if you have bad health early on in life and don't go for health checks regually then this could affect you in later life as you will just continue eating poorley and doing little exersise and as you get older you need to do more to saty fit. on the other hand, if you have good health as a child and onwards into adulthood you are more likely to live a longer life and live it better.
Contraception
Several methods of contraception are available. The method you choose will
depend on your general health, lifestyle and relationships. Contraceptives
available include physical barriers and devices, hormonal (oral, implant and
injectable) methods, sterilisation, emergency and ‘natural’ methods.
Choose the method that suits you
Choosing the method of
contraception that is right for you requires accurate information and the
ability to communicate openly with your partner. Issues such as effectiveness,
safety and adverse effects need to be weighed against convenience, cost and
issues of trust and control.
The method you choose will depend on a
range
of factors, such as your general health, lifestyle and relationships,
your risk
of contracting a sexually transmissible infection (STI) and how
important it is
that you don’t become pregnant.
Some methods
require more motivation
than others. You need to think about what best
suits you. For example, you need
to remember to take the pill every day
whereas an implant can last up to three
years.
You
need to consider the pros and cons and think about how these
methods meet
your current and future needs. You can discuss your options with
your
doctor, reproductive health nurse or trained staff
Protect against STIs
It is important
to practice safe sex as well as
to protect yourself against pregnancy. Not
all methods of contraception provide
protection against STIs. The best way
to reduce your risk of STIs is to use
barrier protection such as male and
female condoms and dams (a thin piece of
latex placed over the anal or
vulval area during oral sex). Condoms can be used
for oral, vaginal and
anal sex to help prevent the spread of infections.
Barrier methods of contraception stop sperm from getting into the womb (uterus).
Options include:
Male condom
This is a latex (or polyurethane) sheath that covers the
erect penis and prevents semen entering the vagina. This is an effective (98 per
cent) form of contraception when used correctly. This means using a condom every
time you have sex and putting it on before there is any contact between the
penis and vagina. Male condoms are relatively cheap and are available over the
counter from supermarkets, pharmacies and sexual health clinics.
Female condom
This is a loose polyurethane sheath with a flexible
ring at each end that sits in the vagina and collects semen. It can be inserted
several hours before intercourse and is stronger than the male latex condom,
though insertion and use may take some practice. If you use a female condom
correctly every time you have sex, they are 95 per cent effective. Female
condoms are available from Family Planning Victoria (via mail order) and some
retail outlets and sexual health clinics.
Diaphragm
This is a soft, shallow rubber dome that fits in the
vagina, covers the cervix and stops sperm from entering the uterus. The
diaphragm must stay in place for at least six hours after intercourse and is 94
per cent effective if used, fitted and positioned correctly. Diaphragms must be
fitted by a suitably trained doctor or nurse. They may decrease the risk of
STIs, but should not be relied on for this purpose.
There are also many options in takeing pills but here are a few and you can fin more at http://women.emedtv.com/birth-control-pills/list-of-birth-control-pills.html and http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/news+features/which+pill+is+best+for+your,7339
Combined pill
This is made up of synthetic forms of the hormones
oestrogen and progesterone. The combined pill prevents ovulation, thickens
cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to enter the uterus and changes the
lining of the uterus to make it less suitable for a fertilised egg to stick.
There are many types of combined pills with different dose and hormone
combinations. This form of contraception is generally not recommended for women
who are at risk of heart disease, such as smokers aged over 35 years.
Mini pill
This contains only a synthetic form of the hormone
progesterone. It makes the cervical mucus thicker, which prevents sperm from
entering the uterus. The mini pill must be taken every day at the same time and
is not as effective as the combined pill. It’s usually suitable for women who
either experience side effects from oestrogen or shouldn’t take it for health
reasons.
Hormonal contraceptives – implants and injections
Hormonal
contraceptives for women are also available as implants and injections. These
methods are more effective than other hormonal methods, but may produce side
effects and don’t protect against STIs. Male injectable contraceptives are
currently being trialled.
Hormonal contraceptives – pills and vaginal rings
Hormonal
contraception for women is available by prescription in the form of a pill (oral
contraceptive) or a vaginal ring. These methods are highly effective (99.7 per
cent) if used correctly but, allowing for missed pills or days of ring use, may
only be 92 per cent effective. Hormonal contraception may produce side effects
and doesn’t protect against STIs.
There are other methods that don't require pills:
Natural methods
Natural family planning is based on an understanding
of the menstrual cycle. Methods include monitoring cervical mucus changes, body
temperature changes and rhythm or cycle calculations to help determine when a
woman is most likely to be fertile each month.
The effectiveness of
natural family planning varies in relation to whether one or a combination of
methods is used. Confidence, correct use and effectiveness improve the longer
the method is used. Natural family planning methods, however, do not protect
against STIs.
There are so many different types of contraception available that you should be
able to find the right method for you. But you may have to try several
different things before you choose the one you like most.
other people to read on-
about the conraceptive pill- http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/contraceptivepills.htm
all about condoms- http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/condoms.htm
depend on your general health, lifestyle and relationships. Contraceptives
available include physical barriers and devices, hormonal (oral, implant and
injectable) methods, sterilisation, emergency and ‘natural’ methods.
Choose the method that suits you
Choosing the method of
contraception that is right for you requires accurate information and the
ability to communicate openly with your partner. Issues such as effectiveness,
safety and adverse effects need to be weighed against convenience, cost and
issues of trust and control.
The method you choose will depend on a
range
of factors, such as your general health, lifestyle and relationships,
your risk
of contracting a sexually transmissible infection (STI) and how
important it is
that you don’t become pregnant.
Some methods
require more motivation
than others. You need to think about what best
suits you. For example, you need
to remember to take the pill every day
whereas an implant can last up to three
years.
You
need to consider the pros and cons and think about how these
methods meet
your current and future needs. You can discuss your options with
your
doctor, reproductive health nurse or trained staff
Protect against STIs
It is important
to practice safe sex as well as
to protect yourself against pregnancy. Not
all methods of contraception provide
protection against STIs. The best way
to reduce your risk of STIs is to use
barrier protection such as male and
female condoms and dams (a thin piece of
latex placed over the anal or
vulval area during oral sex). Condoms can be used
for oral, vaginal and
anal sex to help prevent the spread of infections.
Barrier methods of contraception stop sperm from getting into the womb (uterus).
Options include:
Male condom
This is a latex (or polyurethane) sheath that covers the
erect penis and prevents semen entering the vagina. This is an effective (98 per
cent) form of contraception when used correctly. This means using a condom every
time you have sex and putting it on before there is any contact between the
penis and vagina. Male condoms are relatively cheap and are available over the
counter from supermarkets, pharmacies and sexual health clinics.
Female condom
This is a loose polyurethane sheath with a flexible
ring at each end that sits in the vagina and collects semen. It can be inserted
several hours before intercourse and is stronger than the male latex condom,
though insertion and use may take some practice. If you use a female condom
correctly every time you have sex, they are 95 per cent effective. Female
condoms are available from Family Planning Victoria (via mail order) and some
retail outlets and sexual health clinics.
Diaphragm
This is a soft, shallow rubber dome that fits in the
vagina, covers the cervix and stops sperm from entering the uterus. The
diaphragm must stay in place for at least six hours after intercourse and is 94
per cent effective if used, fitted and positioned correctly. Diaphragms must be
fitted by a suitably trained doctor or nurse. They may decrease the risk of
STIs, but should not be relied on for this purpose.
There are also many options in takeing pills but here are a few and you can fin more at http://women.emedtv.com/birth-control-pills/list-of-birth-control-pills.html and http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/news+features/which+pill+is+best+for+your,7339
Combined pill
This is made up of synthetic forms of the hormones
oestrogen and progesterone. The combined pill prevents ovulation, thickens
cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to enter the uterus and changes the
lining of the uterus to make it less suitable for a fertilised egg to stick.
There are many types of combined pills with different dose and hormone
combinations. This form of contraception is generally not recommended for women
who are at risk of heart disease, such as smokers aged over 35 years.
Mini pill
This contains only a synthetic form of the hormone
progesterone. It makes the cervical mucus thicker, which prevents sperm from
entering the uterus. The mini pill must be taken every day at the same time and
is not as effective as the combined pill. It’s usually suitable for women who
either experience side effects from oestrogen or shouldn’t take it for health
reasons.
Hormonal contraceptives – implants and injections
Hormonal
contraceptives for women are also available as implants and injections. These
methods are more effective than other hormonal methods, but may produce side
effects and don’t protect against STIs. Male injectable contraceptives are
currently being trialled.
Hormonal contraceptives – pills and vaginal rings
Hormonal
contraception for women is available by prescription in the form of a pill (oral
contraceptive) or a vaginal ring. These methods are highly effective (99.7 per
cent) if used correctly but, allowing for missed pills or days of ring use, may
only be 92 per cent effective. Hormonal contraception may produce side effects
and doesn’t protect against STIs.
There are other methods that don't require pills:
Natural methods
Natural family planning is based on an understanding
of the menstrual cycle. Methods include monitoring cervical mucus changes, body
temperature changes and rhythm or cycle calculations to help determine when a
woman is most likely to be fertile each month.
The effectiveness of
natural family planning varies in relation to whether one or a combination of
methods is used. Confidence, correct use and effectiveness improve the longer
the method is used. Natural family planning methods, however, do not protect
against STIs.
There are so many different types of contraception available that you should be
able to find the right method for you. But you may have to try several
different things before you choose the one you like most.
other people to read on-
about the conraceptive pill- http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/contraceptivepills.htm
all about condoms- http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/condoms.htm
Pregnany
This is not an easy topic to talk to each other in a relationship about, let alone actually trying for a baby. for some women it is a very delicate topic so if you decide to bring in up as you think you are both ready you should be carefull and also explain to her why you think you should have a baby. aswell as it impacting largerly into a womens physical life it also greatly impacts on a males mental life so having a baby is a big decision and it shouldn't be taken lightly.
Concequences of bad contraception or accidental pregnancy can be found in detail at http://www.pregnancy.com.au/pregnancy-information/index.shtml
Concequences of bad contraception or accidental pregnancy can be found in detail at http://www.pregnancy.com.au/pregnancy-information/index.shtml
A hlepfull video if you and you partner are wondering who hard it is to get pregnant or you would like to find out a bit more information about getting pregnant