The MidLife Health Guide for Men

"Middle age makes up the majority of a woman’s life. Undoubtedly, there are many changes and different concerns that will arise. With those, come many questions. The book is set up accordingly: Since a woman is more in tune with conversation, relationships and stories, I present three women call Maggies—all in different stages of middle age. You’re essentially sitting down with them discussing all of their concerns and health goals. It’s more like sharing all your life’s stories over a cup of coffee. Each chapter has a topic and offers core, factual information that is then subdivided into historical points, various options, pro’s and con’s of therapies, and so forth. The intent is for you to identify with our Maggies and follow along their path of discovering ways to feel more alive and youthful. For your convenience, resources and references are given within the text so you can personalize your reading experience. At the end of every topic, each Maggie with her unique set of problems relates how she’s progressed along with any other concerns or comments. They and I mutually adjust their individual approach to obtain optimal health. You’ll get to know them as you follow their stories throughout the book. All of you will be the better from it." "All hormones work in concert with each other. Like the players in an orchestra, they obviously must first know which piece of music to play. In addition, they must play in the right key, tempo, and volume. Lastly, they must intuitively respond to each other’s groove and nuances. Only in this way can all the multiple individual players, all with their own personalities, create a true masterpiece. Indeed, the whole is much more than merely the sum of its parts. To help understand this analogy, listen to the New York Philharmonic play George Gershwin’s overture to An American in Paris at www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfI6v6SwL4. Optimal hormonal balance works in much the same way." "In summary, since female sexual functioning is complex and poorly understood, it follows that it’s dysfunction is quite common and even more complex. Start with your family doctor and/or OB/GYN. Ask questions and pursue this because there is help available. Your partner needs to be involved, too. Don’t expect him to become a girly-man, this won’t work. Try to get him comfortable expressing his feelings and fears in a nonthreatening environment. Feelings are never wrong. Instead, celebrate your differences. You can find more information at www.sexualhealth.com and www.newshe.com."