This June Encourage Men In Your Life To Consciously Take Control Of Their Health
June is Men’s Health Month—and it’s more than just a calendar reminder. It’s a wake-up call. One in two men over 40 has high cholesterol or carries extra weight. Many of them don’t know they’re headed toward heart disease, diabetes, or metabolic decline. These conditions often progress silently for years before symptoms appear. But the good news? They’re largely preventable— and often reversible.
As a lifestyle medicine physician, I’ve seen how small, consistent steps can change lives. Take one of my patients: a 60-year-old man who thought he was “doing fine”—until advanced testing told another story. With a targeted plan, he dropped 22 pounds, normalized his labs, and started sleeping better than he had in years.
Step 1: Know Your Risk Too many men wait for chest pain or fatigue to finally get tested. But by then, the disease may be well underway. Prevention begins with awareness. Ask for advanced labs, not just a basic panel. Look at inflammation markers (like hsCRP), heart health indicators (like Lp(a) and triglycerides), and insulin levels. These tell the deeper story.
A growing belly might seem like a minor annoyance, but it often signals visceral fat—the kind that wraps around organs and fuels chronic inflammation. This inflammation is linked to everything from heart disease and diabetes to Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Also, don’t overlook nutrient deficiencies. Low vitamin D, omega-3s, or B12 can contribute to fatigue, bone loss, and faster aging— but they’re easily addressed once identified.
Step 2: Begin a Morning Routine
A simple daily ritual can make a big imp act . I recommend starting the day with:
1.Hydration and high-quality multivitamins to fuel cells.
2. Soluble fiber to feed the gut microbiome and support digestion.
3. Warm lemon water to support detox, hydration, and metabolism.
These habits take just minutes, but they send powerful signals to your body to heal, energize, and restore.
Bottom line? Health isn’t built overnight. But with simple, consistent steps—and the right guidance—men can live not just longer, but stronger.
This June, encourage the men in your life to take the wheel. Schedule that health check. Start that routine. Because prevention isn’t just a medical goal—it’s a daily decision. Baby steps can get us all on the right path of health.
MEN TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH THOSE WITH MEN IN THEIR
LIFE REMIND THEM GULF COAST MEDICAL SOCIETY PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH, WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
Coeurlida Louis Ashby, MD, DipABLM is a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist Yale Medical School-Internal Medicine trained. Her practice is Conscious Health (941) 310 -5442 lifestylemedicinesarasota.com Dr. Ashby is a member of the Gulf Coast Medical Society which can be reached at GulfCoastMedicalSociety.org.
