Whether it's Kwanzaa in the United States or Boxing Day in the Commonwealth nations, men around the world are enjoying the festivities and holiday shopping. But are they also reflecting on the meaning behind these holidays, the call for unity and the call for charity to their fellow men and themselves? Commercialization aside, the holidays in theory have the spirit of giving to the community and receiving love, hope and strength.
When it comes to men's health issues like prostate enlargement (BPH), of course we want to treat the main symptoms like frequent nightly urination and difficulty voiding. But in order for men to be in good health, we not only have to tackle the main physical symptoms of a disease state, we also have to improve their quality of life, which sometimes means taking a whole body and holistic approach. BPH not only puts the prostate, bladder and kidneys at risk, but it also puts our mental state of well being at risk, too. Think of it like this: when we experience worry, fear, shame, frustration, and depression over a physically debilitating state, we are putting our mind and body under stress which could compromise our immune system. That's where support groups and networks of our closes social circles come together to provide moral support, a sense of hope, and the strength and resources to fight our illnesses and diseases. People share information and encouragement, and they also give their time and money to worthwhile men's health causes.
Sure, shop for special deals to your hearts content on Boxing Day and Kwanzaa! But if you can also donate your time and resources to uplifting men for men's health issues like BPH, we could eventually do away with the barriers that keep men from living longer, healthier lives all around the world!
