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A Field Guide to Men's Health: Eat Right, Stay Fit, Sleep Well, and Have Great Sex―Forever
DON’T LEAVE YOUR HEALTH TO CHANCE.
Guys, it’s time to step it up and start taking care of yourselves. Which doesn’t mean making impossible-to-stick-to changes. Written by one of the leading doctors whose practice is devoted solely to men, A Field Guide to Men’s Health shows, in the simplest and most effective way possible, how to manage the cornerstones of a healthy life while improving your chances for making it a long one, too. Above all, make these tenets the three pillars of a healthy Eat less, move more, sleep more.
Guys, it’s time to step it up and start taking care of yourselves. Which doesn’t mean making impossible-to-stick-to changes. Written by one of the leading doctors whose practice is devoted solely to men, A Field Guide to Men’s Health shows, in the simplest and most effective way possible, how to manage the cornerstones of a healthy life while improving your chances for making it a long one, too. Above all, make these tenets the three pillars of a healthy Eat less, move more, sleep more.
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256 pages, Paperback
Published January 18, 2022
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January 21, 2022
Lots of Useful Bits
Stylistically, and especially in the opening chapters, this book is heavy on the chummy bro-friendly chatter. Lots of penis, erection, and sex life references. Nudge-nudge. (The author is, after all, a urologist.) Don't let this dissuade you from reading on. There is a good deal of useful information to be found here, beyond the usual advocacy for regular checkups, exercise and high-fiber diets. The overall vibe is an emphasis on common sense, moderation, and fact based practices.
Of course, we get an emphasis on good eating, exercise, and the like. Nothing especially new here, but it's all laid out in a clear and reasonable fashion, so if you're new to the idea of trying to live healthy, this could all be useful. What is unique is the focus on male anatomy and "male problems". There is a clear and thorough discussion of testosterone and replacement therapy, as well as a good basic review of anatomy, and a balanced explanation and consideration of prostate issues, testicular cancer, and the like. Even if you are fairly alert to your own health this section could be quite valuable. We conclude with a discussion of sexual performance and dysfunction, which could be a very helpful intro for men who are encountering problems and haven't yet sought professional help or guidance, (or are receiving questionable guidance).
Perhaps of greatest note there is no proselytizing on behalf of specific therapies or regimens, and no attempt to sell any particular point of view regarding treatment options or common problems. The presentation is balanced and open, and seems to have been written with an eye towards being thorough and informative without advocating any particular approach. The author has no patience with fads, creepy unproven supplements, or magical quick fixes, but that was fine by me. There seems to be an underlying, sincere, effort at myth busting, which actually struck me as a refreshing change from many other similar books.
So, after a bumpy start this turned into a useful and informative book that offered a reasonable survey of common male health issues. A helpful effort.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
Stylistically, and especially in the opening chapters, this book is heavy on the chummy bro-friendly chatter. Lots of penis, erection, and sex life references. Nudge-nudge. (The author is, after all, a urologist.) Don't let this dissuade you from reading on. There is a good deal of useful information to be found here, beyond the usual advocacy for regular checkups, exercise and high-fiber diets. The overall vibe is an emphasis on common sense, moderation, and fact based practices.
Of course, we get an emphasis on good eating, exercise, and the like. Nothing especially new here, but it's all laid out in a clear and reasonable fashion, so if you're new to the idea of trying to live healthy, this could all be useful. What is unique is the focus on male anatomy and "male problems". There is a clear and thorough discussion of testosterone and replacement therapy, as well as a good basic review of anatomy, and a balanced explanation and consideration of prostate issues, testicular cancer, and the like. Even if you are fairly alert to your own health this section could be quite valuable. We conclude with a discussion of sexual performance and dysfunction, which could be a very helpful intro for men who are encountering problems and haven't yet sought professional help or guidance, (or are receiving questionable guidance).
Perhaps of greatest note there is no proselytizing on behalf of specific therapies or regimens, and no attempt to sell any particular point of view regarding treatment options or common problems. The presentation is balanced and open, and seems to have been written with an eye towards being thorough and informative without advocating any particular approach. The author has no patience with fads, creepy unproven supplements, or magical quick fixes, but that was fine by me. There seems to be an underlying, sincere, effort at myth busting, which actually struck me as a refreshing change from many other similar books.
So, after a bumpy start this turned into a useful and informative book that offered a reasonable survey of common male health issues. A helpful effort.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
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January 28, 2023-----------------------------------------------------------------------
As one who has had more than their share of medical issues during my life, it is always nice to have a reference guide to better health, especially in one’s later years. But the book is also recommended for younger men as well. Regardless of age, anyone can benefit from the sage advice inside.
There are so many books and advice sites on the Internet that are radical and risky, and not based on scientific fact. A FIELD GUIDE TO MEN’S HEALTH has none of this, basically proven methods to keep the body healthy and happy for as long as possible.
Early in the book Jesse Mills says, “I do believe three basic rules are universal: eat less, move more, and sleep better. These are rules you can riff on for the rest of your life.”
The chapters in the book offer ways to make the above happen. They talk about Reset, Manatomy, Eat, Move, Sex, Fertility, and Lifestyle. In each chapter he talks about the various methods to make the best of the seven chapters, depending on your age and lifestyle. There are no fad diets or fad exercises, or anything else of that nature. The proven research is what makes these even more vital.
There are sections on good fats versus bad fats, body mass index not telling the entire story, managing stress, smart workouts are better than long workouts, taking care of the prostate, importance of gut health, keep your heart healthy, safe sleep supplements, and much more of value to your body and life.
This is an excellent reference book, covering so many bases and the basics of health. It is concise, and definitely will give healthy peace of mind and body
As one who has had more than their share of medical issues during my life, it is always nice to have a reference guide to better health, especially in one’s later years. But the book is also recommended for younger men as well. Regardless of age, anyone can benefit from the sage advice inside.
There are so many books and advice sites on the Internet that are radical and risky, and not based on scientific fact. A FIELD GUIDE TO MEN’S HEALTH has none of this, basically proven methods to keep the body healthy and happy for as long as possible.
Early in the book Jesse Mills says, “I do believe three basic rules are universal: eat less, move more, and sleep better. These are rules you can riff on for the rest of your life.”
The chapters in the book offer ways to make the above happen. They talk about Reset, Manatomy, Eat, Move, Sex, Fertility, and Lifestyle. In each chapter he talks about the various methods to make the best of the seven chapters, depending on your age and lifestyle. There are no fad diets or fad exercises, or anything else of that nature. The proven research is what makes these even more vital.
There are sections on good fats versus bad fats, body mass index not telling the entire story, managing stress, smart workouts are better than long workouts, taking care of the prostate, importance of gut health, keep your heart healthy, safe sleep supplements, and much more of value to your body and life.
This is an excellent reference book, covering so many bases and the basics of health. It is concise, and definitely will give healthy peace of mind and body
July 25, 2022
Although there were a number of charts in this book that cover the decades of adult life the book’s intended audience is not the geriatric set nor is it much concerned about longevity. The author appears to be about forty-six and it was clear when he was writing from the heart and lived experience, such as home cooking with his wife, and when he was speculating about geriatric issues. His online photo shows a full head of hair which may well be his own; perhaps that’s why the section on hair transplants was only one paragraph.
Then there were endorsements like this: “Human growth hormone is probably pretty safe-though it can cause joint pain and fluid retention-even if it doesn’t work.” I wasn’t sure if this was humor or issue straddling. Another example was confronting the myth that testosterone replacement therapy causes heart attack, stroke and blood clots: “Not true according to all recent ... clinical trials. That said, every man should know his cardiovascular health and risk factors ... before beginning any medical treatment or therapy.”
I did read one thing that I should have realized a long time ago on my own and this made the book worthwhile for me: Consuming yogurt, etc for its probiotic effect is pointless since the bacteria will be almost entirely killed off when they transit the stomach.
Then there were endorsements like this: “Human growth hormone is probably pretty safe-though it can cause joint pain and fluid retention-even if it doesn’t work.” I wasn’t sure if this was humor or issue straddling. Another example was confronting the myth that testosterone replacement therapy causes heart attack, stroke and blood clots: “Not true according to all recent ... clinical trials. That said, every man should know his cardiovascular health and risk factors ... before beginning any medical treatment or therapy.”
I did read one thing that I should have realized a long time ago on my own and this made the book worthwhile for me: Consuming yogurt, etc for its probiotic effect is pointless since the bacteria will be almost entirely killed off when they transit the stomach.
November 7, 2022
I thought this was a great manual type book for just about everything related to men's health. Topic after topic of informative and interesting facts and advice to maintain optimal health. Most men generally do not pay as much attention to their health as they should and this guide is easy enough to follow that there should be not excuse. Pay attention.
The good doctor makes the topics interesting and he has a kind of cool way of calling out myths and crackpot "health knowledge and remedies." Kind of an edge to medicine here. The format of the book I was not crazy about being narrow and long which I guess was to fit in your back pocket, but for me made it harder to navigate.
This is a good and important read for all men who want to avoid the pitfalls and con jobs out there that proliferate so many health topics. And in this case relates specifically to the nature of man.
The good doctor makes the topics interesting and he has a kind of cool way of calling out myths and crackpot "health knowledge and remedies." Kind of an edge to medicine here. The format of the book I was not crazy about being narrow and long which I guess was to fit in your back pocket, but for me made it harder to navigate.
This is a good and important read for all men who want to avoid the pitfalls and con jobs out there that proliferate so many health topics. And in this case relates specifically to the nature of man.
January 9, 2022
Recently read this book by Dr. Jesse Mills, who is a UCLA doctor in Men's Health, a branch of the urology department, and one of the specialist I see.
The book had some interesting information that should interest almost all men. I would recommend it.
The book had some interesting information that should interest almost all men. I would recommend it.
January 26, 2022
One of the easier health books to read
Full of a lot of good information and put in a good format. Easy to skip sections that don’t apply to you, and easy to go back a re-read sections.
Full of a lot of good information and put in a good format. Easy to skip sections that don’t apply to you, and easy to go back a re-read sections.
March 6, 2022
Key inspiration Eat Right, Move More, and Sleep Better. Much like a pathetic slogan: Just Do It!.
July 9, 2024
useless, kind of Doc, but advises are fucked.
November 3, 2024
Enjoyed the section on edging and jelqing. Real educational
August 20, 2021
A Field Guide to Men's Health by Jesse Mills
This book first off would be super easy to take with you wherever you want, very easy to understand, great information for men! Highly recommend reading the book.
Thank you to the author, publishers, and everyone involved in the creation of this book.
I received and give my honest review on Netgalley, Goodreads, Librarything, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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This book first off would be super easy to take with you wherever you want, very easy to understand, great information for men! Highly recommend reading the book.
Thank you to the author, publishers, and everyone involved in the creation of this book.
I received and give my honest review on Netgalley, Goodreads, Librarything, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
#Netgalley #Goodreads #AFieldGuidetoMensHealth
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