From Your Wellness Magazine, Reader Question

I'm a 54 years old man and lately I have been feeling really tired and lacking energy. I eat consciously, don’t smoke, and drink only occasionally. Despite my long hours at work I also ensure that I walk at least for half an hour every day as exercise but I have noticed that my sex drive has decreased significantly, my body fat is growing and muscle mass is reduced; I’m low on motivation, finding it difficult to focus and have trouble sleeping. Can you help?

First thought for a male of your age would be, has your doctor checked your testosterone level? Most of what you mention here could be directly related to a decrease of your testosterone level, furthermore these holistic additions to your regimen will help all of your concerns. Generally at about 30 years of age the decline of testosterone starts. These Superfoods, herbs, vitamin, and minerals if implemented should address your concerns.

Many things help to anti age the brain, and body, among them are adequate sleep, diet, and keeping stress to a minimum. Several Superfoods, and herbs enhance brain health, strengthens your body systems, boosts immune health, increases cognitive skills and functions.

Here are some things to help you stay young:

Wear sunscreen

Eat antioxidant foods: berries, seeds, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dark chocolate, tea, spices and herbs, extra virgin olive oil, fatty types of fish, oysters, chicken, and lean beef

Ashwagandha- increased blood flow, immune function, antioxidant, stress relief, fights diabetes, depression, antibacterial, sleep, hormone levels

Stinging nettle root- detoxifies, helps circulation, prostate health, bone, health

Sarsaparilla- immune booster, weight loss, increase sex drive.

Nighttime tea that has these herbs: chamomile, lavender, skullcap, St John's wort, cinnamon ( helps with sleep, stress, and depression)

DHEA- leads to production of androgens, and estrogens ( male, and female sex hormones).

Vitamin B, include all eight

Vitamin D

Zinc

Magnesium

Selenium

Choose organic and GMO free foods as often as possible.

Meditate or have a Hypnotherapy session.

Get outdoors.

Exercise.

Read.

Get enough sleep ( It’s important to turn off electronic devices an hour before bed to help circadian rhythm, also bright lighting.

Drink enough water.

By Michele Marchese, written for yourwellness.com