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- ***Discover the Best Approach to Sound More Mature - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSome years ago a woman phoned me and asked if she could attend a presentation I was holding in Detroit. The woman sounded like a child on the phone and I wondered if she was old enough to drive herself to the hotel. She then asked if she could bring her daughter and my first thought was that ...
Views: 4254(1 vote) - Men, Masculinity and Mentoring - the ManKind Project - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from ManKind ProjectTwenty-eight men stood before the audience. One by one they came forward to speak about the experiences they’d had over the past week. Before they had shared the past weekend together they had been strangers to one another. Now as their friends and families listened they spoke their “truth.” The ...
Views: 2272 - Men's "Warrior Weekend" What's that About? - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from ManKind ProjectI have just returned from a men's training weekend. Okay, I think it's true to say that these weekends have come in for a lot of misinformed rumors and a good bit of nervous mockery in recent years -- particularly amongst those who might have reason to fear them the most. I'll tell you upfront ...
Views: 2196 - What Fo Men Really Want? Food, Sex, Laundry . . . - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a people, we've come a long way. We've cracked the human genome, crossed the seven seas, sent man to the moon and put Ryan Seacrest on TV. We've made technological and social advances (although the Seacrest thing is debatable). Well done us. But despite these advances, the relationship ...
Views: 1906 - What Do Men Really Want? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been seeing many articles about "what men want?" The themes are typically: food, sex, laundry, etc. Now, I certainly don't claim to know what all men want. I don't think any woman, or man for that matter, really knows such a thing. It implies all men are the same and have no capacity ...
Views: 1100 - Self Care for Men - 30 Things you could do today - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind ProjectMost men are woefully ignorant or simply uneducated about taking care of themselves. WHY is it so important? Because how you take care of you directly creates the platform, the ground from which you impact your whole world. Here's a list of 30 possible ways that you could start taking care of ...
Views: 12230 - Searching For A Lost Rite On The Manhood Path - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind ProjectArticle reprinted with permission from the Ashland Daily Tidings in Ashland, Oregon (2003) Until recent centuries, men were initiated into manhood by older men who stamped them with their life mission, a sense of service to the community, respect for women and the earth, an appreciation of ...
Views: 2436 - An Interview with Bill Kauth - Co-Founder of the ManKind Project - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind ProjectBill Kauth is a co-founder of the New Warrior Training Adventure of the ManKind Project (www.mkp.org), the Inner King training and the Warrior Monk training (www.warriormonk.org); and the author of "A Circle of Men: The Original Manual for Men's Support Groups" (1992, St. Martin's Press, still ...
Views: 2172 - An Interview with Robert Moore - Facing the Dragon - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from ManKind Project"Facing The Dragon – Confronting Personal and Spiritual Grandiosity", published by Chiron Publications was published in 2003. Dr. Moore was interviewed for the New Warrior Journal (a publication of the ManKind Project). Moore began his career as a Freudian analyst. He is both lyrical and ...
Views: 5738 - How to Be a Man - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat does it mean to be a man? Strong and brave? Sensitive and sweet? Unfortunately, this is a question that gets little attention in the public sphere today, leaving so many of us gentlemen unenlightened. In my experience, growing up in a solidly progressive area of the US (the Pacific ...
Views: 1291 - What is Testosterone Deficiency? - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Julie WelchTestosterone is one of the characteristics that makes a man, a man. It’s the hormone responsible for the growth and development of the sex and reproduction organs. As a man, your penis, your testicles, your scrotum and other essential parts of the male anatomy are reliant on you having a healthy ...
Views: 1148 - Erectile Dysfunction: Risk Factors and Prevention - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Julie WelchErectile dysfunction refers to the inability to have an erection long enough to have sex resulting in ejaculation. It is a common problem for many men, and most men will experience erectile dysfunction briefly at one point in their lives, for a variety of reasons. Being aware of the risks can ...
Views: 781 - ***Animal Magnetism and the Male Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsConsider the following scenario: there are two men both equally attractive. One has a voice that is warm, rich and deep. The other man has a voice that is soft, high-pitched, wimpy. Which man do you think women will find more attractive? If you guessed the man with the dynamic voice then ...
Views: 4152 - Prostate Alternative Treatment and Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffPart of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland secretes and stores the seminal fluid (the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract). It is a very important gland in the body of man. However, the prostate is often subject of three major ...
Views: 1251 - Abused Men – When Women Batter Men, What Do Men Do? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Many women say they where glad when their partners hit them, because in that moment the light went “on” and they knew exactly what they were dealing with: domestic abuse, intimate partner violence. But for abused men, the physical abuse doesn’t always turn the light “on.” More often it sends ...
Views: 1442 - Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Valerie Balandra NPMillions of men experience problems with erectile dysfunction each year. In the past, erectile dysfunction (also called impotence) was regarded as an inevitable part of getting old. With the exception of certain herbal treatments and natural libido enhancers known in limited cultural areas, ...
Views: 1569 - Resveratrol As Prostate Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Paul RodgersIf you have concerns about prostate cancer; taking a supplement that contains resveratrol certainly will not hurt at all. Of course there are no guarantees but it is a good way to ensure you are getting a healthy dose of numerous essential vitamins and minerals. Cancers of all types are caused ...
Views: 854 - Prostate Cancer Questions and Answers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Michael LeeProstate cancer is a type of cancer that only occurs in men. While information on it has been steadily increasing throughout the years, there are still some prostate cancer queries that need to be addressed. This is a prostate cancer questions and answers article that hopes to enlighten those ...
Views: 764 - ***Stop Mumbling and Cure Lazy Lip Syndrome Today! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than having people ask you to repeat yourself because they did not hear what you were saying. There are several reasons why this may be happening: you may be soft-spoken; you may have an accent in which you are not enunciating your words clearly; or, you may ...
Views: 12057(1 vote) - How to Cure ED Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Joe BartonAre you suffering from erectile impotence and looking for a quick, simple way to cure ED naturally? Unfortunately, a natural treatment does require some effort. However, thousands of men have cured their impotence problem last week alone. And you can too! All you need to do is realize how ...
Views: 10631 - Male Factor Infertility and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Christina WolfFor far too long women have shouldered the blame, and the shame, for a couple's inability to have a baby. The truth is, male factor infertility, where a problem with a man's semen and/or sperm keep it from fertilizing a woman's egg, accounts for about 40% of all infertility. Why so much ...
Views: 1407 - ***Discover How to Have a Deeper, Richer Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen we think of the great speaking voices, those that come to mind are the likes of Vin Diesel, Kathleen Turner, James Earl Jones, Cher, Sean Connery, Morgan Freeman, Demi Moore, Barry White, and John Rhys-Davies. What distinguishes these particular voices from those of many other great ...
Views: 7425 - Men's Health at the Critical Years - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dr. David RobinsonFor men, ages 18 to 34 is a critical time for maintaining good health. It will have a profound impact on avoiding conditions such as obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, back and joint pain and hypertension, that have started to plague men at these younger ages. These problems can ...
Views: 1193 - Feeling sorry for men ... for a minute - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONLet’s pretend we understand men for a minute. Think about what they must contend with concerning the female species. Women are emotional, whiny, catty, fickle, too sensitive, and all-over-the-place in the thought process. We get headaches, complain, and we’re complicated. We encircle way too ...
Views: 1199 - Emotional Fitness: The Surprising Secrets About the Healthy Man - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Warren RedmanWhen I first met Tom, more than ten years ago, he was a single man of 32, who sold vending machines for a living. He was successful at this, one of the best salesmen in the company, despite being unable to write because of his dyslexia. But he felt himself to be a failure, and that he had not ...
Views: 1442 - Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimen for Men - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettMen may not admit it and they don't really show it... but in fact they are now as concerned about their skin as women are in many cases. Instead of neglecting skin care and then going for complex medical procedures, it’s always better to follow a good anti-aging skin care regimen and prevent ...
Views: 4014 - Hair Loss Treatments Have Come a Long Way - by Hair loss is as big a problem as ever for both men and women. With the economy in a downturn, making a great first impression is key. Looking good, and feeling good - not to mention confidence -is even more important in this distressed economic environment.
Alopecia, or hair loss happens for a ...
Views: 1383 - The Endangered Working Male - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownSeveral years ago, my friend, Dr. Jed Diamond explained how masculine acculturation was creating a huge obstacle for men in the workforce: both young and old. As the world moves from an industrial model to a "post-industrial" (or knowledge-based) economy, the skill sets most in demand evolve ...
Views: 1336 - Men’s Health Supplements: Fortifying the Pillars of Health - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA healthy, well-balanced diet and a regular exercise regimen are the pillars of good health. This principle may have been applicable in the olden days when food was unadulterated and sufficient in essential nutrients. Without the convenience of technology way back then, a sedentary lifestyle may ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Condom Sense - Proper Condom Use, Storage, and Disposal - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyCondoms provide good protection against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Condoms are affordable, readily available, and easy to use. Putting on a condom requires no specialized skill and no prescriptions, or doctors visits are needed in order to get them. With proper condom use ...
Views: 5542 - Study Shows Abiraterone Slows Prostate Cancer development - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Val DantesWhen prostate cancer is exposed to the male hormone testosterone and its related hormones, known as androgens, the tumor grows. By consequence, stopping the production of testosterone and androgens expects to stop the cancel development as well. This is the basic principle of hormone ...
Views: 1166 - Men’s Health Issues: A Global Concern - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBiological make–up and different character traits spell the difference between men and women. As although men tend to have more physical endurance and capacity than women, men have the tendency to neglect their bodies and consequently, their health. The male-female life expectancy gap may have ...
Views: 976 - Discerning Fact From Fiction on Men’s Sexual Health - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIssues on men’s sexual health are generally a hush-hush topic even among men themselves. Whereas women are more open in discussing personal and sexual matters with their peers and with their doctors, men are generally reticent to seek advice from other people even with medical professionals on ...
Views: 1132 - 5 Foods Men Should Be Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerYou may think you're eating healthy. But are you eating these 5 must have foods for men? These 5 foods will make sure you are on your way to living a long and healthy life so you can be the strong dad you need to be to keep up with your family. 1. Tomatoes - This plump red FRUIT provides a ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - 5 Foods Men Should Be Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerYou may think you're eating healthy. But are you eating these 5 must have foods for men? These 5 foods will make sure you are on your way to living a long and healthy life so you can be the strong dad you need to be to keep up with your family. 1. Tomatoes - This plump red FRUIT provides a ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - How to Help When She is Pregnant - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Mardie CaldwellSo your girlfriend or wife just told you she is pregnant—now what? Maybe you two have not yet decided if you are going to parent the baby. Maybe you have discussed the idea of adoption. Even if you haven’t decided what you are going to do, this is not the time to avoid her or the pregnancy. No ...
Views: 1495 - Testicular Cancer and Marijuana Use - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyOne of every 273 male babies born this year will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in their lifetime. This makes it a form of cancer that could be classed as "not that common" however, since it is the commonest cancer affecting young men between 20 and 39 years old it is a significant disease ...
Views: 1288 - The Gray Recession: Does Hair Color Make A Difference? - by "In my business, if you're over 40, you're too old," Tony Hayman, a film editor, stated in a recent New York Times Article entitled, New Math for Men: Subtract Just a Little Gray.
And the truth of the matter is, he's right. In a society driven by appearance, the way you present yourself has a ...
Views: 1891 - What Motivates a Man? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Aaron WelchI’m sure that many of you who are reading this would LOVE to answer the question of what makes a man do what he does. I would dare say that this is a burning question in the hearts of many of those readers who might be, well...of another gender. Just as men often question why females act the way ...
Views: 9026 - The 35+ Male Life Changing Decision - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldWell, if you have made it into the 35 plus club you can testify to having travelled a journey. Most of us have probably experienced multiple jobs, have married and created the nuclear 2.3 child family. Yet what is it for the majority of males that they feel a sense of emptiness or seem like we ...
Views: 1521 - Book Review: 10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Men's Issues. Men’s issues are the topics related to men’s health, concerns, and lifestyles. The ManKind Project is the Official Guide to Men's Issues. 10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me: Life Lessons from a Man's Best Friend, ...
Views: 1277 - Definition: Men's Issues - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakMen's Health Issues - A Global Concern By Rose Windale Biological make-up and different character traits spell the difference between men and women. As although men tend to have more physical endurance and capacity than women, men have the tendency to neglect their bodies and consequently, ...
Views: 1581 - ***The Mankind Project - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Robin KThe ManKind Project® is a progressive men's organization striving to be increasingly inclusive and affirming of cultural differences, especially with respect to color, class, sexual orientation, faith, age, ability, ethnicity, and nationality. The ManKind Project® is an educational ...
Views: 1410 - Male Fertility - The Diet for the Father-to-Be - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Stuart HutchingsIn general the diet for a healthy father-to-be should be every bit as balanced, varied, and nutritious as the diet for mother-to-be. A balanced diet is extremely important. Research shows that poor eating habits and drinking alcohol regularly, for instance, can lower the quality and quantity ...
Views: 6632 - 70% Decrease in the Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Paul RodgersProstate cancer is often devastating to men, not only because of the effect on their health, but also because the treatments can result in sexual dysfunction and bladder control problems. Prostate cancer (an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells originating in the prostate gland) is the most ...
Views: 685 - Male Depression: One Man's Story - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from ManKind ProjectDepression struck me with tragic suddenness. “Move your stuff”! demanded my wife. She pointed at the journals, papers, and books piled high beside the chair where I worked while we watched TV together. Angry and deeply hurt by her rejection of my feeble attempt at togetherness, I ...
Views: 7129 - Rites of Passage - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from ManKind ProjectAfter reading Robert Bly's IRON JOHN in the early '90s, I wondered if our American society contained any meaningful rite of passage from boyhood to manhood. I started my search at about the same time I began my career as a Personal Coach because I knew that if we could identify a meaningful ...
Views: 1234 - Tips for Men to Improve Fertility - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from steve taylorThe tips for men to improve fertility include avoiding alcohol, taking supplements, refraining from masturbation, and eating healthy. Although there is an endless list of tips, these are the four top tips for improving and increasing fertility in a man. Many men feel that it is a woman's ...
Views: 11197(3 votes) - Belly Fat in Men is Not Limited to That Infamous Beer Belly - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Paul RodgersBelly fat in men is becoming so common that we don't think twice about seeing a basket ball-sized stomach hanging over a man's belt. The good news, according to the Mayo Clinic, is that when people move more and eat less, belly fat is the first kind of fat to go. What we have to understand is ...
Views: 1115 - Your Deadly Assumptions as a Man - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from H. Les BrownHave you ever been traveling from one city to another, and you're in the airport at the gate, waiting for your flight to load? You look out the wall of glass at the workers moving around on the ramp, unloading and loading baggage while the plane disgorges its complement of arriving passengers. ...
Views: 1092 - Main Causes Of Male Infertility - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from steve taylorThere are many reasons for male infertility but the three main causes of male infertility include impotence, stress and hormonal. They sound hard enough to cure, but in most cases, they are a dysfunction or other disorder that can be helped with natural treatments or other medical treatments. ...
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