Having children after 30 is becoming more and more common. Yet, men's fertility begins to decrease in their 30's. As a holistically minded center, Root sees fertility through the scope of whole body health. A visit with the Naturopathic Doctor may be a good start. But, did you know that acupuncture can also be used to assist with fertility issues? And, leading an overall healthy lifestyle including eating well, getting enough sleep, regular exercise and refraining from alcohol, can also increase fertility after 30. Our Holistic Health Coach is a fantastic resource to build and encourage a custom health journey that is right for you.

The 30's are a busy time, and quite the adjustment from the carefree 20's. Slowing down with self-care practices such as getting a relaxing massage, soaking with hydrotherapy or acupuncture are all excellent ways to get grounded, reconnect and reward all of a 30-something year old's hard work.

Skincare in particular is becoming more popular for men in general. Men in their 30's may notice both signs of aging and/or acne. We recommend booking a Root Organic Facial every 3-4 months to exfoliate, deeply nourish and revive 30 something male skin.

Most Americans only get 11-15 grams of fiber per day. Meanwhile men aged 31-50 should consume 31 grams of fiber per day. Fiber lengthens telomeres, the DNA-protein structures found at both ends of chromosomes that protect our genome and fight off diseases. The longer they are the longer we live. Your 30s are a crucial time to lengthen those telomeres, and eating more fiber is one of the best ways to do that. Foods high in fiber include lentils, berries, pears & chia seeds. Find chia seeds in the chocolate chia pudding or blue dream chia pudding at Blossoming Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar.

As a man ages, particularly starting in their 40s, they may notice symptoms of hormonal imbalance arise, specifically from the natural decline of testosterone production. Symptoms of this hormonal imbalance may include loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, sleep disturbances, weight gain, decreased muscle strength, fatigue, foggy brain, low mood and reduced energy. We recommend scheduling a hormone evaluation with our Naturopathic Doctor who may find you are a candidate for BioTe. This breakthrough method for hormone optimization can lead to improved libido and sexual performance, enhanced mood and energy, better sleep and sharper cognitive function.

Since the body slows down the production of CoQ10, as we age, supplementing with this energy boosting enzyme may make your busy productive 40 something life easier to manage.

Besides being cognitively energized, we encourage a man in his 40's to prioritize his emotional well-being. Going to regular therapy is as important as juggling a career, a family and an exercise regimen. Our Licensed Mental Heath Provider here at Root, offers counseling in the scope of whole body health, considering a person's emotional well-being as well as their diet, movement habits, self-care tendencies and clinical health. This type of counseling may be extra helpful for a 40 something man who has a lot of people and responsibilities to be whole and healthy for.

After age 30, muscle mass in men decreases 3-8% per decade, resulting in the slowing down of the metabolism. Men in their 40's should be strength training at least twice a week to build muscle, which allows the body to burn fat, get lean, increase metabolism and maintain healthy weight levels.

We suggest a man his 40's consider taking private yoga classes here at Root. This prescriptive custom yoga experience not only gives the student the teacher's undivided attention, but the student can also experience personalized movement, catered to them, to work with possible injuries they may have, back pain, stress or even digestive issues.

Aging is mostly caused from the various factors that contribute to inflammation including diet & environment. This is so much so that modern medical circles refer to this phenomenon as inflamm-aging. To slow down this process, it's important to lead an anti-inflammatory life-style. This means avoiding refined carbs, fried food, soda, red meat and excess alcohol. While protein has been important for life so far, for a man in his 50's, it's now time to switch gears, lower the amount of protein and increase the amount of nutrient dense super foods such as kale, blueberries, olive oil, turmeric, seaweed and garlic. For actionable support on how to easily incorporate these foods and avoid harmful ones, we suggest Holistic Health Coaching.

We also strongly recommend working to reduce stress with things like meditation and walks outside. Meditation is accessible at home through apps, or for a more customized meditation, our Holistic Health Coach offers guided virtual or in person guided meditations.

Men in their 50's often experience symptoms of hormone imbalance, often caused simply from aging. Common symptoms include fatigue, weaken muscles, mental fog, low mood, trouble sleeping, loss of sexual desire and erectile dysfunction. While these symptoms are a struggle for the individual patient, these struggles also affect the 50 something's relationships. We strongly encourage men in their 50's to get a hormone evaluation with our Naturopathic Doctor. If she finds that the patient is a good candidate for natural hormone optimization, she may recommend BioTe, a breakthrough method that uses thin pellets to bring hormones back to optimal levels. This quick in office procedure lasts 3-4 months, and results in better sleep, mood, sexual desire and performance and cognitive functioning.

Besides hormonal imbalance, life can take its toll on the romantic relationships of a 50 something year old man. Our Licensed Mental Health Provider offers Couples Counseling, which we suggest for the couple who is looking for therapy accompanied with getting healthier and more grounded together, holistically. Before or after Couples Counseling at Root, a couple can get grounded in the tea room, sweat-it-out to let-it-out in the sauna, destress with a massage or acupuncture or take a private yoga class together. This one of a kind Couples Counseling experience available at Root produces relationships more founded upon and grounded in self-care and well being, making them stronger, more mindful and healthy.

Men in their 50's are at higher risk for various health concerns, such as being at a higher risk than women for contracting colon cancer. We recommend visiting our Naturopathic Doctor to learn which lab work you personally need to get done now. Across the board, we recommend all men get a colonoscopy performed at age 50.

Turning 50 may seem like there is now a long laundry list of what to do to be healthy, feel your best and avoid the undesired parts of aging. If this is overwhelming and you are seeking customized direction of what to prioritize we recommend taking the Whole Body Health Assessment. This 10 minute online assessment evaluates your whole body health, resulting in Whole Body Health Score. Your results and score are then sent to your own Personal Health Advisor, a practicing clinician at Root, who then creates a customized treatment plan of action for your unique situation. Your Health Advisor may suggest modalities and services beneficial to your health and wellbeing that you might not have considered for your particular needs and health goals, like a Root Organic Facial or regular acupuncture.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is the most common upper gastrointestinal disorder in older adults. Other digestive issues that increase for men 60s and beyond are constipation, diverticular disease and polyps. Stay on track of proper digestion by drinking plenty of water, exercising, considering a doctor-monitored liquid diet cleanse and stay aware of negative digestive side effects from medication you might be taking. Consult with our Naturopathic Doctor about any and all digestive issues.

When it comes to diet we recommend avoiding excess salt, foods high in saturated fat such as cake and processed meat, and food and drink containing added sugar and alcohol. Incorporate whole foods high in fiber such as broccoli, berries and whole grains to support digestion and cognitive functioning. To maintain this diet, we suggest the support of our Holistic Health Coach, who can provide anything from grocery lists, to recipes, to guided meditations to help you stay on track.

The medical benefits of sauna for men who are over 60 are abundant including pain relief, stress reduction, boost in metabolism and even weight loss. If you make it a habit to unwind and relax in an infrared sauna for a few minutes every week, your cardiovascular system can strengthen, leading to a lower risk of cardiovascular events. The infrared sauna is especially a good option, as opposed to the cedar community sauna, in that it produces more benefits at lower temperatures, which may be more comfortable for a man over 60. However, we suggest consulting the Naturopathic Doctor first, as the sauna can be dangerous for those with bronchitis or pneumonia, heart disease, vascular & venous disorders and high blood pressure.

Getting older can at times be physically painful due to things like arthritis and muscle tension. We suggest incorporating regular massage into your life, at least once a month. Not only will this help with pain relief, but it will cause deep relaxation and improved circulation.

We also suggest regular acupuncture into your health regimen. This ancient modality is evidence based at reducing pain and inflammation. Acupuncture also provides relief for a 60+ year old man with other common issues such as quicker healing times, better sleep, improved digestion and lifted mood.

Movement is important at every age, and certainly should not stop when you are 60 or older. However, we do encourage the awareness to injury at this age, as injuries from exercise can increase for men 60's and older, especially for those that haven't worked out in a while. Be sure to take a brisk walk and stretch before (and after) engaging in exercise to avoid injury.

Not sure how to stretch or how to begin a movement regimen? We recommend booking a private yoga class for just you, you and your family or you and a group of friends. During these private sessions with just you and the teacher, you will benefit from one on one attention, as the teacher guides your body in a customized prescriptive experience that will result in improved flexibility, mobility and balance.