Men, Be Proactive with Your Health

Reliv International honors National Men's Health Week with tips for preventing
prevalent health conditions
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.--(Business Wire)--
We want our husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles and grandfathers, all
indispensable parts of our families, to live long, healthy lives. Reliv
International nutritional supplements can help them do just that. Distributors
of Reliv supplements are honoring National Men's Health Week, June 15th to June
21st, by offering tips on how men can step up their healthy defenses.

"Unfortunately, men's tendencies to skip routine doctor visits and just tough
things out set them up for unforeseen complications and particular health
risks," said Dr. Carl Hastings, Reliv International's chief scientific officer.
"But, by being proactive and following a few simple steps, they can
significantly improve their quality of life and lessen their chances of being
stricken with disease."

Hastings recommends that men incorporate the following tips to avoid the onset
of some of the most common male-specific health conditions:

* According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart
disease is the leading cause of death in men. Hastings recommends that local
males fight these odds by controlling their cholesterol levels with plenty of
exercise and a diet low in saturated fat. Supplementation with plant-based
compounds known as phytosterols has also shown to have positive effects.
* One of the most common cancers to inflict American men, prostate cancer,
develops from both genetic and dietary factors. While it may not be possible to
entirely prevent the cancer from occurring, a diet high in vegetables, fruits
and whole grains can lower the risk. Supplementation with Vitamin E and selenium
also may play a role in prevention.
* Occurring in multiple forms, diabetes is a disease that should not go ignored.
While losing excess weight will lessen the chances of developing the condition,
it is also advised that men have their blood glucose levels tested regularly to
determine the risk of onset. The addition of certain plant-based ingredients,
such as cinnamon, to the diet may help manage blood sugar levels.

For more information about Reliv International, visit www.reliv.com.

Reliv International
Barry Murov, 636-733-1303
Vice President of Corporate Communications
barrym@relivinc.com

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