It used to be a problem that just fat or older men struggled with, but today men of all ages and all sizes are dealing with man boobs. The scientific name for manboobs (MB’s) is gynecomastia. It is common in boys  going through puberty and will disappear over time but for others the condition could be permanent if not treated. Luckily there are natural measures to solve the problem. The following information will deal with some of these causes.

Watch your meat consumption. Protein is necessary for life.  But the type of protein you get can make a big difference when you are trying to control  MB’s. A problem associated with animal protein is the hormones used to increase milk production or bulk up the animal for meat.  Over half the growth hormones in the body can be attributed to the ingestion of animal products.These growth hormones mimic natural hormones and have an estrogen like effect on the body.  These xenohormones, as they are called, can have an adverse effect on the body, mind and emotions.  They are associated with a wide range of diseases from prostrate problems to certain cancers.I f you must have meat, eat it in moderation.  Strive to cut out all red meat or at least limit your intake.Try to find meat that contains no growth hormones such as organic meat and animal products that are free range or pasture grazed.     

Xenohormones are not only found in animal products but in the environment .  They can be found in petroleum products, PVC and plastics.  They hold our drinking water, pollute our land fills, and our air. You can’t help but eat it, breathe it and bathe in it.Using glass when possible for storage and cooking to help limit your exposure to xenohormones.

Eat more Broccoli.Diindolylmethane or  DIM is found in plants, especially the cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage. It is a supplement that is proving to be a great benefit for men’s health. What it does is help reduce the “undesirable” estrogen and create a better balance between the “good” estrogen and testosterone. This can result in a leaner body, improved sex dirve , better moods and MB reduction!!

Exercise.  Not only does exercise tone the muscle, but it improves the lymph system.  A healthy lyphm system can get rid of the body’s waste cellular by-products, while improving the immune system. Both stagnant lymph and high levels of estrogen can result in breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2010, about 1,970 new cases of breast cancer in men would be diagnosed and that breast cancer would cause approximately 390 deaths in men.Not really significant percentage compared to women’s risk of breast cancer, but the statistics are rising.

So I guess it all comes down to diet and exercise and trying to live in a toxin free environment.  Sometime small changes can make the biggest difference.