Just like women, mid-life hormonal changes impact men too, resulting in significant physical, emotional and mental changes. And as such men have become the targets of many prime-time TV ads, offering remedies to boost testosterone, slow down hair thinning, fix erectile dysfunction, stop weight gain and keep depression at bay. However, before launching into the world of pharmaceuticals, it is well worth reviewing more natural ways to support a healthy hormonal balance, especially nutrition, nutrients and training. And remember, what worked and supported each of us at 20, may no longer apply at 40 or indeed 60 - those nutritional...

Build Muscle Increase your protein - or at least, the quality of your protein.  This may seem obvious but very few eat as much protein as our body requires to sustain our lifestyles, never mind build muscle, especially now as many of us are moving towards more vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. The best sources of protein are fish, meat, dairy (cheese) and eggs. Vegans can get a lot of their required protein intake from lentils and chickpeas. If you are moving towards either vegetarian or vegan lifestyles, consider food combining to get the most of your protein! Focus on weight...

Calm all day long Low in energy and high in emotions? Lacking in sleep and short on time?  Instead of reaching for another coffee when your energy drops or grabbing a glass of wine to take the edge off your day, re-set your adrenal glands, rather than giving them yet another kick to keep them going.  Taking 4 Chill Pills every night before bed will help you to re-set your adrenals while you sleep, helping you to wake up every morning properly rested, feeling calmer and happier. Your immune system, hormones, blood pressure and your fight-or-flight instincts will all thank you for it....

How often do you go off the grid? Just switch off your phone off, or at least pause those constant Notifications, and give yourself a little headspace to help recharge your energy? For a lot of us this just isn’t possible, we’ve got business and family deadlines to meet, a taxi service to run, beloved family members to care for, a dog to walk and an online shop to organise. Obviously we are all for encouraging you to take time out to find that space and sense of calm - just for you. However we know that that’s not always...