Men: self-care and well-being in the modern age

Men: self-care and well-being in the modern age

The mental and emotional well-being of men is easily overlooked, especially in our modern world where masculinity is often defined by physical strength, stoicism and resilience. Here at the Apothecary, we speak to many women who are looking to support the men in their lives and only a handful of men who have recognised that they could use some natural help. So, here’s our notes from the Apothecary for our fathers, brothers, partners and friends, to highlight male wellbeing; mentally, emotionally and physically.

As we all face increasing external pressures in our fast-paced, time starved states, women tend to seek out good support networks whereas men are more likely to go it alone and not discuss things as deeply.

Issues around physical performance, trouble sleeping, feelings of stress or anxiety, sexual issues, regular bad moods, poor gut health, loss of muscle tone or trouble concentrating are all complaints we hear from men at the Apothecary but not often discussed outside. So, finding a natural solution to improve performance, concentration and vitality is more crucial than ever.

The ‘Power’ of nature specifically for men

Our natural vitality powder for men was created by Medical herbalists to support the natural production of testosterone; ‘Power’ is a unique mix of eight potent adaptogens and medicinal mushrooms, including clinically proven Affron®, the full all-natural line up is:

Cordyceps extract: Boosts energy, improves libido and balances hormone production. Cordyceps has been shown to improve VO2 max levels which will support physical training.

Lion’s Mane extract: Shown to enhance mental clarity, supports immune health and promotes neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are formed in the brain.
Affron® (Saffron extract): Clinically proven to reduce anxiety, improve mood and sleep quality/duration, reduce joint pain and support relaxation.

Goji berry: Packed with antioxidants, supports healthy aging, and improves libido.
Coconut Milk Powder: supports metabolism, energy and blood sugar balance.
Beetroot: lowers blood pressure, aids detoxification and fights inflammation.
Raw Cacao: acts as a powerful antioxidant, enhances mood and supports magnesium intake.

Inulin Prebiotic: supports gut health, detoxification and fights inflammation.

Created by a Medical Herbalist to address common male concerns:

  • Power optimally uses adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms and tonic foods to support the body’s natural ability to adapt to stress, restore balance and promote overall well-being.
  • The synergistic ingredients are blended together at just the right quantities to address some of the most common complaints from men in clinic. 

These include:

  • Low mood: Affron®, lion’s mane extract, cordyceps extract, raw cacao
  • Low libido: cordyceps extract, Affron®, Goji berry
  • Low energy: cordyceps extract, beetroot, goji, raw cacao
  • Anxiety: Affron®, lion’s mane extract,
  • Sleep issues: Affron®, lion’s mane extract, inulin prebiotic
  • Aches & Pains: cordyceps extract, goji berry
  • Gut Health: Lion’s mane extract, inulin prebiotic, coconut
  • Inflammation & Aging: Goji berry, inulin prebiotic, beetroot & coconut
  • Loss of muscle tone: cordyceps extract, goji berry & coconut
  • Poor concentration & memory: Lion’s mane extract and Affron®

Real results, real testimonials:

Men using ‘Power’ have reported improved focus, increased vitality, better work outs and enhanced exercise performance, and a significant boost to the libido, as shared by Sara Rooney, (Bsc Hons, BA Hons, NIMH) Hormone Health specialist and formulator at Adaptogenic Apothecary.

For more reviews, check out our Trust Pilot reviews or view the Power product.