MEN TOA

22/04/2024

The lion possesses remarkable traits that we can emulate to become great individuals:

1. **Courage**: Lions are known for their bravery, fearlessly facing challenges to protect their pride. We can learn to confront our fears head-on, embracing challenges with courage and determination.

2. **Leadership**: Lions exhibit strong leadership qualities within their pride, guiding and protecting their group. We can develop our leadership skills by taking initiative, making wise decisions, and inspiring others to follow our lead.

3. **Resilience**: Lions endure harsh conditions in their natural habitat, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. Similarly, we can cultivate resilience by bouncing back from setbacks, learning from failures, and persevering towards our goals.

4. **Teamwork**: Lions collaborate effectively within their pride, hunting together and supporting one another. We can enhance our teamwork skills by valuing the strengths of others, communicating openly, and working towards common objectives.

5. **Confidence**: Lions exude confidence in their abilities, asserting their dominance in their territory. We can boost our self-confidence by believing in ourselves, acknowledging our strengths, and striving for excellence in everything we do.

By embracing these traits of the lion, we can unleash our potential and become great individuals capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving success in our endeavors.

30/04/2023

09/03/2023

09/03/2023

Traits of the Toa

06/03/2023

The TOA (Warrior) Leadership program has been developed to empower our MEN both young and old to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future.
Providing a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through cultural connectedness, communication and unlocking their inner Toa.

A TOA mindset is the ability to face challenges head-on, with courage and determination. It's about being resilient in the face of adversity and never giving up. People with the Toa mindset are great fighters. They are constantly moving forward and always striving to be better in all aspects of their life. They are the survivors of some of the fiercest battles.

18/12/2022

Mental disorder treatments
Also called: mental illness

Treatment varies with the type of mental disorder but almost always involves psychiatric counselling. Sometimes medication may be prescribed as well.
MOST COMMON TYPES

Clinical depression
The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments may normalise brain changes associated with depression.

Anxiety disorder
Treatment includes counselling or medication, including antidepressants.

Bipolar disorder
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy.

Dementia
Medication and therapies may help manage symptoms. Some causes are reversible.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Treatments include medication and talk therapy.

Schizophrenia
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and coordinated speciality care services.

Obsessive compulsive disorder
Treatment includes talk therapy, medication or both.

Autism
Early recognition, as well as behavioural, educational and family therapies may reduce symptoms and support development and learning.

Post traumatic stress disorder
Treatment includes different types of psychotherapy as well as medications to manage symptoms.

15/12/2022

More and more men are being overwhelmed with life’s challenges literally to the point of breaking down physically, mentally and spiritually.
Now is the time to start doing the things that will improve todays situation.
It’s time for us to take back control of our health and wellness and become the true Warriors we are meant to be.

The Fundamentals to good Mens Health & Wellness -

Exercise regularly

Make sure you’re incorporating regular exercise into your normal routine, and vary your workouts so your body doesn’t get comfortable with the same movements. Men who exercise are less likely to suffer from conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, and depression.

Eat a healthy, balanced diet

Getting proper daily nutrition is crucial to your overall health and well-being. Count your nutrients, rather than your calories, and consume a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. Be sure to limit foods and drinks high in calories, salt, sugar, and fat.

Make sleep a priority

Be sure to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep every night, as this gives your body the chance to heal and recharge. Inadequate sleep is associated with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Logging adequate amounts of sleep helps you live longer by lowering your stress, sharpening your memory, and lowering cravings for unhealthy foods.

Monitor your mental health and stress levels

Pay close attention to warning signs of depression, or if you have a family history of mental illness, talk to your doctor about the symptoms. In addition, try to manage your stress in a healthy way, as high levels of stress can be harmful to the body.

Look out for prostate and testicular cancer

As you get older, your prostate grows, resulting in urinary issues. If you’re experiencing urinary problems, talk with your doctor about scheduling a prostate exam. It’s also important to perform monthly testicular self-exams to look for any bumps or abnormalities.