How Women Can Support the Men They Love in Living Longer, Healthier Lives: A Strategy for Holistic Practitioners
By Dr. Brad Kristiansen
Men’s Health Week presents an important opportunity for holistic practitioners to expand the conversation beyond the individual patient and consider how to empower women to positively influence the health of the men in their lives.
According to a recent Healthgrades survey, 66 percent of men are more concerned with their health and wellness than before the pandemic. However, they are still statistically less likely to seek routine care, follow nutritional recommendations, or address underlying stress or inflammation.
The solution? Education and encouragement. And the women in their lives—whether partners, daughters, sisters, or close friends—can become key allies in shifting those patterns.
As a holistic practitioner, you can guide your female patients to take an active but gentle role in supporting men’s health, without overwhelming them or triggering resistance. These are practical, achievable strategies that can enhance outcomes in any family health plan.
Position Preventive Care as an Act of Love.
Preventive care is often a missing piece in men’s health. Many men avoid or delay annual check-ups, basic screenings, or even blood work. Encourage your female patients to frame checkups and health assessments as a shared priority, not just “his issue.”
Help them initiate supportive, nonjudgmental conversations about prostate screenings, cardiovascular health, blood sugar, and hormone testing. You might even suggest couples or family wellness visits when appropriate, where both partners engage in care and accountability.
Tip for Practitioners:
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Equip female patients with simple scripts or checklists they can use to start the conversation at home. Keep it light and empowering, not fear-based.
Emphasize Nutrition as the Foundation of Longevity
Nutrition is the cornerstone of long-term wellness, and often one of the easiest levers to shift within a household. Men may not prioritize food quality until symptoms appear, but women often have influence over meals, grocery shopping, and the home environment.
Encourage your female patients to:
- Introduce more whole, nutrient-dense foods into daily meals—vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
- Reduce the presence of inflammatory foods like refined sugar, processed meats, and artificial ingredients.
- Swap out convenience items for simple, nourishing alternatives that are easy to prepare and enjoyable for both.
Tip for Practitioners:
Provide meal ideas or recipes that the couple can enjoy together. Consider sharing a simple anti-inflammatory meal plan or “His & Hers” grocery list.
Adding Nutrition Coaching to your practice can be the cornerstone of helping women to implement these strategies in their daily lives.
Promote Movement as a Shared Lifestyle Habit
Men often respond well to goal-oriented or competitive physical activity, but many simply need a reason to get moving. Encourage your female patients to invite the men in their lives into enjoyable, low-pressure physical routines—like after-dinner walks, hiking, or stretching sessions.
When wellness becomes a shared activity, adherence improves and relationships strengthen.
Tip for Practitioners:
Recommend movement that matches the patient’s energy type or body constitution (based on your modality) and emphasize consistency over intensity.
Don’t Overlook the Emotional Side of Men’s Health
Mental and emotional health are just as critical as physical wellness, but men are less likely to seek help or verbalize what they’re feeling.
Help your female patients understand the signs of emotional strain in men (irritability, withdrawal, or fatigue rather than overt sadness). Encourage them to hold space for open dialogue, and model their own use of mindfulness, therapy, or stress-reduction techniques.
Tip for Practitioners:
Provide educational materials on how nutrition impacts mental health. Offer resources on other natural modalities that reduce stress and increase mental well-being.
Make Women the Wellness Advocates—Not the Enforcers
Your patients don’t need to “fix” anyone—they just need to be steady, supportive influences. When women lead by example and offer information without pressure, men are more likely to engage.
Encourage your patients to:
- Celebrate small wins (even if it’s just drinking more water or skipping fast food).
- Share articles, podcast episodes, or tips from their own visits with you.
- Ask open-ended questions like, “How are you feeling lately?” or “What’s something small we could improve together?”
This Men’s Health Week, use your platform to remind your patients, especially women, that wellness is a team effort. When both partners are engaged, the results are more sustainable and impactful.
By empowering women to gently influence the health of the men around them, we help foster a culture where the whole family values preventive care, holistic nutrition, and emotional well-being.
Author Bio
Dr. Brad Kristiansen is the Clinical Director of Holistic Health Solutions, a company dedicated to supporting holistic healers and providing effective natural health solutions. He has trained thousands of holistic practitioners on nutrition and creating personalized health plans.