Too often, men are taught to push through fatigue, pain, and stress instead of listening to their bodies and responding with care. But true wellness doesn’t come from ignoring discomfort - it comes from honoring what your body needs and nourishing it daily. I believe that self-care is a form of leadership, and men deserve to lead from a place of strength, clarity and vitality.
With Men’s Health Month upon us, this is the perfect time to build intentional, natural habits that support long-term well-being. One of the best ways to begin is with a simple, 3-step morning routine using powerful, plant-based support. This routine helps lay a solid foundation for energy, hormone balance, and resilience. Don’t you want to show up at your best every day?
Step 1: HYDRATE WITH PURPOSE
Start your morning by rehydrating your body after 7–8 hours of sleep. Proper hydration supports metabolism, digestion, mental clarity, and even hormone production. This especially supports testosterone and cortisol regulation.
Drink 16–20 oz of warm or room temperature water with 1–2 drops of
doTERRA Tangerine essential oil. Citrus oils not only support natural detoxification and liver health, but also help boost mood and energy - a much better morning pick-me-up than caffeine overload.
Why this matters for men: Even mild dehydration can spike cortisol levels and disrupt testosterone. Chronic stress and poor hydration can lead to fatigue, brain fog, low libido, and stubborn weight gain. Hydration is your first defense.
Step 2: MOVE YOUR BODY
Movement in the morning wakes up the muscles, stimulates blood flow, and promotes mental focus. Whether you stretch, walk, lift weights, or do breathwork, just 10–30 minutes of intentional movement can improve testosterone production and support emotional well-being.
If you live in Colorado, come see me for an
AromaStretch session. I promise you won’t be disappointed! Don’t have time or don’t live here, simply apply essential oils to key muscle groups to enhance your movement. Try
Deep Blue Rub Stick + Copaiba on your back, shoulders, or legs to relieve tension and promote recovery. The oils in Deep Blue and in an AromaStretch session support circulation and reduce inflammation—two keys to feeling great in your body.
To ground your energy and boost confidence, apply
doTERRA Balance to your chest and wrists or bottoms of feet before you move. This grounding blend supports emotional resilience, helping you face the day with calm strength.
Step 3: FUEL WITH WHOLE-FOOD NUTRITIONNutrient-dense, whole-food breakfasts are essential for men’s hormone health and stamina. Avoid sugar-loaded cereals and empty carbs. Instead, build a high-protein, high-fiber smoothie that supports digestion, energy, and lean muscle.
Try this smoothie combo to fuel your body:
2 c milk or water
1 tbls raw cacao
1 tbls flaxseed
1 tsp chia seeds
1 sachet doTERRA VMG+
1 sachet MetaPWR Advantage with Collagen + NMN
1 tbls peanut butter
1 banana
2 drops Peppermint oil
Optional: ice, frozen berries, mango or spinach
Mix all ingredients in a blender, adding more liquids to get mixture to desired thickness.
Not in the mood for all that? Instead, every morning, add 1 sachet
doTERRA VMG+ [a whole-food multivitamin and mineral complex designed to meet the unique needs of men] along with 1 sachet
MetaPWR Advantage with Collagen + NMN [influencing your metabolic function and SIRT longevity genes]. This powerhouse supplement combo supports energy, metabolism, cardiovascular function, immune strength, body/weight composition and mental performance.
Unlike synthetic multivitamins, VMG+ is food-based and bioavailable, meaning your body can actually absorb and utilize the nutrients. It includes key vitamins like B12, D, and zinc, all critical for testosterone and adrenal function. Plus, chelated minerals that support muscle performance and stress regulation.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is crucial for skin, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and even gut health. Starting in your mid-20s, collagen production naturally declines—by about 1% per year. For men, especially those who are active or aging, supplementing with collagen can help: support joint health and mobility, boost muscle mass, improve skin and hair health, and enhance gut and immune function.
NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide) is a precursor to NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), a coenzyme found in every cell of your body. NAD+ is essential for energy production, DNA repair, cellular metabolism, and healthy aging.
As we age, NAD+ levels drop. Taking NMN helps replenish NAD+ levels, offering men several key benefits: boost energy and endurance, supporting healthy testosterone levels, enhanced recovery and exercise performance, promoting cognitive function and brain health, and increasing longevity and cellular repair.
HORMONES & NATURAL CUES
Men’s hormonal health often goes overlooked, but imbalances can show up as fatigue, irritability, low libido, weight gain, or trouble sleeping. Instead of masking symptoms, learn to tune in:
- Are you overly tired after eating? Your blood sugar might be spiking.
- Do you wake up groggy even after 8 hours? Your cortisol rhythm may be off.
- Do you feel irritable or anxious? Your nervous system may be overtaxed.
Being strong isn’t about being stoic. It’s about staying connected to your health, honoring your body, and doing the small things daily that lead to big results over time.
Your morning routine doesn’t need to be complicated - it just needs to be consistent and intentional.
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xoDanette