Man boobs. After an agonizing scream while looking at those hideous things jiggling on your chest in front of the mirror, shall I say more about the wretched feelings men with “boobs” go through? If you are a teenage boy, you’ll fear swimming classes and even fitted shirts. If you’re a full grown man, you’ll curse the beach and will probably fear of getting it on with your girl, unless you’re 100% sure that she’ll never leave you even if you have boobs that rival hers.
What are the causes of man boobs? Am I dying of cancer? Is man boobs treatable? Are there natural treatments for this curse?
In this article, what is marjoram (origanum majorana) and does it treat man boobs will be discussed. First off, the medical term for man boobs is gynecomastia, where in a man develops enlarged breasts due to hormonal changes and rarely, cancer. Gynecomastia is normally observed during puberty, wherein the adolescent body is being transformed by erratic changes in hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone). Boys 10 to 12 of age experience breasts enlargement which resolves in about 18 months to 2 years, after the levels of testosterone have stabilized. In older men, man boobs is caused by conditions and/or behaviors which have direct effect on testosterone and estrogen levels. Less testosterone and more estrogen (female hormone) equals bigger breasts. Medical conditions such as testicular diseases, kidney failure and liver cirrhosis may decrease male hormone levels leading to the development man boobs.
If a man has man boobs, the breasts are firm and rubbery, different from the usual soft tissue of women’s breasts. If the breasts are found to be soft, it may be due to excessive fat stores (caused by obesity) which can be buffed up through proper diet and exercise. Also, in some rare cases, the tissue enlargement may be malignant or cancerous. To properly diagnose gynecomastia, a man must undergo a tests for testicular function and a mammogram (if necessary).
Treatment for man boobs focuses on resolving the medical condition disrupts the hormone levels of the body. Normal hormone levels can be achieved through avoidance of practices that affect testicular health (excessive alcohol drinking) and with the help of supplements and natural herbs.
What is marjoram (origanum majorana) and does it treat man boobs?
Origanum majorana or oregano is a minty herb that is widely used to spice up dishes and as a cure for different ailments. Oregano is an effective antioxidant that cleanses the body of impurities and enhances function of digestive system and circulatory system. Also, it helps regulate menstrual cycle and PMS in women, by facilitating the regulation of estrogen levels. This effect of oregano may greatly help treating man boobs. It can be taken orally with no doubts in its safety.
Marjoram tea is prepared as follows: 1) grind 2-3 fresh leaves into a paste, 2) add 1 cup of hot water and you already have a minty, healthy tea to enjoy. Or add 2 teaspoons of dried ground marjoram into 7 oz of cold water, soak for at least a day then add honey to taste.