Mens health

Prostate health

2009-08-15T10:52:00.005+01:00

Prostate Prevention: Using natural means to promote a healthy prostate

If you're a man in your 40s or 50s, you're probably giving more than passing thought to the risk of prostate cancer. Even if you're younger, there's reason to be concerned about male problems. Testicular cancer, which generally affects men under age 35, is on the rise and sperm counts are dropping fast among men of all ages.
What's going on? Many researchers have been drawing attention to male health issues, as if to balance the recent medical emphasis on breast cancer in women. Significantly, male and female reproductive diseases are not mutually exclusive, and many of their causes appear be identical. In addition, eating the right foods and avoiding environmental pollutants may protect both men and women.
Prostate Cancer
For years, prostate cancer was considered a disease of elderly men, most of whom died of other causes without ever having any symptoms of prostate cancer. The reason is that prostate cancers generally grow slowly and don't pose an immediate threat to health. In fact, cross-cultural medical studies have shown that prostate cancers occur at about the same incidence regardless of where men live.
So, what has changed? For one, medicine has gotten better at diagnosing prostate cancer, largely because of a super-sensitive blood test called the PSA, for prostate specific antigen. The American Cancer Society estimates that some 165,000 men will be diagnosed with the condition this year. But many doctors still question whether most of these men require any treatment at all. Another change is medicine's growing concerns with invasive prostate cancer. The incidence of this deadly form prostate cancer does appear to be increasing among men in their 40s and 50s in some countries, including the United States. Unlike most prostate cancers, invasive cancer rapidly engulfs the organ and spreads throughout the body.
Low Glutathione Increases Risk
One important clue to the cause of prostate cancer emerged in a recent comparison of prostate cancer cells and healthy ones. William Nelson, M.D., of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md., discovered a genetic defect in prostate cancer cell samples from 88 of 91 men. This defect prevents the body from producing glutathione S-transferase (GST), a substance needed by the liver to detoxify harmful chemicals. The defect was not found in cells from healthy men. Vitamin C and the amino acid lysine promote the formation of glutathione and GST. Nutritional chemicals called isothiocyanates and sulforaphanes, found in broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts, also increase production of glutathione and GST.
Soy Flavonoids Protective
Another group of nutrients, called (bio)flavonoids, appears to protect against invasive prostate cancer. More than 4,000 flavonoids have been identified in plants, but a particular one in soy may be the most important in terms of preventing prostate cancer.
This soy flavonoid, genistein, has a very weak estrogenic effect so weak, in fact, it will not affect masculinity. Yet, it seems to protect against prostate cancers stimulated by male and female hormones. (In actuality, the female hormone estrogen is also produced in the male body, though in very small amounts.)
An international team of researchers has suggested that soy intake may account for why some men have a low incidence of invasive prostate cancer relative to others. Herman Adlercreutz, M.D., and his colleagues from Finland and Japan compared levels of several types of flavonoids in the blood of 14 healthy middle-aged Japanese and 14 Finnish men. On average, blood levels of these nutrients including genistein were 7 to 110 times higher among the Japanese men, compared with the Finns.
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Prostate Formula

2009-08-15T10:42:00.001+01:00

Prostate Formula 60 capsProstate formula is specifically formulated with the health of the male prostate gland in mind.

The herb Saw Palmetto is well known and heavily researched for its protective effects on the male reproductive system and in particular its ability to reduce the production of the aggressive hormone, Di-hydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsable for the unwanted rapid growth of the prostate gland, which causes a variety of urinary problems for many men over the age of 50.

Pygeum and Korean ginseng are also present and work synergistically to help regulate male hormonal balance.

Selenium, zinc and copper are key nutrients which are needed to support and protect the prostate gland.

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Pumpkin seeds provide additional zinc and important essential fatty acids for good hormone health.

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Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.

Feeling bloated and sluggish

2009-01-26T12:21:00.002Z

Jenni was my first client of the day."how are you?"I asked."Bloated" she heaved . It was her one line.We ran through the list of what she had been consuming for the past week, and low and behold it was packed full of pasties takeaways and alcohol........Quick salt and sugar laden food that is fun at the time but after several days of indulgence starts to make you feel tired and sluggish.High fat , salt and sugar foods encourage more cravings for it. They are self serving literally.So time to regroup and feel alive again.First,the hot lemon water as your first drink/food of the day. This gets the bowels awake. follow this with a peanut butter and banana smoothie. Great filling energizer to get you going.I recommend taking acidophilus and milk thistle food supplements.Acidophilus puts good bacteria into the gut and help with the bloating and wind problems.Milk thistle helps support the liver. Alcohol and processed foods puts extra stress on the liver so it may help to push these toxins through more readily and quicker to increase your energy levels.Jenni has her new food programme and supplements and reported back to say she is sticking to it.If you are interested in what she took ....Milk thislte (solaray thistleguard) and Acidophilus by solaray.I will the suggest a milder product by health sense nutrition . see all milk thistle products.....or go to www.healthstore24.co.uk for the full range of products and articles.

What is saw palmetto.

2008-12-30T20:40:00.003Z

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Definition:The saw palmetto berry was used by ancient Mayans to treat disorders of the genitourinary tract. Interestingly, today's scientists are discovering that compounds in saw palmetto can prevent the conversion for testosterone to dihydortestosterone, which helps to prevent the development of prostate disease. The herb is considered an overall glandular tonic.
Applications:Prostate disease, genitourinary problems, endocrine disorders, infertility, impotence, bronchitis, colds, menstrual disorders, ovarian dysfunction, lactation, thyroid deficiencies, digestive problems and painful menstrual periods.

Complementary Agents:B-complex, calcium/magnesium, calcium carbonate, ginger, proanthocyanidins, phytonutrients, bee pollen, fennel, catnip, peppermint, capsicum, acidophilus, kelp, sarsaparilla, ginseng, digestive enzymes, bee pollen and bee propolis.

always consult a medical professional

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Prostate health

2008-07-30T13:47:00.000+01:00

Over time the prostate enlarges (this can be due to hormonal changes, poor diet and lifestyle or ageing) and begins to squeeze the tube from the bladder making it difficult and uncomfortable to empty the bladder, especially at night. Untreated, this condition can slowly deteriorate, sometimes resulting in bladder infections, impotence and ultimately in having the prostate surgically removed.

Our customers have found a natural remedy-saw palmetto

The oil in the berry contains substances called free fatty acids and these have been shown to inhibit adverse hormonal action in the prostate and so reduce inflammation and pain.

If you have good suggestions about prostate health then lets share.Early prevention is very important and may cut the risk of serious future problems dramatically

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Mark yourself from 1-5
1 is the least 5 is the most.
The more you score the higher the likely hood of an enlargement of the prostate.
One chat with the doctor would put your mind at rest.

If you feel that you may have a problem then seek medical advice early.

How often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?
How often have you had to urinate again less than two hours after you finished urinating?
How often have you found yourself stopping and starting several times when you urinate?
How often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
How often have you had a weak urinary stream?
How often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?
How many times on average did you get up to urinate during the night?

Dont forget this is a very treatable condition if you are pro-active.Us men really should take control over our own health, and be brave and dispell your fears.