Salutations!

As the cost of "Sick"care skyrockets so to do the cost associated with every aspect of the sick care industry (insurance premiums, co-pays, pharmaceutical drugs, sick leave, etc.). The time to act and take care of ourselves while jealously guarding our health has come. We can no longer afford to hand over our health or our wealth to others and hope to live happy, productive lives. The goal of this blog is to wade through some of the more mundane as well as a few sensational health issues that affect us today and how to get over them.







Thursday, March 22, 2012

One Tiny Gland, One Big Problem - Prostate Health Part 2

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The prostate is considered to be the gate way into a male’s body via the sex organs and, as such, serves as the first line of defense to prevent long term damage by pathogens. With such an important function the necessity to maintain a healthy prostate becomes that much clearer. In order to facilitate great prostate health we must discuss the specific risk factors associated with poor prostate health so as to encourage a proper lifestyle.

Recurring prostate infections are a sure sign of potential long term problems in the future. Due to the routine life encounters of most men we tend to be exposed to environmental toxins and nutritional deficiencies that leave the prostate depleted and vulnerable. One of the most important minerals found in the prostate is zinc which is found in abundance in the fluid of the prostate gland. Zinc is well known for its anti-pathogen powers and is one of the most important nutrients to supplement for great prostate health forestalling recurring infections.

Animal fats, especially from non-organic sources, are a major vector for contamination and toxicity. The diet of the average American male is very high in animal fat from non-organic sources. These fats generally contain residual environmental toxins such as pesticides, herbicides and fungicides not to mention the excess hormones and antibiotics that find their way into the flesh and fats of the animal. In addition, cows and bulls (red meat) are feed grain diets instead of grass. Since bulls and cows are naturally vegetarian feeding them grains causes free radical production resulting in inflammatory responses. These inflammatory substances get trapped in the fats of the animal which we consume. These substances are either captured by cholesterol in our body or migrate to fatty tissues and organs, such as the prostate, where they do significant damage over time. Also, for some of the same reasons listed above, a high intake of dairy will produce the same risks to the prostate.

Individuals with a history of venereal diseases are also at risk of poor prostate health. Unmanaged, poorly managed or constant exposure to venereal diseases drains the resources of the body and more specifically the prostate gland. Steps should be taken to mitigate, correct or eliminate exposure to these diseases.

Finally, the use of testosterone, especially in the treatment for impotence, has been linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. It is recommended that men use transdermal DHEA and androstenedione since these substances can be converted by the body into testosterone with fewer side effects.

If you find that you or someone you know fit into the above risk factor criteria or is currently suffering from prostatitis do not be dismayed. Nutritional and dietary therapies can prove extremely beneficial and will be discussed in the next article.

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

One Tiny Gland, One Big Problem - Prostate Health Part 1

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Prostate health is a matter of great importance these days with more and more men suffering from prostate issues and more and more women having to help take care of them. It used to be that most men did not have to worry about prostate health until well into their 50’s. Now, adverse prostate conditions are occurring in men as young as 20 years old. In the United States alone 165,000 men suffer from prostate cancer annually with 35,000 of them passing away because of it. So now is the time to really start paying attention to what is happening to our bodies and deal with prostate health issues head on or do what is necessary to avoid them all together.

Symptoms of prostate trouble can show up at any time. Weak or interrupted urine flow is often one of the first symptoms experienced. This troubling sign is more than a mere inconvenience. It disallows for full bladder relief which causes a person to make several trips to the bathroom. It is not uncommon for some men to have to get out of bed several times a night in order to use the rest room. A disturbing fact of frequent night time bathroom use is that it totally disrupts the sleep cycle adding to the body’s inability to heal or repair itself while compounding the prostate issue. Other signs of prostate trouble are continuous pain in the lower back, pelvis and/or the upper thighs.

Next week we will take a look at some specific risk factors and unhealthy habits that lead to chronic prostate problems.

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