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June 2017 Blog

MEN’S HEALTH

OK guys, your turn. Let’s talk about all the things you don’t want to talk about! What are some of the things you should be focusing on in terms of health.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, skin cancer being first!
African-American men have the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer. A recommendation from the American Cancer Society suggests men screening at age 50. Men with a higher risk should begin earlier.
Sexual health is a major concern for men. 1 in 4 men will experience some form of sexual health concern by age 65!
Erectile dysfunction and lower testosterone have been linked to larger health risks, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

Americans are in a health crisis with our fast paced lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits and reduced time for exercise. Chronic medical diseases are affecting everyone at earlier ages. Managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart disease and high cholesterol are paramount in extending life. Not addressing these issues early are leading to premature death of men in the prime of their life.

What is low testosterone? This is the main male hormone responsible for reproductive development as a male, among other things. The most recognizable symptoms of low testosterone is decreased sex drive, erectile difficulty, tiredness, mood changes and memory problems.

After age 40, the prostates grow or medically tagged as "benign prostate enlargement." Symptoms include a slow urinary stream or a sudden urges to urinate. An enlarged prostate increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO REDUCE YOUR RISK??

Get enough “good sleep”! For the average adult, that means 7-9 hours of sleep. Insufficient amounts of sleep increases the risks health risks. Poor sleep has been linked to motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents.
Quit smoking! Quitting smoking has immediate and long-term benefits. Also, avoid secondhand smoke which mimics the health problems of smokers. Second hand smoke is more debilitating to small children and newborns, as they are still developing. Smokefree.gov
Exercise - Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderate aerobic activity and weight training two or more days weekly.
Eat Healthy! Stop laughing!! Eating those carrots or fresh fruits for smacks to shut down those hunger cravings provide vitamins and minerals that help protect against chronic diseases. Limit your intake of foods and drinks that are high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.
Let go of the stress! Some stress is good, but is harmful to the body when constant causing you to feel overwhelmed or out of control. Simple solutions: avoid drugs, alcohol, get a good support system, socialize, exercise or increase your activity.
Visit the doctor! Some diseases do not present recognizable symptoms, but can be diagnosed with regular checkups. Don’t shrug off signs or symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. Don’t wait!

HERBAL ASSISTS AND REMEDIES

For bladder control and inflammation

Pumpkin Seeds - Traditional uses of pumpkin seeds include treating parasites and worms, bladder infections. Pumpkin seed may be best known for addressing prostate problems based on influencing the smooth bladder and prostate muscles. The seeds are a good heart healthy snack.
Uva ursi - is used primarily for urinary tract disorders, including infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra; inflammation of the urinary tract, increased urination, painful urination, and urine that contains excess uric acid or other acids. Uva ursi is also used for constipation and bronchitis.

For low testosterone levels or erectile dysfunction

L-Arginine - relaxes blood vessels, also helps with erectile dysfunction, reduces kidney inflammation and assists kidney function after a transplant. Studies show L-Arginine also eases the pain of migraines, improves blood pressure, and lessens recovery time after surgeries.
Tongkat Ali - Eurycoma longifolia, a tall, slender evergreen shrub-tree, commonly found in Southeast Asia. Malaysian men claim that tea made from this plant improves their sexual abilities and virility. Tongkat Ali is safe when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts for up to 9 months.

Ginseng - Asian ginseng, from Chinese or Korean sources, has been used for unclear thinking, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and a testosterone booster. If hypertension is an issue Siberian ginseng is recommended.

Now that was rather painless don’t you think!