Ahah! I knew you'd peek. It's Gals, you can peek and maybe even contribute if you have information about Mens Health Issues and out of the goodness of your female hearts wish to share it with us men.

This thread is for Mens Health Issues and I hope men will drop in to check out the posts or if someone has a question or a need feel free to step up and ask.

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Here's some threads that apply mainly to men or are of interest to men, check em out:

Prostate Health

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10544&pst=582968&archival=1

Meet Your Meat

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10544&pst=649739&archival=

Smelly Feet

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10544&pst=586735&archival=

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EXERCISE Helps You Eat Naturally

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10544&pst=664005&archival=

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if there is a health issue you know about or need to know more about let us know on this thread.

We're here to help each other learn.

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In fact it gives me an idea for another thread for children.

Here's more for men.....

A dietary supplement for men needs to include zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B₆, essential nutrients for male glandular functions, essential fatty acids, and amino acid complex.  Additionally, men age 50 and over, generally need extra pantothenic acid, zinc, and niacin, as well as herbal extracts of saw palmetto berry and Korean ginseng root. These natural compounds are especially important for older men.  Pantothenic acid is a vital nutrient for the adrenal glands, which produce hormones. Zinc contributes to prostate function, testosterone synthesis and activity, and sperm development. Niacin is important to healthy blood cholesterol levels.  Saw palmetto berry contains fatty acids and sterols, which provide important nutritional support for the prostate. Korean ginseng root is traditionally used to support masculine functions.

Men should take essential nutrients for masculine functions, combined with high-quality herbal extracts such as saw palmetto, which supports prostate health; Muira puama, which helps improve libido and sexual function; and ginseng, which helps support healthy testosterone levels. Teen males have unique nutritional needs including extra vitamin A and zinc, as well as sarsaparilla. Vitamin A fights free radicals, contributes to the immune system, and supports clear skin. Generally, adolescent boys suffer more from occasional acne because of the changing levels of male hormones. Researchers are exploring the link between sarsaparilla and skin health.  Sexual maturation in boys increases their need for zinc. This mineral is involved in the immune system and the male sex glands.

http://www.ritecare.com/PhytoPharmica/men.asp

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Lycopene, pygeum aid prostate cancer  

Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi recently evaluated the effect of a potent antioxidant from fruits and vegetables called lycopene for the treatment of patients with a specific type of prostate cancer. Over the course of two years, 20 patients (aged 56 to 90 years) with hormone refractory prostate cancer (or HRPC) were given lycopene at 10 mg/day for a limited three-month term.
Researchers suggest trying lycopene, from tomatoes, before other more toxic drugs.

The results showed one patient had complete response (meaning PSA levels improved and the patient showed no signs of the disease for eight weeks). A partial response was achieved in six patients; the disease remained stable in 10 patients and progressed in three patients. Bone pain was present beforehand in 16 of the 20 patients but 10 patients managed to cut down their dose of pain relievers. No drug intolerance or toxicity was encountered.

These results led researchers to conclude that lycopene therapy was effective and safe, and they suggested it be considered before the use of more toxic substances. In a related study, laboratory researchers observed what effect Pygeum africanum herbal extracts had on the spread of human prostate cells. In this study, prostate cancer cell lines and benign prostatic hyperplasia cells were cultured and treated with pygeum. The pygeum extracts significantly inhibited the spread of prostate cancer derived cells. Researchers believe pygeum counteracts energy production in cells and blocks the cell cycle.

Sources: Urol Oncol. 2004 Sep-Oct;22(5):415-20; Arch Esp Urol. 2003 May;56(4):369-78

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Now hear me out guys, I know what yr thinkin but that is what is called stinkin thinkin. Get past it, ego don't mean nuthin if yr six foot under.

There is increasing evidence that, as men age, their ratio of estrogen to testosterone increases.  At a certain point, this increase can lead to estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance has been linked to a higher likelihood of prostate cancer in men.  Progesterone may help alleviate estrogen dominance.

http://www.heranswer.com/prostate_rescue.asp

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There are a lot of things to help prevent prostate problems, but the best of all is just to stay sexually active. All our glands and organs needs to keep on functioning if not they start degenerating. So the best recommendation to all is keep an active life, eat balanced foods, reduce alcohol intake, avoid smoking, exercise regularly (no need to go to a gym for, walk, dance, jump, just do things you like to do but keep on moving) and alike, recent researches have proven that people who remains intellectually active (cross words, puzzles, learing another language, reading.,.. etc) reduce their risk for Alzeihmer of 60%. Also eat a lot of citrus foods (oranges, lemon, grapefruit and alike...) they contain a lot of antioxydants who slow down aging process of the body!

Hug,

Benny

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Clinical Evidence for Prostate Disease

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Just as in women, men suffer the effects of "estrogen dominance".

Many researchers including John R. Lee, M.D (Leading pioneer in natural progesterone therapy), Dr. Jesse Hanley and Dr. Peter Eckhart are coming to the conclusion that the over abundance of estrogen and estrogen like substances (xenoestrogens or foreign estrogens) are responsible for a vast number of today's health problems. This over abundance of estrogen is referred to as estrogen dominance which is an increasingly serious problem for both women and men. Dr. Lee believes that it is excessive exposure to estrogen that is the primary cause of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Xenoestrogens in the environment are among the culprits. Sources of xenoestrogens includes commercially raised beef, chicken and pork, birth control pills, spermacide, detergent, plastics, plastic drinking bottles, pesticides, herbicides, personal care products, canned foods and lacquers.

Men produce estrogen (Estradiol) but in much lower amount than women. Men also produce progesterone, but about half the amount from that of females. Progesterone is made in men by the adrenal glands and testes. Progesterone is vital to good health in both women and men. It is the primary precursor of our adrenal cortical hormones and testosterone. The male hormone, testosterone, is an antagonist to estradiol (E2). It is made from progesterone. Men normally continue to produce relatively normal level of testosterone for their age and well into the seventies. Contrary to common perception, testosterone does not cause prostate cancer. Young men have high levels of testosterone and old men low levels. If testosterone were the cause of prostate cancer, young men would be dying of prostate cancer. Studies had shown that men with the highest level of testosterone have the least prostate enlargement. Conversely, men with the highest level of estrogen have enlarged prostates. Declining testosterone from aging, together with increasing level of estrogen, is the most likely reason for prostate enlargement and cancer in men.

The prostate is embryologically the same as the uterus in the female. Research Studies (Listed at the end of this newsletter) have shown that when prostate cells are exposed to estrogen, the cells proliferate and become cancerous. When progesterone or testosterone was added, cancer cell dies. During the aging process, progesterone level falls in men, especially after age 60. Progesterone is the chief inhibitor of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase that is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a much more potent derivative that is linked to prostate cancer. When the level of progesterone falls in men, the amount of conversion from testosterone to DHT increases. Unfortunately, DHT is not as powerful an inhibitor of cancer cell compared to testosterone. When the level of testosterone decreases, the relative level of estradiol in men increases. Estradiol, turns on BCL2 oncogene (Onco means cancer) and increases the risk of prostate cancer if adequate amount of progesterone is not there to counteract its effect by stimulating the P53 cancer protection gene.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a prostate enlargement condition, is a common condition affecting the majority of male above age 50. Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer in men. It is slow growing, with a doubling time of 5 years. Numerous anecdotal reports of reduction of BPH and reversal of prostate cancer through the use of natural progesterone supplementation have been reported.

http://www.tsangenterprise.com/news75.htm

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Sex it up, Guys!

http://www.forbes.com/2003/10/08/cz_af_1008health.html

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It is not quite as simple as that. There are many other things that can affect prostate health, although I have found that a combination approach is best, rather than a single supplement or pill.

For example, I have found that coffee causes prostate problems in some. Why?

Also, hydrogenated fats and trans fats seem to also cause problems in some... Why?

Add to all of this that most men will not ask for help, because asking for help is a sign of weakness, and you have a setup for major problems. Nothing is done until it is too late. Not a good strategy to take care of problems that can be solved easily.

Finally, prostate problems are often dealt with by using surgery. I have heard that 50% of those getting surgery are left with impotence or worse. Do I remember this right?

Just a few thoughts.

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Prostate surgery, radiation and other side effects

American Cancer Society.

The side effect rates are all over the board. My guess is it depends on who paid for the study....

I believe this one. 70% impotence rate.

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Estrogen levels rise in men as they age, naturally.

It should not cause a problem.. but it depends on many other factors in a mans life. That is what I was pointing at. TThanks for peeking and your comment Sherry.

For example, a high protein diet will very frequently cause prostate problems. Will your doctor tell you that?

Switching to a vegetarian diet may clear up everything. How many men are willing to make a lifestyle or diet change?

I am not against a cream, lotion or whatever, and I am not disputing anything above.... just trying to give a clearer picture of cause and effect, for those few who are willing to look at root causes and address those, rather than deal with symptoms all the time.

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Don't say I never gave you guys anything.

ProAnagen™ Anti DHT for Hair Loss Active Ingredients • Azaleic acid, Zinc sulfate and Vitamin B6

According to one published report, combination of Azelaic acid, Zinc sulfate
and Vitamin B6 has the ability to inhibit at least 90% of 5-Alpha reductase—the
enzyme that helps in DHT creation, which causes hair loss and thinning hair.

This is one of the best-known natural DHT blocker. Saw palmetto is a small berry
native to the southeast United States. Saw palmetto berry extract has been shown to
block 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts the hormone testosterone into DHT.

These powerful fatty acids play major role in 5-Alpha reductase enzyme inhibition.
This enzyme causes the DHT creation in hair follicles.

One great substance found in Ginkgo biloba is Bioflavanoids, which helps
blood circulation and strengthening vessels, as it helps blood circulation to
nourish hair follicles.

This is also known as Procyanidin Oligomers from grape seed extract.
Proanthocyanidin is a great antioxidant agent that shown to stimulate
hair growth.

Riboflavin works more like an anti-depressive that helps to transform the
carbohydrates into energy. Due to its generally relaxing properties, it is
useful to stimulate hair follicles.

Niacin has a dilating effect on vessels and capillaries where it helps
increasing circulation to the scalp and stimulating hair growth.

This vitamin is well known for its antioxidant capabilities. Antioxidants
protect vital cell structures by neutralizing molecules called “free radicals”.

Tea tree oil is known as the "first aid kit in a bottle" that is able to
improve scalp inflammation.

http://www.proanagen.com/default.asp

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See when a Guy gets the Mumps (or in my case Mump) it can spread to the Gonads and cause sterility. So here's my story:

http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10544&pst=715518

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For a longer and healthier life, try this natural remedy ...

Archie's Health Tip

It's proven!

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My first day on care2 - what a truly amazing site - I'm dipping into all areas to try and get my head around all that is on offer - truly inspirational!

I'm in the UK and we have Men's Health Month in June but not sure about a US equivalent. My website - the Count Me in Calendar covers US campaigns so I'd be really grateful if anyone could enlighten me about Men's Health Campaigns I should know about.

Thank you.

The only health campaign I'm aware of is right here on this group on this thread.

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Habanero peppers implicated in death of prostrate cancer cells! Capsaicin, the compound in peppers that accounts for their hotness, causes the cancer cells to commit suicide, whoa.

read article here:

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/518704

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Hows it goin lovely ladies?

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Well since this thread started and they are so quiet it must be that they found the solution to all their mens health problems here. 

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Sex is about a whole attitude. Life is about love and love, sex if you will, is about life.

Now to prostata, you can keep " the stuff " at bay, by drinking as much as possible, water doubtless, green tea in big quantities, the leaves, ----brewer stew--- in powder form ( go to those large healthy food places and fill up your own little plastic bag, stir in water or any other liquid -the stuff is too bland, or just close your eyes and gulp, it´s not that unpleasant actually...In a nutshell, keep the exit free through liquids, in order for all traffic to pass through without a hitch. Give narrowing no chance ! This is the only way to prevent...

And prostate is an obstruction, as we all know, or a narrowing of the exit, therefore, liquid, liquid and liquid, if you´re no liquid friend, well then you need to cut out out meat or animal products.

Also very important: eat raw almonds, chick peas in every form and again brewer stew, ---for the building up of sperma---. But all this induces nothing, as sex is about an attitude, love to be in the arms of a woman, give nature a hug. O yes, a way to keep things at bay, prostate.

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Correction/ supplementation:

BREWER YEAST  N O T    brewer stew obviously. Am ashamed, am sorry. Simply I don´t know how this happened or how I could do this to the reader...Therefore BREWER YEAST.

And briefly, as far as green tea is concerned, apart from very many minerals, it contains way more zinc than beef, yes more than beef contains. And zinc is necessary for the production of sperma...Was given in USA to men with a weak fertility, if form of tablets, but I´d recommend at any rate the immediate intake,i.e. directly from the plant, from real food  as you can understand...Thanks and sorry again.( Although I can take it, you understood what I meant, actually.). 

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What if anything can be done for a 55 yr old man that is experiencing hard erections every morning and sometimes nights but cannot ejaculate during sex? This is causing him physical and emotional pain and has been going on for about a month. He takes no prescriptions and no Viagra. He does take over the counter naproxen sodium for arthritis and he drinks one bottle of red wine a day. The wine intake has been going on for a month because of the erection problem I believe. This man will not go to a Doctor.

I think I see why nobody posted anything so far. Most everything on the web is about premature ejaculation not inability to do it.

Here's what I found. Hope it helps. Probly the wine, spodeodie.

Delayed ejaculation (retarded ejaculation)

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• fear of causing pregnancy
  
  
• fear that the vagina is dirty
  
  
• over-strict religious upbringing
  
  
• latent homosexuality.

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• Medication: ejaculation problems can happen suddenly in men who have had no previous difficulties, but who have been put on certain medication, particularly antidepressants. In these cases, a change of tablets will usually cure the problem.
  
  
• Excessive use of alcohol can also cause difficulty in ejaculation, as can some recreational drugs.
  
  
• Serious spinal injuries can also create major problems with achieving ejaculation. They are outside the scope of this article, but it is worth noting that men who have this type of injury can produce an ejaculation, and therefore father children, by means of electrical stimulation of the prostate area (electro-ejaculation).
  

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Counselling

The object of therapy is to gradually diffuse the man's anxiety about giving up control so he can climax inside his partner without difficulty.

The most common method is based on the work of American experts who have developed behaviourist ways of helping the man to relax and 'let go' when he is with his partner.

Generally, the man can reach orgasm by self-masturbation and maybe through love play, but not through intercourse.

So the therapist may encourage the couple to gradually proceed to a situation where the man can ejaculate just outside his partner's vagina, and eventually go on from there to a more 'advanced' situation where he is able to cope with ejaculating inside her.

American sex experts Masters and Johnson have also devised a slightly different therapy:


• first, the couple go through a period of treatment in which actual sex is off limits, but kissing and cuddling are encouraged
  
  
• they progress to a stage where the woman, sitting astride the man, masturbates him till he reaches orgasm - even if this takes two hours or more
  
  
• finally, they move to a situation where she lowers herself onto him shortly before he climaxes.
  
  

Other treatments

Beware of people who want to give you expensive hormones, or who try to relieve you of very large sums of money.

If you search the internet, you will find claims for Chinese herbal treatment that produces a near 100 per cent success rate. This does not seem very likely.

Claims are also made for yoga and for hypnotherapy as modes of treatment.

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I was sorta hoping a guy would come along to answer that. I thought it would be Wild One but you did just fine.

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32 Things You Can Do with Beer

We always suspected it was the greatest substance ever invented. Now we have proof.

By Joe Kita, Men's Health

http://men.msn.com/guides/10best/articlemh.aspx?cp-documentid=3872767

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Note from Wild:

This list has some, shall we say, dubious uses for beer on it but some of them are downright genius, from baking healthy beer bread or a beer bubble bath for men to building a house out of empty and full beer cans. Enjoy!

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I`d like to talk a little on Prostrate problems. About 3 years ago during a regular checkup my GP indicated he thought my prostrate had enlarged. I was sent for the bloodtest which came back positive. My first thoughts were I am going to die, but I proceeded to follow instruction of my GP. He sent me to the best hospital in our province to a very good specialist. I went through the regimine of tests over several months, travelling back and forth and after 6 months of scopes, humiliting urine tests, with more devices hooked up to you after drinking a gallon of water and someone watching you pee to check the flow strength and Taking Drugs that were absolutely horrible, I was at my wits end as the tests were still showing positive.

 A young specialist who was filling in me asked my permission to send a blood sample elsewhere. He did not think I had cancer and felt it was the prudent thing to do.

 Well The test came back negative and a second sample was taken, after I had been taken off drugs etc that I had been taking and sent. It came back negative to my absolute delight.

 It seems that 1 in 600,000 will test positive in the regular testing. Sometimes it is prudent to seek another lab that uses a more advanced form of testing to make certain.

 What I endured during that time was something no person should have to go through.

 Since then, I signed up at a gym got a personal trainer, to guide me and proceeded to get back in shape. I eat as natural as possible but due to the fact I sail for a living and some of your diet onboard is definately not healthy I often skip the menu and opt for some fruit or cereal to tide me over.

 I feel better and the regular blood test for prostrate comes back negative now.

 I start every morning now with 2 tsps. of a mixture I found hereon Care2: 1 cup Apple cider vinegar, 1 cup honey and 8 cloves of garlic. Everything is blended for 60 seconds in a blender, put into a glass jar and refrigerated for 5 days before you start using. In addition every morning my breakfast is two thirds cups of Bran with Physillium and dried fruit and 1% milk.

 Lifestlyle changes are important  if you wish to stay healthy and improve your quality of life. For me it took quite a scare I hope for everyone else it need not take such a drastic thing to happen to them.

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Hi all, it seems that ya'll have allot of useful information here so maybe someone has some things I haven't tried. My issue is I have a herniated disc at L5/S1. I am refusing to undergo surgery due to the fact that what I have read indicates that it doesn't really help. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can help with my back problem or maybe even reverse the herniation? Thanks everyone Jesse

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