Chronic tension disorder is one of the main causes of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). It is related to other pelvic tension causes such as neuromuscular tension, pelvic floor disorder, and stress and emotional health. This group of tension disorders make up about 50% of the cases of men suffering from CPPS. Men who…
What if there were a simple way to identify your risk of dying? Perhaps that’s not a cheerful thought, but having such information can help you be proactive and take preventive measures. According to research funded by the National Institutes of Health, knowing your level of omega-3 predicts your risk of dying from all causes,…
Men who have prostate cancer can significantly improve their survival if they engage in regular moderate to vigorous exercise, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and the University of California, San Francisco. As little as 90 minutes per week…
We roast it, brew it, and savor it. It can taste earthy, acidic, or even citrus-like. There are countless varieties, from Blue Mountain and Bourbon to Santos and Sarchimor. Yes, I’m talking about coffee, one of the world’s most beloved beverages. Coffee is among the most widely traded agricultural commodities. There is even a National…
Much has been written about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but not much research has been done to identify why omega-3s are so helpful. Now, for the first time, scientists have identified why omega-3s reduce inflammation, and they found this information by looking into a living mouse cell. Omega-3 fatty acids are a…
In men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who have undergone treatment for the disease, one of the major concerns is the risk of metastasis (spread of the disease) and which treatment, if any, is needed. A team of researchers have announced a new prostate cancer test that improves the ability of clinicians…
Quercetin, which is found in red grapes, red wine, apples, berries, and tea, is a potent antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to have health benefits for men with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). A study involving rats examined the impact of quercetin on inflammation induced by carrageenan versus rats that were not…
Chondroitin is a major constituent of cartilage, which provides structure, holds onto water and nutrients, and otherwise helps keep the cartilage healthy. In people who have osteoarthritis, the body loses chondroitin as the cartilage erodes, thus some individuals take chondroitin sulfate supplements to relieve symptoms of the disease and possibly slow its progression. But is…
The term “lumpectomy” is a type of surgery usually associated with breast cancer, but that could change. The authors of a study in The Lancet Oncology report that use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can allow surgeons to perform prostate lumpectomy, in which they remove the tumor only rather than the entire prostate gland in men…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Provenge (sipuleucel-T) on April 29, 2010, for men who have advanced prostate cancer that has not responded to standard hormone therapy. Provenge is unique in that it is the first so-called vaccine for the treatment of prostate cancer. We say “so-called” because Provenge does not prevent prostate cancer,…
White rice or brown? The next time you’re asked that question in a restaurant or you’re at the grocery store, choose brown. Results of a meta-analysis indicate an association between eating white rice and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. White rice is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world, and…
Approximately one million prostate biopsies are performed each year in the United States, typically to help identify whether a man has prostate cancer. This moderately invasive technique (which involves inserting a needle into the prostate about a dozen times to collect tissue samples) is associated with some health risks. Specifically, prostate biopsy and infection risk…
If you find yourself running to the bathroom frequently, you may think it has to do with your prostate. After all, an enlarged prostate is one of the common reasons why men pee often. Frequent urination is definitely a condition you should check out with your physician, especially when it occurs at night and disturbs…
What if we could spice up our prevention and treatment of prostate cancer? Given our current inability to effectively treat aggressive, hormone-refractory forms of the disease with drugs, radiation, hormone therapy, or surgery, perhaps we need to look more closely at options outside of the box; say, a curcumin and prostate cancer connection. Why curcumin…
If you are man with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and you need surgery, you and your urologist have a variety of surgical options from which to choose. Results of a recent survey of urologists found that of a dozen surgical techniques for BPH, urologists prefer open prostatectomy and TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) over others….
A new study is the first “to have proved the relationship between green tea consumption and incident risk of functional disability.” In other words, drinking green tea daily can improve your chances of enjoying a healthy, independent retirement and being less likely to develop problems when performing everyday activities. In the study, which was published…
It’s amazing how dependent we have become on our cell phones. Yet it’s that very dependency that may be placing our health in jeopardy. Although the jury is still out on exactly how dangerous exposure to cell phones can be for our health, new guidelines from the California Department of Public Health urge caution, warning…
Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a phytonutrient whose precursor is indole-3-carbinol (I3C), another phytonutrient found in high levels in cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Both DIM and I3C are sometimes taken by men to help in the management of an enlarged prostate and its associated symptoms, including lower urinary tract symptoms. That’s because I3C…
Would you try a treatment of brachytherapy for prostate cancer that took only about 30 minutes and was just as effective as surgery? Some men already have at the hands of British surgeons who developed the technique at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. The 30-minute treatment for prostate cancer is an advanced form of brachytherapy, a…
The health benefits of green tea for men are quite extensive. For example, green tea contains antioxidants, and specifically catechins, which reduce a man’s risks of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One of the most potent catechins in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). A study found that a daily intake of 600 mg (three…
