New research published in Nature Medicine casts a disturbing light on vitamin E supplements, which the researchers say have been shown to cause bone loss, at least in rodents. If this discovery is found to be true in humans as well—and studies have not yet been done to make this determination—it could have a significant…
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients address pelvic pain that is connected to their emotions, stress, anxiety, or other psychological problems. This psychotherapeutic approach to treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is often used in combination with other therapies that target pelvic muscle tension and disorders. Psychological issues can both cause pelvic pain or…
How much do you know about prostate cancer? It’s certainly a topic that’s much in the news, but it can be difficult to separate the hype and myths from the facts. Don’t let a misunderstanding or misinformation keep you from taking steps to be tested or treated for prostate cancer. Here are some myths about…
Stress incontinence occurs in men whose urinary sphincter becomes weakened, usually as a result of trauma or surgery. Men who have undergone radical prostatectomy sometimes experience stress incontinence, but can also benefit from therapy. Situations that place pressure on the bladder, such as laughter, sneezing or coughing, can result in urine release. Diagnosing stress incontinence…
Drinking your morning coffee may give you the energy to start your day, but did you also know that your daily coffee habit is actually good for your health, especially your cardiovascular health? The coffee plant and its beans are chock full of thousands of chemicals and polyphenol antioxidants, vitamins, bioflavonoids, and minerals that promote…
One of the most controversial foods on the market is soy. Scientists have been arguing for years about the health impact of soybeans, which is found in various forms in an increasingly growing number of food products, ranging from obvious selections such as soy beverages, tofu, and soy dogs to seemingly unrelated products, including many…
Trigger point release therapy, also known as myofascial trigger point release, is an alternative treatment for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). “Myo” means muscle and “fascia” refers to the connective tissue that is in and around the muscle. Studies have found that trigger point release is beneficial for treating myofascial pain associated with CP/CPPS….
Men who know which foods help prevent prostate cancer have an edge on their peers who don’t pay attention to their diet. You can help prevent prostate cancer every time you have a meal: it’s as simple as choosing cancer-killing foods and avoiding foods that can promote prostate cancer. Natural cancer killers are not exotic,…
We are used to hearing about how we should eat lots of green leafy vegetables, but not all nutritious green foods are leafy. In fact, a type of blue-green algae—Arthrospira platensis—also known as spirulina, is widely cultivated and used both as a food additive and a dietary supplement because of its outstanding health advantages. Just…
A possible new treatment for advanced prostate cancer may come in the form of an approach that attacks stem cell-like cells. The new therapy is under investigation by researchers at Lund University and Skane University Hospital in Malmo, Sweden. Even though prostate tumors are believed to contain only about 0.1 percent cancer stem cells, Anders…
Pumpkin seeds offer some unique health benefits for the prostate, especially for men who have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). This condition, which involves enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly affects men 50 years and older. One thing that contributes to BPH is overstimulation of the prostate cells by testosterone and another hormone, dihydrotestosterone. The oil…
Among the many mysteries surrounding prostate cancer has been one involving fusion genes in prostate cancer cells that has a role in promoting cancer growth, but no one has known how it works. Now researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered a gene mutation in these cells and how it works to turn abnormal cell…
Prevention of urinary incontinence is easier than you think. If you have urinary incontinence or an overactive bladder, your first thought may be to limit the amount of fluids you consume so you will not need to use the bathroom as much. Although this sounds like a good idea, there is a down side. If…
The studies regarding the association between aspirin and prostate cancer are confusing: for example, a previous study noted that it may be helpful to use aspirin to treat prostate cancer. Yet now a new study reports that use of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be associated with an increased chance of discovering…
The Prostate Diet is the culmination of years of research and evaluation of scores of studies. Through diet and your lifestyle habits you can lower your risk for prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatitis. In some cases you can also better manage symptoms and reduce inflammation through diet and maintaining a healthy weight. Find out…
At what point does a healthy man’s prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level indicate he may be at risk for prostate cancer? What constitutes a high PSA? The answer to these questions is one that experts do not yet agree upon, which is one reason why over-diagnosis of prostate cancer is a problem. The findings of a…
There are a few medical procedures that can lead to the development of prostatitis. Men who have device insertion/catheter insertion into their urethra have an increased risk of acute bacterial prostatitis. This is more common among older men in particular because they tend to be more likely to undergo procedures in which they have a…
Your prostate cancer treatment team should consist of several specialists. As with every functional team, every member has an important role in your care. Your prostate cancer treatment team is essential because most men will now live many years with their prostate cancer. You will have many prostate cancer treatment options, and you need to be…
Shift work and high PSA are related, according to studies. The hours and times you work can elevate your PSA level. Researchers found that compared to men who work traditional schedules, men who work the night shift or who work rotating shifts are more likely to have an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Researchers concluded that…
If you have a pelvic floor disorder (including tension/weakness in the pelvic muscles), you are not alone. Pelvic floor disorder and tension is the largest contributor to chronic prostatitis. Pelvic floor disorders are responsible for about 50% of all chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) cases. Once identified, these problems have a number of treatment options….
