NOVEMBER 13, 2018 ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
This is a problem that must NOT be ignored. Up to 10% of men younger than 40 suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) and upwards of 60% of men by age 69.
Are you one of these men? Or do you know someone who does suffer from ED?
The common lifestyle measures associated with ED are smoking, alcohol, drug use, sleep disorders and obesity . As an integrative physician I use both conventional and natural treatments for ED.There are natural urologists - Dr Geo Espinosa and Dr Ralph Esposito. I know both very well and encourage you to see them if you have a problem.
I could easily prescribe Viagra and other agents, but most of the time I do not. I will use high dose citrulline ( precursor to arginine) as a vasodilator and the release of nitric oxide. Rhodiola has been studied for stress fatigue and ED and there were positive results. Withania ( also known as ashwagandha) was not superior to placebo in psychogenic ED. I might still use it with other herbs as epimedium or horney goat weed. These are more effective after months of use and gets better with long term use
Until tomorrow…
NOVEMBER 12, 2018 PROSTATE CANCER
As I teach Oncology at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, I tend to write a lot about cancer. About 20 % of all prostate enlargement results in cancer. 80 % of these are slow growing. There are many factors that result in the incidence of prostate cancer.
We do know diets high in animal fats and refined sugars and lower fiber and vegetables have a higher incidence of prostate CA. Development of diabetes due to these bad changes inb dietary lifestyle are a high predictor as in many other cancers.
As with all cancers, the environment plays a variety of roles. Chemical toxin exposure is a high risk Industries with a higher risk include petrochemical, rubber and textile, yet pollution in cities should not be ignored.
A higher incidence has been reported in men exposed to cadmium if there men work with batteries. Do not forget that smoking cigarettes is a factor as cigarettes contain cadmium
Until tomorrow….
Copy of NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018 STRATEGIES TO LIMIT SUGAR
There are two epidemics : Obesity and Diabetes. Both are linked to added sugar in the American diet. Here are some healthy tips :
Change your drinks from soda, sports energy drinks, sweet tea and even coffee to plain water ( not sparkled or carbonated water)
Change sweets and cakes to nutrient nuts and seeds or even veggies and hummus
Get rid of those ready to eat oatmeals and choose unsweetened cooked oatmeals
If you have any yogurt, change to no added fruit but plain and add your fresh organic fruit ( especially berries)
Change and swap out your bottled salad dressings for oil and lemon
These are simple changes that you need to make
Until tomorrow…
NOVEMBER 10-11, 2018 STRATEGIES TO LIMIT SUGAR
There are two epidemics : Obesity and Diabetes. Both are linked to added sugar in the American diet. Here are some healthy tips :
Change your drinks from soda, sports energy drinks, sweet tea and even coffee to plain water ( not sparkled or carbonated water)
Change sweets and cakes to nutrient nuts and seeds or even veggies and hummus
Get rid of those ready to eat oatmeals and choose unsweetened cooked oatmeals
If you have any yogurt, change to no added fruit but plain and add your fresh organic fruit ( especially berries)
Change and swap out your bottled salad dressings for oil and lemon
These are simple changes that you need to make
Until tomorrow…