Daily changes to lifestyle have an enormous impact on prostate health. Here is a list of 46 changes to make today! (Well, you don’t have to do all of them today but try and do as many as possible)
46 Things to AVOID for Prostate Health
Calcium supplements
Smoking
Overweight/obesity
Alcohol (2 drinks per week maximum)
Excess caffeine
Red and processed meats
Fast food
Trans fats
Saturated fats
Excess omega-6 fatty acids
Refined/processed foods
Foods high in sugar
High-fat foods
Atkins diet (and other high-protein, low-carb diets that promote fats)
Excess salt
Fried foods
Charred meats
Animal products that contain hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides (nonorganic meat and dairy foods)
Microwave popcorn
Dehydration
Acrylamide (carcinogen found mostly in French fries, potato chips)
Exposure to BPA (bisphenol A, found in plastics, food cans)
Exposure to pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other environmental chemicals
Excessive multivitamin/mineral use (“mega-dosing”)
Supplements that contain fillers and additives
Chondroitin (use glucosamine instead for joint health)
Synthetic hormone therapy (ask for bio-identical hormones)
Artificial colors
Artificial sweeteners
Artificial flavors
Protein supplements
Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines
Self-diagnosis (if you are experiencing prostate symptoms, see your doctor)
Trauma to the perineal area (e.g., uncomfortable bike seat)
“Holding it” (delaying urination promotes urinary infections)
Poor genital hygiene
Unprotected sex
High blood pressure
Urinary tract infections
Lack of sleep
Sitting around (exercise regularly)
Excess emotional stress
Social isolation
Putting off getting your PSA checked
Putting off talking to your doctor about erectile dysfunction
Putting off talking to your doctor about urinary tract problems
Send us any comments or additions with supporting studies and we will make sure to add to the list!
