If you are a soda drinker, it may be time to rethink your drink. An advocacy organization has brought to light some studies that indicate that the caramel coloring used in dark soft drinks and some foods are known to be carcinogens in mice and rats. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is… Continue Reading »
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Soda Coloring May Increase Risk of Cancer
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Is Coffee Good for Men’s Health?
Is coffee a beverage that is good for men’s health, or is it harmful? When it comes to prostate health, coffee and the caffeine and other components it contains can be troublesome for men who have BPH, but if your concern is prostate cancer, coffee and caffeine appear to be safe for now, according to… Continue Reading »
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Can Doctors “Prevent” Disease?
There’s no question Americans need to stop smoking, eat less junk food and get more exercise. But can physicians — many of whom have little training in nutrition or exercise coaching — succeed in changing patient behaviors? And on top of that, can the current “business of medicine” support the additional time and attention needed… Continue Reading »
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Dr. Geo’s Prostate Cancer Health Retreat in May is Limited to 20 Participants. Sign Up Today!
Prostate cancer (CaP) is a life-threatening, lifelong condition that requires a lifelong commitment to manage and overcome. Improving your chances to beat this disease involves a team effort between you and your urologist. You must be an active participant in your own health. What you need are the tools, techniques and expert information to apply… Continue Reading »
More about: Omega 3, Prevention, Supplements, The Prostate Diet
Vitamin E – The Good and The Bad for Prostate Health
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant whose main tasks are to fight free radical production and activity and to help with immune system functioning, cell signaling, and metabolism. The form of vitamin E used in most studies and found in most supplements is alpha-tocopherol. However, recent research has shown that gamma-tocopherol may help fight prostate… Continue Reading »
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Cycling and Prostatitis
La Mondiale’s Cyril Dessel has pulled out of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and will be sidelined for a month and a half with a urinary infection. The French rider has acute prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, and has been told by the team doctor he must stay off his bike… Continue Reading »
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Finasteride, DHT and Prostate Cancer
Finasteride (Proscar) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) as well as male pattern baldness. When scientists noticed that finasteride inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT (a hormone that fuels prostate tumor growth), they initiated a study called the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) in the early 1990s. (Thompson 2003)… Continue Reading »
More about: BPH, BPH Treatments, Drugs, Prevention, Prostate Cancer, prostate cancer treatment, PSA, Risk factors, Treatment
Chondroitin and Prostate Cancer
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. A few… Continue Reading »
More about: Bone Health, Calcium, Prevention, Risk factors
Prostate Cancer Tumor Size Linked to Body Weight
In men who have prostate cancer, the size of their tumor has a direct correlation to their body weight, according to a study conducted by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital. After evaluating 3,327 men who had had their prostate glands removed via robotic prostatectomy, the investigators reported that men who have the highest body mass… Continue Reading »
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Cancer Causing Food Additives to Avoid
While the FDA may think some of these additives are safe, known carcinogens are still being allowed to be used in the manufacture of foods and drinks. These are additives you should subtract from your diet immediately. Acesulfame-K: This artificial sweetener is about 200 times sweeter than sugar. Since 1998, the FDA has allowed this… Continue Reading »
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