Oral supplementation with modified citrus pectin (MCP)—an immunomodulatory compound derived from the peel and pulp of citrus fruits—can delay progression of biochemically relapsed prostate cancer (BRPC), according to a new study.
CoEnzyme Q10 positively impacts all three of the basic semen parameters (morphology, concentration, motility) and seems to have the greatest overall effect on motility. The majority of clinical studies of Q10 in infertile males have indicated positive outcomes on semen parameters and/or pregnancy rates.
The current obesity epidemic is really an epidemic among men, said John La Puma, MD, at Holistic Primary Care’s fifth annual Heal Thy Practice conference in Long Beach earlier this month.Though the attention is most often focused on women, overweight is more common in men and has devastating long-term consequences.
It’s no secret that women tend to be a lot more proactive about their health than men. Dr. John La Puma, author of the forthcoming book “Men Don’t Diet, Men…Refuel” hopes to change this. HPC’s August West caught up with the “Chef MD” and got his thoughts on how to engage more guys in prevention & self-care.
Weight loss wagers, the latest rage among big employers trying to cut health care costs, are proving to be an effective strategy for helping men get into better shape.
The recent Preventive Services Task Force draft recommendation against routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screening has a lot of guys pissing vinegar, with some calling the new report “a death sentence.” More moderate voices call for recognition of the limits of PSA testing while cautioning against sweeping policy moves. Integrative Urologist Dr. Geo Espinosa sheds some light.
Military veterans are at much higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea than the general population, yet the disorder often goes undiagnosed because many vets do not fit the stereotypical profile of the “classic” apnea patient: an overweight middle-aged male who snores. Pharyngometry, a new, inexpensive & non-invasive tool can improve diagnosis.
Why is it that some combatants develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while others do not? Further, why is it that some individuals with PTSD develop drug abuse or impulsivity problems, while others do not? A new line of research suggests genetics may play a role…and may also hold the keys to better treatment.
Sperm counts in men worldwide have declined by half over the past 50 years and are continuing to fall. The trend has been particularly accelerated over the last decade, and a growing body of data point to EMF radiation from cell phones as a contributing factor. The implications for “Generation Text” are serious. Alasdair Philips, a British electrical engineer, and director of Powerwatch UK, reviews the science & offers tips to minimize risk.
Non-strenuous exercise can significantly improve survival and prevent recurrences in people recovering from colorectal cancer.
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