Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Plastic Surgery for Men QT: Is Shopping Bad for Men's Health?

Men and shopping really are a toxic mix, claim scientists who have discovered that a spot of retail therapy could make them impotent.

Researchers have found that a chemical compound found on some till receipts contains enough of the hazardous substance Bisphenol A (BPA) to suppress male hormones in the body.

The compound – used to make ink visible on thermally sensitive paper – is ingested when men handle the paper – and then touch their mouths or handle food.

Professor Frank Sommer, 42, a Berlin-based urologist, said that the substance could just tip the balance.
"A substance like that could shift the balance of the sex hormones in men towards oestrogen," he said. "In the long term this leads to less sexual drive, encourages the belly instead of the muscles to grow and has a bad effect on erection and potency."
BPA has already been banned in Canada and three US states.


Bottles and cans containing the chemical have been linked to breast cancer, heart disease, obesity, hyperactivity and other disorders. Most manufacturers of baby bottles have stopped putting it in their products but older stock containing the chemical is still on sale.


The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supports its removal and has stated concerns regarding the impact of the chemical on babies and young children. BPA is known as an endocrine disrupter and interferes with the release of hormones. It can affect disorders associated with metabolism, fertility and neural development.


It is widely used in tins of food and canned drinks to toughen the internal lining of the container.
In December last year seven experts from five British universities wrote to Andy Burnham, the health secretary, calling for a review of BPA.
 resource: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7861156/Sex-and-shopping-how-retail-therapy-really-is-bad-
for-mens-health-and-fertility.html

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Mole Removal


Mole removal can be done by cutting or cauterization (burning). Some doctors have tried to remove moles or nevi with lasers, but laser light doesn’t penetrate deep enough. The doctor or dermatologist may choose excision with or without stitches depending on the depth of the mole and the cosmetic results.


People refer to a mole as a dark spot or irregularity of the skin but they also include birthmarks, abnormal collection of blood vessels (hemangiomas) and benign or precancerous spots or keratoses which usually appear after the age of 30. As some moles appear over time, some people are born with them. Sun exposure causes the development of atypical or dysplastic moles. Heredity may play a part in atypical moles that can eventually become melanoma or skin cancer.

The risks of removing a mole vary from infection to an allergic reaction to the anesthetic to nerve damage. This is why it is important to find a qualified, skilled professional to diminish these risks. The most common difficulty after a mole is removed is the scar. During your initial consultation with your doctor you should discuss where and how large the scar will be and if there are alternative treatments to reduce the scar tissue.

To remove a mole the area will be cleansed by alcohol, Betadine or another suitable solution then numbed with an anesthetic such as lidocaine or another numbing agent. After the numbing agent is applied it is best to wait at least 15 minutes for its full effect. Also, epinephrine is added in many cases to help stop any bleeding.
If remove is done by cutting without stitches the doctor will use a scalpel and shave the mole off flush or slightly below the skin then cauterize the area. After, a topical antibiotic is applied along with a bandage to cover the wound. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your wound.

Cutting with stitches is usually done on darker or flat moles. The doctor will sterilize and numb the area then a scalpel is used to cut the mole and an area around it. This depends on the possible chances of precancerous or cancerous mole that is being removed. Then stitches will be placed deep in the wound. These stitches will be absorbed by the body and will not have to be removed. The top stitches that do not absorb will have to be removed later at a time recommended by the doctor.

Again the area is applied with an antibiotic salve and a bandage will be placed. At home you may be required to clean the wound once or twice daily with either water or diluted hydrogen peroxide. Then apply the salve and rebandage. These steps are often repeated until the wound is healed. Treating the area in this way will shorten healing time. Do not apply vitamin E as this will slow healing and has been shown to worsen scars if applied directly on the wound as it is healing. Vitamin E can minimize the scar once the wound is healed, but talk to your doctor about using anything on your scar, as it may not be recommended. Doctors also prefer Polysporin in lieu of Neosporin, because some patients have developed an allergic reaction to this brand. Sometimes Vaseline Petroleum Jelly will work just as well.

With some mole removals a follow up visit is required to get lab results (if lab results showed a precancerous or cancerous outcome they may require a full body examination), remove stitches which can take up to 21 days and prevent infection.

If you notice any signs of infection, such as discharge, bleeding, foul smell or have a high fever (over 100 F) and/or in severe pain that doesn’t go away with over-the-counter pain medications call your doctor right away. If you are on blood-thinning medications or taking Omega 3 fish oils let your doctor know before you have surgery as these will slow the healing process and cause excess bleeding. If excess bleeding does occur put pressure on the wound for at least five minutes. You can also try to apply ice to the wound for pain management, but ice does not stop bleeding.

Doctors and dermatologists remove moles daily and find that people are more concerned with light, raise moles over dark, flat moles that are the ones that develop skin cancer. It is very important that you are aware of the moles on your body and discuss with your doctor if you need a full body mole screening. Additionally, it is imperative if you are in the sun to wear sunscreen.

Media file 1: This is a raised, irregularly colored mole before removal. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 2: Alcohol is being used to clean the area prior to numbing it. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 3: The area is being numbed with lidocaine. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 4: The area is ready to be removed. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 5: The author is using a scalpel to remove the mole. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 6: The mole is being removed. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 7: This is what the area looks like just after the mole has been removed. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 8: The area of the shave excision is being cauterized. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 9: The area of the shave excision is now bandaged. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 10: This mole is a dark, irregularly colored mole that needs to be removed with a deeper excision because the mole cells go farther into the skin. It will be removed by a punch excision process with stitches. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 11: Prior to numbing the area for excision, it is cleansed with alcohol. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 12: It is now being numbed. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 13: Mole removal. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 14: The punch biopsy excision instrument is being placed over the mole to be removed. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 15: The punch biopsy has been done, and now the area has the mole in the middle but not yet removed. It will be taken out with forceps (a tweezer-like instrument) and put in a specimen bottle to be sent to the lab for analysis. It is important that every mole be sent for analysis in order to make sure that no bad cells remain or that it isn't a bad type of mole. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 16: The forceps is being used to remove the specimen from the area. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 17: The mole has been removed, and the area is ready for suturing (stitches). Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 18: The area of the punch excision is being sutured. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 19: The suture is being tied. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 20: The area is now sutured and ready for bandaging. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 21: After the mole removal, the area is cleaned with hydrogen peroxide to remove any debris. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Media file 22: A bandage or dressing is applied. Photo courtesy Joel Schlessinger, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, lovelyskin.com.
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Resource and Photos:  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mole_removal/article_em.htm

Friday, June 18, 2010

National Men's Health Week - Get Screened for Prostate Cancer!

Father’s Day is just around the corner, but many dads won’t be around to celebrate. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. This week, a number of health organizations are encouraging dads to get screened for prostate cancer.

The week leading up to and including Father’s Day is National Men’s Health Week, designated by Congress in 1994 to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer. This year, a couple of pertinent news items have coincided with this annual period. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new chemotherapy drug to treat advanced prostate cancer. Jevtana, developed by Sanofi-Aventis, is expected to be available this summer. In a 755-patient clinical trial, the drug was found to extend survival by 30 percent to 15.1 months when taken in combination with the steroid prednisone, compared to 12.7 months for patients who took a different chemotherapy drug combined with prednisone.

The Vancouver Sun reports that researchers in British Columbia have developed an experimental treatment that effectively shrunk prostate tumors in mice without any observed toxic side effects. The treatment is based on a marine sponge from New Guinea.

As with any cancer, early detection is critical in prostate cancer. Companies working to provide an alternative to the PSA test, the current standard for prostate cancer detection, include:

Clarient, a provider of anatomic pathology and molecular testing services for pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutical industry. In 2009, the company launched a diagnostic test for prostate cancer. The test is based on a group of four genes that are linked to prostate cancer.

Stage I Diagnostics, which is developing a test called ProStage for the early detection of prostate cancer. ProStage is designed to use four biomarkers to detect the presence of prostate cancer and determine the difference between benign and malignant tumors.

Armune BioScience isn’t looking for cancer, says the company’s website, but for the body’s immune response to cancer. Immune defense proteins called serum auto-antibodies are more stable than tumor antigens and may be present in higher concentrations within the body, making them potentially valuable for cancer diagnostics. The company is developing four tests for various cancers, including prostate cancer.

DiagnoCure, whose prostate cancer detection test is based upon a genetic marker associated with prostate cancer. Preliminary data has indicated that the PCA3 marker may be less likely to produce false positives than the PSA test.

For patients who have already been diagnosed, the Prostate Px+ test by Aureon Laboratories is designed to predict disease progression and recurrence in patients with prostate cancer, helping physicians to make more informed treatment decisions that are personalized to the patient. The test was launched in 2008.
resource: onemedplace.com


About BPH

The following is information about Prostate problems and treatments which I have provided in the hope that you may become better informed and thus like me do your utmost to avoid the need for any major medical intervention.
 
Benign Prostate Hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate)
BPHYour prostate gland when healthy is a walnut-sized organ located just underneath the bladder. In the form of a donut, it surrounds the tube (the urethra) that carries urine from the bladder. Your prostate has a key role to play in the male reproductive system. It secretes about 25% of the seminal fluid that's combined with sperm during ejaculation. The prostatic fluid acts as a lubricant to prevent infection in the urethra and protects and energizes sperm.

In an ideal world the prostate would stay the same size throughout an adult male’s life and for some men, seemingly it does, because symptoms of a problem may be hardly noticeable.


Most men though, become aware of their prostate any time from the age of 40, when the male hormones (androgens), the most predominate of which is testosterone, begin to decline. Testosterone levels decline at a steady rate thereafter at approximately one percent per annum. As testosterone levels decline, the estrogen ratio increases (this is significant because estrogen stimulates cell growth) and as a consequence, other male hormones that are synthesised from testosterone are thrown out of balance. One of these hormones is dihydrotestosterone or DHT. An enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase converts your testosterone into DHT.
The upshot of all of this is that the prostate begins to enlarge, bringing about the condition known as benign prostate hypertrophy. Interestingly excessive DHT is also known to be a cause of acne and male pattern baldness and in females, facial hair.


As the prostate starts to enlarge it exerts pressure on the walls of the urethra and begins to act like clamp. Symptoms of this are a decrease in urinary flow which can cause the bladder to become irritated to the point where it contracts independently even when it isn’t full. Unless corrective measures are taken, the bladder can become ever weaker and the need to urinate can become more and more frequent. Leakage or dribbling is another symptom of the problem.


Although the majority of men feel the effects of BPH in their 50’s, research shows that 90 percent of all men will have symptoms in their 70’s and 80’s. BPH can cause a lot of discomfort and concern and problems are often exacerbated because of reluctance to talk about it even to their doctor. BPH can have an enormous impact on a man’s health. Apart from a general decrease in the quality of life, BPH can affect sexual performance, cause bladder infections and even lead to kidney failure.


It is important to understand that BPH is not cancer but it is nevertheless a serious health issue that should be resolved. Don’t just think the problem will go away on its own – you are strongly recommended to do something about it sooner rather than later.

Doctors have for a long time used a blood test known as PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen - a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland) to diagnose prostate problems and although this test is known to be inaccurate it is still a useful indicator of a problem.
 
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in the blood. A blood sample is taken and the amount of PSA is measured in a laboratory. When the prostate gland enlarges, PSA levels in the blood tend to rise. PSA levels can however rise due to cancer or benign (not cancerous) conditions.
Because PSA is produced by the body and can be used to detect disease, it is sometimes called a biological marker or tumour marker.


When a PSA test is used in conjunction with a ‘digital rectal examination’ (by the doctor) of the prostate, a determination about the situation is likely to be more accurate. A DRE test while not a pleasant experience could be a life saver. When you have your next ‘medical’ get it done.
Don’t worry though, it isn’t anything like what is depicted here.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Plastic Surgery for Men QT: I heard brown rice could help protect me against type 2 diabetes, is this true?

Researchers published a study report in the June 14, 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine suggesting that people eating brown rice or other whole grains may have a lower risk for type 2 diabetes than those eating white rice.

The meta-analysis of data on 40,000 male and more than 157,000 female doctors and nurses who participated in three long run studies found high intake of brown rice was associated with lower risk of developing diabetes.

The researchers found doctors and nurses who ate at least five servings of white rice per week were at a 17 percent higher risk of developing diabetes than those who ate less than one serving per week. The different was considered significant.

One the other hand, those who ate 2 or more servings of brown rice per week were at 11 percent reduced risk pf developing type 2 diabetes than those eating less than one serving a month, the researchers found.

Dr. Qi Sun at Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women's Hospital and colleagues, authors of the study, said all the associations were established after other dietary and lifestyle factors were considered.

Further the researchers estimated that if one third of a daily serving of white rice was replaced with the same amount of brown rice (about 50 grams), the risk of type 2 diabetes could be reduced by 16 percent.

Another analysis suggested that if the white rice was replaced with whole grains as a group, the risk could be reduced by 36 percent.

In the United States, an estimated 20 million of men and women suffer type 2 diabetes and another 20 to 40 million people suffer pre-diabetes. The diabetes may be managed by using a healthy diet and some times also medications.

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease in which a person cannot use glucose because he either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use insulin. The disease can lead to a number of other serious chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer, according to American Diabetes Association.

A health observer cautioned that the study by Dr. Qi Sun et al. is not a trial and it did not establish any causal relation between eating brown rice and lower diabetes risk. That means that eating brown rice does not necessarily reduce the risk. It could be that those who ate brown rice led a healthier lifestyle which overall has an positive impact on the risk.

Brown rice contains more fiber, vitamins and minerals than white rice. People generally view brown rice and whole grains as healthy foods, meaning there is a possibility that those who ate brown rice may be more health-conscious than those eating white rice, the health observer suggested.

Another limitation is that the subjects in the studies used no more than 2 percent of calories from rice, meaning that rice, no matter brown or white rice, is not a significant part of their diet. With this tiny intake, it is hard to believe rice could have such a significant impact on the type 2 diabetes, the natural health advocate said.
resource: http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/2/Diabetes/could_brown_rice_protect_against_
type_2_diabetes_1506100752.html

“Fried” brown rice

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: approximately 10 minutes
Standing time: 7 minutes

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
1 chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 1/2 cups 50% less sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, unthawed (alternatively, unthawed frozen mixed vegetables can be used)
Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine, and melt over medium heat. Add egg substitute and stir-fry until egg is set (like scrambled egg). Stir in onion, rice, broth, and peas and carrots; stir to mix. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir, and cover. Let stand 7 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
  Calories: 98
  Carbohydrate: 16 g
  Protein: 4 g
  Fat: 2 g
  Saturated fat: <1 g
  Sodium: 163 mg
  Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1/2 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 1


Wild rice soup

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour, including rice cooking time
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup minced onion
1 cup minced celery
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup flour
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice*
1/3 cup ham, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons dry white table wine
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, and carrots until tender. Whisk the flour into the broth until there are no lumps. Add the broth to the sautéed vegetables and cook over medium to high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute or until the mixture has thickened. Reduce heat and stir in rice, ham, almonds, and turmeric. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the evaporated skim milk and wine, then heat to desired serving temperature.
* To make 2 cups of cooked wild rice, combine 1/2 cup wild rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir once, then cover and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
  Calories: 240
  Carbohydrate: 36 g
  Protein: 12 g
  Fat: 6 g
  Saturated fat: 1 g
  Cholesterol: 5 mg
  Sodium: 640 mg
  Fiber: 4 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 1/2 starch, 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices: 2 1/2
recipe source:  http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Plastic Surgery for Men QT: What about Vitamin D and Diabetes Type 2?

Many commentators on natural health and healing claim that taking supplemental vitamin D may do type 2 diabetics just as much good as the leading diabetes drug that actually works, metformin. Vitamin D is becoming the go-to remedy for a wide range of health conditions ranging from osteoporosis to breast cancer to heart disease. This sunshine vitamin that was once only thought to treat rickets… is now believed to have profound benefits in almost all aspects of human health.

As for the real benefits of vitamin D for type 2 diabetes, the original research was conducted in the 1980’s in Sweden. Fair-skinned Scandinavian men with type 2 diabetes were found to get better control over their blood sugar levels when given vitamin D supplements, but only if their vitamin D levels were already deficient. In a northerly location like Sweden, vitamin D deficiency has always been a problem. Type 2 diabetic men in the study who already had adequate levels of vitamin D, did not get a similar benefit, although their blood pressure levels went down slightly.

In 2010, scientists now know that people with different skin tones have different requirements for vitamin D. Persons of African or Australian aboriginal descent for instance, need less vitamin D than people from Iceland or Greenland. Giving people with black skin color supplemental vitamin D, can have the unwelcome side effect of storing calcium in the cholesterol plaques that may have formed in the linings of their arteries. For African-Americans and descendants of native Australian peoples, supplemental vitamin D may lower blood sugars but cause atherosclerosis.

If you have dark skin tones, it is best you take no more than 400 IU of vitamin D a day, even if you are on temporary assignment to Antarctica. People with dark skin tones usually also have genes that make vitamin D work very efficiently. If you have dark skin, only take vitamin D supplements when you don’t have any opportunity to get outdoors in the daytime at all, three days a week or more.

About Vitamin D:

Vitamin D is produced as a result of your skin being exposed to sunlight… it helps you to absorb calcium amongst other things. It is usually a good idea to spend 15 to 20 minutes daily outside. If you are able to do this, usually you do not need to take supplementation.

Another method to absorb vitamin D is through nutrition… vitamin D deficiency also results partly from poor nutrition. This is one of the challenges for people with type 2 diabetes.

Food sources include:

* milk
* juices fortified with vitamin D
* soy milk, for example Silk
* certain fortified cereals, for example Kix and Kellogg’s low-fat granola with raisins

Vitamin D strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis: might lower the risk of colon cancer, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, Missouri found that vitamin D also played a part in the prevention of cholesterol buildup.
Maintaining a good supply of vitamin D will help in preventing those long-term complications that accompany type 2 diabetes.
resource: http://everythingaboutdiabetes.blogspot.com/2010/06/vitamin-d-for-type-2-diabetes.html

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sack Tapping – A Silly Game and a Serious Problem in Men’s Health

 Daily World Trends

Sack tapping became a buzz on the internet earlier today. Apparently, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live did a feature on this topic last week. As we all know, Kimmel is a funny man and his way of tackling this bit of issue was in a comedic way but if you think about it, the intention really is to inform the audience that sack tapping is dangerous to a man’s health.

Now, what is sack tapping, you may ask? Sack tapping is the punching of a man’s testicles. Apparently, this is an “in” thing among boys. I don’t know if they know about the hazards of it but one urologist in Minnesota, as featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live, is concerned. Scott Wheeler is said to be operating on 3-4 boys in a year due to ruptured testicles. Now, we don’t know if this Scott Wheeler is a legit urologist since it is Jimmy Kimmel informing us but the point is, this “game” is real and it’s not funny because it can cause some serious consequences.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Penis Power The Ultimate Guide to Male Sexual Health

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Stiff Resistance to Penis Talk Softens During National Men’s Health Week

Prominent Beverly Hills Urologist to the Stars, Dudley S. Danoff, praised as “hands down the best interview” by talk show hosts, is prepared to present more “Penis Power” during National Men’s Health Week.
While it’s normal to define anything with a penis as male, Dr. Danoff suggests men examine how their own penises may be defining them..."Ninety-five percent of who we are as lovers is between our ears and 5% between our legs."

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 7, 2010 -- It’s an indelible image on the American mind – the 42nd President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton, caught in a 1998 sex scandal, publically dodging questions about his male anatomy and the “state of his union” with a female White House intern. Reflectively, it could have seemed a bit ironic to Clinton, who just a few years earlier in 1994, signed a bill clearing the way for a National Men’s Health Week so that all things uniquely male could be more openly discussed.

Penis Power Book Cover
Penis Power Book Cover
This year, National Men’s Health Week is celebrated from June 14th through Father’s Day, June 20th and while stiff resistance to talking about the penis has softened somewhat since 1994, actually saying the word “penis” still leaves more then a few people blushingly tongue-tied in the 21st century. Fortunately, it didn’t take an act of Congress for another Chief Executive by the name of Dudley S. Danoff, President of the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Tower Urology Medical Group in Los Angeles to recognize that for men to overcome their issues of “penis weakness,” everyone involved needed to get past the “blush factor” of saying the word above a whisper.
“Penis is to an urologist what stomach is to a gastroenterologist or heart is to the cardiologist.” explains Dr. Danoff, author of Penis Power - The Ultimate Guide to Male Sexual Health. “It’s not a ‘dirty’ word and it’s not pejorative. In the past, publishers balked at featuring the word penis in my book’s title. Now it’s on the cover where it belongs and blended together with a tasteful penis graphic, too.”
Since “Penis Power’” debuted in February 2010, Dr. Danoff’s candidly good natured sex education style has made him a sure bet for an informative and entertaining call-in talk show. Phone lines lit up non-stop during Detroit’s WRIF “Drew and Mike Show” as calls from perplexed penises “too big,” “too small” and just too worried about it all poured into the radio station. The hosts endorsed the book to their audience, saying “We recommend Penis Power, it's a lot of fun to read and very educational!"
“It has so much information,” said “Rules of Engagement” host Amber Kelleher Andrews about Penis Power during her Los Angeles-based KFWB show. “Really, your book covers everything." Logging on to BlogTalkRadio’s “Little Jared and Little Dean Show,” found the hosts praising “Penis Power” as “an incredible book and clever from cover to cover” with Dr. Danoff receiving the ultimate on-air compliment as "hands down the best interview we've ever had!"
According to the American Urological Association, over 25 million men in America are dealing with some form of erectile dysfunction (ED), but because they find the condition embarrassing, only around 5 percent actually bother to seek treatment.
"Women annually go for a pap smear and breast exam.” states Dr. Danoff. “But men remain reluctant to talk about ED or show up for a yearly prostate check-up. True, there’s nothing fun about a prostate exam but on the other hand – and remember there’s an urologist on that other hand – it’s no picnic in the park for us either. Guys need to bite the bullet, get examined and discuss genital health issues like male impotence that could also be a warning sign of a serious underlying medical condition."
While it’s normal to define anything with a penis as male, Dr. Danoff suggests men examine how their own penises may be defining them and so he offers important health information along with valuable insights into identifying positive penis personalities (visit www.penispowerworldwide.com for details) that propel men toward “super-potency” both inside and outside the bedroom.
“Ninety-five percent of who we are as lovers is between our ears and 5% between our legs.” explains Dr. Danoff who has examined some 200,000 penises over his forty year career. “We behave in the bedroom like we behave in the boardroom and vice-versa. Doesn’t knowing that make your office meetings more interesting? It’s not about penis size. I’ve never heard any woman say ‘Could you make my man's penis longer?’ What they have said is ‘Can you make it firmer and attach it to a nicer guy?’ Penis Power offers a drug-free, surgically-free way to enhance any man’s sexual power and that makes it as much a book for women to read as men since both can naturally benefit by eliminating erectile dysfunction from their lives.”
About the Author:
Dudley Seth Danoff , M.D., F.A.C.S., President and Founder of the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Tower Urology Medical Group in Los Angeles, California is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Danoff graduated from Princeton University, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, received his medical degree at Yale University with honors and for over a quarter century taught on the clinical faculty of UCLA School of Medicine.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Plastic Surgery for Men QT: I'm over 50, what is the best way to stay fit at my age?

“We do not stop exercising because we grow old - we grow old because we stop exercising.”


These are the wise words from Dr. Kenneth Cooper of The Cooper Institute in Dallas Texas. Dr. Kenneth recognized that older adults could drastically improve their quality of life and increase their longevity through an increase in physical activity.


Some older residents of the Coachella Valley are quick to attribute their inactivity and loss of mobility to age alone. Retirement is often portrayed as a period of inevitable mental and physical decline. However, just like an automobile, the body needs regular maintenance in order to increase its longevity.


A regular resistance training routine increases lean muscle mass. This is important because for each year after the age of 25, 3-5% of muscle mass is lost. Loss of muscle tissue and tone (atrophy) causes a decrease in lean muscle mass. For most people, atrophy is caused simply by a decrease in activity levels. However, resistance training can reverse the atrophy process. In fact, studies from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have demonstrated that individuals in their 70s and 80s were able to increase their muscle mass and strength. Regularly engaging in a strength training routine prevents the wear and tear of aging and helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, which reduces the risk of everyday injury. The loss of strength and vigor largely attributed to aging is in part caused by a decrease in physical activity.


National Men's Health Week is June 14-20, 2010 and is also a great time to start an exercise program. Men's Health Week is directed at educating men of all ages about the health concerns affecting men and how proper nutrition and exercise can reduce certain health risks. A regular exercise program helps manage blood pressure, increases good cholesterol (HDL), reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreases the narrowing of the arteries, thereby cutting the risks of heart attacks and strokes. It also helps to manage diabetes, arthritis, low back pain and it improves digestion. Numerous studies from the American Cancer Society have further demonstrated that exercise can even help prevent certain cancers.


Although exercise has amazing health benefits; the biggest incentive for including exercise into your life is that it simply makes you feel better. It helps you sleep better, gives you more energy throughout the day and also helps to manage stress and depression. Moreover, strength training programs are also responsible for reducing falls and bone fractures in individuals over the age of 65 thereby making simple tasks of walking and bathing safer activities. Strong muscles and bones enable individuals to perform the routine tasks in daily life and increase the ability to live independently.

Resistance training should almost always be complemented with additional exercises and programs. A light to moderate cardiovascular (aerobic) training, as well as coordination, balance, and flexibility training contribute greatly to overall health and overall success in any resistance program. Since we are entering our hottest months in the desert, activities such as walking or cycling in the early morning or swimming are low impact and are highly recommended for cardiovascular fitness. Coordination, balance and flexibility training help prevent injuries when performing strength exercises and also help make everyday tasks easier.


Before beginning any physical exercise program it is important to consult with your physician and a knowledgeable fitness professional. If you choose to hire a personal trainer, choose one wisely. It is important to hire a personal trainer that has experience training individuals like yourself and is qualified and certified by recognized institutions. Also, choose a trainer with a specialization in the training program you wish to pursue. Just as you would not hire a tax lawyer to assist you in a civil suit, do not hire a trainer with a specialization in body building if you wish to embark on a balance and coordination program.


Exercise programs for older adults should look nothing like programs for 20 year olds. To start, it is very important for older adults to perform exercises correctly and proper body alignment needs to be emphasized at all time. Since older adults generally have more back and knee issues than their younger counterparts, low to non-impact exercises are best. Correct positioning of the joints is imperative as to not further aggravate existing arthritis. Additionally, the locking of elbows or knees during an exercise is dangerous and a trainer should be constantly checking to ensure this does not occur. Furthermore, an individual with high blood pressure should breathe properly during all exercises because a failure to do so can actually elevate blood pressure.


Although everyone can benefit from a fitness program, it is the older adult that can especially benefit. Retirement can be filled with happier days, less stress and less health problems for the older adult that embarks on an exercise program specifically designed for his needs.
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Small changes work together and build on each other, carrying you on spiral upward toward new physical heights. For example:

If you eat fewer carbs at dinner, you’ll sleep much more soundly, and release more growth hormone while you sleep. Growth hormone is the most potent fat burner in existence, and proper sleep can as much as double levels in men over fifty.

Eating fewer carbs at night will also dramatically decrease your belly fat by lowering nightime insulin levels. Nightime carbs are the primary cause of belly fat, and by reducing them, you will actually lose fat while you sleep.

The increased growth hormone levels from proper sleep will also improve bedroom performance, and lead to greater energy thorughout your day. Greater energy leads to more calories burned, which causes even more fat loss.

Growth hormone is also the most potent muscle building hormone in the body. If you combine higher levels with more protein in your diet, you will effortlessly gain more muscle.

This increased muscle will make it easier for you to burn even more fat. Muscle raises your metabolism, causing you to burn more fat night and day.

More muscle will also make it easier for you to perform full body, multi-joint exercises. These exercise are the most potent in building even more muscle, and these exercises also release testosterone and even more growth hormone when you perform them properly. This will lead to even more fat loss and muscle gain.

The multijoint exercises will then make it easier for you to become even more active, will also heal your joints, not to mention improve your power in the bedroom. You’ll burn even more calories, lose more fat, and perform even better in bed.

We’re only a few steps in, but are you starting to see how the cycle works? It’s incredible isn’t it?! This is how tiny, effortless new habits can all ad up together and radically change, how you look, feel, and your quality of life.

The way people treat you, and more importantly how you feel about yourself will all start to change, and it will happen almost effortlessly.