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Tomatoes contain protect individuals against prostate cancer. In addition, tomatoes are able to slow down the growth of a tumor.
The study was undertaken on mice, with researchers discovering that the mice which had a daily meal of ten per cent cherry tomato powder had reduced rates of cancer and lived longer than mice on a normal diet.
The University of Naples study concluded that daily consumption of tomatoes had a highly effective impact on prevention of prostate cancer in mice.
The Cancer Research Britain disagrees, claiming that this study is not evidence enough that tomatoes can lower the risk of prostate cancer or prevent the progression of this disease in humans.
There are other factors which play a far greater role like family history, age and ethnicity, than just diet.
Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, is found abundant in tomatoes and tomato products. Studies found that lycopene may help reduce some cancer and heart disease. The most compelling evidence so far is the role of lycopene in prostate cancer prevention.
In a study of over 40,000 health professionals, Harvard investigators found that men who ate more than 10 servings tomato-based foods daily (like cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce,) had a 35 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who ate the least amount of these foods. The benefits of lycopene was more pronounced with advanced stages of prostate cancer.
In another study of prostate cancer, researchers looked at blood levels of lycopene and found that the risk of developing prostate cancer, especially aggressive cancer, decreased with increasing blood lycopene levels. Men taking 50mg of lycopene daily had significantly higher level of lycopene. In this study, researchers found that high level of lycopene in the blood was associated with low PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels. High PSA levels in blood are often a sign of prostate cancer.
Enjoy the benefits of lycopene by eating more tomatoes and processed tomato products. Indeed, research showed that lycopene is better absorbed by the body when tomatoes are processed. It is due to the fact that lycopene is bound to tomato's cell structure; processing releases lycopene from the cell structure. resource: http://www.healthcastle.com/lycopene-prostatecancer.shtml
Lycopene Content in Foods (mg/100g)
Tomato Paste 42.2
Spaghetti Sauce 21.9
Chili Sauce 19.5
Tomato Ketchup 15.9
Watermelon 5-11.1
Tomato Juice 9.5
Pink Grapefruit 4.0
Raw Tomato 3.0
Hormones that supply life-giving nutrients decline with age. A man with low male hormone levels can suffer from conditions like fatigue, irritability, and weight gain. Low hormone levels can also cause erectile dysfunction and low sex drive. One known cause of male hormone deficiency is andropause, also known as "male menopause."
Male menopause causes low production of male hormones that could cause a man to feel fatigue, depression, sexual dysfunction, and mood swings. In general, male hormone levels begin descending at the age of 42. The average drop of male hormones is about 1% per year, according to Dr. Thomas Travison who led the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, January 2007)
How Do Men Age?
The endocrine glands produce the hormones that provide the life-giving nutrients needed to run the body functions. Aside from controlling the body functions, hormones also keep the body fluid balanced, metabolism steady, and the levels of calcium and glucose in the blood normal.
On the other hand, when hormone levels decline, the metabolic function slows and shuts down, then aging begins. Aging signs slowly but surely start to show. Men who used to live life with vitality and vigor will experience symptoms brought on by the hormonal imbalance. There will be downward shift in strength and energy and a steady decline in physical performance and appearance.
The male hormone testosterone starts slowing down at about age 25 and accelerates its decline with aging. Unfortunately, most men get used to the symptoms of the hormone loss. In so doing, men fail to take prevention and treatment for male hormonal imbalance.
Hormone Replacement Therapy Delays Male Aging
Modern science and research have found that hormone therapy delays male aging process, and treats male hormonal imbalance.
Mass-produced synthetic hormones were once popular with the mainstream medicine. Due to the number of experts that argued the possible devastating side effects of this type of treatment, the method, though useful to an extent, did not progress. After a short while, science introduced the Bioidentical hormones that mimic the molecular structure of the hormones created by the human body.
"Bioidentical hormone medications contain hormones that are an exact chemical match to those made naturally by humans," says Manson, Chief of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. ("Oprah and Bioidentical Hormones: FAQ," by Miranda Hitti, WebMD Health News, Jan. 15, 2009)
Bioidentical hormones, which are by-product of plant oils, can help men who have a hard time battling daily stress, depressed moods, and poor erections. Bioidentical hormone therapy replaces the hormones that the body had lost and needs back to function well.
Natural Bioidentical Hormones Help Men Age Gracefully
When hormones start to decline, no one can stop the degeneration, but something can slow down the progress. Bioidentical hormone therapy is all about life enhancement, extension and preservation.
Ideally, a man’s body must be equipped and programmed for balance and well-being. Men experiencing physical decline can find relief with hormone therapy to stabilize their conditions and prevent diminishing sex drive, weight gain, and mood swings.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is a custom-made treatment based on the needs of a patient. The prescription designed exclusively for one man's hormone restoration or replacement therapy will help keep hormone level balanced and promote wellness until his later years. Aging men undergoing natural hormone replacement therapy will sense an increased vitality, memory, and energy.
Hormones serve the body well. Science recognizes hormones' many health-promoting benefits. Medical professionals acknowledge the fact that bringing hormone levels under control promote wellness in all levels, while declining hormone levels can cause age-related conditions such as diminishing libido, waning energy, decreasing lean muscle, increasing body fat, and other problems that can affect male sexual, physical and mental health. (Shores MM et al 2004)
Be fit, be well, and be balanced with hormone therapy. According to Dr. Michael E. Platt, author of "Natural Hormone Therapy for Men, Women and Children", hormones are the chemicals that make us healthy or make us ill. The correct replacement of a few natural bio identical hormones brings the body back into balance and allows people to improve the quality of their lives and to be healthier for a longer period of time.
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The editors of WLS Help reveal their list of the top five most promising new surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures for obesity.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Weight loss results seen with sleeve gastrectomy are similar to those achieved with gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, but without the disadvantages of either.
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WLS Help (http://www.wlshelp.com), a leading weight loss surgery informational website, is revealing their list of the top five most promising new surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures for obesity. The recent advancement of these innovative weight loss interventions could greatly expand the range of proven treatment options and revolutionize the way obesity is treated in the near future.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as the gastric sleeve, is one of the newest surgical options. Once considered only a part of a staged duodenal switch procedure, it is gaining popularity among both bariatric surgeons and patients as a stand-alone operation. A few major insurers have recently added sleeve gastrectomy among its covered bariatric procedures.
With sleeve gastrectomy, the stomach is surgically reduced in size so it resembles a small tube. The procedure assists with weight loss by limiting the amount of food consumed as well as minimizing hunger sensations. Hunger is reduced due to the removal of the portion of the stomach wall that produces ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
Weight loss results seen with sleeve gastrectomy are similar to those achieved with gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, but without the disadvantages of either. Although short-term data have been positive, long-term results are not available. It is unknown whether or not sleeve gastrectomy will prove successful in the long-term.
EndoBarrier
The EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner, or GI sleeve, is a non-surgical, endoscopic therapy for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Developed by GI Dynamics, the medical device features a Teflon-like liner that acts as a barrier between food and a portion of the small intestine where digestion occurs. The procedure does not require surgical incisions, does not alter the anatomy, and is removed after the treatment period.
The EndoBarrier was approved in December 2009 for use in Europe and is in advanced stages of clinical development in the United States. The most recent study results show that obese patients lost an average of 20 percent of their body weight, or 49.5 pounds, following 12 months of therapy with the EndoBarrier. Based on clinical evidence to date, the EndoBarrier technology led to significant weight loss and diabetes improvement.
TOGA
Designed as a less-invasive alternative to gastric bypass and lap band surgery, the TOGA® System from Satiety, Inc. is an incision-free treatment for obesity. TOGA, or trans-oral gastroplasty, is an endoscopic (through the mouth) procedure that involves stapling together sections of the stomach in order to reduce it’s overall food capacity. As a result, it limits the amount of food that can be eaten and gives the feeling of fullness after a small meal.
While the TOGA weight loss procedure is currently investigational in the United States, results seen in the FDA trial to date have been positive. Clinical trials started in July 2008 with an estimated primary completion date of October 2010. If the TOGA System continues to show positive results, it will provide individuals with an effective and less-invasive treatment for obesity.
POSE
The POSE (Primary Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal) procedure is an incisionless, endoscopic procedure that reduces the size of a patient’s stomach pouch and stoma without external incisions.
To perform POSE, surgeons use a special set of surgery tools and specially designed suture anchors to fasten folds of stomach tissue together, which are both manufactured by USGI Medical. The anchors are reported to hold stomach tissue in place up to two years. This is the same system that is used to perform the ROSE (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endolumenal) procedure, a revision for gastric bypass patients with weight regain.
The POSE is currently being evaluated in clinical trials. Patients who have participated in the study have cited a dramatic decrease in hunger and stomach capacity which has helped them achieve significant weight loss.
Gastric Plication Surgery
One of the newest weight loss procedures is Gastric Plication Surgery (GPS), a "Gastric Sleeve" that resembles Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy but does not involve staples, cutting, or stomach removal. Rather, the GPS procedure reduces the stomach volume by folding the stomach in on itself and then stitching it together to keep it folded in on itself.
The GPS procedure seems to have many benefits compared to other bariatric procedures, including no malabsorption like gastric bypass, no need for a port or adjustments like gastric banding, and no staple lines or stomach removal like sleeve gastrectomy. It is also currently the lowest cost weight loss procedure available since it does not involve expensive medical devices.
Early results of the GPS procedure show that patients are full on a small amount of food. Weight loss results are satisfactory and compares favorably with other bariatric surgeries. The only downside at this time is the lack of long term data.
About Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is a chronic disease affecting the health, longevity, and quality of life for millions of Americans. In spite of this awareness and ongoing efforts in the prevention and treatment of weight issues, obesity rates continue to rise. While obesity is proving a difficult disease to treat, it has also pushed the search for safer, more effective, and durable treatment options.
Weight loss surgery is currently the most effective approach for treating morbid obesity, yet only a few surgical options exist. The two primary procedures, gastric bypass surgery and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, are considered successful weight loss interventions, yet they are not perfect solutions. As a result, researchers have continued to seek and develop better treatment options.
About WLS Help
WLS Help, A Patient Guide to Weight Loss Surgery, is a leading weight loss surgery informational website focused on providing a comprehensive resource for obesity and weight loss surgery. WLS Help offers essential information pertaining to weight loss surgery, including comparisons and overviews of all major types of weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery diet guidelines, cost of weight loss surgery, insurance coverage, and news related to obesity, surgical treatment options for obesity, and promising experimental techniques for obesity. For more information or to follow weight loss surgery news, visit WLS Help at http://www.wlshelp.com.
One out of six men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Don’t shrug off the risk. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, find out how you can help protect yourself from this disease...
Do you have trouble urinating? Maintaining an erection? These are some of the signs of prostate cancer.
Trouble is, many men won’t see a doctor unless they’re bleeding from the gut.
More than 200,000 American men get a prostate cancer diagnosis every year; nearly 30,000 die.
“Virtually every guy over 70 has some prostatic enlargement,” says Edward Geehr, Lifescript’s chief medical officer.
"It's a troublesome gland and, for many men, a royal pain," says Janet Farrar Worthington, co-author of The Prostate: A Guide for Men and the Women Who Love Them (Grand Central Publishing) and Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer (Wellness Central).
It’s an effort that pays off, since the key to surviving prostate cancer is to catch it early.
“If men are going to reduce their preventable risks, they’ve got to get to the doctor sooner rather than later,” says Will Courtenay, Ph.D., an internationally recognized psychotherapist and author of Making Health Manly: Social Marketing and Men's Health (The Journal of Men’s Health).
Common symptoms include trouble urinating, difficulty getting an erection, painful ejaculation, blood in urine or semen, or pain or stiffness in his hips, lower back or upper thighs.
But chances are your man may not experience any of these because prostate cancer often shows no signs.
Doctors use two tests to detect the disease: a digital rectal exam and a blood screening that detects a substance made by the gland called prostate-specific antigen. That’s why routine screenings are important.
"The greatest blessing of early detection is the gift of time," Worthington says. "Men are being diagnosed an average of five years earlier than they used to be."
Also, learn who’s at risk for prostate cancer, when to undergo screening and the dietary and lifestyle changes that can save your life.
Here are 11 risk factors you both should know:
1. Your African-American.
Black men have the highest rate of prostate cancer diagnosis and death in the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"Worse, black men seem to get more severe forms, are more likely to have the cancer come back after treatment and are more likely to die of this disease," Worthington says. She recommends tests every year, starting at age 40.
Caucasians have the second-highest rate of diagnosis and death; Asian/Pacific Islanders have the lowest death rate.
2. Your family has a history of prostate cancer.
You're twice as likely to get the disease if you have one first-degree relative — father, brother, son — with a history of it, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The risk goes up if more relatives are affected, Worthington says.
It may be as high as 50% if three family members (father and two brothers, for example) have had it, if it occurs in three generations (grandfather, father, son) or if two relatives developed it younger than 55 years old.
And don’t forget the women in his family.
"Prostate cancer risk can be inherited from the mother as well," she says. So ask about your maternal family history.
3. Your over 50 years old.
The older you are, the higher his risk: "In men 40-49, the risk of developing prostate cancer is one in 50," Worthington says. From 60-79, it's one in seven.
But don't put off tests until you are blowing out 60 candles on his birthday cake.
"Prostate cancer screening should start at age 40," Worthington says.
4. Your overweight.
Excessive weight raises prostate cancer risk, according to many studies.
In fact, when you pack on the pounds makes a difference, according to a University of Hawaii study published in June’s Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Researchers found that Caucasian men who put on extra weight in their 20s and 30s faced a higher risk.
Another study by the American Cancer Society found that men with a BMI greater than 30 were 20%-25% more likely to die of prostate cancer than thinner men, Worthington says.
Experts believe that too much body fat throws off the body’s normal production of insulin and testosterone, which may fuel growth of prostate cancer cells.
But that’s not your only worry: Too much belly fat and a high-fat diet can also raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
5. You eat too much fat.
Body fat isn’t the only kind to worry about; the fat you consumes makes a difference too.
"Dietary fat may not only help cause prostate cancer, but also may affect the way it progresses – how fast cancer cells proliferate, their ability to spread and the body's ability to fight off this invasion," Worthington says.
Foods high in saturated fats, especially from animal products (red meat and dairy), appear to be the worst dietary trigger for prostate cancer, Worthington says.
6. You smoke.
Smoking cigarettes gives cancer cells a comfy place to grow, Worthington says.
Research doesn’t yet show that smoking causes prostate cancer, but it has proven that a nicotine habit can help it grow faster and more aggressively.
Stop smoking now, Worthington advises.
7. You have urinary troubles.
“If you get up frequently in the middle of the night to urinate, you could have problems with your prostate,” Courtenay says.
This is because the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen, runs right through the middle of the prostate like a straw, Worthington says.
Urinary troubles often signal benign prostatic hyperplasia, a non-cancerous enlargement of the gland that’s common in men older than 40.
Still, any changes in urination – including pain, weak flow, difficulty starting or stopping, frequent nighttime urination, or blood in the urine or semen – should be evaluated by a doctor.
8. You have pain with bowel movements.
Because the prostate lives on the other side of the rectal wall, prostate enlargement or cancer can often cause pain during a bowel movement. This, along with a bloody stool, may also be a symptom of colorectal cancer.
9. Complain of pain or stiffness in his hips, lower back or upper thighs.
Sure, it could be a general ache or pain, but it may also point to prostate cancer that has spread beyond the gland and into surrounding areas.
10. You have swollen legs.
This indicates that the cancer has spread into nearby pelvic lymph nodes. If you present with any of the above symptoms, schedule a doctor's visit right away.
11. You have/had an STD.
If you have a common STD, Trichomonas vaginalis, you are 2.7 times more likely to develop the most fatal form of prostate cancer, according to a study reported in the Journal of the American Cancer Institute in June.
You are also three times more likely to die from it.
Trichomonas is curable and treatable with antibiotics.
The test, a simple blood diagnostic, checks for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a chemical made by the prostate that shows up in the bloodstream. Cancer tumors can boost the normal levels of PSA. While the PSA test is widely used, its effectiveness at detecting cancer has also led to more men getting treated for tumors that are growing so slowly that they actually didn’t require medical attention.
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