Archive for July, 2009
Get Back in Charge of Your Enlarged Prostate
As men age, the prostate grows and applies increased pressure to the urethra. This can be as uncomfortable as it sounds for some men, but for others the rate of growth is comparably slow and the result negligible. An enlarged prostate becomes problematic for more than 50 percent of men in their 50s, and that percentage increases significantly further down the line. The problem is easy to detect: It’s characterized by marked changes in the frequency and flow of urination.
An enlarged prostate is no different from any other medical condition in that your doctor is the best source for advice and treatment solutions. A few general tips have been shown to alleviate such prostate problems, however. Exercise regularly and cut down on your alcohol and caffeine intake, for starters.
Eat Your Broccoli!
Broccoli isn’t just a good green vegetable among the many red, yellow and green vegetables. It turns out that it can apparently have a positive effect in modifying the pathways in the body that lead to inflamation and carcinogens, particularly in the prostate. Researchers in the UK have reported that by incorporating broccoli in their diet that men over 55 showed a reduced risk for
prostate cancer. The men were chosen for the test, because they already had markers for the pre-invasive stage of that cancer.
Two groups were studied under the condition that half were fed a broccoli rich diet and the other half were given a control diet. The researchers hypothsize that some of the chemicals found in the cruciferous vegetable broccoli produce changes in the bloodstream that discourage the promotion of cancer growth. This is good news for men 55 years of age and older, because they can start incorporating broccoli into their diet as a preemptive aging measure against developing prostate cancer.
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Grant Yourself Immunity
It’s hard to believe summer has already begun to wane and that cold and flu seasons are waiting in the wings. Sick people spend piles of money on doctor’s visits and prescriptions medications every year. Others cut illness off at the pass through the use of preemptive measures. A strong immune system is better at coping with an influx of viruses.
A few simple dietary adjustments can improve your chances of successfully fighting off infections during the colder months. White blood cells work as your body’s primary protectors against illness, so any food that can strengthen them will benefit you in the long run. Mushrooms and green tea are just two examples. Foods and drinks rich in vitamin C are similarly beneficial to help boost immune system.