Cruciferous or Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, collard greens, and kale, are rich in sulforaphane and indole-3 carbinol (I3C) (Higdon et al. 2007). Sulforophane and I3C are the two best known plant chemicals that…
One of the things that really bother me is when patients come to my office and tell me that their physician said there is no evidence for naturopathic approaches to prostate cancer. Last Friday, I had a patient come…
This study looked at 5366 men diagnosed with prostate cancer between 1986 and 2006 in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. There were 1630 deaths, 524 (32%) due to prostate cancer and 416 (26%) to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and 878 biochemical…
Here's a new study highlighting the decision making process in younger men diagnosed with low risk prostate cancer: 493 prostate cancer patients, Gleason 6, 50 years old or younger, responded to questionnaire's to determine what treatments if any were undertaken…
IÂ went to the American Urological Association website to get an early bird discounted cost for the annual conference in May . I attend this conference every year. This is THE urological event of the year for urologist and those…
If you are interested in smart supplementation to complement your diet and healthy lifestyle do not listen to your medical doctor on supplement suggestions. This statement is not meant to disparage physicians. I have worked and continue to…
Take Home Message FIRST There are 8 forms of vitamin E The study just uses one form - alpha tocopherol Gamma tocopherol is more protective than alpha-tocopherol Tocotrienols may be also important for prostate cancer(CaP) protection One should be careful…
Take home message FIRST Ginger may have beneficial effects against prostate cancer. This, of course, is not conclusive since the study soon cited was done in vitro (in test tubes) and in vivo (in mice.) However, this study is compelling…
Take home message Chocolate is good for heart health Anything that is good for your heart is good for male sexual function and penile health Chocolate has components that can help fight cancer Chocolate is high in calories so too…
Take home message first If one’s health goal is to stay healthy or slow the progression of most diseases, then consumption of at least 2000 IU of vitamin D is a good start. Vitamin D 101 – for…