Mushrooms Protect Against Prostate Cancer
[Edible Fungi Chart from The New Student’s Reference Work, 1914. Source: Wikimedia Commons] I love mushrooms. They are one of the most underrated foods, in my opinion. Mushrooms are flavorful and versatile. They can be grilled, sautéed, roasted, and eaten raw. And on the nutritional side, they are packed with…
One Solution to Night-Time Peeing (Nocturia)
Waking up to use the bathroom—a condition called nocturia—becomes a nightly ritual for many men as they age. But there is something that can help: strength training. Hear me out. Nocturia occurs when the body produces too much urine at night—often about 20 to 30 percent of what a…
Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance May Be a Viable Option
Active surveillance (AS) continues to be one of the more popular options for managing prostate cancer. Statistics in JAMA found that the number of men with low-risk prostate cancer who chose AS over other treatments rose from 14.5 percent to 42.1 percent between 2010 and 2015. Yet, some men may not take…
Healthy Penis = Health Heart
The inability to function sexually can be embarrassing to a man. No question. There are many stigmas tied to a man's manliness and his ability to rise to the occasion. While sexual function is important for the quality of life, erectile dysfunction can be a signed of a more deadly problem,…
Prostate Cancer: 9/11 Chemicals Increase Risk
[Image from Time magazine article] As a native New Yorker, I hold a heavy heart every September 11 for the thousands who died and the thousands who survived. But I have a special connection for the heroic first responders and recovery workers who helped during the aftermath, like firefighters, police…
Should you take aspirin if you have prostate cancer?
You no doubt pop an aspirin now and then to soothe a headache. Nothing wrong with that, but what happens if you take too much aspirin, especially every day? And perhaps more important, how does this affect prostate cancer? First off, using aspirin as regular medicine has been around…
Body Fat, not only Weight or BMI, Linked to Prostate Cancer
[Image from recent CaPLESS Retreat] Where your extra fat lies in your body may predict the seriousness of your cancer. One of the first areas I address with my patients is fat management, and how important it is to lose excess weight from fat, if needed. The reason?…
What Killed the Boxer Dadashev
[Image above from Foxnews.com] There are several reasons why I am writing this blog post today. I am a combat sports fan. I love it so much that I train in martial arts. I love how the human body works and to figure out why it does not work…
Spending Time in Nature is Healing
No matter where you are with your prostate health—from monitoring your PSA to undergoing treatment—dealing with this new chapter of your life can be stressful. And any extra stress can make your situation even worse. Extreme stress can flood your body with inflammation, which creates a fertile environment for prostate…
5 Reason’s to Send Kids to Sleep Away Camp
I just read this online article - a letter why a mom would NOT send her kids to sleepaway camp. I read this right after discussing with Johanna, my wife, on the to-do list for our teenage girls who are heading to sleep away camp for a month. This is their fourth…