Prostate Health

Important information for men from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). Many prostate problems—even cancer—can now be easily treated, thanks to medical advances and important new discoveries at Mayo Clinic and other leading medical centers. This book is based on advice Mayo Clinic doctors share every day in caring for their patients. Included is information on: · When to get a prostate checkup, and what to expect · The Mayo Clinic’s latest recommendations on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, with detailed information on normal PSA levels by age · How doctors diagnose and treat an enlarged prostate, including new information on the two types of drugs currently used to significantly reduce symptoms · New guidance on managing incontinence and impotence, two common side effects of prostate treatment · Current medical options for treating advanced prostate cancer · New advances that mean better prostate cancer survival rates · What to expect after prostate surgery, including information on recovery time and getting on with life · Medical assessments of popular alternative therapies and more Mayo Clinic Essential Guide to Prostate Health is an easy-to-read yet comprehensive guide to understanding, treating and living with prostate disease. It’s just the kind of thorough book you would expect from a world leader in medicine—Mayo Clinic.

"One of the world's preeminent prostate cancer doctors offers the authoritative and definitive guide for men of all ages for better prostate health and longevity. The book is sure to become for prostate health what Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book has been for breast health--the book that everyone will want to read.For the 20 million men who are currently coping with prostate health issues in the U.S., and for the 200,000 diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, The Whole Life Prostate Book is the best go-to resource for everything patients and their families need to know to survive and thrive. Lifestyle choices--diet, exercise, and health maintenance--can defy prostate cancer; according to Dr. Carter, it's never too late, or too early, to start following his preventive program. Director of Adult Urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a world-renowned expert in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate disease, Dr. H. Ballentine Carter has packed this book with wisdom gleaned from his many years in the field. Cutting through the overwhelming amount of information--and misinformation--on the topic, Dr. Carter arms men with the knowledge required to make the best decisions about prevention, testing, and treatment.

What foods should you eat if you want to keep your prostate healthy? How does sexual activity affect the health of your prostate? What are ways you can prevent prostate cancer? What should African-American men know about prostate cancer? What are the best alternatives to radiation and surgery in treating prostate cancer? What are the symptoms of an unhealthy prostate? These are some of the many important questions that are answered by Dr. Daniel W. Nixon, one of America's premier cancer research institute leaders, and Dr. Max Gomez, the charismatic health commentator whose reports are aired on NBC television stations nationwide. The authors not only provide indispensable guidance in cancer prevention but also offer a dynamic, new noninvasive treatment of prostate cancer. Packed with information, The Prostate Health Program explains in clear, simple language the link between obesity and prostate cancer, the difference between an enlarged prostate and a diseased one, the causes of frequent urination and pain, and the specific prostate problems pertaining to gay men. Drs. Nixon and Gomez offer a user-friendly plan of diet, exercise, and behavioral change that men can easily incorporate into their lives. The authors explain why aggressive treatment, such as radiation and surgery, is often unnecessary, less effective, and more dangerous -- often leaving men incontinent and impotent -- than other treatments. The cornerstones of this unique program are the Prostate Health Pyramid and the Transition Diet, both of which were created specifically for this book and are the ultimate tools in prostate cancer prevention, control, and treatment. First, the foods that protect the health of the prostate are identified; then, food changes are introduced slowly for more effective and long-lasting reform of eating habits. Best of all, quick and easy recipes created by chefs at the Culinary Institute of America provide a menu that is healthy and delicious. With its combination of cutting-edge research and highly respected, world-renowned authors, The Prostate Health Program is the definitive defense against a deadly disease.

"This book is a useful source of information to help you take responsibility for the health of your prostate. It gives details of dietary and other lifestyle measures to prevent diseases of the prostate and covers both conventional and natural treatments. I found it very comprehensive." Doctor Andrew Weil, M.D. The problem with conventional prostate treatments is that they attack the symptoms of prostate disease, downplay their side-effects, and do nothing to eradicate the underlying causes of prostate disease and prostate cancer. What this means to you is simple: you get all the risks of controversial medical procedures and no long term benefits. Something is terribly wrong with our focus. We concern ourselves with the symptoms of prostate conditions. We ignore the causes, which are mostly avoidable. Doesn't it make more sense to treat the causes? Instead of concentrating on the conditions that are treated aggressively as an assault on the body, your prostate problems can be prevented and reduced. Men's natural health depends on natural, not dangerous, prostate treatments and a healthy prostate diet. Do not believe doctors who downplay the side effects of proven toxic prostate drugs, biopsies, prostate cancer surgeries, or radiating or poisoning the body. You can't overpower the body without consequences. Many modern day medical prostate treatments are as primitive from a holistic point of view as the practice of blood-letting of prior centuries is to us today. Incontinence and wearing diapers or saying bye-bye to good sex due to impotence are just some of the side effects of modern prostate treatments. Prostate Health Is In Your Hands But you can reverse the conditions of prostate disease without these side effects. You can strengthen your body rather than weaken it through conventional invasive techniques. You can regain your prostate health. Wise up! Use your prostate condition as a wake-up call to get a healthy prostate gland. Men's sex health depends on the health of your prostate gland. You can reverse a chronic prostate problem by changing your lifestyle. I did it and I will show you how to do it for yourself. You will be far stronger and healthier. You will have the benefits of a vital prostate to nurture you for many years of dynamic and vital health. Prostate cancer, prostatitis and BPH enlarged prostates are names for prostate symptoms caused by an unhealthy prostate. It begs the questions: What causes an unhealthy prostate gland and prostate cancer? The author examines the conventional medical prostate treatments and discusses their risks so you can make an informed decision. This book will explain how to cure your prostate problem naturally-without the devastating side effects of conventional medical treatments. Ron Bazar, a Harvard MBA and natural health entrepreneur over four decades, at age 55, experienced sudden complete urinary retention (inability to urinate), and was diagnosed with BPH, an enlarged prostate. He was scheduled twice for emergency surgery but both times declined. It took him over seven years to figure out how to heal his prostate naturally without conventional surgeries. He saw top practitioners of all kinds diligently following their advice but to no avail and tried anything he could think might help with no success until he finally discovered solutions that had eluded them all. He shares his insights and unique perspective that will assist you in a much shorter time frame following his guidelines. His roadmap will empower you to succeed no matter which kind of prostate disease you face. Your prostate health is in your hands.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an epidemic in North America. BPH can start as early as the 20s, but by ages 40 to 59, 60% have BPH. By age 80, 90% have it! Each year BPH accounts for 1.7million visits to the doctor and over 400,000 surgeries. Treating BPH has become a surger/drug growth business. One drug is being consumed by over half-a-million men in 25 countries! Their message is that you are going to get BPH and surgery/drugs are the answer. But wait! Why not be in the group that doesn't get BPH. I wrote this book to give hope. If you already have BPH, this book tells you how to possibly avoid surgery/drugs with a natural, safe and proven way. A Healthy Prostate Program is detailed for optimal prostate health. Every man in North America must read this book!

Presents the latest recommendations on how to prevent or correctly diagnose problems, as well as the pros and cons of various mainstream and alternative medicine treatment options.

The men's guide to prostate cancer, backed by the experts at Prostate Cancer Canada Prostate cancer is affecting more and more Canadian men each year, and this guide, endorsed by Prostate Cancer Canada, gives readers everything they need to fully understand issues related to prostate health. The only all-in-one guide to focus on the Canadian medical system, The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer, Second Edition is fully updated to cover the latest medical research on diet and lifestyle, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, step-by-step treatment options in Canada (including alternatives to surgery and issues specific to gay men), and much more. Surgery for prostate cancer is never a simple decision, and this book is designed to help men make more informed choices about prostate health, including explaining alternative treatments and risks, making it the first choice for all Canadian men looking for a totally comprehensive resource on prostate health. Explains prostate health issues, including treatments, facing Canadian men today Covers alternatives to surgery Endorsed by Prostate Cancer Canada Comprehensive and reliable, The Canadian Guide to Prostate Cancer, Second Edition gives Canadian men and their families everything they need to conquer prostate cancer and continue living happy, active lives.

Today, many Americans are concerned about global warming. According to a March 2007 MSNBC poll, 86% of Americans believe global warming is a critical or important threat, and according to an April 2007 ABC News/The Washington Post/Stanford University poll, 80% of Americans say they are willing to make changes in their lives to help the environment, even if it means personal inconvenience. This guide of 50 practical steps is a positive and uplifting presentation of a serious subject organized in a fun, easy-to-read format. Each step is a simple way you can help in the fight against global warming and feel good about being part of the solution to the current environmental crisis. Sample steps include: Determine Your Carbon Footprint Buy Green Energy Plant a Rooftop Garden Take an Eco-Vacation Check Your Tire Pressure Compost Your Food Waste Recycle Your Shoes Use Petrochemical-Free Cosmetics Buy Locally Grown Foods Wear Organic Clothing Go Vegetarian for a Day Invest in the Solution