…the prostate and how letting a rising PSA level run rampant promotes further disease. As stated previously, PSA is a proteolytic enzyme produced by both normal healthy prostate cells as well as malignant cells. In a normal healthy prostate, PSA is mostly confined to the prostatic ducts and very little PSA escapes into the bloodstream. In this case, PSA blood levels are typically less than 1.0 ng/mL. In the case of infection or injury to…
…iron supplements. Men should not supplement with iron unless directed to do so by a qualified health practitioner. Herbs & Amino Acids: ▪ Most herbal supplements should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water 30-60 minutes prior to meals or a minimum of two hours after eating. ▪ In certain cases herbs should be taken with food as is the case with Curcumin (Turmeric) and Quercetin, which needs to be…
…food supply. Next to climate change, nothing has the potential for such a disaster as the introduction of genetically engineered DNA into the world’s food supply. This is one of those things where once it’s done, cannot be undone. If we change our ways we could mitigate the negative effects we’ve had on our climate. This is not the case with GMOs. It is not the intent of this post to go into the many…
…when it gets dark, signaling the body that it is soon time to go to sleep. If sleeping in total darkness is not possible, try wearing an eye mask to bed. 2. Keep it quiet. Try to keep your sleeping environment as quiet as possible. This is not always possible, especially if you live in a city or have a partner that snores. If this is the case, try utilizing “white noise”. White noise is…
…that a rising PSA is just a part of getting older. While that may be true to some degree, it doesn’t have to be the case. Getting enough exercise, following a healthy diet, monitoring and manipulating hormones as required as well as other holistic interventions go along way in preventing “PSA creep”. Bicycle Riding – Pressure on the perineum is transferred to the prostate and can cause an elevated PSA reading due to irritation. Any…