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OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH JUNE 2006 June is the month for turning attention to dads; even if you aren’t one, you certainly had one! We are very often asked if we treat men as well as women. Yes, we do! Both genders need diabetes and cardiac disease prevention, as well as help with sexual concerns. This month we have a great set of articles on everything from treating low testosterone to how men can benefit from psychotherapy. Last note: Referrals of male patients are always appreciated. MEDICAL NEWS
Read more about the positive benefits of testosterone treatment...
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS
A recent flurry of comments about men and psychotherapy from friends, lay people, patients, and physicians prompted me to write about this topic. Yes, there are differences in how and why men seek therapy. Men may have difficulty admitting that there is a problem or asking for help, because they are socialized to be strong and independent. Men may also have a hard time identifying their own emotional states, because they are raised to show emotional restraint. Finally, the intimate relationship implicit in therapy may seem uncomfortable to for men, who are taught to be distant and autonomous. Find out more about men and psychotherapy...
NURSING PRACTICE NEWS According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in 2005, seven out of 10 Americans who have not visited a doctor in the last 5 years were men. Men have also been found to be screened less regularly for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and cancers than women, because a majority of the population actively seeking care tend to be women. Lately, however, we have found an increasing percentage of patients calling and asking if we “also do men”. Although many of our male referrals come from concerned female patients who are interested in having their partner’s health evaluated, we find a growing interest and desire for healthcare prevention and promotion coming from men, and as evidenced in the media through healthcare campaigns, commercials, and ads. Learn more about men's health...
EXERCISE NEWS
Your probably already know that exercise is good for you, reducing risk for and controlling many diseases including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, anxiety/depression, obesity, some cancers (colon), stroke, and vascular disease. It also improves cardiopulmonary function, circulation, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. It gives you more energy and a better outlook on life and helps maintain your weight. But did you know that it may also help reduce your risk of developing erectile dysfunction and, for some men, prostate cancer? Read more about the benefits of exercise...
NUTRITIONAL NEWS
Epidemiological studies suggest that the risk of prostate cancer is decreased in men who consume four or more weekly servings of tomato products. There is also evidence that increased consumption of tomato-based foods can decrease the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Moreover, eating more than three servings of tomatoes each week may decrease the risk of developing cataracts. Read more about tomatoes and the prostate...
SEXUAL HEALTH NEWS
A large proportion of men with diabetes will experience sexual dysfunction at some point during the course of their illness. Most men are either reluctant to discuss their problems with a physician, or they have a physician who hasn’t asked or is unresponsive to their concerns. None of these alternatives is acceptable; with the rise of diabetes, male sexual concerns can become a true public health problem that needs to be addressed. Read more about male sexual health and diabetes...
SUPPLEMENT CABINET Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, or benign prostate enlargement) is a very common problem in men. The prevalence of prostate problems increases dramatically with age. About a third of men over age 50 develop symptoms due to prostate enlargement. By age 60, over half of men have some prostate enlargement. By age 70, 90% have prostate enlargement. Research has generally shown Saw Palmetto to be effective in relieving symptoms of BPH. Saw Palmetto may actually be comparable in efficacy to conventional medications used to treat BPH. Learn more about saw palmetto and prostate health...
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