As you may know, testosterone is a good thing, however, it does you no good to increase testosterone if you`re still doing things that are KILLING and lowering your testosterone levels, right?
So today, I`m going to start talking about the Top 10, clinically proven testosterone killers you must avoid.
1. Stress: Increased and chronic stress is one of the biggest testosterone killers. In fact, if you don`t sleep for one night and then take a testosterone blood test the next morning, I guarantee you that your testosterone will easily be at least 50% lower.
When under a lot of stress, your body releases high level of cortisol. The stress hormone. Cortisol blocks the positive effects of testosterone.
What`s interesting is that most people think that the opposite hormone to testosterone is the female hormone estrogen - but it`s not, it`s Cortisol.
Now, you can`t eliminate stress right? But there are lifestyle changes and specific herbal supplements and vitamins you can take, that will help lower Cortisol levels and decrease your stress.
2. Poor Diet: Diet plays a major impact on your health especially all of your hormones, including your testosterone. You want to avoid pre-packaged foods, soy, low fat and low carbohydrate diets. You also want to reduce your sugar intake especially high fructose diet.
Most of us eat enough protein, but we eat too much of the wrong kinds. Your diet should consist of at least 25% of healthy fats - including saturated fats such as egg yolks and coconut oil. Eat vegetable everyday. Too low or too high carb both decrease testosterone.
3. Nutritional Deficiency: Even with a healthy diet, most people are not intaking enough nutrients to reach peak efficiency and increase testosterone. The combination of poor choices, over-processed foods.
And poor farming practices has resulted in a food system that provides substandard nutritional support.
There are supplements, herbal extracts and nutrients that help fill in the nutritional gaps in your diet from general components of your daily vitamins and minerals to the nutritional support of clinically proven herbs, like testosterone booster and hormone balancers that i will recommend for you.
4. Lack of exercise: One of the easiest ways to boost testosterone production is with exercise. Simply put, the RIGHT form of exercise increases testosterone. Just the same, the WRONG form kills testosterone. You want to lift weights and build muscle that increases testosterone. You want to eliminate strenuous cardio sessions, like running - which lowers testosterone.
5. Obesity: Having too much body fat has a lot of negative consequences for your health. One of the main problems with higher body fat is that your fat cells produce estrogen and estrogen lowers testosterone. Sadly, the older we get the slower your metabolism and harder it is to lose body fat.
As your liver processes alcohol, it produces compounds that inhibit the release of testosterone. Unfortunately, just one or two drinks results in a decrease of testosterone levels, as well as an increase in estrogens and cortisol levels.
Also, beer is the worst because the hops in beer contains more estrogen(estradiol) than any other plant on earth. So if you`re going to drink, don`t over do it and stay away from beer.
Next is Medication. Next newsletter will talk about the remaining 5 factors that can lower testosterone levels.
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Monday, 2 October 2017
12 Early PROSTATE SYMPTOMS That No Man Should IGNORE!!
Prostate issues are very common in men and the worst of all is that the symptoms do not appear in the first stage. This is problematic for many doctors as the treatment would be more difficult at an advanced stage and the chances of recovery are very low with orthodox medicine. Doctors therefore recommends surgery.
That is why all men should test at least once a year as a preventive measure. However, prostate cancer shows some symptoms that should no be ignored.
Here is a list of the 12 most common symptoms:
1.Trouble urinating..
2.Frequent urinary,especially at night.
3.Pain in the lower back,thighs and hips.
4.Inability to complete urination or weak current urine
5.Pain or burning when you urinate.
6 Problem with holding back when urinating or inability to initiate urination.
7. Blood in the urine
8. Blood in the semen
9. Problems of Ejaculation
10. Pelvic discomfort
11. Bone torture
12. Erectile dysfunction
If you notice some of the problems mentioned above or some other unexplained pain, inflammation, burning or infection then you should take action immediately.
Of course, do not wait for the problem to happen. This will save you from prostate cancer, but
also from other diseases and problems. In turn, pay attention to your lifestyle, eat healthy and exercise.
These symptoms are not always linked to prostate cancer or enlargement and can sometimes indicate some other problem with the prostate and/or urinary tract, but in any case should not be
ignored
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Saturday, 30 September 2017
Lets Talk About Lower Back Pain
Your back may feel like it's killing you. It isn't. In most cases, despite all the agony, there's nothing seriously wrong. But there are a few symptoms that could signal real trouble.
• You have lower back pain accompanied by shooting pain down one or both of your legs—you could have sciatica, which is usually caused when a ruptured disk in the spine presses on the sciatic nerve.
• You develop pain after falling or suffering any injury—you may have fractured a bone.
• You have osteoporosis (age-related bone loss).
• You experience back pain accompanied by fever or night sweats.
• You've had infection, Prostate issue, or cancer in the past, low back pain even get serious when these conditions are gradually getting healed. Some of my clients who uses this supplements actually complains about lower back pain after getting relieved of their prostate symptoms for about a week or two.
Get Happy
Fortunately, most lower back pain isn't serious. It almost always goes away on its own no matter what you do.
That's worth taking to heart. Unreasonable fears can slow that recovery and even lead to chronic pain.
If you're convinced that you have any condition such as infection, Prostatitis, or cancer and any serious damage to your back, then you have to take urgent attention. If not, it's time to recalibrate your approach. When you're in pain, it's tough to see the positive, but you need to set your sights on getting well.
Many back specialists are convinced that a positive attitude can help speed recovery. Sure, it's going to take time. On average, back pain goes away in 2 to 3 weeks with treatment and 4 - 6 weeks without treatment. And yes, you're going to feel some discomfort along the way. But odds are you'll get better. Believe it.
• You have lower back pain accompanied by shooting pain down one or both of your legs—you could have sciatica, which is usually caused when a ruptured disk in the spine presses on the sciatic nerve.
• You develop pain after falling or suffering any injury—you may have fractured a bone.
• You have osteoporosis (age-related bone loss).
• You experience back pain accompanied by fever or night sweats.
• You've had infection, Prostate issue, or cancer in the past, low back pain even get serious when these conditions are gradually getting healed. Some of my clients who uses this supplements actually complains about lower back pain after getting relieved of their prostate symptoms for about a week or two.
Get Happy
Fortunately, most lower back pain isn't serious. It almost always goes away on its own no matter what you do.
That's worth taking to heart. Unreasonable fears can slow that recovery and even lead to chronic pain.
If you're convinced that you have any condition such as infection, Prostatitis, or cancer and any serious damage to your back, then you have to take urgent attention. If not, it's time to recalibrate your approach. When you're in pain, it's tough to see the positive, but you need to set your sights on getting well.
Many back specialists are convinced that a positive attitude can help speed recovery. Sure, it's going to take time. On average, back pain goes away in 2 to 3 weeks with treatment and 4 - 6 weeks without treatment. And yes, you're going to feel some discomfort along the way. But odds are you'll get better. Believe it.
Friday, 29 September 2017
Today Is World Heart Day: 10 Tips For Healthy Heart
World Heart Day is celebrated on 29 September every year since 2012. The aim of the day is to reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Cardiovascular diseases contribute towards half of NCD deaths. The aim of World Health Day is to control this by at least 25 per cent by 2025.
It was conceptualized by World Heart Federation and is a global campaign to help individuals, families, communities and government to fight against the burden of CVDs. It also focuses on creating awareness among people about risk factors for CVDs such as unhealthy diet, a lack of physical activity and tobacco use.
We all know the basics of a healthy heart, but some habits are such that we continue them without realizing that they are wreaking havoc on our hearts. Call it social pressure or negligence, the victim always is the heart. Heart pumps blood to our entire body and the significance of this cannot be undermined in any way. Also, most of us would know the increasing numbers of heart disease in Nigeria and now almost 50 per cent of women are at the risk of heart disease. Cardiovascular disorders are also notorious enough to be tagged as the number one killer in Nigeria.
So, what can we do to effectively prevent any heart nemesis? Lead a lifestyle that pertains to the following healthy heart tips. If not a guaranteed prevention, they will substantially reduce your risks of a cardiovascular disorder.
Know the harmful fats
Most of us do not know the difference between different kinds of fats. I will talk about that some other time. For a brief, the worst criminal is trans fats. You have to say no to trans fats and all its sources, which include junk food, packaged and processed foods, quick snacks and bakery items. This is because trans fats raise the levels of bad cholesterol in your body and cut down the good cholesterol. However, you can and must have unsaturated and polysaturated fats as they are healthy and are needed by your body.
Don't sit for very long at one time
We know it is bad news for many of us as we are doing sedentary, desk jobs for sustenance. However, sitting for too long is extremely unhealthy for your heart as a study showed that it increased the risk of cardiovascular disease by a whopping 147 per cent! The chances of death by the disease also almost doubled up as they increased by 90 per cent.
Passive smoking is the plague!
This is after we assume that you are not an active smoker because if you are, the chances of a heart disease are greatly aggravated! However, if you don't and still have colleagues who smoke or family members who does, the chances still are quite pronounced. The risk shoots up by 30 per cent if you are exposed to second-hand smoke at work or home. If you have a case of hypertension, the risk increases further.
Maintain good dental hygiene
Many do not know about the relation between the two but a good dental health means a good heart health. This is because the risk factors of periodontal disease and heart disease are the same. If you have the former, you are likely to have the latter too. This is because the bacteria that leads to gum diseases travel into the bloodstream and this leads to a rise in the levels of C-reactive proteins, causing inflammation in your blood vessels.
Sleep for seven hours
That is, a minimum of seven hours. A study showed that those who slept less than six hours doubled up their risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke! This is because a lack of sleep interferes with your biological processes and can affect your blood pressure and any underlying heart condition.
Know your blood pressure
If you are reading this article, chances are you stay aware of any conditions related to your heart but you would be surprised to know that half of the people who have high blood pressure do not know about their condition! This shows that we are in a dire need to create awareness about the subject. Ideally, if you are aged between 18 and 30, you should get your blood pressure checked every three to five years. If you are older, you must check it at least twice every year.
Put down your earphones
Loud noise can also aggravate a condition of the heart! Studies have shown that loud noises such as that of traffic or of loud music can increase your heartbeat, shooting up your blood pressure. On the contrary, a slow tempo and sound can have a soothing impact on your mind and health.
Say no to gadgets post 8 PM
Gadgets have a harmful impact on your health and this has been proven time and again by various studies. However, it is impossible to avoid them considering the digitally-driven lives that we lead today. So, make a thumb rule to avoid gadgets post 8 PM. The blue light which is emitted by the gadgets can significantly increase the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart problems. Also, it can interfere with your sleep pattern and increase the chances further.
Eat a heart-healthy diet
This means eating five portions of fresh fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and seeds in a day. All the processed foods like cookies, refined flour bread and pastas need to be slashed off from your diet. The worst culprit are the sugar beverages that we consume including soda and packed juices. In order to improve your diet immediately, the first thing you should do is stop consuming these as they are sugar dense without the fiber of a fruit.
'30 minutes X 5 days' should be your exercise formula
In order to keep heart disease at bay, you need to exercise and move! Be it through yoga, dancing, swimming, brisk walking or cycling, you must indulge in moderate intensity workout for 30 minutes at least five days of the week. This is recommended by the World Health Organization for all adults aged between 18 and 64. If you indulge in high intensity workout, you can reduce the duration to half, that is 75 minutes a week, or 15 minutes for 5 days a week. This reduces the chances of not only CVD but also many other diseases such as depression, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, vertebral fracture and even colon and breast cancer.
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
8 Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Maybe your nightly glass of wine has turned into two or three. Or you’re overdoing it on the beer and have the gut to prove it.
Giving up alcohol can be tough—but the benefits make it worth the effort, says Damon Raskin, M.D., a Los Angeles-based physician who is board certified in addiction medicine.
“Taking a break from drinking alcohol—even if it’s just for a couple of weeks—is a good idea, especially if you’re regularly consuming more than the recommended daily limit,” Dr. Raskin says.
That’s generally two drinks a day for men. Also, if your drinking seems to be affecting your work or personal relationships—regardless of how much booze you’re knocking back—it’s time to consider taking it easy, he adds.
Here’s what you can expect to happen, both short- and long-term, if you give up alcohol:
The result? Disrupted sleep.
Another review of 27 studies found that while alcohol may help people fall asleep more quickly and deeply at first, it seriously screws with sleep quality after that initial restful period.
You might toss and turn at first, but give up alcohol and the sleep you get will likely leave you feeling more refreshed and sharp the next day.
The byproducts of better sleep: improved mood, concentration, and mental performance, Dr. Raskin says.
That may be because alcohol heightens our senses, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. Researchers found that when people received an alcohol “infusion” equal to about two drinks, they ate 30 percent more food than those who received a saline solution.
Even mild intoxication can increase your brain activity in the hypothalamus, making you more sensitive to the smell of food and prompting you to eat more.
Sugar boosts levels of the “reward” chemical dopamine, which fuels feelings of pleasure, Dr. Raskin says.
Alcohol does the same thing, so it’s very possible that when you give up one substance that causes happy-making chemicals to float around your brain, you’ll be more likely to reach for the other.
“Don’t be surprised if you try to get that same enjoyment or rush you used to get after a drink from something sweet,” he says.
Just one margarita may contain 300 calories or more—mostly from sugar.
Men consume an additional 433 calories on those days they drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, according to one study. Cut those from your diet—and don’t replace them with desserts—and you’ll start to lose weight without much effort.
Within a few days of cutting out booze, you’ll notice your skin looking and feeling more hydrated.
That’s because alcohol is a diuretic, causing you to urinate more, Dr. Raskin says.
Alcohol also decreases the body’s production of an antidiuretic hormone, which helps the body reabsorb water. (Less water in the body equals dry-looking skin.)
Ruddiness in your cheeks and around your nose may also start to fade, and other skin conditions—such as dandruff, eczema, or rosacea—may also improve, Dr. Raskin says.
Drinking—especially a fine wine or scotch habit—is an expensive undertaking.
Take a moment to crunch the numbers, adding up what you spend for drinks both at home and out on the town (factoring in tax and tip).
It can be an eye-opening—and motivating—exercise.
It’s important to understand that there will be times when you feel like you’re missing out—and it can make you pretty testy, Dr. Raskin says.
“People often use alcohol as a lubricant for emotions, and when they stop drinking they may feel agitated and restless,” he adds.
The risk increases the more you drink.
On the other hand, multiple studies have shown moderate alcohol consumption may lower your odds of heart trouble.
More research suggests your risk for stroke, diabetes, and mortality may all rise slightly when you give up booze—assuming you were a light drinker before you quit.
Giving up alcohol can be tough—but the benefits make it worth the effort, says Damon Raskin, M.D., a Los Angeles-based physician who is board certified in addiction medicine.
“Taking a break from drinking alcohol—even if it’s just for a couple of weeks—is a good idea, especially if you’re regularly consuming more than the recommended daily limit,” Dr. Raskin says.
That’s generally two drinks a day for men. Also, if your drinking seems to be affecting your work or personal relationships—regardless of how much booze you’re knocking back—it’s time to consider taking it easy, he adds.
Here’s what you can expect to happen, both short- and long-term, if you give up alcohol:
1. You’ll sleep more soundly.
One recent study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research found drinking before bed increases alpha wave patterns in the brain—a kind of cerebral activity that usually occurs when you’re awake but resting.The result? Disrupted sleep.
Another review of 27 studies found that while alcohol may help people fall asleep more quickly and deeply at first, it seriously screws with sleep quality after that initial restful period.
You might toss and turn at first, but give up alcohol and the sleep you get will likely leave you feeling more refreshed and sharp the next day.
The byproducts of better sleep: improved mood, concentration, and mental performance, Dr. Raskin says.
2. You’ll eat less at dinner.
According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, alcohol is one of the biggest drivers of overeating.That may be because alcohol heightens our senses, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. Researchers found that when people received an alcohol “infusion” equal to about two drinks, they ate 30 percent more food than those who received a saline solution.
Even mild intoxication can increase your brain activity in the hypothalamus, making you more sensitive to the smell of food and prompting you to eat more.
3. You might crave sugar.
Sugar boosts levels of the “reward” chemical dopamine, which fuels feelings of pleasure, Dr. Raskin says.
Alcohol does the same thing, so it’s very possible that when you give up one substance that causes happy-making chemicals to float around your brain, you’ll be more likely to reach for the other.
“Don’t be surprised if you try to get that same enjoyment or rush you used to get after a drink from something sweet,” he says.
4. You’ll start losing weight.
Alcohol has a sneaky way of increasing your daily calorie intake without you realizing it.Just one margarita may contain 300 calories or more—mostly from sugar.
Men consume an additional 433 calories on those days they drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, according to one study. Cut those from your diet—and don’t replace them with desserts—and you’ll start to lose weight without much effort.
5. Your skin will clear up.
Within a few days of cutting out booze, you’ll notice your skin looking and feeling more hydrated.
That’s because alcohol is a diuretic, causing you to urinate more, Dr. Raskin says.
Alcohol also decreases the body’s production of an antidiuretic hormone, which helps the body reabsorb water. (Less water in the body equals dry-looking skin.)
Ruddiness in your cheeks and around your nose may also start to fade, and other skin conditions—such as dandruff, eczema, or rosacea—may also improve, Dr. Raskin says.
6. You’ll have more money.
Drinking—especially a fine wine or scotch habit—is an expensive undertaking. Take a moment to crunch the numbers, adding up what you spend for drinks both at home and out on the town (factoring in tax and tip).
It can be an eye-opening—and motivating—exercise.
7. Your mood might take a hit.
It’s important to understand that there will be times when you feel like you’re missing out—and it can make you pretty testy, Dr. Raskin says.
“People often use alcohol as a lubricant for emotions, and when they stop drinking they may feel agitated and restless,” he adds.
8. Your cancer risk falls
According to the National Cancer Institute, alcohol use has been linked to an increased risk for cancers of the mouth, liver, colon, prostate and rectum.The risk increases the more you drink.
On the other hand, multiple studies have shown moderate alcohol consumption may lower your odds of heart trouble.
More research suggests your risk for stroke, diabetes, and mortality may all rise slightly when you give up booze—assuming you were a light drinker before you quit.
Friday, 22 September 2017
Rules on How to Measure Blood Pressure
Here’s what you need to know when measuring your own blood pressure:
1. When not to take blood pressure: Within 30 minutes of drinking coffee, smoking, or exercising.
2. Use an automatic, not manual device. Most devices specifically designed for use by patients in the home are fully automatic, so that the patient needs only to wrap the cuff around the upper arm and press a button for the machine to take the blood pressure readings and display the values for systolic and diastolic pressure on a screen.
3. Use an arm cuff rather than a finger or wrist cuff. The arm devices are the most reliable and have the additional advantage that they measure pressure in the same artery that has been used in all the large studies of high BP and its consequences.
4. Blood pressure cuff size rule: Use a large cuff if your arm is large, make sure it fits comfortably.
5. Use one arm, not both.
6. Support your arm on a flat surface so that the upper arm is supported at the level of the heart.
7. Your back should be supported, and both feet should be flat on the floor.
8. After you put the cuff on, sit for a few minutes before checking blood pressure.
9. Take 3 readings rather than just one, 1-2 minutes apart, writing each one down. Don’t take more than three readings.
10. Don’t take more than three readings.
11. Check no more than twice a week except in these cases:
- your hypertension is severe
- you’re changing medications
- you’re getting an initial, reliable estimate of your “true” blood pressure
12. Don’t check only when you think your blood pressure readings will be good or only when you think they will be high; check at random, ordinary times.
13. Check you monitor’s accuracy at least once a year at the doctor’s office by comparing it to the office’s manual cuff.
6 Reasons Why Diabetes Drugs Fail: The Way Out
Walk into a doctor’s office with elevated blood sugar, and you’ll walk out with an Rx for metformin (Glucophage) or another oral diabetes drug. Writing a prescription makes doctors feel like they’re “doing” something for the patient but unfortunately, they’re making the problem worse!
In my opinion, doctors write diabetes prescriptions to justify their fees and their existence—but in reality they’re taking the easy and dangerous ways. First off, these drugs have huge and dangerous side-effects—including weight gain, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol levels, and an increased risk of heart disease. These are all things you’re already at increased risk for if you’re diabetic.
So why would you want to take a drug that puts you on the fast track for greater health complications?
As dangerous as these drugs are, why are you not getting your diabetes reversed?
1. The Drugs Are Made To Address Diabetes Symptoms Not For The Root Cause of Diabetes.
Many diabetes drugs are made to address blood sugar level which is a popular diabetes symptom. They ignored the root cause of type 2 diabetes which are metabolic disorders that result in flawed leptin signaling and insulin resistance. This is the major reason your blood sugar goes down fast when you (as a diabetic) use any of these dangerous diabetes drugs but goes up quickly when you stop using them.
2. The Manufactured Companies Want To Keep You Buying To Enrich Themselves
I believe these manufacturing companies have great research teams and capabilities to produce effective drugs that can help you reverse diabetes without resulting in any negative side effect on your health but they just want you to keep buying to enrich their pockets.
3. Inability To Eat Only Healthful Fats, And Steer Clear Of Processed Fats.
Excess fat, particularly saturated fats from meat and altered trans-fatty acids in processed foods, not only causes weight gain, but decreases your insulin sensitivity. Instead, you want to use judicious amounts of olive oil, as well as omega-3 fats (found in salmon, tuna, flaxseed, and sardines), which help to promote insulin sensitivity.
4. Inability To Eat Moderate Amounts Of Protein.
Diabetes drugs fail patients because many people are unable to eat moderate amounts of protein which stimulate the release of glucagon, a hormone that mobilizes fat stores, into energy. It’s important to get moderate amounts of low-fat protein at every meal to keep your blood sugar under control.
5. Failure To Choose Carbohydrates Wisely.
Another factor that renders diabetes drugs useless is ignorantly choosing refined carbohydrates and sugars. These are rapidly broken down into glucose, driving up blood sugar levels and placing an increased burden on normal metabolic processes. Instead of refined carbohydrates and sugar, eat vegetables, legumes, most fruits, and unrefined grains which cause a slow, sustained release of glucose into the bloodstream and promoting healthy blood sugar control.
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6. Failure To Exercise At Least Four Times A Week.
Using diabetes drugs without exercise will yield little or no results. Without exercise, your muscles’ energy requirements increase dramatically—they need ready access to glucose, which fuels the hungry muscle cells. Exercise appears to some degree to actually bypass the normal requirements for insulin. It increases the transport of glucose into the cells, not only while you are exercising but for hours afterwards. Thus it lowers blood glucose levels and also improves overall insulin sensitivity.
6. Failure To Exercise At Least Four Times A Week.
Using diabetes drugs without exercise will yield little or no results. Without exercise, your muscles’ energy requirements increase dramatically—they need ready access to glucose, which fuels the hungry muscle cells. Exercise appears to some degree to actually bypass the normal requirements for insulin. It increases the transport of glucose into the cells, not only while you are exercising but for hours afterwards. Thus it lowers blood glucose levels and also improves overall insulin sensitivity.
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