By David Blyweiss, M.D.
I get asked about libido boosters a lot. Especially by the men who come into my office. And being an aging baby boomer myself, I can certainly understand their concern. Continue reading
Category Archives: Men’s Health
Prevent BPH
By Bonnie Jenkins
Live long enough and you’ll have trouble with your prostate.
That’s what men have been hearing for years from mainstream media and even their doctors. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Continue reading
Protect Your Prostate
By Dr. David Blyweiss
As a man, I’m looking forward to a long and healthy life. But there are some aspects of aging that can be unpleasant. I’m talking about the real possibility of an enlarging prostate. The sad fact is that 50 percent of all men will experience an enlarged prostate—a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)—by the time they hit their 60th birthday. That statistic shoots up to nearly 90 percent of men over age 80! Continue reading
Are You Getting This Prostate Protector?
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Nothing is more frightening to a man than being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is, when caught early, it’s extremely curable. The bad news? If the disease isn’t found until it’s in an advanced stage, it can be deadly. Continue reading
Lower PSA with Pomegranate
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
If you’re a man of a certain age, you’re probably familiar with your PSA score. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a marker for prostate cancer. Many men, along with their doctors, actively look for ways to keep a lid on PSA levels. Now, a clinical trial shows that lowering levels might be as easy as drinking a glass of pomegranate juice. Continue reading
Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you’re a man who has ever gotten a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, you know it’s a “must-have” test for guys over 50. But there’s a debate that’s been raging for years over the test’s ability to save lives. And now, two opposing studies have muddied the waters on the value of this routine test even more – leaving American men wondering if the test is really worth taking. Continue reading
Bring Your Prostate Down to Size
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
One of the top complaints I hear from most of the men over 60 who come into my office is how often they need to go to the bathroom. It turns out that, more often than not, they are beating a path to the nearest restroom because of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Continue reading
The Problematic Prostate
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
You have to get up several times in the night to trek to the bathroom. During the day you continually feel the call of nature and always keep an eye open for the nearest men’s room. Sound familiar? Welcome to benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. While BPH isn’t linked to prostate cancer and doesn’t raise your chances of getting cancer, the symptoms for both can be similar. Continue reading
Male Menopause
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Do you feel hot under the collar these days, but seldom under the sheets? Is your midsection getting softer by the day? Are your mood swings and night sweats enough to drive your partner to the couch? Continue reading
Getting To The Root Of Prostate Problems
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
If you’re a man over the age of 50, you’ve probably heard the dismal statistics about your chances of developing an enlarged prostate as you age. An enlarged prostate can cause a range of frustrating, painful, and even embarrassing urinary and sexual symptoms. Continue reading