December Issue
Prostate cancer is curable when detected at early stages. Proven methods exist to slash one’s risk of developing this common malignancy. Yet conventional medicine is advising men to avoid PSA screening and avoid drugs that not only reduce prostate cancer incidence, but also relieve urinary miseries. Read Life Extension’s scathing rebuttal to these flawed positions suggesting that men do nothing to guard against this epidemic killer.
Reports
Four Nutrients that Lower PSA and Slow Cancer Progression
The combination of four widely-recognized cancer-fighting foods, pomegranate, green tea, turmeric, and broccoli, in a single twice-daily pill has now been shown to significantly reduce the rate of rise of PSA, the tumor marker that indicates progression and invasion of prostate cancer.
Impact of Diet on Prostate Cancer Risk and Mortality
Eating the wrong foods increases prostate cancer risk and increases mortality in those with existing prostate cancer. Oncologists almost never discuss these important findings with patients. This article reveals how poor dietary choices provide biological fuel for prostate cancer cells to propagate and metastasize and how easy it is for one to follow an anti-cancer diet.
The Avodart® - Proscar® Debate
Elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) contribute to benign prostate enlargement andprostate cancer. Two large studies found that the DHT-lowering drugs Avodart® and Proscar® sharply reduce prostate cancer risk along with symptoms of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia). Yet some doctors are concerned about these drugs causing high-grade prostate cancer in a minority of study subjects. Find out why some doctors misinterpreted the results of these studies and how these drugs may cut the risk of even high-grade prostate cancer.
Enhanced Winter Wellness Against Colds & Flu
Every year, over 30,000 people die from the flu. Even more alarming is the fact that most individuals over 64 are not protected against the most virulent forms of the flu even though they receive an annual vaccine shot. New evidence shows that the amino acids L-theanine and L-cystine boost flu vaccine effectiveness in certain elderly groups and protect all groups studied against winter colds.
From Quarterback to Giving Back
Former Pro Bowl NFL icon Joe Theismann is also a star in the campaign to raise awareness of the need for at-risk individuals to be screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Supplements, exercise, and a sensible diet are elements of his overall strategy for healthy living.
A Natural Arsenal for Prostate Cancer Prevention
Published studies indicate a wide range of nutrients that have been shown to protect against the development and progression of prostate cancer. As a bonus, these nutrients also confer huge protection against the common disorders of aging.
Prostate Diagnostic and Assessment Tests
Thanks to an array of available diagnostic tools, more rational treatment of prostate cancer is within everyone’s reach. Many of these tests are overlooked by mainstream medicine to the detriment of their patients. This article will empower men to utilize these advanced diagnostics to work with their physician to achieve the best clinical outcomes and avoid unnecessary procedures.
Departments
Prostate Cancer Prevention Controversy
Prostate cancer is curable when detected at early stages. Proven methods exist to slash one’s risk of developing this common malignancy. Yet conventional medicine is advising men to avoid PSA screening and avoid drugs that not only reduce prostate cancer incidence, but also relieve urinary miseries. Read Life Extension’s scathing rebuttal to these flawed positions suggesting that men do nothing to guard against this epidemic killer.
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