A certain amount of pressure within the vessels of our body helps the blood reach all the necessary channels and feed the cells. Blood transports vitamins, mineral, water, oxygen, and food to all the nooks and crannies of the body. Each individual has a range in their blood pressure that is normal for them. Blood...Continue reading
Making The Best Use of Fiber Supplements
Like anything related to nutrition, the best way to get fiber is naturally from foods in your diet. Soluble fiber has been shown in studies to help lower cholesterol and control diabetes. Insoluble fiber helps the process of waste speed through the body to keep you regular. Thus, fiber-rich foods are the best way to...Continue reading
Dr. Lutz Speaks On Michigan Institute of Urology’s “Fight Like a Man for Men’s Health” Event
We would like to put the spotlight on Michigan Institute of Urology Men’s Health Foundation as they “Fight Like a Man for Men’s Health” on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Ford Field from 9AM – 4PM at the second annual Men’s Health Event 20XII. This free event will give men a better understanding of how...Continue reading
Have You Seen Your Penis Lately? Size Matters (But It’s Not What You Think)
While that may sound like the punch line of a joke, this is no laughing matter. According to a new study, a frightening percentage of men have guts that are so big that they haven’t seen their penis for quite some time. And a belly that large is a ticket to a shorter (by as...Continue reading
Nuts about Nuts–Well, Pistachios, Anyway
Seems like news about a new superfood comes out once a week. Broccoli, oats, spinach, tomatoes, blueberries, pomegranate juice, blackberries, garlic, almonds, and fish oil, just to name a few, have all had their 15 minutes of food fame. The health benefits of all of the above have been pretty well documented, which was why...Continue reading
Quit Smoking: How to Lose the Addiction
When someone realizes that they need to stop smoking, and want to switch to an alternative such as electronic cigarettes or a patch, there is a process that everyone needs to learn about. The first thought that will go through a person’s mind is whether or not they believe they can do it, but really...Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Probiotics
When you think of probiotics you might be inclined to think of yogurt. While yogurt is a good source of probiotic cultures, it has a limited amount of beneficial bacteria per serving. These days, there are many brands of probiotic supplements available on the market, and they are worth considering. When taken in supplement form,...Continue reading
Dr. David Samadi Speaks On The Pros And Cons of PSA Screening
The controversial decision of the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) to recommend against screening men for prostate cancer has prompted a healthy debate regarding the utility of the early detection of this cancer. Despite our best efforts for early detection, prostate cancer remains the second leading cancer cause of death in men, killing...Continue reading
Dead Tired?
In today’s economic climate, where employers—and everyone else—are trying to do more with less, it’s increasingly common for men to be putting in longer hours at work and cutting back on pesky inconveniences like sleep. Bad idea. Really bad. According to a new study, working 11 hours per day (which a lot of us are...Continue reading
Recognize And Support Pain Awareness Month, September
Imagine a time in your life when you experienced pain. Not the “I banged my shin on the coffee table” kind of pain, but the type of pain that doesn’t go away and signals to you that something might be seriously wrong. Many of you may be remembering an injury or an illness that likely...Continue reading