Yesterday I got the results of my extensive blood tests and I’m walking on air. You see, any man over 50 does well to check his PSA level, which can be a good indicator of prostate health. Mine had been rising over the past 3 years and although it was by no means in the so-called danger zone I was definitely trending in the wrong direction. I had decided to take action! The key to my solution can be found in the video at the end of this article!
While climbing slowly, my PSA had reached 2.9 ng/ml and I am now at 0.6 ng/ml Why did mine go down and what can be done for prostate health?
I am not giving medical advice nor am I qualified to do so. I am however a big proponent of natural health. I do my own research and take responsibility for myself. I did embark on a lengthy process of reading and listening to lectures and the best information I found about prostate health is Dr. Mercola’s interview with Dr. Rudi Moerk. I’ve embedded the video on this page for easy reference.
Facts About Prostate Health And Cancer (based on the USA population)
- Estimated new cases in 2016: 180,890
- Percentage of all cancer cases: 10.7%
- Estimated Deaths in 2016: 26,120
- Percentage of all Cancer Deaths: 4.4%
Prostate Health And What You Can do About It?
The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is one of two methods used for early screening of prostate cancer. The other is the dreaded DRE or digital rectal exam. For many it’s tough to get their head around that one!
Generally as PSA levels rise so does the risk of prostate cancer especially if the level is rising quickly. Of course a rising PSA level can also indicate BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Whether it’s cancerous or benign an enlarged prostate is troublesome as it leads to difficulty in and increased frequency of urination. That often means getting up a night!
PSA level And The Risk of Cancer
• 15% of men with a PSA level less than 4 ng/ml go on to develop prostate cancer.
• 31% of men with PSA levels between 4 - 10 ng/ml have shown to develop prostate cancer.
• 50% - 65% of men with psa scores over 10 ng/ml develop prostate cancer.
How to Improve Prostate Health
1. Engage in regular physical activity
Studies show that engaging in regular aerobic exercise may help to reduce PSA levels in men. Excess estrogen, which can negatively affect prostate health, is often promoted by weight gain. Not only will exercise help to keep your weight under control it also helps to reduce stress-related inflammation.
2. Add more tomatoes to your diet
Eating tomatoes helps to lower PSA levels and reduce the risk of prostate cancer, according to an article published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that is released when they are cooked. In a study of 43 men with PSA levels between 4 and 10, study authors found a 10.77 percent decrease in PSA levels in patients who consumed cooked tomatoes daily.
3. Supplements
I really believe that this was the big one for me. Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. Watch the video to learn more!
This Video is a "Quick" and Easy to Understand Education on Prostate Health
I hope that you enjoyed this little lesson on prostate health!
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
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