Just for Men

Learn about the latest breakthroughs in prostate health from a holistic doctor who specializes in it.

- Issac Eliaz

Prostate issues are some of the biggest health concerns for men today. In 2017, it is estimated that more than 162,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 26,000 will die. Other prostate problems can't be ignored: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis (prostate inflammation) result in pain, discomfort, and inconvenience, impacting quality of life. But there is good news. A number of integrative solutions can support prostate health, identify and reduce prostate cancer risks, and even fight aggressive cancer. More importantly, lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, and stress relief, can reduce risks of prostate cancer and support prostate and overall health.

It's not just cancer that affects the prostate. BPH, prostatitis, and other prostate issues are increasingly common. Symptoms, such as pain in the groin area and difficult or frequent urination, often overlap-so getting the right diagnosis is critical. Some of the tests outlined below can help clarify these issues. Prostatitis doesn't necessarily indicate cancer, but it can increase the risks by promoting inflammation, abnormal cellular growth, and other factors.

Clear Detection

For years, men over age 40 were encouraged to get regular prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests to screen for prostate cancer. High PSA levels were once thought to indicate prostate cancer. But large-scale studies now suggest that the PSA test isn't the gold-standard detection method we once thought it was. For example, it doesn't differentiate between aggressive and nonaggressive tumors. This is an important distinction, because many slow-growing prostate cancers might give a high PSA reading, even though they aren't high-risk tumors.