Mens Health
Guys – Experiencing Prostate Problems?
As our male population ages, prostate health becomes an increasingly common concern. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland found only in men, it produces a slightly acidic fluid that makes up part of the semen. The function of this fluid is to improve the health and motility of the sperm. The health of the prostate […]
Lacking Zip in Your Love Life?
Certain herbs can heighten sexual experiences for women including; improved desire, balance hormones, increase gratification and physical stimulation. If you’re just not getting there with your partner – that’s okay! Over time, things change and there’s nothing to be ashamed about. Maca, Mucana, Hops, Damiana and Ashwagandha have been known to take things to the […]
Banish Inflammation, Naturally
The majority of Canadians over 55 years of age experience some degree of the painful joint disease osteoarthritis. For many, osteoarthritis means constant pain, impaired mobility and seriously reduced quality of life. Are there solutions for this suffering? Yes! Effective combinations of natural ingredients have received increased attention in recent years. Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCL are […]
Even Tough Guys are Targets
Urinary dysfunction associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a significant health risk in men over the age of 40. Fifty percent of men over 50 are diagnosed with it, and 70 percent of men over 60 show some pathological modifications of the prostate. However, BPH sufferers are often reluctant to discuss their condition and […]
Adapt to Stress with Ashwagandha
Stress. It’s something that all of us experience, regardless of job, geographic location or family situation. Stress is the body’s response to environmental stimuli (stressors). It’s natural and healthy to a degree; stress can motivate us and move us forward in life. Too much stress and an inability to manage it, however, can have dramatic […]
Men’s Changing Nutrient Needs
When choosing a multi, it’s important to remember that men have different micronutrient requirements than women. For example, women need additional iron during their reproductive years, while men require more zinc for reproductive health: Zinc is essential for hormonal balance, prostate function, synthesis of testosterone and the normal production and function of sperm. But did […]
Men’s Health: Protecting the Prostate
The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized organ located just under the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The prostate has a dual function as part of the excretory and the reproductive systems. This small gland stays the same size throughout an adult male’s life until the male […]
Plant Protein for Men’s Health
Plant proteins have definitely acquired a bad rap. It began decades ago, when folks thought that plants provided incomplete proteins that tasted terrible, were hard to digest and – perhaps the worst – produced painful and socially unacceptable gas. But plant proteins have come a long, long way. Whether your goal is to build muscle […]
Protect prostate health
The prostate is a small gland at the bottom of the bladder that surrounds the urethra. The urethra is the tube from which urine and semen are excreted. The prostate produces the prostatic fluid in which semen travel. The major afflictions of the prostate are:
1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP) – BPH is the gradual enlargement […]
There’s never a good time for a UTI
It’s a bacterial infection that primarily affects women and its symptoms are the very definition of discomfort:
Painful and burning urination
Frequent and often urgent need to urinate
Blood in urine
Lower abdominal pain or cramps
Chills
Odorous or cloudy urine
Pain during intercourse
Its name is urinary tract infection (UTI).
Women are more than 10 times […]