Movember: Men’s Health Tips

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As the colder weather gets comfortable, an ever increasing number of men will be seen around the city sporting epic beards, or something near it. As many individuals know, the beards, mustaches and in the middle between are on the side of bringing issues to light for prostate health. November has affectionately been renamed ‘Movember’ and has raised millions of dollars for research, patient care and education.

The prostate organ is a male sex organ that is about the size of a pecan and is situated underneath the bladder and encompasses the urethra. The prostate develops during pubescence and afterward again around the age of 40 years old. Men with an enlarged prostate can have one of three sicknesses; enlarged prostate, prostatitis and prostate cancer.

DID YOU KNOW

  • Testicular cancer is the most widely recognized cancer in Young fellows matured 15-29 years
  • Prostate cancer is the most well-known cancer among Canadian men
  • Men who consume a low-fiber, high-fat diet are at a higher risk of creating cancer
Here are a few food sources which work explicitly to help prostate health and may assist with forestalling cancer:

EAT THIS

  • Tomato and celery
  • Ground flax seeds and pumpkin seeds
  • Blueberries and pomegranate
  • Cruciferous vegetables (including broccoli, cabbage, collards, kale, and then some)
  • Green tea

REDUCE/AVOID THIS

  • Red meat
  • Saturated fat
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine

LIFESTYLE CHOICES can DIRECTLY AFFECT your CANCER RISK.

In addition to eating a well-balanced diet, best health practices include:

  • Adequate sleep
  • Appropriate weight/BMI
  • Stress management
  • Daily exercise
  • Avoiding smoking
  • Regular visits to your health care provider

 

 

 

 

 

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