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Healthy Living
The feeling of wellbeing that we experience in health can be adversely affected by many factors, particularly in the course of adverse circumstances and stress. A less than healthy lifestyle can insidiously erode wellbeing, and quality of life, leading to medical symptoms. Susceptibility to medical problems with ageing can progress, and concerns about disease can develop, even in healthy ageing.
Medical concerns can usually be addressed by straightforward tests that identify underlying problems or individual vulnerabilities, and otherwise can be very reassuring. Lifestyle and diet play an important role in healthy living and healing of disease.
Quality of life in men can also be adversely affected by other more general symptoms that initially may not raise undue concern but can become detrimental in the longer term. Such symptoms include erectile dysfunction and loss of libido leading to relationship difficulties, loss of vigour, drive, and mood changes affecting work performance and quality of life, as well as other physical symptoms that include sweating, aches and pains, dry skin and difficulty sleeping.
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Lifestyle
- Lifestyle may contribute to the symptoms and problems associated with many urological conditions. It is important to have symptoms properly diagnosed……etc. It is nevertheless very important to have symptoms properly diagnosed and assessed in case of unexpected complications or other unsuspected urological conditions that may be developing.
Appropriate attention to overall fluid intake as well as specific beverages may significantly improve bladder function. Other factors include daily bathroom habit, pelvic floor exercise, diet, stress and regular exercise. Basic urological investigations will guide specific advice, and in many cases it may be possible to avoid medication or other urological interventions. -
Diet and Supplements
- Diet can be an important factor in the presentation of urological symptoms. There is a considerable body of research going on to identify the particular dietary factors that can be protective, as well as those that may increase the risk of particular diseases. For example, in the field of prostate cancer, there has been a lot….etc
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies that are available at shops “over the counter” can help with certain urological diseases and their symptoms, and with healing. However, it is very important that any underlying condition is carefully assessed, as otherwise the diagnosis of important disease can be delayed with adverse consequences. It is always important to appreciate that supplements may be of no benefit depending on the individual’s nutritional health, and can be harmful in excess. When using supplements, medical advice can be valuable. -
Pfeiffer Protocol
- The Pfeiffer protocol offers a range of active dietary supplements that may reduce the biological activity of prostate cancer in the appropriate prescribed combination in individual patients. It has been used in combination with and as an alternative to “conventional” treatment of prostate cancer, and for some patients it appears to be beneficial. There is currently insufficient evidence to assess critically the results of this approach. The treatment protocol is available but not in the NHS, and therefore it can be an expensive option. In patients with cancer, careful medical supervision is always recommended to monitor the tumour growth. When considering alternative treatments, it is important to remember that established medical treatments are invariably recommended because there is strong evidence indicating their benefit over and against alternatives and their risks.
