This is a man’s problem. But man’s spouse should understand the problem too as it affects your life.
Scientifically it is called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH.
It is believed to affect most men aged 45 and above.
Generally, the number of men with BOH increases with age. By 60, 50% of men is expected to have some signs of BHP.
BPH puts pressure on the uretha ad can cause a number of urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, terminal dribbling, incomplete emptying of the bladder and inability to urinate at all.
As symptoms progress, a man may be at higher risk of bladder stones, bladder infection and even cancer.
As men age, the male sex hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) starts to build up in the prostate, which causes the prostate to slowly enlarge.
My late father-in-law used to eat a lot of meat and sea food and was subsequently diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 61.
Can this problem be prevented?
I believe we can if we consume health food daily.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Diary 69 - Gout
Let’s learn something about gout.
Gout is a form of arthritis.
It is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood.
When uric acid crystallizes in the joints, it causes inflammation and pain.
Gout is becoming more common partly because of obesity epidemic.
What trigger attacks of gout? Consuming a lot of meat, seafood, sugar, alcohol (especially beer).
Frutose, the main sweetener in many sugar beverages, also increases uric acid levels in the blood.
What if one has gout?
Eat more fruit, vegetables and low-fat products.
Consume less meat, seafood, sugar, alcohol (especially beer).
Gout is a form of arthritis.
It is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood.
When uric acid crystallizes in the joints, it causes inflammation and pain.
Gout is becoming more common partly because of obesity epidemic.
What trigger attacks of gout? Consuming a lot of meat, seafood, sugar, alcohol (especially beer).
Frutose, the main sweetener in many sugar beverages, also increases uric acid levels in the blood.
What if one has gout?
Eat more fruit, vegetables and low-fat products.
Consume less meat, seafood, sugar, alcohol (especially beer).
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Diary 68- Obesity Among Aborigines
While visiting two aboriginal villages in Perak yesterday (12 April 2010), it was observed that obesity is becoming obvious among the forest-dependent aborigines in Peninsular Malaysia.
In the first village in Bidor, the female aboriginal leader, categorized as overweight, has not been in good health for the last two week.
She attributes this to the warm weather and frequent travelling around the country. I gave her a copy my health book two weeks ago and hope that this would open up her mind.
The male leader of the other village in Gopeng is obviously obese.
Both are between 30 and 40 years old.
Some of the aboriginal leaders I met do not have better health. It is a pity that they do not know how to take care of their health.
Their struggle for better livelihood among the aborigines would suffer.
In the first village in Bidor, the female aboriginal leader, categorized as overweight, has not been in good health for the last two week.
She attributes this to the warm weather and frequent travelling around the country. I gave her a copy my health book two weeks ago and hope that this would open up her mind.
The male leader of the other village in Gopeng is obviously obese.
Both are between 30 and 40 years old.
Some of the aboriginal leaders I met do not have better health. It is a pity that they do not know how to take care of their health.
Their struggle for better livelihood among the aborigines would suffer.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Diary 67- More Obese Malaysians
The news is not good as there are now more Malaysians categorized as obese.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2006 showed the following statistics (Sunday Star, 11 April 2010).
The number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade, from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006.
About 38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight.
It was reported that “a recent survey of 10,000 students showed that 24% of those aged between six and 12 were either overweight or obese.
What is the implication on you and your children?
Being obese and overweight would lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer.
If one of your family members is having such a problem, you could feel the suffering of all family members. Other than mental and physical suffering, there is likely to be a big hole in your pocket.
Act now to check overweight and obesity among your immediate family members.
The National Health and Morbidity Survey in 2006 showed the following statistics (Sunday Star, 11 April 2010).
The number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade, from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006.
About 38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight.
It was reported that “a recent survey of 10,000 students showed that 24% of those aged between six and 12 were either overweight or obese.
What is the implication on you and your children?
Being obese and overweight would lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer.
If one of your family members is having such a problem, you could feel the suffering of all family members. Other than mental and physical suffering, there is likely to be a big hole in your pocket.
Act now to check overweight and obesity among your immediate family members.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Diary 66- Mosquito Bite
What has mosquito bite to do with health?
My wife’s school was having gotong royong to clean up the school compound yesterday (10 April 2010).
As the teacher responsible for cleaning the clogged drain, she has to show the good example by leading the team of students.
There were lots of mosquitoes in the clogged drain.
The students suffered with lots of mosquito bite. Their hands and legs soon showed red signs of mosquito bites.
My wife was the only exception. No mosquito bit her.
Sounds amazing.
Why? She did not use any mosquito repellent.
She felt the answer lies with the health food we take every day. She has stopped taking meat for the last 10 years.
The other reason we can think of is releasing mosquitoes caught in the mosquito nets certainly helps in the long run.
Sounds unscientific. It is true for those saving lives and do not take any meat. If we do not harm animals, no animals would harm us.
My wife’s school was having gotong royong to clean up the school compound yesterday (10 April 2010).
As the teacher responsible for cleaning the clogged drain, she has to show the good example by leading the team of students.
There were lots of mosquitoes in the clogged drain.
The students suffered with lots of mosquito bite. Their hands and legs soon showed red signs of mosquito bites.
My wife was the only exception. No mosquito bit her.
Sounds amazing.
Why? She did not use any mosquito repellent.
She felt the answer lies with the health food we take every day. She has stopped taking meat for the last 10 years.
The other reason we can think of is releasing mosquitoes caught in the mosquito nets certainly helps in the long run.
Sounds unscientific. It is true for those saving lives and do not take any meat. If we do not harm animals, no animals would harm us.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Diary 65- Drinking Coffee
“Coffee or tea?”
This is the commonly asked by the waiters and waitresses serving breakfast, lunch or dinner at restauranst.
“Are you not taking coffee? It is antioxidant.”
I have given up coffee with milk and sugar for the last 14 years.
Pure coffee may be antioxidant.
However, when this type of coffee is made into instant drinking mixed with dairy products and sugar, it may not be good to the body in the long run.
I do not drink coffee but do not stop those I love and care from doing so. My wife drinks coffee occasionally. I accompany her for this drink at her favorite shop where I choose a glass of wheatgrass drink.
She is reminded that she will have to pay the price later.
Health is a matter of choice.
This is the commonly asked by the waiters and waitresses serving breakfast, lunch or dinner at restauranst.
“Are you not taking coffee? It is antioxidant.”
I have given up coffee with milk and sugar for the last 14 years.
Pure coffee may be antioxidant.
However, when this type of coffee is made into instant drinking mixed with dairy products and sugar, it may not be good to the body in the long run.
I do not drink coffee but do not stop those I love and care from doing so. My wife drinks coffee occasionally. I accompany her for this drink at her favorite shop where I choose a glass of wheatgrass drink.
She is reminded that she will have to pay the price later.
Health is a matter of choice.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Diary 64: Conversation with A Dato’
Whenever I have a little free time, I would find chance to talk to people about my health book.
I met this Dato’ at Kota Baru Airport on 31 March 2010.
“Did you choose to talk to me?”
“Not really. I am just looking around to see if there is anyone who might be interested in my
health book. You look like one of them.”
“What is so special about your book?”
“Well. There are two messages in this book. First, a cancer patient can live longer and suffer less by taking health food. Second, we all can live healthily without dependent on medicine.”
“Will your approach assist in reducing body weight?”
“Of course, it helps. I was 78 kg in weight before switching to health food. After 8 years, my body was about 58 kg. My body weight stabilizes since then.”
“How did that happen?”
“Just gradually switch to health food. Do occasional fasting. When you are hungry, do not take solid food. Just let the body fat burned. You will observe the impact within a month.”
“It makes sense. I will make a special attempt to reduce my body weight.”
Who is this Dato’? Suffice it to say that he is a successful Malay businessman.
I met this Dato’ at Kota Baru Airport on 31 March 2010.
“Did you choose to talk to me?”
“Not really. I am just looking around to see if there is anyone who might be interested in my
health book. You look like one of them.”
“What is so special about your book?”
“Well. There are two messages in this book. First, a cancer patient can live longer and suffer less by taking health food. Second, we all can live healthily without dependent on medicine.”
“Will your approach assist in reducing body weight?”
“Of course, it helps. I was 78 kg in weight before switching to health food. After 8 years, my body was about 58 kg. My body weight stabilizes since then.”
“How did that happen?”
“Just gradually switch to health food. Do occasional fasting. When you are hungry, do not take solid food. Just let the body fat burned. You will observe the impact within a month.”
“It makes sense. I will make a special attempt to reduce my body weight.”
Who is this Dato’? Suffice it to say that he is a successful Malay businessman.
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