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A high probability of
prostate problems, including
erectile dysfunction,
prostate enlargement (BPH),
and
prostate cancer, are directly correlated with heart disease,
hypertension, vascular problems, diabetes, prescription
medications, and indexes of anger and depression.
Erectile dysfunction or impotence appears to be related to low blood levels of the sex steroid
hormones testosterone and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone),
as well as high-density
lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol), and an
index of dominant personality.
Impotence and other conditions of the prostate are strongly
associated with advancing age and have multiple
determinants including many that are risk factors for
other conditions.
Erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostate hyperplasia
(BPH), and
prostate cancer are all associated with the same risk
factors and erectile dysfunction may be the leading
symptom of other, more serious, disorders. Many of the
risk factors for prostate disease are the same as those
for other chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart
disease, vascular disease, and various cancers.
All of these risk factors can be modified and reduced by
changes in lifestyle and nutrition, intelligent natural
hormonal balancing, and proper vitamin, mineral, and
herbal supplementation.
Prostate dysfunction is multifactorial. There are
many nutritional and lifestyle issues that studies have
linked to prostate disease, and, in particular, to
prostate cancer.
In the past, psychological factors were thought to be
at the root of most male sexual problems. However, it is
recognized today that only a small percentage of such
problems are related to psychological conditions other
than stress.
In my book,
Your Prostate, Your
Libido, Your Life I discuss the steps you
can take to improve your overall health and the health
of your prostate in much more detail.
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