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Obesity Is Linked With Prostate Cancer

Research has shown that obesity is linked with prostate cancer. A recent study published in the Journal of Urology indicates that the connection may be even stronger than was previously thought.

Author: Ray Ricardo

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Although body mass index (BMI) wasn't immediately linked to a man's odds of prostate cancer, once other factors were taken into account, such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, digital rectal examination findings, prostate size, and race, BMI proved to be a key factor. The study concluded that not only does obesity increase men's risk of prostate cancer, but it also increases the chances that the cancer will be aggressive and difficult to treat.

Clinical experience shows that weight reduction is a major requirement to reverse prostate cancer. Male hormonal balance is also seen to improve with weight loss, exercise and healthy eating. Obesity raises estrogen in males. The dominance of estrogen in males in our culture is becoming widely accepted as a principal cause of prostate cancer, osteoporosis and slowing of brain function, often referred to as "brain fog." Restoration of testosterone dominance appears to drastically reverse these trends, concurrently reversing the prostate cancer.

Apart from weight reduction, stress reduction and supplementation with Vitamin D and E, selenium, and omega 3 fatty acids are recommended effective measures for decreasing risk of getting prostate cancer.

About Author

Dr. Ray Ricardo is a retired physician. He is currently chairman and president of Totalmed Corporation http://www.totalmedsubic.com, a health delivery company and International College of Integrative Medicine, a teaching and training institution for complementary medicine. He is also president of Antioxidants Inc. antioxidantsinc.com, a health products marketing company.

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