IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF MEN
I salute the mustache.
And I salute the men who are interested in shedding light on prostate cancer through growing a mustache for Movember.
Fellas, we need to be able to talk about our health, whether that’s physical, mental or emotional, and I think Movember is a step in the right direction towards opening up a conversation on personal health.
With that in mind, I wanted to get a quick conversation going.
For each person who leaves a comment on this blog post with a male health tip – physical, mental or emotional – I will donate $1 to Prostate health. All funds will be shared between the Movember fundraising efforts of two of my favorite mustachioed comrades: My friend Pascal and my brother-in-law Ryan.
Details:
- Only one comment per person will be counted.
- I’ve set a maximum donation limit of $1000 (a boy needs to save some money to eat)
- The deadline to comment is noon (9 PM EST) on Tuesday, November 30, 2010
- This is not just for men! All sexes/genders are encouraged to comment!
- Share this with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, prostates everywhere will rejoice!
oh how lovely! my tip is always try to smile! you never know who might be watching you
Check the testicles while showering every month or so. Best when soaping them up and can feel each between your fingers for any hardness or lumps. When you’re done you can check your own too
Add soy, green tea, and tomatoes, into your diet
Eat a lot of broccoli, just don’t boil it. Great for vitamin C and potent anti-cancer properties.
Thanks babes for promoting my Mo, you’re a sweetheart! xxx
Mental health tip: Rather than trying to change other people ask yourself: how might I modify my own behavior in order to achieve the results I am seeking. It’s much less stressful to try and control ourselves than to try and control others.
I’m always teaching myself about my health. Health is funny in that we tend to be really hard on ourselves in our minds, and yet not hard enough in our daily routines.
Let’s meet ourselves half-way and be gentler in our minds and harder on our bodies (so to speak).
I like to reward myself through action, like: I can’t wait to see me do this impossible-sounding thing. I can’t wait to see myself walk all the way home from the brunch so far out of town that everybody I’ve ever known has taken the train. I can’t wait to see what I look like after flinging myself all over the gym at 3:00 a.m. just because I was awake and curious. I can’t wait to try a week of meals based entirely on canned spinach and eggs, just so I can annoy people at parties with the story about he one time I did it, and the color my teeth turned.
Everybody has their own challenges waiting inside, that I bet they secretly can’t wait to undertake. Doing these things within the boundaries of safety and moderation is what makes us adults, male, happy, and alive.
I like the first Jeffrey’s suggestion! (And I needed to comment to add to your total!)
You are making a difference…mo’nu-mentally!
MO’ Peace,
Mo’sista, Betty Esperanza
# of Ejaculation:
“More frequent ejaculation also may decrease a man’s risk of prostate cancer.” [ One study showed that men who ejaculated five times a week in their 20s had a decreased rate of prostate cancer, though other studies have shown no benefit. ]
Diet:
Vegetarian: The American Dietetic Association and Dieticians of Canada report a decreased incidence of prostate cancer for those following a vegetarian diet.
Low-carb : In lab tests on mice, prostate tumors grow slower with a no-carbohydrate diet.
Coffee: A preliminary study found a correlation between coffee consumption and a lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
Balls:
Yes, as Jeffery mentioned, check your balls every now and then.
Finally, exercise!
I hope you all stay well.
Love,
S
References:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_cancer#Prevention
2. http://www.prostatecancer.ca/Prostate-Cancer/About-the-Prostate/Prevention
3. http://bit.ly/gEjOCp (Cancer.ca)
I don’t have a prostate, but I know lots of men who do and I’m so glad they take care of them and all the future prostates in the world!
Thanks Dan – no pay up
What a lovely initiative – I support you fully!
Men play an important part of my life, be it a father, an uncle, a grandpa, a mentor, an entertainer, an athlete, a lover, a friend, a brotha’ from another motha’ I need to be there for them just like they are there for me and many of us!
My Monday wisdom/Advice:
We are all born to be: ALIVE
A ware: being concious i.e.: going to the gym, checkups and eating well!
L ove: not exclusive to romance – love in every way
I ntuitive: follow your intuition
V ibrant: to feel the earths vibrations
E cstacy: in ecstasy with life itself – not the drug
Much love
Yo ninja who can kick some serious a$$ xoxo
Did you know that Kegel exercises are also good for men? Sex and the City may have popularized this type of exercise for women, but I recently found out that it’s great for les boys, also! While its overall benefits include the oh-so sought after sexual benefits, let’s not forget it can also help other aspects of your health as well. Aren’t ya just a little curious now?? So go ahead and look it up!
Cheers
great idea Daniel. keep it up.
Viva movember, Yo
Don’t forget about Vitamin D!
and fiber… neither are directly affecting the prostate as far as I know.
Oh, I’m going to repost this so you will have to pay! Good work, Dan-o.
Quit smoking… Best Health advise I can give.
Good luck with this!
iv always been a fan of the prostate
I think what you’re doing is great!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostate_massage
(On a personal note) My dad begrudgingly had an exam done (he’s of “that” generation…but my mom forced him) and they did discover what turned out to be prostate cancer. Because it was in the early stages, he was able to have his prostate removed and has been cancer free for nearly 4 years. My grandpa wasn’t so fortunate…it had spread by the time he knew something was wrong. Don’t leave it to your husbands, wives, moms, dads, lovers or partners to keep on top of your health. Take a stand on your own and prevent the heartbreak of losing a loved one…you.
PSA’s boys…it’s an easy peasy blood test and you get your cholesterol checked while you’re at it!
Everything in moderation, except for laughter and common sense.
what are you thinking about?…. i know….prostate?
Breakdance fighting.
Get the check up. Once a year. Once you hit 35, do the bloodwork annually, too. And BE HONEST with your doctor. Or don’t bother going.
Great idea Daniel!
Get enough sleep. Longer duration of sleep is associated with a lower risk of prostate (and many other) cancers.
Movember Power
Focus on the POSITIVE. On all levels.
Read more books!
Exercise more
Exercice, eat well, breathe.
Be positive.
This is an amazing idea!
Remember to drink plenty of water everyday and if you smoke…don’t!
And we’ve made it to 35 comments!
Thanks for all your wisdom and humor.
In your honor, I’ll make a $35 donation to both Pascal and Ryan’s fundraising efforts!
makes me want to drink alchoholic beverages
For your body and your mind, push your cardio onc a week (minimum) -everything really starts at the heart.
Crap. Did I miss the deadline?
Here’s my tip. It’s the truth. If you’re not gonna do it for yourself, then please. Do it for me.
Eating vegetables and plenty of exercise while growing up, can add an additional 4 inches to a mans final penis size.