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Natural male vitality & disease prevention– Understand age and lifestyle related changes in men 30 and older– How to possibly delay & avoid diseases and loss of vitality in men?– Slowing the age process down & promote male hormone balance

Presented by:

Dr. Michael SchmolkeDr. Janice PattersonDr. Sherra Sanders

Ultimate ManWorkshop

Issues facing men?

Higher stress levels

High depression rates

Sexual function decline with age

Hormone changes RE: low testosterone

Self-esteem and confidence?

– Physical strength

– Sexual function

Lifestyle diseases are increasing

Quality of life verses quantity! - Longer lifespans

Drop in leanness and fitness levels

Men’s health should not be based on if we hurt or not!

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Men tell us they care about.. Pain free body Lean, strong muscular

bodies Healthy sexual function Avert premature baldness,

thin & roughened skin High energy and vitality Stamina & endurance Overall good health Disease prevention

– cancers, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, strokes,

Therefore, we need wellness lifestyles & prevention strategies

Men are not always forthcoming with personal information.

Men are not always forthcoming with personal information.

Men: we can be a challenge!

Mood swings Grumpiness Increasing fatigue

Declining muscle tone/strength Decreased sexual interest Increased waist size

Symptoms and like cluesTo bigger issues with men

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Mental stressStress is a common and increasing problem! 52% of all adults suffer from stress 75-90% of visits to physicians are stress-related

Stress is linked to all leading causes of death:– CVD, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis and suicide

In North America over 7 million men have depression each year - www.stress.org/problem.htm

Help me list different pervasive factors ***

Or nervous system is key!

Stress causes increased brain activity, similar to chemical

electricity.

Control centers of the central nervous system are over-stimulated.

Respiratory centre

Pituitary gland

Organ systems

Muscular systems

ACTH hormone

Stress effect on our Brain & Nervous system is key issue

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Some men try self-medicating

Self-help relief from stress through..– Drug or alcohol abuse– Tobacco use– Abnormal eating patterns – Unhealthy diet – carbohydrate binging – Passive activity like watching television – Coffee

Four to five cups daily can cause changes in blood pressure and stress hormone levels similar to those produced by chronic stress

Or Prescription Medication To Manage Stress-Related Illness

Anti-depressants– Selective serotonin reuptake

inhibitors (SSRIs)– Serotonin and norepinephrine

reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)– Norepinephrine and dopamine

reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs)– Tricyclic antidepressants– Receptor blockers– Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

(MAOIs)

Anti-anxiety medications Anti-inflammatory

– COX2 inhibitors or cortisone

Antiulcerant– H2 blockers and proton pump

inhibitors

Cholesterol reducers– HMG CoA reductase Inhibitors

Anti-hypertensive– Beta-blockers (propanolol)– Calcium channel blockers– Angiotension converting

enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)

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Stress management: Effective and naturally

E. M. I. L. E. E xercise –

M editation –

I ntimacy –

L aughter –

E moting (crying or sharing emotion and feelings) –

AGING

What are the modern theories of aging?1. Telomere theory of programmed aging,

apoptosis, and eventual organ death2. Neuroendocrine clock theory

(Melatonin, Growth Hormone, DHEA, Testosterone, Estrogen)

3. Free radicals, antioxidants, and aging4. A.G.E. particle theory

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Aging theories

The aging theories all coincide & integrate

Birth 20 40 60 80 100

Years of Age

Free Radicals

Estrogen

GH

DHEA

Melatonin

TELOMERES

TestosteroneThymus Gland

%

A.G.E. particles

What Are Male Hormones?ANDROGENS

- are responsible for strength, muscle mass, sex drive, potency and performance, mood, bone density

- testosterone is great whenin natural free form & abundant

- androgen imbalance leads to decline in all above qualities and increases all major diseases that prevail over time + poor lifestyle(EG: CVD, Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes

Alzheimer’s & Dementia, etc.)

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• Science states we peak at 25 years of age?? Why?

•Ancient Chinese Medicine, & Ayurvedic Medicine agree

•Can we slow or avoid the typical changes in our bodies, lifestyle, and male performance!

Men’s bodies change with time

Birth 20 40 60 80 100

Testosterone Levels Changing with Age in Men

Causes of Androgen Imbalance

• Stress

• Poor lifestyle choices

• Illness, diabetes, CVD, immune & inflammatory conditions

• Medications

(i.e. cortisone-type Rx, anabolic steroids)

• Genetic factors

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PREMATURE ANDROGENDECLINE &

ESTROGEN DOMINANCEAromatase, Estrogen

SHBG, Free Testosterone

Glucose, InsulinCortisol, CRPHomocysteine

“THE APPLE”Visceral Adipose Tissue &

Metabolic Syndrome

Poor Lifestyle ChoicesFat, Sugar, Alcohol,

Stress, No Exercise, ETC,

Depression, hostility, fatigue, Weight gain, low sex drive

Recognize signs of Androgen change

The Benefits Promotes overall wellness and vitality Healthy body composition Sex hormone balance for healthy sexual function Healthy heart and circulation Prostate health Provide us with “hormone-sensitive” cell protection Overcome dietary insufficiencies

A lifestyle, health care, and nutritional strategy

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Physical body care Natural health principles:

– The body is self healing and self regulating– The mastery and control of these basic functions lie in the hands of

your nervous system, lead by the brain, spinal cord, & nerves– Anything that interferes with nerve function, interferes with natural

health, vitality, healing, adaptability, and longevity!

Chiropractic removes interference to the nerves along the spine, which impairs the bodies natural energy that heals injury, repairs damage from stress (emotional and physical), and helps the body adapt to our world around us.

The most effective forms of health and wellness care … chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture

Chiropractic has been shown to normalize increased electrical brain activity (EEG Studies), & has a calming effect on over-stimulation, by activating the Cerebellum (gateway to wellbeing!)

Chiropractic Care

Better adapting ability to stress and less harmful chronic stress response!

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By activating the Cerebellum, many neuroendocrine reactions are enhanced. Recent human studies performed in health research revealed profound results on the enhancement of protective cellular mechanisms which occurred in people who are adjusted.

Chiropractic Care

Enhanced ability to avert oxidative damage to cellular DNA, and enhanced DNA repair from

increases in serum Thiol levels!!!

JVSR 2005 Feb. 18, pp 1-5; CJ Campbell, C Kent, A Banne, A Amiri, R Pero

Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture CuppingGua ShaHerbal Medicine

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What is Acupuncture? How can it Help

Acupuncture has three primary effects:

It relieves pain. It reduces inflammation. It restores homeostasis.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Promotes blood flow. Stimulates the body’s built-in

healing mechanisms Releases natural painkillers Reduces both the intensity

and perception of chronic pain Acupuncture relaxes shortened muscles. Acupuncture reduces stress.

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What Can Acupuncture Treat? Back and neck Pain Headaches Sports Injuries Chronic Pain Gastrointestinal Problems Anxiety and Depression Health Maintenance

Not Sure if Chinese Medicine can help you?

Book a free consultation with Dr Janice to discuss your individual concerns!

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Maintain Vibrant Health Naturally

Lifestyle modification– Create a life “time” budget– Core values (spirit, family &

friends, community)– Work and play balance

“Productive vs. Creative”– Ask key questions about

your happiness and goals

Decreases stress

Combats chronic disease

Improves mood

Boosts energy

Better sleep

Boosts libido

Weight control

Why Exercise???

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Exercise and the Masculine Physique Lean muscle mass is a potent fat burner

– Adding 1lb of lean muscle will burn 100 extra calories/day…even at rest. Exercise increases blood flow throughout the body

– This will help organs such as the heart and liver function optimally Is beneficial for optimal brain health by increases # of brain cells Maintains the level of important hormones

– Increases testosterone, HGH, IGF-1, endorphins, thyroxine, decreases cortisol

Greatly decreases the risk of chronic disease– heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and back

pain Should be a mix of cardio and resistance training Change up routine every 3 months for maximal benefits and to keep

it exciting

Exercise and the Masculine Physique Resistance training

– Do not need the gym to accomplish this– Aim for 3-5x/wk– Apply compound exercises to your routine– Lifting heavier weights increases levels of

testosterone and HGH– Give each body part at least 1 day to rest

before training again.– Take one day/week off from all training

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Exercise and the Masculine Physique

Cardiovascular conditioning– One can improve CV conditioning quickly,

however it can also be lost quickly as well– Running vs. biking vs. swimming???

The type of exercise is not important, the intensity of the exercise is where the real benefits come from

– Long endurance vs. HIIT??? Both will burn calories and improve health,

however HIIT gives you more bang for your buck

Train “fun”ctionally The more “native & natural” you can

make your exercises, the greater the fitness effect

Squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bent over rows/pull up and the incline bench

Pulleys, elastics, medicine balls, and simple equipment will suffice

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Masculine Physique

Water– Second only to air and nerve impulses in

its importance to life– Primary component of all bodily fluids – Involved in nearly every bodily process – By drinking 10 full 8 oz glasses of pure

water a day, you supply your body the hydration it needs in normal circumstances

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Alcohol and Caffeine

Try limiting your alcohol consumption Alcohol is rich in sugar and carbohydrates Alcohol will cause insulin levels to spike and

your body will store the sugar as fat Coffee causes blood sugar to drop, initiating

cravings for foods that will bring the blood sugar back up Best choice is pure water along with some

diluted, good quality fruit or vegetable juices

Veggies, veggies, veggies!

Vegetables/Fruit– Nutrient dense– Cruciferous vegetables:

Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, collards, cress, kale, bak choy, radishes and watercress

– Turn “bad” estrogens, which shut down testosterone production, into good ones that helps restore testosterone production

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Meat/Dairy– Protein helps build muscle, which burns calories both

at work and rest– Animal products such as meat and dairy can be high

in saturated fats– Vegetarian protein sources:

quinoa, spirulina, hemp mutual supplementation to obtain complete proteins by

combining plant foods– May cut your caloric intake by as much as 15%– Fish, poultry or lean cuts of meat once per day to

decrease fat intake and help testosterone production

Balance your “omni” & “veggi”

Whole Grains/Legumes/Nuts/Seeds– During digestion your body burns calories to break

down whole foods. Therefore avoid processed foods!– Refined processed foods:

increase your blood sugar faster your body expends fewer calories your body responds by spiking insulin levels, which will turn

carbohydrates into fat– Whole grains & raw vegetables pack more nutrients,

are higher in fibre, and force the body to work harder to use them for energy

– Vitamins and minerals are cofactors to burn fat and build muscle

Masculinity=No Refinement!

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Oils– Omega 3 and omega 6 (EFA’s), are involved in the

manufacture of hormones, such as testosterone – Omega 3`s increase daily calorie burning– Omega 3’s lower Insulin levels – Insulin reduces the use of fat for fuel, while promoting

fat storage in the presence of excess calories and…increases enzymes known to promote fat storage

– Conclusion: consume cold water fatty fish, raw nuts and seeds, or adding fish/flax oil to your diet

Masculine Physique

Sexual Performance Troubles

Erectile Dysfunction– Most common physical problem is blood

flow – therefore exercise fellas!– Some specific nutrients improve blood

flow are: EFA’sMagnesium Niacin

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Erectile Dysfunction– Consider Efa’s, Magnesium, & Niacin sources:

coldwater fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and trout

raw nuts raw seeds Eggs and Fish Legumes Whole grains Avocados

Erectile Dysfunction (aka ED)

Fertility– Zinc is probably the most critical mineral

involved in sexual function– sperm formation and sperm motility– low zinc status is a factor with infertility– Sources:

Oysters Pumpkin seeds

Male Fertility (virulence)

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Benign Prostate Hypertrophy

– Symptoms typically include: Frequent, or urgent need to urinate (esp. at night) Need to strain or push to urinate Inability to empty the bladder or weak urine stream

– Diet plays a role in development of BPH– Zinc can reduce the size and symptoms of

the prostate in a majority of patients– Men over the age of 40 should eat a ¼ cup

of raw pumpkin seeds every day

Prostate Cancer– The most common cancer in men and second

leading killer of men behind lung cancer– Hormone change to Testosterone targets cell

growth abnormalites in prostate cells– Free radicals irreversibly damage cells – Antioxidants neutralize free radicals– Antioxidants are found in:

fresh fruits and fresh vegetables sprouts

Prostate Cancer

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Preventing prostate cancerDietary steps for prevention: Avoid high fat animal foods, such as red meat, pork products

and high fat dairy products, as well as foods high in trans-fats, and deep fried and pan-fried foods.

Ingest no more than 2-3 alcoholic drinks per week on average. Ingest a cruciferous vegetable serving at least 3x per week

(broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower). Consume tomatoes and tomato products (e.g. tomato sauce,

tomato juice) at least 4-5x per week to acquire the protective properties of lycopene.

Include soy products in your diet regularly. Studies show that soy foods and/or soy extract supplements block key steps in prostate cancer development and help manage many existing prostate cancer cases.

Drink 4-8 ounces of Pomegranate Juice daily. Consume 2 tablespoons of Ground Flaxseed daily. Drink 3 cups of green tea daily

Prostate supplementation 1. High Potency Multiple Vitamin and Mineral Supplement that contains the following levels of

antioxidants and vitamin D, shown to help inhibit prostate cancer development in various studies: - Vitamin C – 1,000 mg; - Vitamin D - 1000 IU; - Vitamin E (succinate) – 400 IU

- Selenium - 200 mcg; - Lycopene (5%) – 6 mg

2. Essential Fatty Acid Supplement daily containing 1200 – 1400 mgs omega 3 (30:20 EPA/DHA)

3. Added Vitamin D (2000 - 4000 IU) during the year if you live above or below the 40th degreelatitude, ensuring a blood level of at least 85nmol/L. *** Vit D testing at Beacon Hill ***

4. Green Tea Catechins – take a supplement containing 300-600 mg of green tea catechins from decaffeinated green tea.

5. After age 40 take a Prostate Support Supplement that contains specific ingredients that block the build-up of the dangerous form of testosterone (DHT) and blocks the over stimulation oftestosterone and estrogen on the prostate gland. The supplement should contain: - Saw Palmetto - 640 mg (stand. to 45% fatty acids & sterols); Beta-Sitosterol – 144 mg- Pygeum Africanum – 100 mg (stand. to 25% triterpenes); Pumpkin Seed Extract (4:1) – 50 mg - Stinging Nettle - 60 mg (5:1); Lycopene (5%) – 25 mg; Soy Extract – 100 mg (20% isoflavones)

6. Melatonin – take 1-3 mg of melatonin 60-90 minutes before bedtime after age 40

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Preventing colon cancer Calcium Supplementation

– A Boston study of 12, 305 cases of colorectal cancer using calcium at 1200mg/day up to 1900mg/day reduced CC risk by 32-36%

Folic acid supplementation showed that at a daily dose of 5mg, it significantly reduced recurrence of colorectal adenomas (polyps). Colorectal adenoma is a precursor to adenocarcinoma (m.c. form of CC). 300% less recurrence.

Alcohol is linked to an increase in CC by 17%.

Consumption of chick peas, kidney bean, mungbeans all possess similar properties to the soy bean as possible preventive agents to cancers in the breast, prostate, and colon.

How awesome is this information???

Multivitamin and mineral complex Fish oil Vitamin D3 Flora supplements Specific formulas:

– Prostate health (saw palmetto, sterols,etc)– Cardiovascular health (co-enzyme Q10)– Insulin sensitivity agents (chromium)

Supplementation

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Men’s Favorite Wellness Supplements!

Superior multivitamin & mineral Essential fatty acids Vitamin D and Probiotics Male testosterone & prostate support Green tea extract & insulin

hormone enhancer Immune function support Stress (adrenal gland) support ** Male sexual response and libido enhancer ** Sleep E with Melatonin!

Keep “Ultimate” through Diet & Lifestyle & Wellness Strategies!

Exercise INCREASES T and reduces anxiety and depression

Reduce chronic stress through balance in life

Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds, legumes, pure water, and fish or wild game

Get regular chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture throughout your life Supplement with products that target androgen balance

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