Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sen. Clinton eyed as Secretary of State

Sen. Hillary Clinton gets herself in as the front runner to be the next Secretary of State in the Obama Administration. Hillary Rodham Clinton emerged as a top contender to be secretary of State. Clinton, 61, has extensive foreign policy experience, having travelled widely when her husband Bill was president from 1993 to 2001, and from her time in the Senate, where she serves on the Armed Services Committee. Obama is weighing other prominent elected officials for the post of the nation's top diplomat, but has zeroed in on the former first lady and runner-up for the Democratic presidential nomination. Other candidates for secretary of State include Senator John Kerry, a former presidential candidate, former US representative to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson; Republican Senator Richard Lugar, whom Obama admires, has made clear he does not want to serve in the administration and Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, a moderate on foreign policy, is also said to be in the mix for a national security job after touring Iraq and Afghanistan with Obama earlier this year.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Soul Searching

Say a prayer for me
I need a new life
I’m not blind cuz i see the truth and the lies.
Heed my words
Listen to advice
You don’t need to run away and take your life.
No, can’t live this way…

So you go for miles and miles
And miles and miles and miles
Destination nowhere
No means or how,
Saw you go for miles and miles
Soul searching for how.

Just take a look around at the faces that you meet
Everybody’s got their own pains like you and me
Never fall away…

Whatever you do choose life
The thoughts on your mind choose life
Wherever you go choose life
Choose life.

this is feeling of love

This feeling of love that I have for you,
A feeling so strong, so special, so new.
You give me the gift of happiness each day,
Never have I known it could be this way.
You have given your love regardless of cost,
With my heart in your care, I will never be lost.
Or never again wonder what love really means,
For now I do know it means so many things.
Understanding and caring, through good times and bad,
Sharing emotions, should they be happy or sad.
Being there for each other through laughter or tears,
At each other’s side for the rest of our years.
My only wish is to be with you, my love,
For each day I pray to the heavens above.
That you always remember my feelings for you.
A feeling so strong, so special, so new!

CHALLENGE TO SUCCEED!

1. Always do more than you are paid for.

2. Face your fears.

3. Exercise your will power to change your direction

4. Admit your mistakes.

5. Define your goals.

6. Believe in yourself.

7. Ask for wisdom.

8. Conserve your time.

9. Invest your profit.

10. Protect your family.

11. Live with intensity.

12. Find your place.

13. Demand integrity from yourself.

14. Welcome the disciplines and,

15. Fight for what is right!

In Conclusion: Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not YOU!!!Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Jellyfish


These are Jellyfish at Lordwin's Beach Resort, Cagayan. Jellyfish are found in every ocean, from the surface to the deep sea and also found in fresh water. These are the big jellyfish that are common in coastal zones worldwide. In its broadest sense, the term jellyfish is sometimes used also to refer to members of the phylum Ctenophora. They are generally transparent or translucent, and occur in shallow to deep portions of all the world's oceans.


Thursday, November 27, 2008

Lordwin's Beach Resort

My adventure at Lordwin's Beach Resort in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The town of Santa Ana is not named after a saint. The word Ana is actually an acronym of the surnames of three provincial officials who worked for the town’s recognition: Roberto Avena, Federico Navarro and Nicasio Arranz. Come and visit this beautiful place...definetely you will enjoy it.




















My 2007 Christmas




I missed Christmas in the Philippines. September 1st marks the first day of Christmas music played in the air and Christmas decorations being displayed in any department store and in most homes.We are proud to proclaim Christmas to be the longest and merriest in the world. It begins formally on December 16 with attendance at the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses(Simbang Gabi) and continues on nonstop until the first Sunday of January, Feast of the Three Kings, the official end of the season.
The Philippines is the only Asian country where Christians predominate. Majority of its people are Roman Catholic. Christmas, therefore, is an extremely important and revered holiday for most Filipinos. It is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship.
To most Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated fiesta of the year and is celebrated accordingly.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

At Mandarin Restaurant with my wife's friends


With my wife's friends Jhun and Rose Family. Mandarin Restaurant is one of my favorite place to dine...they have good food at a reasonable price.








Sunday, November 16, 2008

apples




The apples are crispy, juicy and delicious. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.


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In the running for FDA approval currently are a nasal spray, a skin patch and a daily pill, each formulated to supercharge women's sex drives. Part of the problem is something Pfizer admitted when they gave up on their attempts to produce a female Viagra a few years back. They concluded that "women's arousal is triggered by a network of emotional, intellectual and relationship-based factors rather than the simple physical response required by a man." As is proven by a random survey of my female friends who listed among the secret to turning them on: porn, a few glasses of wine, seeing my desire reflected in my partner's eyes, erotic fiction, younger men, my black 3/4-length coat, savvy use of hair products, a man that has his crap together, self confidence, a fabulous body, dirty talk during sex, little kisses on the neck, slow foreplay, a bath together, the urgency of a man's desire, strong arms, the faint smell of good cologne, his hands on my face when he kisses me, a man that focuses his attention and energy on trying to figure out what makes me crazy, and then does it, a guy who makes her feel like the sexiest woman alive, being slathered all over massage with oil.

I can see how coming up with a drug that can do all that might be tough. But, as they say in Pharma Sutra, they made billions on Viagra and the women's market is estimated to be even bigger. As Leonore Tiefer concedes at the end of the film, "There will be a drug and it will change sex." But will it slather you with massage oil?


What is Male Infertility?
Men are often astounded to discover that they have reproduction problems which may be affecting their ability to father a child. Reproductive problems in men such as the poor quality or quantity of sperm being produced, hormone disorders, reproductive anatomy trauma, obstruction and sexual dysfunction can all prevent conception from taking place.

Infertility is defined as the inability to achieve a pregnancy (impregnating a woman) after one year of well-timed, unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that male infertility is involved in about 40% of the 2.6 million married couples in the United States who cannot conceive.

As many as one-half of these men experience irreversible infertility and cannot father children at all, while a small number of these cases are caused by a treatable medical condition. A combination of both male and female factors is responsible in about one-third of cases.

The signs and symptoms of male infertility are not always obvious. In most instances, intercourse, erections and ejaculation will usually happen without difficulty. The appearance and quantity of the ejaculated semen would also appear normal to the naked eye. Some signs of hormonal problems such as changes in hair growth or sexual function may indicate infertility.

Coping with male infertility is extremely difficult. Men often see infertility as a failure which brings about a number of negative emotions such as guilt, depression, anger, stress and frustration. Today, however there are various treatment options that can help infertile men become fathers.

Diagnosing Male Infertility
A couple who have had well-timed, unprotected intercourse for a year should consult their doctor for a fertility evaluation. In the case of men, a thorough physical examination will be performed. Certain tests such as semen testing will determine the number, movement and shape of the sperm in the ejaculate.

Blood tests will be able to check if hormone levels that control sperm production are normal or if there may be a genetic problem. In addition, urine is also tested to check for retrograde ejaculation in men who produce low volumes of ejaculate. A testicular biopsy may be performed to ascertain whether there is an obstruction in the testicular reproductive tract or a sperm production problem is present.

What Causes Male Infertility?
The most common causes of male infertility involve abnormal sperm production, the way in which sperm is delivered, lifestyle and health issues. These causes may include:

Abnormal sperm production - One of the most common causes of infertility in men is as a result of the sperm production process in testes. If the shape and structure of sperm is hampered, sperm may not be able to reach the egg.

Low sperm concentration - Low sperm concentration, known as sub-fertility, is defined as 10 million or less sperm per milliliter of semen. The count for normal sperm concentration is greater than or equal to 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen.

Blockage of sperm delivery - Obstructions that occur in the tubes leading sperm away from the testes to the penis can cause a total lack of sperm in the ejaculated semen.

Testicular Varicocele - A varicocele is a dilated or varicose vein and when it occurs in the scrotum it may prevent normal cooling of the testicle. This leads to reduced sperm count and motility

Undescended testicle or testes - Undescended testicle or testes is the term used when one or both testicles fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum during fetal development. Because the testicles are exposed to the higher internal body temperature, compared with the temperature in the scrotum, sperm production may be affected.

Hormonal problems - If the pituitary gland, which is situated at the base of the brain, does not send the correct signals to stimulate the testes, low testosterone levels may be caused. Because of this sperm cannot be produced.

Sexual problems - Sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, ejaculation difficulties, low libido or lack of sex drive can prevent a couple from conceiving.

Underlying medical conditions - An existing medical condition such as thyroid disease, diabetes or Cushings syndrome may also affect fertility.

Genetic defects - In the genetic defect Klinefelter's syndrome, a man has two X chromosomes and one Y chromosome instead of one X and one Y. This causes abnormal development of the testicles, resulting in low or absent sperm production.

Risk factors that affect male infertility - There are several risk factors that may affect male infertility - some of which can be avoided.

Age - A man’s fertility declines as he ages. It has been estimated that the amount of semen ejaculated and sperm motility begins to slowly decrease in men or from the age of 37 years.

Tobacco smoking - Smoking tobacco is believed to affect the quality of semen. Not only does smoking pose a health risk to the smoker but a larger number of birth defects have been found in the children of men who smoke.

Alcohol - Drinking large amounts of alcohol can have negative effects on the reproductive system. It is also detrimental to your liver and general health.

Recreational drugs - Drugs such as anabolic steroids, generally used by athletes, reduce sperm production by stopping the hormones made by the pituitary gland. Other drugs such as cocaine or heroine also affect sexual performance and health.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and genital herpes can affect sperm production and damage the epididymis, preventing sperm from passing from the testes to ejaculate. If you have an STD, seek immediate treatment from your health practitioner. Practice safe sex and make sure that you are tested for STD’s before planning a family.

Tight underwear - Research has suggested that tight underwear can decrease sperm counts. Wear loose boxer shorts to reduce the chances of heat stress on sperm production.

Hot baths, saunas and spas - Men should avoid hot baths, saunas and spas because the body temperature, especially around the testes, can reduce sperm production. Sperm require a cool environment to develop.

Help for Male Infertility
Research has shown that up to one-half of male infertility can be corrected. Treatment options depend on the severity and the cause of the infertility. There are a number of treatment options such as drug therapy, surgery and assisted reproductive therapy. While these treatments can be effective they are often costly and may also have some serious side effects.

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For centuries, natural and holistic treatments have used been to treat infertility as well as overall male reproductive health. Treatments such as herbal and homeopathic remedies are gentle enough to use, without the harsh side effects of allopathic medicine.

Fertility-enhancing herbs such as Epimedium grandiflorum (Horny Goat Weed) promote male potency and libido, while also acting as a natural aphrodisiac and increasing sperm production. Centella Asiatica (Gotu Cola) has a wide range of beneficial effects such as ensuring an adequate supply of blood and nutrition to the male organs and also helping to strengthen erections and sexual desire. In addition, Tribulus terristis (Gokshura) is also an excellent tonic for the male reproductive system.

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Do You Have An Itchy Scrotum?

Is Your Scrotum Red, Dry, Flaky, Sagging or Inflamed?

Do You Sometimes Feel Burning Sensations When You Urinate?

Do you continue to leak for minutes after urination?

Do you need to urinate often?

Is the tip of your penis inflamed or red?

Is there a rash anywhere on your genitals?





1. All Of The Above Symptoms Could Be Caused By Fungal or Bacterial Infections!

2. Some Of These Infections May Not Respond To Standard Medical Approaches!

3. Many Medical Treatments Can Actually Make It Worse And Cause Serious Side Effects!

4. Some Of These Infections Can Last For Many Years If Untreated Or Even If Treated With Standard Medicine!

5. Doctors Often Misdiagnose And Mistreat These infections!

6. These Infections Can Be Caught and Passed On Through Sexual Activity With Or Without A Condom!

7. They Can Also Be Caught With No Sexual Activity!

8. There Is Not Enough Information Out There About These Infections And How To Treat Them Because Men Don't Talk About It!

Ok, If you are still reading then you are probably in need of some real information about this before you go and get the wrong advice...

Hello

My Name is Brian Read

I would like to tell you the truth about male fungal infections, how you should DEFINITELY NOT treat them and how you CAN easily get rid of them fast and for good.

Before we start I want to be clear that if you think you may have an STD you should seek medical tests and treatment. If you do not have an STD and you have any of the above symptoms then it is very likely that you have a fungal or bacterial infection.

Male yeast infections and other fungal or bacterial infections can be very hard to treat and often do not respond well to medical treatments. The main reason for this is that most doctors will prescribe some anti-fungal or anti-bacterial cream as this is all they know. If it doesn't work or makes it worse you go back and they give you a different type of anti-fungal or antibacterial cream which will probably not work either. Many men actually go for years with reoccurring infections with one, some or all of the symptoms described above and never have success treating it because all they do is go to their local doctor or skin specialist.

WARNING: Before You USE What The Doctor Prescribed Make Sure You Read This!

There are some possible and even likely, very bad side effects from using Anti Fungals or Anti Bacterials on your scrotum or penis. Doctors will prescribe them anyway and don't ask me why...

Any cream with a steroid in it should not be used on the scrotum. We all know what happens to the testicles of bodybuilders who use steroids... They Shrink!!! When you apply steroid creams to your scrotum it will absorb straight in and affect your testicles!! Apart from this, applying some of these creams to your scrotum can cause the skin to change immensely and it may not go back to normal when you stop using the cream.

For example: The scrotum may become flaccid and sticky. I applied a typical anti-fungal cream to my scrotum and within 2 hours the skin had become extremely loose, and my testicles were hanging way down... Like when you've been in a hot tub and the scrotum stretches out but worse. Also the skin became extremely sticky to the touch, you could touch the scrotum and pull your finger away and the scrotum would be stuck to it... This was quite worrying so I showered and washed the cream off completely. I thought ok it will go back to normal soon but it did not!!! For 3 months it was like that. I cannot begin to describe the terrible feeling, it was really sticky and nothing I did made any difference. Also the skin was permanently flaccid even in cold water. The cold would bring it in slightly but not the way it should. This was the worst of it but I had applied a small amount to my penis in one small spot up near the glans. Where I had applied the cream the skin turned red with little spots. They looked like little tiny blood blisters and the skin also became very sticky. For three months it was like that and very slowly started to return to normal. It is still red and I can still clearly see the mark where the cream had been and its been over a year.

I am sure you can imagine how scary and unpleasant this time was for me... I searched forums on the net and found that this type of thing had happened to other men. It turned out that using prescription creams on your genitals can be very hazardous. There was not enough information out there about this and there was nothing to tell me if it would ever go back to normal. Well it has almost returned to normal but it has taken a whole year. From using a prescription cream once for 2 hours my scrotum and penis were in terrible shape for months!!!

Not happy with the medical establishment I realized that this information needs to be available. I also realized that a safe cure for fungal and bacterial infections is badly needed. On forums I found many men who had suffered with fungal infections for years with no success in treatment. If this was a female problem it would be everywhere... Think of all the female Thrush treatment ads you see on TV... Its ridiculous, because we are men and we don't complain (we just put up with it), nobody cares...

The Most Likely Place To Catch A Fungal Infection Is During Sex, Both Protected Or Unprotected!

This is quite simply because women are more likely to have a fungal infection than men (studies have shown that half of all sexually active women have some kind of yeast infection) and because it is easily passed on. The other reason is that because there is so much treatment of fungal infections by women the fungus's can actually become resistant to treatment. They become stronger and because men get fungal infections less than women it can actually be harder to get rid of for a man. He has different resistance and when the fungal infection is passed on to a man it can change. Because the living conditions on a mans body are different to those on a woman's the fungus can adapt in order to survive. This can make it more resistant to treatments that work for women so it can become very hard to deal with.

Although sex is the easiest place to catch a fungal infection on the genitals you can certainly catch them in other ways. Anyone can catch a fungal infection!

Luckily There Is A Cure That Works, That Is Safe And It Is Totally Natural!

When I was suffering from the anti-fungal my doctor had prescribed I still had the fungal infection. I am almost certain it was a yeast infection but doctors did not say for sure. Anyway I started researching to try and find a safe and effective cure and after a few weeks of searching I finally found the answer. The cure is in fact extremely simple, completely safe, cheap and totally natural. It works very quickly and will kill many types of fungal and bacterial infections fast. After it had worked for me I hunted out some other men from health forums who had been suffering from similar symptoms and who had tried traditional medicine with no success and sometimes bad side effects. I told them what I had done and asked them to give it a try and to send me their feedback. Well the feedback was amazing... It worked for 10 out of 10 of the men and it worked fast. Some of them had suffered for years with their infection and my remedy cured it within weeks...

The Prostate
The Prostate: Function and Diseases
From the size of an almond in puberty, due to hormonal signals, the prostate grows in size. It grows to the size and shape of a walnut and weighs about 20 grams. Almost all of this mass develops during puberty in response to hormonal changes associated with maturation. The prostate literally doubles in size during puberty. If a man is lucky, and some are, the prostate never again undergoes any changes in size. The prostate is located in front of the rectum, has three lobes or sections, enclosed side by side in a capsule. The small urinary tube that empties the bladder, passes over the middle lobe. Anything that happens there to swell the prostate --- infection, inflammation, cancer, hypertrophy – can enlarge these lobes and thus obstruct the flow of urine , causing a wide spectrum of misery and discomfort. The Prostate's function is to produce fluid for semen, which transports sperm.

If you are visiting this site most likely you or someone you know is suffering from a prostate problem.

The most common symptoms include:
* difficulty initiating urination
* weak urinary stream
* frequent urination
• often with urgency
• often accompanied with incontinence * waking several times at night to urinate
* sexual dysfunction and decreased libido

The most common conditions are:
* benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
* prostatitis
* prostate cancer



• BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Symptoms result when the enlargement squeezes the urethra where it runs through the prostate. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland causes unpleasant symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and weak urinary flow.2 BPH is the most common of prostate conditions among men. It is more common among older men, because as a man ages, his prostate naturally enlarges. Starting at about age 40, levels of a hormone called prolactin begin increasing in men, this stimulates an increased production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This in turn increases the metabolism of testosterone, resulting in an increase of the metabolic byproduct di-hydro-testosterone or DHT. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a steroid sex hormone that is produced from testosterone via the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT is the most potent naturally occurring androgen (male hormone)—in fact, scientists have estimated that DHT’s growth-promoting effects on prostate tissue are 10 times more potent than testosterone.1 Dihydrotestosterone is crucial to the development of normal male characteristics. Elevated levels of DHT in adult men, however, may have numerous deleterious or unwanted effects.3 Unfortunately for men between the age of 40 and 59, nearly 60% can be shown to already be suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia. This usually does not present a noticeable problem until after the age of 50. By the age of 80, however, some 85% of all men suffer from one or more symptoms of BPH. As the prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra.The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritated. The bladder begins to contract when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Eventually, the bladder weakens and is unable to empty itself and urine remains in the bladder. The narrowing of the urethra and partial emptying of the bladder lead to many of the problems associated with BPH. It is important to note that BPH does not necessarily lead to cancer; however, a man can and may have BPH and cancer at the same time.

• Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate and is not contagious. The inflammatory process can be infectious or inflammatory in the origin. Prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection in only 5% to 10% of all cases. The bacteria is similar to those which cause other types of urinary infections. Most patients however, have no evidence of bacteria in their prostates yet are thought to carry microorganisms such as Chlamydia or Ureaplasma. Approximately 50 % of men diagnosed with prostatitis are prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of the complex of symptom prostatitis despite the fact that they have no evidence of any actual infection. It is important to note that prostatitis sometimes develops from untreated BPH.

• Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that often begins in the outer part of the prostate. As a prostate tumor grows, it may spread to the inner part of the prostate. Treatment options for prostate cancer include monitoring, hormonal therapy, radiation, brachytherapy and surgery.

Generally two tests are used to detect when men are at higher risk of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases. These are the digital rectal exam (DRE) and the prostate-specific antigen test (PSA test). A high PSA can indicate a greater chance of developing prostate cancer. However, a high PSA does not necessarily mean cancer is present; many men with BPH also have elevated PSA levels.

Evaluation of prostate cancer can be performed with standard MRI.
MRI accuracy is 89%. Despite the fact that MRI tends to overstage the tumer. Most physicians feel MRI does not provide added information over the results available from surgically invasive prostate biopsy pathology and PSA data.4

Reference Materials used for the above are provided below:

1. Deslypere JP, Young M, Wilson JD, McPhaul MJ. Testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone interact differently with the androgen receptor to enhance transcription of the MMTV-CAT reporter gene. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 1992 Oct;88(1-3):15-22.


2. Comhaire F, Mahmoud A. Preventing diseases of the prostate in the elderly using hormones and nutriceuticals. Aging Male. 2004 Jun;7(2):155-69.


3. Severi G, Morris HA, MacInnis RJ, et al. Circulating steroid hormones and the risk of prostate cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2006 Jan;15(1):86-91.

4. Andrew C Peterson, MD, FACS, et. al.; Urologic Imaging Without X-rays: Ultrasound, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine., Jan 4, 2007, http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC3373.HTM

Prostate Facts:
• Almost 30 million men suffer from benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
• Odds are 2 to 1 you'll have prostate problems by the time you are 60.
• Each year over 400,000 men in the United States alone undergo prostate surgery; and over a billion dollars a year is spent on prostate treatment.
• Surgery often results in incontinence and impotence.
• Proscar®, the leading pharmaceutical drug for treating prostate problems, is associated with sexual dysfunction and male breast enlargement.
• Flomax®, a pharmaceutical drug for treating prostate problems, is associated with both nasel congestion and cough (incidence is double that of placebo).
• Saw palmetto is not an effective remedy for enlarged prostate based upon information published by: Bent S, Kane C, et al. "Saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia." New England Journal of Medicine, 2006; 354:557-66.

Nature has given us a natural remedy to support good prostate health.

The Prostate
The Prostate: Function and Diseases
From the size of an almond in puberty, due to hormonal signals, the prostate grows in size. It grows to the size and shape of a walnut and weighs about 20 grams. Almost all of this mass develops during puberty in response to hormonal changes associated with maturation. The prostate literally doubles in size during puberty. If a man is lucky, and some are, the prostate never again undergoes any changes in size. The prostate is located in front of the rectum, has three lobes or sections, enclosed side by side in a capsule. The small urinary tube that empties the bladder, passes over the middle lobe. Anything that happens there to swell the prostate --- infection, inflammation, cancer, hypertrophy – can enlarge these lobes and thus obstruct the flow of urine , causing a wide spectrum of misery and discomfort. The Prostate's function is to produce fluid for semen, which transports sperm.

If you are visiting this site most likely you or someone you know is suffering from a prostate problem.

The most common symptoms include:
* difficulty initiating urination
* weak urinary stream
* frequent urination
• often with urgency
• often accompanied with incontinence * waking several times at night to urinate
* sexual dysfunction and decreased libido

The most common conditions are:
* benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
* prostatitis
* prostate cancer



• BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Symptoms result when the enlargement squeezes the urethra where it runs through the prostate. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland causes unpleasant symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and weak urinary flow.2 BPH is the most common of prostate conditions among men. It is more common among older men, because as a man ages, his prostate naturally enlarges. Starting at about age 40, levels of a hormone called prolactin begin increasing in men, this stimulates an increased production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This in turn increases the metabolism of testosterone, resulting in an increase of the metabolic byproduct di-hydro-testosterone or DHT. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a steroid sex hormone that is produced from testosterone via the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT is the most potent naturally occurring androgen (male hormone)—in fact, scientists have estimated that DHT’s growth-promoting effects on prostate tissue are 10 times more potent than testosterone.1 Dihydrotestosterone is crucial to the development of normal male characteristics. Elevated levels of DHT in adult men, however, may have numerous deleterious or unwanted effects.3 Unfortunately for men between the age of 40 and 59, nearly 60% can be shown to already be suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia. This usually does not present a noticeable problem until after the age of 50. By the age of 80, however, some 85% of all men suffer from one or more symptoms of BPH. As the prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra.The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritated. The bladder begins to contract when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Eventually, the bladder weakens and is unable to empty itself and urine remains in the bladder. The narrowing of the urethra and partial emptying of the bladder lead to many of the problems associated with BPH. It is important to note that BPH does not necessarily lead to cancer; however, a man can and may have BPH and cancer at the same time.

• Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate and is not contagious. The inflammatory process can be infectious or inflammatory in the origin. Prostatitis is caused by a bacterial infection in only 5% to 10% of all cases. The bacteria is similar to those which cause other types of urinary infections. Most patients however, have no evidence of bacteria in their prostates yet are thought to carry microorganisms such as Chlamydia or Ureaplasma. Approximately 50 % of men diagnosed with prostatitis are prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of the complex of symptom prostatitis despite the fact that they have no evidence of any actual infection. It is important to note that prostatitis sometimes develops from untreated BPH.

• Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that often begins in the outer part of the prostate. As a prostate tumor grows, it may spread to the inner part of the prostate. Treatment options for prostate cancer include monitoring, hormonal therapy, radiation, brachytherapy and surgery.

Generally two tests are used to detect when men are at higher risk of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases. These are the digital rectal exam (DRE) and the prostate-specific antigen test (PSA test). A high PSA can indicate a greater chance of developing prostate cancer. However, a high PSA does not necessarily mean cancer is present; many men with BPH also have elevated PSA levels.

Evaluation of prostate cancer can be performed with standard MRI.
MRI accuracy is 89%. Despite the fact that MRI tends to overstage the tumer. Most physicians feel MRI does not provide added information over the results available from surgically invasive prostate biopsy pathology and PSA data.4

Reference Materials used for the above are provided below:

1. Deslypere JP, Young M, Wilson JD, McPhaul MJ. Testosterone and 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone interact differently with the androgen receptor to enhance transcription of the MMTV-CAT reporter gene. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 1992 Oct;88(1-3):15-22.


2. Comhaire F, Mahmoud A. Preventing diseases of the prostate in the elderly using hormones and nutriceuticals. Aging Male. 2004 Jun;7(2):155-69.


3. Severi G, Morris HA, MacInnis RJ, et al. Circulating steroid hormones and the risk of prostate cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2006 Jan;15(1):86-91.

4. Andrew C Peterson, MD, FACS, et. al.; Urologic Imaging Without X-rays: Ultrasound, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine., Jan 4, 2007, http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC3373.HTM

Prostate Facts:
• Almost 30 million men suffer from benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
• Odds are 2 to 1 you'll have prostate problems by the time you are 60.
• Each year over 400,000 men in the United States alone undergo prostate surgery; and over a billion dollars a year is spent on prostate treatment.
• Surgery often results in incontinence and impotence.
• Proscar®, the leading pharmaceutical drug for treating prostate problems, is associated with sexual dysfunction and male breast enlargement.
• Flomax®, a pharmaceutical drug for treating prostate problems, is associated with both nasel congestion and cough (incidence is double that of placebo).
• Saw palmetto is not an effective remedy for enlarged prostate based upon information published by: Bent S, Kane C, et al. "Saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia." New England Journal of Medicine, 2006; 354:557-66.

Nature has given us a natural remedy to support good prostate health.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

SIN:Social Insurance Number



The day I applied for my SIN...too coold.

A well adjusted woman is one who not only knows what she wants for her birthday, but even knows what she's going to exchange it for.


Happy Birthday!!!! It's my wife's birthday, the day I arrived in Canada...double celebration.

Arrival at Pearson International Airport Canada- March 10, 2008




Arrival to Canada is nonetheless both an exciting and stressful experience for newcomers.
Upon arrival at an airport, every newcomer is interviewed by a Canada Customs Officer. The officer requests documentation gathered by the immigrant prior to departing his or her home country, including an immigrant visa. Applicants are required to provide the officer with a list of all household items they have brought with them. Each applicant is then directed to an Immigration Officer to begin the next phase of the process. The Immigration Officer double-checks the immigrant’s documentation, including required visas, and asks a series of questions much like those asked on the Canadian immigration application. Once the interview is successfully completed, the officer grants authorization for permanent residency and signs the immigrant’s Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence. Though distribution is not consistent, at this point many newcomers also receive the booklet Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know.

At the airport my wife was waiting for me and my sister in law.