For the last 5 years on my own I've been taking an OTC antihistamine just to stay decongested ; PCP knew this. At 70, my PCP also knew I was having some urination issues and BHP. She never told me the antihistamine might be a problem! Since hearing Dr. Rena in this topic, I stopped the antihistamine and my urination has improved. Thanks! Dr. Rena! I have no other health issues; 5'10", 156, good BP, etc. My PCP means well, but she gives me my 15 minutes once a year, her head in her computer and almost never looks at me and says, "hey, how are you"? State a medicine today; she means well, but you have to be your own medical consultant.
@ssa847911 ай бұрын
That's become typical in the past 15 years or so. The doctor talks to the computer, not to you. And you're lucky you get 15 minutes. At the clinic I go to, you're in and out in under 15 minutes, including 7-8 minutes with the doctor. The nurse takes your weight and BP, doesn't care if it's winter and you're weating boots and a winter coat, or it's summer and you're in shorts and a T-shirt. I go twice a year, in June and December, and for the latter the doctor says "you've put on weight." The nurse takes BP with me sitting on the examination table with my arm sticking out because they have done away with chairs. All of that is against what the American Heart Association advises, and I've pointed it out to the doctor, but he doesn't care. Ever since corporations have taken over what used to be a doc or two sunning a family practice, it's all about efficiency, quick turnaround, treat the symptom, write a prescription and move on to the next patient. Remember, the doctors are now employees, not independent practitioners. Educate yourself, and don't hesitate to say no to a med if you feel it's wrong for you.
@brucesmith542611 ай бұрын
@@ssa8479 Time to find a new GP. I had one that said I was over weight by 1 pound and I needed to join a health club to exercise. In my yard and garden I get hours of exercise daily. I also wanted to say you're 5"6" and weigh 235, so I say your obese...but I didn't. It made me get a new GP though. 8-)
@ssa847911 ай бұрын
@@brucesmith5426 5’6”?! That GP needs help! I’m the same height, but 143 lb.
@azmike111 ай бұрын
Most doctors are genuine quacks.
@brucesmith542611 ай бұрын
@@ssa8479 The worst patient for a doctor is another doctor. 😂
@Doctor-Shoebill11 ай бұрын
As a man with prostate issues, I'd advise all males to follow this advice. If I could go back and make some changes in my past habits, it would've saved me from a LOT of my current issues. Thank you Dr. Malik for putting this information out there.
@doddgarger680611 ай бұрын
Cut carbs and sugar makes a huge difference with inflammation issues of all kinds
@AdamsTaiwan11 ай бұрын
@@doddgarger6806 Yes, this and intermittent fasting brought me relief. Feeling great. I'd say eat all Biblical recommended foods with thanksgiving: vegetables, meats, nuts, fruit, eggs, honey, milk. Avoid processed foods, keep as close to original food as possible.
@congruent-thoughts878111 ай бұрын
@@AdamsTaiwanright but no milk and little honey because of sukker. But the rest you mentioning is perfect!👍
@congruent-thoughts878111 ай бұрын
A lot is outdated information. The right fed is what our body and especially our Brain needs ! Cocosfed and flaxseed for cooking and Virgin Olive Oil on salad. This is what it’s best for us. The rest is oil we should avoid 2:17 . Tomato is still correct. Meat from wild animals or at least grassfed organic meat is totally different for our body then from supermarked. You have to update your knowledge. This old believes we did learn on University before, actually makes people more sick. We know today, there are no fruit or vegetables who can cure us, but we get sick because we get far too much poison in our food and environment, and too little minerals and vitamines. The absence of minerals and certain bacteria in our gut is making us sick. Illnes is not something falling down from heaven. We create our illness with wrong industrial food. Buildingblocks our body needs to repair it selv. We have a selvrepairing system if we give our body what it needs
@josearce443610 ай бұрын
@@AdamsTaiwan not milk or cheese,nor yogurt.
@DR-fy7qy2 ай бұрын
Watching Dr. Malik's video is like listening to a very knowledgeable and personable physician who is willing to take the time to explain things to you. A rarity in real life.
@souffledАй бұрын
ABSOLUTELY AGREE
@alw14035 күн бұрын
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@johnstanley787410 ай бұрын
I developed diabetes, high cholestrol, and high blood pressure very early on in life - never smoked or drank alcohol though - I am 58 years of age now, living with diabetes for over 26 years, but been walking with my 15 year old lab for over 3 to 4 hrs everyday, the walking speed has slowed down because of my best friends age, but we still do 25k steps every day.. I do not have a prostate condition, glad I bumped into this video, will be more careful about the food and drink intake. Bless you all and good health.
@BarneysBullit5 ай бұрын
Thought I'd share my short story... I'm 62, was diagnosed Type2 Diabetic 5 years ago. Dr. gave me a shoebox full of meds... got home and started watching KZbins of doctors extolling another path, rather than medicating... stop eating carbs! Or, at least, drastically reduce your intake. ALL meds went into trash. I went to "no more than 20 grams of carbs per day". I lost 45 lbs in 3 months. I eat red meat, bacon, dairy, eggs by the carton, strawberries, and switched to diet soda. My blood pressure is perfect. My A1c went from 12 to 5.6. The internet is overflowing with this exact same story. I am not unique. They say don't eat red meat or dairy or eggs, but the proof is in the glucometer. Best wishes.
@LK-bz9sk11 ай бұрын
Lightly grilled tomatoes for lycopene and pumpkin seeds help me but quitting alcohol completely made the biggest difference.
@KrispyCereal0079 ай бұрын
Yes sirrr!
@temp8505 ай бұрын
I'm nearly sixty and have dramatically improved my health with daily exercise (5000+ stair runs a week and/or hill runs) and avoidance of sugar and bad fat. Lots of vegetables and wholemeal food, avoiding simple carbs. Eating fish often. Just a little red meat. No cakes or dessert as a general rule. My BP without meds is now 105/70! 🙏🏃
@EatLeadPal11 ай бұрын
I'm in my 60s and have had BPH since I was in my 30s. I was AD military at the time and have lived a very healthy life. I've worked out 5-6 days a weeks for the past 30 years and also eat a very clean diet. None of these have decreased my BPH symptoms.
@slightlyconfused87611 ай бұрын
We are all different, but following the rules mentioned will help many, possibly most, but not all people. You are just genetically unlucky I guess.
@monunyabidness594911 ай бұрын
There's no getting around genetics. For those who are not genetically inclined to have BPH, exercise and diet will be beneficial.
@henrirotthier571011 ай бұрын
Same here. Nobody understands
@pwhitlock1011 ай бұрын
I’m a healthy 60YO who does resistance training twice a week and have been keto for 6 years. A year ago I started supplementing Iodine in mg doses and noticed in 2 months that my ability to urinate went back about 15 years. Iodine is concentrated by all glands and supports the structure of the glands as well. See Dr. David Brownstein’s book on Iodine for the protocol. It’s not that expensive and totally worth a try.
@EatLeadPal11 ай бұрын
@@pwhitlock10 Thanks. I'll check it out.
@erents111 ай бұрын
My father had it, my older brother has it but I don’t. They ate red meat regularly, I don’t, I eat vegetables regularly they didn’t. I’m 66, I am a hard core cyclist, distance backpacker they played golf in a golf cart. So far I have no symptoms and I plan to keep it that way by out climbing my 30/40 year young mountain biking buddies! Thanks for your advice I will add it to my quiver of preventive measures!
@AOL03216 ай бұрын
Erents1, I too am an avid road and mtn. cyclist and wonder if the increased pressure has led to some of these issues?
@myparceltape11695 ай бұрын
Golf carts seem funny to me. But there are not many carts that could cope with the humps and bumps around here. Two people walking together is more sociable anyway.
@bekabeka713 ай бұрын
My father had enlarged prostate and got surgery he’s fine now. I have feeling of enlarged prostate but I don’t want surgery as I’m still young and I want naturally ways to shrink it
@souffledАй бұрын
THANK YOU FOR SHARING
@81722LesАй бұрын
I try to do 30kms of hiking every month, I'm an avid rider and always looking for new activities to do ..
@MartinThomas-m1g4 ай бұрын
This Lady is brilliant - she knows her stuff. We're lucky that her research is openly available. She's saving lives every day she gets up.🙏
@RadarAustralia4 ай бұрын
This presentation is the clearest, no-nonsense advice regarding prostrate cancer I have heard.
@anthonycarbone38268 ай бұрын
The more I learn from you and learn about you the more I realize that you are a genuine caring person who is a huge credit to the entire medical profession. Per angusta ad augusta
@collyernicholasjohn11 ай бұрын
1. Reduce weight 2. Exercise 3. Avoid antihistamines, pseudo-ephedrine, anti-depressants 4. Reduce fats and red meat and eat more vegetables 5. Lycopene is good (found in tomatoes, watermelons 🍅) Welcome
@Your_Crazy_Uncle8 ай бұрын
Nope go carnivore Look into it Meat is food Plants r medicine
@Owl-of-Minerva7 ай бұрын
@@Your_Crazy_Uncle Meat is not food. Meat is murder. Look into it.
@stacyhamilton26197 ай бұрын
@@Owl-of-Minerva Only if you're a cannibal.
@motoscro9517 ай бұрын
I eat carnivore, absolutely love it. Never stronger at 58. My 31 yo girlfriend will testify. 😮. I was a vegan for 3 years. Got fat, weak and brain fog. Keep your kale, I’ll stick with ribeye. 🤠
@11235Aodh7 ай бұрын
@@Your_Crazy_Uncle Good luck with your enlarged prostate then. Plenty protein to bind on a diet that promotes cell growth (excess protein turning on mtor and igf1).
@dalea435011 ай бұрын
I went on Keto, lost 38 lbs, got off blood pressure, statin and prostate meds. I love being on keto. I actually can eat too much. The only thing that was hard for a bit, was not eating 5 to 6 hours before bed. Easy now, but hard at first. I feel alive now. If you're going to do it, just do it. Cheating on it hurt your results. Just do your homework. Dr Boz, and Dr malik helped greatly.
@pinehawk96009 ай бұрын
Hard to sleep when you're hungry
@yossarian679 ай бұрын
I’m with you, 2 months into keto, intermittent fasting and exercising everyday. I’ve lost 20lbs in the last 7 weeks.
@InsolentVillager9 ай бұрын
Just go carnivore. I naturally came to OMAD and am never hungry a spec. I do eat about 2lbs at a sitting, though.
@Sciffyan6 ай бұрын
@@pinehawk9600 I am on keto and I am not even hungry during intermittent fasting
@boblatkey71606 ай бұрын
@@pinehawk9600that doesn't happen
@skywave1211 ай бұрын
My Father made it to 86. Had an enlarged prostate in his 60's. They operated on it. Granular tissue developed later. In his last 3 years needed a catheter because of not holding his urine. After 2 UTI's with recovery he said no more. Before the 3 rd UTI he fell and broke his hip. I use his experience as a reference. Only other issue was high BP of which he did not really die from. Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Heart, Brain all in good shape upon death. He was quite a Gardener and loved vegetables, and Burger king to.👍 Great video. It is important to track family history.
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@BGTuyau11 ай бұрын
It's utterly amazing not only how much body chemistry and interactions are involved here, but also how all of these things are known.
@danerogers117811 ай бұрын
In my early 40's I went vegetarian and insisted on lots of dairy for the protein I thought I needed. Over the years my prostate symptoms grew worse and worse with slow stream and "multiple voiding" my dominate symptoms. About 10 years later I went 100% plant based and stopped the diary. Unexpectedly, my prostate symptoms began improving somewhat and multiple voiding faded away though slow stream (slower than my youth) remains. I was pleasantly surprised to have no further prostate symptom increase over the following 20 years, now at age 74. I'm convinced it was growth hormones either in or produced by the dairy consumption that caused my prostate growth.
@Fearzero11 ай бұрын
Yup plant based for the win. Luckily I started whole plant diet 22 years ago so never got enlargement like my father and uncles. Plus no viagra needed at 53!
@Fearzero11 ай бұрын
@@danwipper Science is being ignored by government. Animal products shorten lifespan and raise the amount of medications needed for seniors a whopping 58 percent!
@foodtriptvnijames11 ай бұрын
I want to be planted based
@danerogers117811 ай бұрын
You are lucky to have been wise enough to go whole plant based early in life. I got you beat on one thing ... no viagra at 74 and still fully functional. You have a healthy future! @@Fearzero
@danerogers117811 ай бұрын
I cannot be sure whether it was the drugs given to the cows or cow milk in general. Since cow milk is designed to rapidly grow a calf into a cow, diary simply has more growth factors than I care to ingest. I don't consider myself as "vegan" but choose to eat very simple starch based foods. Until recently, my garden provided about 25% of all our calories in the form of potatoes, sweet potatoes, field corn and dry beans. I certainly enjoy the benefits of great health with no hint of chronic disease nor any required medications - unusual for an American man at age 74. @@danwipper
@michaelveramo438211 ай бұрын
The actual list of what you can do starts at 5:19
@HeartFeltGesture11 ай бұрын
Dont you hate that? Thanks!
@a.r.r.56268 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DaveBoothroyd-ej5in21 күн бұрын
Thanks
@braxfistya5478 ай бұрын
Your video really put the focus on greenery…
@jvisser57Ай бұрын
One of the best videos yet - thank you. I can't eat too many tomatoes (I used to grow bucket of them) due to gout-like symptoms appearing. But I do eat watermelon, particularly in the summer. Now on to medications - I was on tamsulosin and tadalafil, but dropped the tamsulosin due to increased problems of night peeing and blood pressure going up 8-10 points, now down to more acceptable limits since stopping. Have anybody here had similar symptoms with tamsulosin?
@kevztunes2 күн бұрын
I was diagnosed with moderate BPH at age 39. That was 30+ years ago...and to this day I have had zero health issues with my enlarged prostate. No getting up at night to pee, or any of the regular reported symptoms. My diet and lifestyle factors are most probably a big influencing factor in this scenario. 1) I have been 100% plant-based (vegan) for 51 years now. 2) I have been a lifelong competitive, endurance runner since the age of 15. Even at 70-ish, I still train 75 klms per week and lead a very outdoor, athletic, active lifestyle. My PSA score is always in the 1.5 - 1.8 range.
@whtfsh76511 ай бұрын
I had BPH for years despite living a very healthy lifestyle and keeping my weight under control. Unfortunately, I eventually developed Prostate cancer and had it removed almost 2 years ago. So, at least I no longer have to deal with BPH or having to pee every half hour. My PSA is now undetectable.
@jpjp387311 ай бұрын
Are there side effects like incontinance or ED?
@johnjaco554411 ай бұрын
Yes,incontinence does happen,it's the luck of the draw if it doesn't happen.
@robertestrada43411 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. I had TURP surgery around 5 years ago. I wish that I would have had this information 20 years ago. Thank you for all the great information that you share.
@richricogranada96479 ай бұрын
These urologists LOOOOVE to perform and advise TURP to add thousands to their pockets.
@roberre1648 ай бұрын
@@richricogranada9647I think that is true. A few of my friends are having or have had this. Their urologist gives them two options. The operation or you will be on pills for the rest of your life. The ones who have had the operation all find their ejaculate goes into the bladder and now wonder if they have made a mistake. This was outlined to them before the op as a "possibility" but in all cases became a reality.
@cadecrusader11 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Malik for your take on men’s health!
@tomdixon121311 ай бұрын
High fat, ruminant meat cooked medium rare combined with very low carbohydrate intake was the cure for me. I lost ALL the risk factors for BPH with a carnivore diet, walking and lifting weights. I lost 50 pounds on carnivore, got off ALL medications, and rolled back BPH over almost three years at this writing.
@ElectronicFlightBag11 ай бұрын
I agree, and had the same. Unfortunately she was off on her meat aspect. It was insulin resistance (from sugar, carb, processed food and seed oils) that caused the enlarged prostate, and once you get that reversed so will the prostate issue.
@martyryan776411 ай бұрын
Similar story here. I eat fats and lots of protein and veggies but almost ZERO added sugars (almost three years now) and exercise every day, all the metabolic risk factors disappeared. Fats and healthy red meat are not a problem without empty carbs/added sugar. It’s kind of annoying that medical professionals always lump fats/red meat in with sugar, and the studies never seem to account for sugar. Just eliminating sugar resulted in the best health of my life at over 50 years old.
@4everB211 ай бұрын
I have the same experience. Carbs are the issue, over time leading to insuline resistance. Solution is to get your energy out of fats instead of carbs. The doctor mentioned diabetics and blood sugar level, but missed the link with carbs.
@monkeymauer769311 ай бұрын
Why do they always group red meat as a “diet”. Big difference between eating Fast food and a steak dinner. Thanks for your comment!!!
@ElectronicFlightBag11 ай бұрын
I agree... It's a life style change... @@monkeymauer7693
@rexwave462411 ай бұрын
Although the explanation you gave here was delivered quickly, I was able to follow along. In my opinion, you have one of the top five KZbin health channels. I hope that the time it takes remains rewarding by whatever scale you measure that.
@larrychew111 ай бұрын
This is an excellent and complete backgrounder. Kudos!
@emp0rt11 ай бұрын
I see Dr. Malik talking about prostates, I upvote.
@Lioninthenight10 ай бұрын
You are a very intelligent young lady. Thanks!
@MatthewReynolds-z1b11 ай бұрын
Dr. Malik Can you discuss PAE? I had this procedure done over a year ago with great success. I'm aware of all the other procedures available for BPH. I know the urologic community is slow to adopt this treatment. Can you discuss this treatment in a future video. Thanks
@herrickinman930311 ай бұрын
PAE is performed by an interventional radiologist, not by a urologist. There is no procedure that cures BPH. Your prostate will continue to grow after the procedure, and you eventually need another procedure in about 10 years.
@GarySBCA10 ай бұрын
I agree. A urologist may not perform this procedure but would certainly be expected to be familiar with pros and cons of all available treatment methods, providing referrals as appropriate. Since this is an educational channel (and a pretty good one) such a discussion would be welcome.
@herrickinman930310 ай бұрын
@@GarySBCA What I wonder is how effective is PAE at arresting, or at least slowing down, prostate growth post PAE and what are the unwanted side effects.
@Gary6543711 ай бұрын
Plant based diet here. I started eating or drinking 1/2 cup twice a day of Hunt's pasta sauce and my PSA dropped from 4.18 down to 3.20 a 23% reduction in less than 2 months. The only issue I have is the 4 gm of sugar per half cup serving so I recently bought a 50 mg lycopene supplement to cut back on the sugary pasta sauce. My urine flow did seem to improve.
@midnightflyer75109 ай бұрын
What brand supplement? I was looking in Vitamin Shoppe and all they had was 10mg concentrations and it was quite expensive! I had seen a study that used a whopping 500mg of lycopene so I was looking for a high concentration product. However, Im thinking such a product may not even be cost effective if 10mg was ~$45.00.
@shermdog696911 ай бұрын
Saw palmetto and nettle root was a huge help.
@p.c.h.67219 ай бұрын
Do you take the saw palmetto and the nettle root every day?
@phedonbilek33226 ай бұрын
Same here. Saw palmetto made a huge difference for me.
@josephmckenna40687 ай бұрын
Thank you for this practical advice. Very easy to understand well presented.
@johnpavy6130Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Dr Malik. I don't have a problem at this point, but I know many men who have. I am motivated to take steps to minimize the chances of developing this condition.
@albertroberts6644Ай бұрын
Hi, this is my first time listening to your podcast, and I am very please, with the information that I received, I will try to put into practice what I have heard.
@luis-ciphermstar659711 ай бұрын
I stared taking a high quality Saw Palmetto and it worked wonders. My Urologist patronized me for it, but it works.
@alexanderyanovitsky98739 ай бұрын
Please specify which brand you using ,be appreciated for the info thanks
@robinferrell17429 ай бұрын
How much you too
@yashminbuksh62709 ай бұрын
Please let me know which one you using and the strength
@pggp27312 күн бұрын
of course he will patronise you for it. As they want to fill you with pharmacy drugs. Avoid the like the plague and keep up the saw Palmetto. With the right brand it works wonders for
@Benjiboy114 ай бұрын
I have to concur with what has been stated several times here, and that is, the good Dr. does a fantastic job of explaining how the different types of BPH may be caused, and provides lifestyle changes that are a cure not a bandaid. Her understanding of androgens, the receptors and the relationship between DHT, test, estrogen, receptors and their affinity/sensitivity is better than 99% of the male doctors I’ve seen. The fact that she is aware of the 5-alpha reductase treatment, and understands that having high testosterone doesn’t mean that you’re automatically going to have that as the cause of your bph is refreshing.
@scoot7777711 ай бұрын
Very nicely done! Doctor you make it very easy to understand how to take care of the prostrate Thank you 🙏 ✅😊😊🎄
@pattersonkamaara26234 ай бұрын
Thanks Dr Malik. Me thinks she is good Urologist. I went through brachytherapy five years ago. Been on light medication since. PSA been normal since. Been eating everything in moderation, so far nothing to complain about except low libido, and episodes of body weakness , lethargy. Am only 69.
@VanlifewithAlan11 ай бұрын
I had BPH in my late 30s. It went away when I changed my diet from the typical male diet of crisps, chips and Mars bars to one which would be called a healthy diet. I have not had problems for years.
@joerenner833411 ай бұрын
I'm 59. Diet and exercise do not trump genetics. At least not for me.
@VanlifewithAlan11 ай бұрын
@@joerenner8334 Maybe not - but diet and exercise do help.
@henrirotthier571011 ай бұрын
@@joerenner8334 same here
@VanlifewithAlan11 ай бұрын
@@criticalhit148 Pain, above all in the top of my legs and when I sat down.
@herrickinman930311 ай бұрын
@@VanlifewithAlan Pain is not a symptom of BPH. The typical symptom of BPH is incomplete and frequent voiding due to constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate. Unless a digital exam detects an enlarged prostate, or until you experience problems voiding, you won't even know that have BPH.
@Averageskill24 күн бұрын
I'm a new construction plumbing contractor and do a LOT of major remodel and an occasional complete custom house and some plumbing repair for everyone I know (they don't trust anybody else) and do it by myself. Keeps me healthy at 65....I work about 3-4 days a week now. I also bother my wife enough to bring me to organism 1-2 times a week to empty that thing....whatever it is....keeps it from going bad. All's good in releasing, holding and amounts.
@joerenner833411 ай бұрын
Please describe to us viewers what mild to severe symptoms look like please.
@hornchief8 ай бұрын
Wow! You are brilliant! I wish you and this info had been around 40 years ago. More importantly, I wish you were close so I could have been one of your patients.. I enjoy your informative videos. Thanks.
@buckdashe25714 ай бұрын
I removed dairy products (milk, cheese) from my diet and my PSA plummeted. I’ve also read that adding grains like flaxseed to your diet can lower BPH and help with cancer prevention overall. Appreciating everything Doc Malik brings to the proverbial table, though!
@drharjit3 ай бұрын
Excellent video by Dr Rena Malik filled with extremely useful, scientific, evidence based and lifesaving information.
@krissrock11 ай бұрын
i started having BPH systems in my late 30's...and I totally blame it on ant histamines. I was taking allergy medicine regularly since i was a child because my seasonal allergies are pretty bad. I was taking claritin and Zyrtec almost throughout the year. At one point, i started to have RLS-like systems (restless leg syndrome), and the BPH systems at the same time. My doc at the time thought i was just diabetic, but i wasn't then, i'm not now, and i don't have hypertension, but the cholesterol could be lower. But at the time, i was told to get off the allergy medicine, and that immediately stopped the RLS systems. But the BPH issues remained. Learning years later that antihistamines interact with the prostate was upsetting as i do believe they were cause of onset of BPH for me.
@steveborkowski433011 ай бұрын
Probably correct. I was on a med, Seroquel for eleven years, which probably caused my prostate issues....
@leroyhodges802411 ай бұрын
Doc I have been following you for a long time and I love your content and you do an excellent job every time you post. Thank you so much!!
@chrisguli286511 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Malik for another informative and thorough discussion on this topic. No surprises here - healthy lifestyle and diet equals a healthy prostate. I highly recommend your channel to those who may be interested.👍👋
@bpsitrep11 ай бұрын
Diet and exercise always seems to be the key. Living in Florida/The South, one almost has to mainline 'antihistamines' to be able to breath. I have an upcoming visit with my Urologist, I'm going to suggest he watch this because he's never given such good information for preventive medicine.
@TheFrewah11 ай бұрын
Sadly, doctors can earn more by prescribing something rather than suggesting lifestyle changes. Then you also have the problems that patients think they are ”customers”. Fat acceptance people don’tlike doctors that ask about their weight. Should you mention BMI, they will go elsewhere. That acronym is very taboo
@jamesstewart44023 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Rena Malik for a most easy to follow, easy to understand and clear guidance on what it needed. Thank you and warm greetings from Johannesburg South Africa!
@jeremykeller21111 ай бұрын
We can assure Dr. Malek that she will never have to worry about her prostate.
@kirkbrown81898 ай бұрын
Everything you say make sense to me. Thanks .
@johnhourigan327411 ай бұрын
Much more information than I was ever provided by my doctor or urologist 😢
@meteor123711 ай бұрын
Thx, I’ve been taking an antihistamine daily for years. Will stop that and see what happens. PCP never gave me this much information. Thx Dr Rena!
@AzEagletarian11 ай бұрын
As an aside, I can't believe I'm the only viewer who noticed abnormal camera focus. Unfortunately Dr Malik's face was not as clearly focused on as the deeper portions (background) of the studio. I will recommend this video for the urologists at the Phoenix VA Medical Center. The VA is big on education and in Phoenix, the number of veterans who go to this facility has risen dramatically over the course of the last decade. Thanks Dr Malik for the information.
@cryptogenik9 ай бұрын
TLDR; Exercise, don't be fat, don't do drugs, eat good, avoid antihistamines, pseudophed and red meat, eat more veggies (like tomatoes high in Lycopene). Did I miss anything?
@picturesLondon6 ай бұрын
Red meat fixed all my problems
@peterc32626 ай бұрын
Eat "well."
@The_Touring_Jedi5 ай бұрын
Regular sex or masturbation ...🤣
@fmgs315 ай бұрын
"don't do drugs"... Where did that come from? Because it didn't come from this video
@cryptogenik5 ай бұрын
@@fmgs31 You missed it watch again
@MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA10 ай бұрын
There are other doctors that disagree about the diet you have suggested. Thank you ❤️🎶
I am glad I watched this video. I am 53 years old and have been taking Pseudoephedrine, Flonase, and XYZal daily for years due to allergies, what should I do? Allergy shots did not help.
@bunnyass6911 ай бұрын
Try an elimination diet, like Whole 30. I did Whole 30 strictly for a 100 days to lose weight. Went from 175 to 155. What was unexpected was that allergies and arthritis significantly improved. Was able to kick decades long daily antihistamine regimen. Even though I don’t have Celiac’s, wheat turned out to be a major irritant. Also sugar. Now whenever I stray too fear from Whole 30 and start eating baked goods the psoriatic arthritis and allergies return
@M_Lopez_3D_Artist11 ай бұрын
Whole 30 is there a list of foods on a link i could check that out for myself.@@bunnyass69
@anthonyjona777911 ай бұрын
I have none of the risk factors she mentions, and I have an enlarged prostate. Not overweight, not diabetic, no cholesterol or high blood pressure meds, and I go the gym 6 days a week
@RavilGaliutdinov11 ай бұрын
Hi! Same here except I do not go to the gym 6 days a week but I do workout at home every day like HIIT. Looks like there is no a cure for this issue. I wonder why in my case it is enlarged. Also my testosterone level is good for my age, I am 35, not too low or too high just perfect. I do not know what to do. It seems like if the prostate has enlarged then the only thing you can is trying to keep it at same size or at least to slow the process.
@joerenner833411 ай бұрын
What are your symptoms of enlarged prostate though? Some are mild
@RavilGaliutdinov11 ай бұрын
@@joerenner8334 are you asking me or @anthonyjona7779? Mine are mild I'd say. Some problems with urinatation as urge to urinate and some aches in pelvic
@TheWMBWLife11 ай бұрын
@@joerenner8334 Weak stream is the worst. Imagine having to piss like a racehorse with your bladder ready to pop, and either not being able to start going, or emptying like a leaky faucet. When you stand at the urinal or toilet for more than a minute and ya still can't go, your bladder "needs a new starter." 😂
@joerenner833411 ай бұрын
@@TheWMBWLife Thanks. Just trying to get a handle on my own condition. I wake up 2 to 4 times a night to urinate . Stream is weaker than when I was40, but I guess not too bad.
@Northwindbreeze11 ай бұрын
Great video. It would be lovely if you could a similar video on Breast Cancer or what stimulates it. Thank you doc.
@gerrywaneck3778 ай бұрын
Great video. Highly educational. Understood by clinicians and lay people alike.
@Ijsingh201011 ай бұрын
I read somewhere lycopene in tomatoes gets activated while cooking it with extra virgin olive oil over skillet , and thst brings the best of lycopene
@azmike111 ай бұрын
Sounds good.
@azizsvc31157 ай бұрын
Tomato should be cooked/grilled or at least heated to get the full benefits from it
@koobs45497 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning that it doesn’t always present clear symptoms. I found out that my dad, granddad, & great grandad all had enlarged prostate. I didn’t think it was an issue because my issues were with GI & not urinary. Now I am wondering if I’m looking at the wrong thing & need to see a urologist
@rutgersmarine206511 ай бұрын
Many Thanks Dr Rena. This is just what I needed to hear. You are awesome!!!
@askgodforyou8 ай бұрын
Good advice I found all antidepressants has this affect on bladder n prostate thank you many doctors don’t see the relationship with meds
@andyroach42011 ай бұрын
You give great news. Sometimes too much of a deep dive, but this confirms my beliefs about the American diet. The current American diet is very bad for you. I lived several years in Japan and people age much better there. Keep up the good work and I think the highlights are attractive.
@andrewpao274211 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
@txmmoore11 ай бұрын
Well, I have practiced and done many of the said things. PSA is 23. Biopsy is negative. Not sure what to do now. I run 3 miles a day, consume no or very little processed foods. Eat a salad everyday and there has been no change. This is a challenging situation at 62 years of age.
@cafireman11 ай бұрын
Similar problem PSA at 15.1! I just had my 3rd Biopsy after Cancer Diagnosis 2+ years ago and my last 2 biopsies including one done 6 weeks ago show no found cancer! Now having to undergo BPH tests!
@bunnyass6911 ай бұрын
Running is great. Consider adding HIIT and resistance training.
@silentfog692411 ай бұрын
Any inflammation in your body can raise the psa just from the scratch i had bad teeth recently with bad inflammation. My psa raised to 6 from 0.6. After taking care of it its back to normal.
@boblatkey71606 ай бұрын
Same with me, I have done everything and I'm in good shape and I'm not fat, etc. still have to get up at least three times in the night to take a pee.
@Yp98813 ай бұрын
I’m 61. Runner, for decades, normal weight. Started to have slow peeing. PSA steadily rising year after year (7.1). It was not so bothersome, but went to urologist. Had MRI. No cancer, just enlarged prostate, 50 cc, so about twice what is normal, but not huge. Dr. Recommended Rezum. Did not want drugs, if I wait, prostate will only grow larger, so had Rezum done. Still recovering about 4 weeks into it, but doing well. I can see improvement already. The longer you wait for treatment, the worse it will be to treat.
@johnholme7838 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, I’m doing all the things you mentioned except for taking antidepressants which I will get off soon.
@nThanksForAllTheFish11 ай бұрын
Highly information dense video - thank you Dr Malik.
@AarrmeheartiesАй бұрын
Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos, very informative
@neon-john11 ай бұрын
Regarding diabetes as a risk, at what A1C level does the risk begin? I'm a 69 year old man who has been a diabetic for about 30 years. I maintain an A1C of from 5.0 to 5.3. I have no symptoms of diabetes. No neuropathy. No retinal damage. No heart problems. No kidney problems. I'm still sexually active and have a normal sized prostate gland. This indicates to me that there is a threshold below which no damage is done. What is that number or range of numbers?
@elendil50411 ай бұрын
If you are a type 2 then you are no longer diabetic. That label is applied when A1C reaches 6.5 or above. Congratulations.
@TheCapnMorgan11 ай бұрын
If you’re A1C is 5.0 and you’re NOT On medications you are not diabetic. You’re not diabetic unless you’re A1C is 6.5 or higher
@guitagious94646 ай бұрын
Thank you for this information, Dr. Malik. Prostate cancer has claimed the lives of many of the men in my family including my father. I don't want to join them, so I am trying to be more prostate conscious these days.
@IonTrone11 ай бұрын
very helpful information! one thing to note, poor red meat is not responsible for metabolic syndrome. it's the carbs :)
@KevinVanRooyen-ik1prАй бұрын
Hi Doctor Malik, thanks for the important information
@craig9518811 ай бұрын
One think you didn't mention is the benefits of pumpkin seeds which have been used for thousands of years to sucessfully treat prostate issues. After a couple months of taking a pumpkin seed oil supplement I no longer had to get up in the middle of the night and at my annual physical my PSA dropped.
@piptutor11 ай бұрын
Hi, How much of the oil did you take each day?
@craig9518811 ай бұрын
@@piptutor I used Piping Rock 3000mg capsuls, One twice a day.
@nicholasgroves182010 ай бұрын
Which brand
@craig9518810 ай бұрын
@@nicholasgroves1820 Piping Rock 3000mg extra virgin pumpkin seed oil
@davidwestover71589 ай бұрын
I'm glad thst I discovered these videos, they're very informative and helpful. ❤
@audiomiragemusic11 ай бұрын
I was hoping to hear something about saw pimento. Do you have any opinion taking this for prostate health?
@DanieNoordman11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information. My urologist wants to slice my prostate because I've had problems urine properly According to the urologist, my prostate is not enlarged.I don't know what's the procedure naming.Can you provide me with more info on why this procedure must be done and also whats risks are involved, are other treatments available. Thank you again. You're awesome, good work, and for helping us.
@DanieNoordman11 ай бұрын
I've forgotten to mention my age, I've 67y old.Having this'll problems to urinate for many years.I'm also a very nervous person, now more relaxing.
@roberts.140011 ай бұрын
After a couple three months on high-dose Lycopene supplementation I sometimes forget that I ever had symptoms of BPH ... FYI, the supplement dosage is much higher than what's recommended in this video. Even with the higher dosage I have not had any adverse side effects what-so-ever !!
@alexpavchinski11 ай бұрын
What dose were you taking?
@carloscardoso420011 ай бұрын
7😊😅que y @@alexpavchinski
@alexanderyanovitsky98739 ай бұрын
What dose and brand are you taking,be appreciated for your answer thanks
@Spork123able5 ай бұрын
Not really sure if it can be prevented, but I'm sure it helps. I've had an enlarged prostate for several years now, and my brother and brother n law have both had prostate cancer.
@AndyDCruzer9 күн бұрын
Has a change in your diet helped? I've just been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, I'm only 43 though, don't really want to take medication...
@bobbydavis69811 ай бұрын
I was hoping that you would touch on the effects of alcoholic beverages as well....especially beer.
@kirkpalis606411 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the great information Dr. Malik. You are a urological superstar in my opinion.
@SmashhoofTheOriginal11 ай бұрын
Like most things, it comes down to eating healthy and exercising.
@jarichards99utube7 ай бұрын
THANK You Very Informative.. WHAT ABOUT ANTI-INFLAMMATOTY SUPPLEMENTS...? Lypoic Acid...? Q-10...? Others...? Thanks Again
@crebizking922211 ай бұрын
Thanks Dr Malik I know that you don’t like me like that but I love you thanks for all the information.
@zapszapper91059 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you, ED and enlarged Prostate, just lately, will take advice on this pod cast.
@hamiltonabeldossantosmassi792411 ай бұрын
your hair looks great
@tetreaulthank406811 ай бұрын
Thank you so so much for putting this information out there !
@jon-nolanacousticsingerson992011 ай бұрын
Dr Malik: The video appears to be shot in auto focus. With the amount of movement you do when speaking it enables to camera zoom in and out. Prior to the video set the camera on Manual Focus and zoom in on the back wall. That should prevent the zooming in and out.
@MrOgynist11 ай бұрын
Haha. I thought I was the only one that commented on that kind of stuff. White balance is my big one.
@KingCobbones11 ай бұрын
This is the comment I was looking for.
@007Yasir11 ай бұрын
She is editing out dead spaces that’s called a jump cut. ,
@azmike111 ай бұрын
She edits that way for drama and effect.
@everettscott47458 ай бұрын
Wow, what an amazingly informative video. I learnt so much from this.
@jamescalifornia296411 ай бұрын
Tadalafil and saw palmetto help my BPH symptoms. 😚👌
@tonybrit2k11 ай бұрын
Lion diet helped me tremendously, definitely worth a try if you want to get healthy.
It's also important to know that calcifications resulting from prostatic infections can lead to BPH, due to inflammatory and infectious issues related to that... wich occured to me at the age of 32 and since 21 years, i had micturitional problems. I finally had to have laser surgery (HOLEP prostatic enucleation) wich partially solved this. In this case, nor sport or diet will help in any way albeit physical activity and balanced diet are mostly recommended of course.
@1maggotbrain11 ай бұрын
Damn you’re better than all my past Dr, and much smarter and prettier, great information ,where do I sign up ?
@Velo101011 ай бұрын
Doctors run a mill- get you in and out as fast as possible.
@ericsmusclecars9 ай бұрын
Always deliver valuable information…God Bless you Dr.
@mamorris2311 ай бұрын
i take finasteride for hair loss. am i indirectly preventing an enlarged prostate?
@OGFC3 ай бұрын
Dr. Malik, I’m 73 in good health on no meds. What do you think about prostate arterial embolization?
@tonygorman946211 ай бұрын
67 year old male: Metabolic syndrome is NOT caused by red meat or animal fat, it is caused by excess glucose and fructose and maybe eating foods cooked in vegetable oils which are high in omege6 fats which are damaged when heated. The best way to be healthy and strong is to eat a keto/carnivore diet and work outdoors.
@HuntingPoker11 ай бұрын
I totally agree with you, she is repeating what the elites cabol writes in those biased studies
@john43858 ай бұрын
Thank you for so much useful info....☺️
@notofthisworld599810 ай бұрын
No word yet on carnivores having obstructive urinary symptoms. There is a huge and growing community and they do little else but report on their health status. One of the many problems with dietary studies -aside from what you already mentioned - is that they dont control for all the variables. They compare plant based to omnivore but never include a carnivore cohort. So red meat is added to plant based, but plants are never excluded from the experiment. Much has been learned and disclosed about the toxicity of the plants in our modern diet, both natural and that introduced by farmers and geneticists.