Men's Health

Human Growth Hormone HGH

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

The effects of elevated HGH levels can be truly amazing. Raising HGH levels is the closest science has come to the elusive "fountain of youth". Unfortunately, the advances of science have also led to an avalanche of con artists. It seems as if suddenly everybody has a pill that will make us young again. The truth is that most pills will just make you poor again!
Fortunately, there are a few legitimate HGH enhancing products on the market that are safe and effective. Products like Secretagogue-One, that were developed by scientists, have the most promise. After 30 days on the supplement most people have seen tremendous results. In addition, the book Natural Hormonal Enhancement provides detailed information on how to eat and live in such a way as to naturally elevate your ...

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The Role of HGH in the Body

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

The role of HGH in the body?

Good news, after reading through the boring HGH definitions page this will seem like a thriller. In this article we begin to explore what we know about the effect of HGH on the body...

What role does HGH play in the body?

Human growth hormone and IGF-1 have been shown to play a significant role in:

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Basically, anything that goes on in your body is in some way tied to HGH. This is why HGH is often called the "fountain of youth". Elevated HGH levels are what makes you feel young again.

Does your body always produce HGH?

The good news is that your body must always produce HGH or you would not be able to function. The ...

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All About HGH

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

What is HGH (Human Growth Hormone) ?

The first step in our education is to become familiar with some of the terms and definitions used while discussing Human Growth Hormone. Ready? Let's jump right in...

What is a Hormone?

Hormones are tiny chemical messengers that help our body do different tasks. Hormones are made up of amino acids. Hormones are produced by the endocrine glands and then sent all over the body to stimulate certain activities. For example, Insulin is a well known hormone that helps our body digest food. Our growth, digestion, reproduction and sexual functions are all triggered by hormones.

What is Human Growth Hormone?

Human Growth Hormone (HGH or hGH) is the most abundant hormone produced by the pituitary gland (pituitary is one of the endo ...

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Ear hearing problem? - about Tinnitus

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

TINNITUS

Tinnitus is diagnosed as chronic ringing, roaring, buzzing, humming, or hissing in the ears. The symptoms of tinnitus are frequently found in the elderly. Although the cause of tinnitus is unknown, it can be a symptom of almost any ear disorder such as infection, blocked ear canal or eustachian tube, otosclerosis (overgrowth of bone in the middle ear), and Meniere's disease. Blast injury from explosions has also been known to cause symptoms of tinnitus, as have adverse effects from drugs such as aspirin or antibiotics.

Tinnitus currently affects about 50 million adults in the United States. It may disappear on its own or when the underlying problem is successfully treated. In cases of chronic tinnitus for which there is no treatable underlying proble ...

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Relief from Tinnitus hearing problems

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

Natural relief from Tinnitus (hearing problem)

Lifestyle Changes

â€¢ Recordings of soothing music or sounds may help cover the unwanted noise, especially while sleeping.
â€¢ Regular exercise may provide relief by increasing blood circulation to the head.
â€¢ A small electronic device worn in the ear, called a tinnitus masker, produces a pleasant sound that will compete with the tinnitus.
â€¢ Avoid alcohol, smoking, and caffeine, all of which may aggravate the condition.
â€¢ Cut down on salt which may increase fluid build up in the ear.
â€¢ Practice relaxation techniques.

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Gingko Biloba for Tinnitus relief

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300

Gingko Biloba

Gingko biloba is a plant extract used to reduce symptoms of various cognitive deficits such as decreased memory function, lack of concentration, and lack of alertness. Positive results in the treatment of tinnitus and dizziness have also been reported in the literature. Published studies have shown that 120 to 240 mg a day of pharmaceutical-grade gingko biloba extract can alleviate tinnitus, though some earlier studies failed to show benefits. The therapeutic effect of gingko is attributed to several active constituents with vasoactive and free radical-scavenging properties.
In a recent study conducted in Denmark, tinnitus and dizziness were reduced after a 4 to 6 week treatment regimen with gingko biloba. Researchers also noted minimal side effects in ...

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Male Hormones and Aging

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1300

As men age past year 40, male hormones and male aging hormonal changes occur that perceptibly inhibit physical, sexual, and cognitive function. The outward appearance of a typical middle-aged male shows increased abdominal fat and shrinkage of muscle mass, a hallmark effect of hormone imbalance. Loss of a feeling of well-being, sometimes manifesting as depression, is a common psychological complication of hormone imbalance.

Until recently, these changes were attributed to "growing old," and men were expected to accept the fact that their bodies were entering into a long degenerative process that would someday result in death.

Many of the diseases that middle-aged men begin experiencing, including depression, fatigue, abdominal weight ...

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Male Hormone Imbalance

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1300

The most significant male hormone imbalance in aging men is a decrease in free testosterone, while estrogen levels remain the same or increase precipitously. As men grow older, they experience a variety of mechanisms from the dual effects of having low testosterone and high estrogen. The result is a testosterone-estrogen imbalance that directly causes many of the debilitating health problems associated with normal aging.
One cause of hormone imbalance in men is that their testosterone is increasingly converted to estrogen. One report showed that estrogen levels of the average 54-year-old man are higher than those of the average 59-year-old woman.
The reason that testosterone replacement therapy does not work by itself for many men is that exogenously administer ...

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Free Testosterone is Critically Important

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1300

Testosterone is much more than a sex hormone. There are testosterone receptor sites in cells throughout the body, most notably in the brain and heart. Youthful protein synthesis for maintaining muscle mass and bone formation requires testosterone. Testosterone improves oxygen uptake throughout the body, helps control blood sugar, regulates cholesterol, and maintains immune surveillance. The body requires testosterone to maintain youthful cardiac output and neurological function. Testosterone is also a critical hormone in the maintenance of healthy bone density, muscle ...

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Why Testosterone Levels Decline

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1300

Testosterone production begins in the brain. When the hypothalamus detects a deficiency of testosterone in the blood, it secretes a hormone called gonadotrophin-releasing hormone to the pituitary gland. This prompts the pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone (LH), which then prompts the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone.

Producing Testosterone

In some men, the testes lose their ability to produce testosterone, no matter how much LH is being produced. This type of testosterone deficiency is diagnosed when blood tests show high levels of LH and low levels of testosterone. In other words, the pituitary gland is telling the testes (by secreting LH) to produce testosterone, but the testes have ...

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Selenium Related to Prostate Cancer Risk

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1300

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of prostate cancer compared to many other Western countries. We also have soil that is very low in selenium.

Low levels of the mineral selenium may mean a man has an increased risk of cancer.

Selenium is a trace mineral found in foods such as Brazil nuts and walnuts. It acts as an antioxidant, helping to neutralize byproducts of normal metabolism called free radicals, which can damage cells and contribute to cancer.

In a study*, researchers evaluated selenium levels in blood samples from 52 men with prostate cancer. These men had provided blood samples before they were diagnosed with prostate cancer and again after their diagnosis. This group was compared with 96 otherwise healthy men who ha ...

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