Male virility is a fascinating topic medically. It is truly an example of how confidence and mental fortitude (or the absence thereof) can directly translate into physical performance. Thus, it doesn’t come as a surprise when TV ads seek to … Continue reading
Month: June 2018
Straight, No Chaser: Male Menopause (aka Andropause)
Manopause? Male Menopause? Yes, andropause is a thing (at least according to many medical authorities). Most of us are roughly familiar with menopause. You may or may not be surprised to discover that men suffer through similar age-related changes called andropause. With … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: Low Testosterone
Are you someone who had never heard of Low-T until recent commercials starting telling you that you weren’t normal? Let’s review what all the fuss is about. As most people know, testosterone is the most important male sex hormone that … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: Men’s Health Week, Fathers Day and Health
Fathers’ Day falls right at the tail end of Men’s Health Week, but we don’t like that – and we’ll begin our own Men’s Health Week by starting with Fathers’ Day! Take a moment to think through the variety of … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: The Cancer Prevention Workbook
We continue with simple principles to avoid various forms of cancer, but in today’s Straight, No Chaser, we add some detail about the what’s and whys of the conversation. The areas bolded represent summary actions for your benefit. Take Charge of Your Intake 1. … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: The Cancer Prevention Checklist
I’m going to present this information two separate ways: today a checklist, as simple as possible; and tomorrow with the same information explained briefly but with detail. You likely will find it of interest that many of these considerations are … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
TMJ. Those of you who have TMJ syndrome are likely already shaking your head in understanding. Those of you who don’t, be thankful. Take the advice of those who do and read this post to appreciate steps you can take … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: Travelers’ Diarrhea
This is the time of year in the U.S. when you wished you were somewhere else. (Hawaii, Africa, Australia or Mexico for a nice cruise, anyone?) Unfortunately, sometimes when you travel, you get more than you hoped. “Montezuma’s Revenge” is … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: Spotlight on Health Concerns When Traveling – Vaccines and Illnesses
Traveling is exciting, but it presents multiple challenges to your health. To best meet these challenges, preparation is everything. Before you travel and every time you travel, your surest means of protecting yourself is to confirm you are current on routine … Continue reading
Straight, No Chaser: What Would You Do If Your Tongue Suddenly Swelled? Learn About Angioedema
Here at Straight, No Chaser, we want you to know how to prevent disease and injury because that’s a lot easier than the alternative. However, if and when the time comes, you should also have a few tools in your … Continue reading