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C. Colon Cancer

The large intestine is the second most common cancer site. Colo-rectal cancer accounts for about 20 percent of all cancer deaths in the USA. Symptoms are non- existent in the early stages again requiring education and screening. This is a preventable disease with screening.

What you can do:

Reduce meats and fatty foods in the diet.
Eat more fiber (or take fibercon 2 tabs/d), fruits, and vegetables
Insist on a complete colonoscopy by a Gastroenterologist beginning age 50 and repeated every 5 yrs. if negative, or every 3 yrs. if premalignant polyps (adenomatous) are found by biopsy.
Baby aspirin daily cuts colon cancer by 50% (cox 2 inhibitor)

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D. Heart Disease

Positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) include:

Age (> 45 in males, > age 55 in female)
Family history of premature CHD (before age 55 in first degree male relatives, before age 65 in female first-degree relatives)
Current cigarette smoking
Hypertension (blood pressure > 140/90 or taking anti-hypertensive medication)
High LDL cholesterol (>130mg/dl)
diabetes mellitus
High HDL cholesterol (> 60 mg/dl) is considered a negative risk factor (good).

Total Cholesterol - The likelihood of developing coronary heart disease, or CHD (a narrowing and blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle), is directly related to the amount of cholesterol in the blood. The higher the level of blood cholesterol, the greater the risk of CHD.

Less than 200 mg/dl Desirable level
200 - 239 mg/dl Borderline high
240 mg/dl or more High risk range

Desirable Level (cholesterol less than 200 mg/dl) - Risk is relatively low, barring other risk factors. It is still a good idea to eat a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Borderline High (cholesterol between 200 mg/dl and 239 mg/dl) - Risk is doubled. Modify other risk factors if any. Change diet to reduce cholesterol to below 200; recheck in 6 months. Trust your doctor to interpret your particular results; each case is different.

High Risk (cholesterol greater than 240 mg/dl) - May need further testing because risk is higher. Consult your doctor within 4 weeks.

LDL Cholesterol - Ideally, it should be below 130. However, as with total cholesterol, the lower the level, the lower the risk. If the level is over 160 mg/dl, risk is higher. When it is between 130-160, you are at borderline high-risk range. If above 130, reduce the saturated fat in the diet and consult your doctor.

HDL Cholesterol - Below 35 mg/dl is considered to be abnormally low and increases the risk of heart disease. The average man has a range of 35-80; the average woman, 50-60 mg/dl. Not smoking, maintaining ideal body weight and being physically active regularly will improve your HDL levels.

Triglycerides - To get an accurate measurement you will need to fast overnight for 12 hours. Levels above 250 mg/dl are abnormally high. Being overweight, drinking large amounts of alcohol, or having diabetes can also cause high blood triglycerides. Consult your doctor for treatment.

Cholesterol/HDL Ratio - Less than 5

Glucose - Elevated glucose may indicate a diabetic or pre-diabetic condition. Low levels usually require additional tests to determine if a basic metabolic disorder exists. Dietary changes often restore normal values.

Homocysteine - This is a new risk factor for heart disease. This amino acid can damage arterial walls if it reaches high concentrations in the blood. An ideal level is 6-10 micromoles per deciliter of blood for pre-menopausal women and 8-12 micromoles for men and post-menopausal women. If elevated, treatment includes three B vitamins (B6 at 2 milligrams/day, folic acid at 200 micrograms/day, and B12 at 15 micrograms per day). These dosages are found in routine multivitamins.

What you sould do:

Check blood cholesterol yearly (goal is less than 200 mg/dl) AND Homocysteine yearly (goal is less than 12)
Diet if cholesterol is less than 240 mg.% but greater than 200 mg/dl
Diet plus Lipitor if cholesterol is greater than 240 mg/dl
Weight loss
Exercise (daily walk)
B Vitamins if homocysteine elevated (greater than 12)
Further work up if two or more risk factors present (Stress test, rapid CT for calcium, & Cardiology consult)

FAQ : Penis enlargement traction devices

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What is the penis "traction" device?

These are devices designed to apply continuous pressure, or stretching force, known as "traction," to the penis in order to permanently lengthen and enlarge it. One of the most popular and effective models available today is designed by a urologist and created by a medical company in Denmark. It applies traction by means of adjustable, calibrated bars between an anatomically curved base that fits comfortably at the root of the penis, and a surgical-grade band that slips of the glans (head) of the penis. As the penis lengthens, the traction and distance can be adjusted. This device is meant to be discreetly worn under the clothes and/or during sleep. Marketed under the name ProExtender™, the device can be obtained from your medical practitioner or online at www.proextender.com.

How does a penis traction device work?

The device fits at either end of the penis and creates a gentle expansion by safely applying calibrated, continuous pressure by means of a system of expandable bars. This stretching opens up spaces between penile cells, and triggers a growth or healing response in the body, in which adjacent cells begin to divide and fill in the space. With continued use, the growth can number in the millions of new cells, significantly adding size and tissue to the area. For more on how penis enlargement devices work, please check out the ProExtender™ website.

Is traction a medically approved technique?

Yes! Traction is well-known and documented, and widely used to help with healing after surgery, injury, trauma or burns. Simply put, traction means stressing tissues by gradual stretching, and then allowing the body to rebuild itself naturally. Examples are mastectomy patients, who require expansion of the skin and muscle in the chest prior to reconstructive surgery; penis enlargement surgery patients, who employ traction to help heal, strengthen and straighten the penis; and burn patients, who can create their own skin grafts by means of traction which "stretches" or enlarges an area of tissue prior to transplant.

Frankly, using some sort of contraption on my penis scares me. But I am very interested in the results shown in the studies and on the web sites. How can I be sure this is safe before I get into it?

First, do a little homework. Unfortunately, there are ripoffs, knockoffs and just plain fakes out there that have given a bad name to the penis enlargement medical category, and to the legitimate companies who have developed safe, effective products for penis enlargement. Discover which companies have been around for a while, what their source of device is, where it's manufactured, and whether it's backed by studies and medical practitioners. Ask if there is a guarantee. View photo testimonials, and talk with or read comments from other users of the product you're considering.

Next, use the device only as directed. Some men cause themselves distress or harm by over-using the device, figuring that "more is better" and employing a "no pain, no gain" strategy. The device should produce no more than mild discomfort, if any; the parts should fit comfortably and appropriately with no sharp edges, tight grips or excessive vacuum pressure. Traction does work, but follow instructions carefully.

Finally, use common sense. Examine your reasons for desiring a larger penis: are you willing to make the committed, conscientious effort it takes to increase your penis length and girth, or can you be satisfied with what you have now? If you decide to proceed with the use of a traction device, by all means, listen to your body and consult a medical practitioner if you have any questions.

How often do I have to use the device, and for how long?

Your results are in proportion to the amount of time, amount of total traction force, and length of treatment. Clinical studies on the device examined men who used the device for 8 - 10 hours a day over a course of 3 to 6 months, and every instance showed measurable penis growth. Results can be obtained with a different schedule, however, and each man's specific results will vary. Most men can blend the use of their device into their existing schedule, either by using the device during work hours (for non-physical types of jobs) or during evening hours of relaxation or even sleep. You will be able to determine the practice that works best for you, however, you should stay within the guidelines established by the medical designer of the device as much as possible.

I've read accounts of men and their doctors creating "monster" penises by using devices like this. Is that really the case?

Traction has been used by indigenous peoples and by modern medical practitioners to lengthen penises up to 22 inches -- however, the typical man using a device at home wants an impressive, but not "freakish," gain in length and girth. Though extreme gains are possible, the likelihood of injury increases if the product is not used according to guidelines and common sense.

Why is the device so expensive?

A quality device, like ProExtender™ for instance, is a genuine, medical apparatus. In addition to costly research and development, these devices are manufactured to exacting surgical-grade specifications to ensure safety and effectiveness. A device with this degree of quality control and calibration tolerance is expensive but worth it. After all, when you consider how you will use the device, would you really wish to cut corners?

Do all penis enlargement device companies guarantee their products?

No, many do not. In fact, some manufacturers are substandard and others aren't around long enough for dissatisfied customers to ask for a refund -- so even though they may "offer" a guarantee, by the time duped customers return with a complaint, the company has vanished. Unfortunately, these unscrupulous companies have given the public a negative perception of male enhancement products. To be sure of getting a good product, select a company that has been around for a while, and one that guarantees your satisfaction with a money-back promise. Only companies with excellent products and happy customers who order again and again can stay in this business for very long. One such company is Leading Edge Marketing and their product, ProExtender™.

Am I a good candidate for this kind of treatment?

All men who would like to strengthen and lengthen their penises are good candidates. Men who have an embarrassing or disruptive curve to the penis (medically known as Peyronie's Disease) benefit from the use of this device too -- in fact, this Danish-made doctor-designed device is used in hundreds of clinics and hospitals worldwide specifically for the treatment of Peyronie's.

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