Male Obesity - Low Testosterone Levels

Obese men are more likely than others to have low levels of sex hormone testosterone, claims a new study.

The Hypogonadism in Males (HIM) study was conducted from November 2003 to February 2004 in 95 primary care practices throughout the U.S and involved 2,165 men 45 years or older, of whom 398 were diabetics.

40 percent of the participants were found to have lower-than-normal testosterone readings. The percentage rose to 50 percent among obese men with diabetes.

Results also revealed that as body mass index (BMI) — a relationship of weight-to-height-increased, testosterone levels fell.

“The effect of diabetes on lowering testosterone levels was similar to that of a weight gain of approximately 20 pounds,” says Sandeep Dhindsa, an endocrinology specialist in the UB Department of Medicine and first author on the study.

Many studies all over the world have confirmed the association of low testosterone with diabetes. This is the first to compare prevalence of low testosterone with obesity and diabetes separately and together. The study shows that obesity and diabetes may exert independent influences on testosterone concentrations.

In view of the fact that almost 40% of our Malaysian adult population is either overweight or obese, these observations have profound pathophysiological, clinical, epidemiological and public health implications. CLICK HERE to find what you can do to bring your weight to within healthy limits.

Journal Reference:

S. Dhindsa, M. G. Miller, C. L McWhirter, D. E. Mager, H. Ghanim, A. Chaudhuri, P. Dandona. Testosterone concentrations in diabetic and non-diabetic obese men. Diabetes Care, 2010 Mar 3. [Epub ahead of print]

What is Tongkat Ali

Other Names: Eurycoma longifolia, Longjack

Tongkat Ali is a tree native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The part of the tree used medicinally is the root.

Why Do People Use Tongkat Ali?

Tongkat Ali was dubbed the "Asian Viagra" in a May 1999 report in the New Sunday Times.

It has been used in Malaysia for many years by men to increase sexual desire, libido, sexual performance and to treat erectile dysfunction.

Tongkat ali appears to work by increasing levels of the hormone testosterone. Testosterone is primarily responsible for the growth and development of male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Normal testosterone levels maintain energy level, mood, fertility, and sexual desire.

Because of its testosterone-enhancing properties, tongkat ali is also used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and strength.

Safety

Reported side effects include insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness.

Tongkat ali should not be used by pregnant or nursing women or children.

Because tongkat ali increases testosterone levels it should not be used by men with breast cancer or prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or sleep apnea.

Tongkat ali should not be used by people with weakened immune systems as some evidence suggests it may further weaken immune function.

Drug Interactions

Tongkat ali should not be used by people taking immunosuppressant drugs.

It is especially important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking insulin. Tongkat ali may decrease blood sugar levels.

By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide

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Zestz for LAUGHS : Interesting Facts

If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

(Hardly seems worth it.)

If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.

(Now that's more like it!)

The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet. (O.M.G.!)

A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.

(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)

A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy)

(I'm still not over the pig.)

Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour.

(Don't try this at home, maybe at work)

The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.

(Honey, I'm home. What the...?!)

The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.

(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)

Butterflies taste with their feet.

(Something I always wanted to know.)

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

(Hmmmmmm......)

Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.

(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)

Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.

(Okay, so that would be a good thing)

A cat's urine glows under a black light.

(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

(I know some people like that.)

Starfish have no brains

(I know some people like that too.)

Polar bears are left-handed.

(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)

Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.

(What about that pig??)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread these crazy facts to someone you want to bring a smile to, maybe even a chuckle.

In other words, tell everyone about Zestzfulness!

Just register their email address in the box on the right to receive updates direct to their mail box.

Source: office-humour.co.uk

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Perjuangan Orang Asal

Orang Asal ... oh-oh Orang Asal,
Mengapa nangis, matamu bengkak,
Aduh Papa, aduh lah mama, )
Hak Orang Asal, semakin ditindas.).. 2 X

Orang Asal oh-oh ... Orang Asal,
Jangan nangis, jangan putus asa,
Ayuh semua, wahai Orang Asal )
Mari berjuang, pertahan hak kita.).. 2 X

Orang Asal ... oh-oh ... Orang Asal,
Mengapa nangis, matamu bengkak,
Aduh aru, aduhlah aki,)
Adat kami kini hampir hilang.) 2 X

Orang Asal oh-oh ... Orang Asal,
Jangan nangis, jangan putus asa,
Ayuh semua, wahai Orang Asal)
Mari berjuang, tahan adat kita.).. 2 X

CLICK HERE to sing along

Source : Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia

Broccoli May Help Battle Breast Cancer

Eating broccoli just might have benefits in the fight against breast cancer.

A recent study in mice suggests that a compound derived from broccoli keeps stem cells from generating new tumors.

The compound, known as sulphoraphane, "has been studied previously for its effects on cancer, but this study shows that its benefit is in inhibiting the breast cancer stem cells," study co-author Duxin Sun, an associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy said.

Sulphoraphane is believed to ‘block’ the conversion of pro-carcinogen chemicals into carcinogens, enhance their breakdown in the body, and also ‘suppress’ the growth of cancerous cells. Several cancers, including breast cancer, are believed to be initiated by the growth of a group of cancer stem cells that continuously renew and change into different cell types. These cancer stem cells are believed to be involved in cancer relapse and resistance to treatment.

The researchers administered sulphoraphane to mice with breast cancer and monitored the number of cancer stem cells in their tumors. They found that the treated mice had fewer of the cells and that they couldn't generate new tumors. Tests on human breast cancer cells in the laboratory resulted in similar decreases in cancer stem cells, they reported.

It's too soon to know if the compound would work in people. Further testing of the anti-cancer properties of sulphoraphane and its potential to target the cancer stem cell population is needed.

But this should not stop us from enjoying broccoli as part of the healthy servings of vegetables and fruits each day in our overall cancer prevention strategy.

Journal Reference:

Y. Li, T. Zhang, H. Korkaya, S. Liu, H. F. Lee, B. Newman, Y. Yu, S. G. Clouthier, S. J. Schwartz, M. S. Wicha, D. Sun. Sulforaphane, a Dietary Component of Broccoli/Broccoli Sprouts, Inhibits Breast Cancer Stem Cells. Clin Cancer Res May 1, 2010 16:2580-2590

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施德丁(Statin) 会造成男性对性需求的减少

施德丁 (一种抗血脂药物, 成分包括罗瓦施德丁)是种用来降低胆固醇的药物，被发现同时也可能降低睾丸素(一种男性荷尔蒙)，这是根据一项涵盖3千484位，平均年龄为51岁，并且有勃起障碍的男性所进行的调查结果。

主导此项研究的GIOVANNI CORONA 和其同仁表示，研究显示施德丁与降低睾丸素是有一定的关联，但研究人员并无法解释此关联性的确实成因。

在参与调查的样本中，共有244位 或占总数的7%接受施德丁的治疗来降低胆固醇，包括使用 Simvastatin (Zocor) 及 Atorvastatin (Lipitor)。 研究人员统计上述用药者的睾丸素，即在血液中自由活动的睾丸素。当研究人员比较了服用施德丁组及对照组后，发 现多达两倍的服用者会有低睾丸素的现象。

CORONA表示，有一种可能性，就是降低睾丸素和降低胆固醇的原理普遍相同。

一项美国的调查，于2007年由英国研究机构报导显示，发现使用施德丁的男士普遍都有低睾丸素的清b象，但是进一步的分析显示降低睾丸素的原因可能是过重或糖尿病所造成，施德丁并不是主要的影响。

其他一些的研究则朝向施德丁在抑制胆固醇的同时也会影响睾丸素的生产，即表示施德丁的使用可能会干扰身体向睾丸输送生产睾丸素的讯息。

使用施德丁的患者必须注意以下的讯息:

睾丸素减少的早期征状包括饭后昏睡，运动量减少，性情由温和变成乖戾及性需求的减少等。

如果你怀疑睾丸素减少，请向您的家庭医生咨询并检查您的睾丸素水平，不要随意的停用施德丁。并且要保持健康的饮食及定期的运动。

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