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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
What is an anti-inflammatory diet?
Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, says one of the most powerful tools for fighting inflammation does not come from the pharmacy, but from your groceries. “Many experimental studies have shown that the components of food or drink can have anti-inflammatory effects,” […]
Do Aphrodisiac diets exist?
First, a little Google search with the most powerful aphrodisiac foods keywords generated about 824,000 results in 50 seconds! Subject of interest you say? Secondly, Aphrodisiac diets and the many aphrodisiac concoctions (food, plants, spices, among others) to improve your performance and your sexuality are not new, but since the dawn of time and still attracting lots of interest. However, are […]
Omega-3 – Fish or supplements?
We often forget the importance of certain “good” fats in our daily diet. This is the case of polyunsaturated fats: omega-6 and omega-3. These fats are capital for our organism, but the human body is unable to manufacture them. The only solution is to include them in our diet. If omega-6s are present in large quantities in the foods […]
Did you say renewed intimacy? Point of view of a woman
We are a very close couple and we have always believed that important issues, such as intimacy, should be discussed. However, for me, this experience felt different. How could I burden my partner with my concerns, when he has cancer, and his life has been turned upside down? My greatest fear was to unintentionally hurt […]
Sex and intimacy: Discussing it openly is good for your health!
How to approach the subject… Especially after a treatment, you and your partner will have to establish new normality as regards intimacy, sex, and communication. This can include helping manage treatment-related side effects that not only have a direct impact on your sex life but which can also have an indirect impact on your partner’s […]
Prostate cancer concerns the partner too!
Whether your partner has already been treated for prostate cancer or is currently receiving treatment for the disease, there can be many changes in your relationship and in your life. Some partners or spouses may not feel comfortable asking for support, while others may be very open about their needs and feelings. The way he chooses […]