Understanding Prostate Health with Dr. Geo Espinosa

In Episode 216 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi discusses prostate health with Dr. Geo Espinosa. The conversation includes conditions like BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Dr. Espinosa explains the causes and management of BPH and highlights the importance of hormonal balance in maintaining prostate health. He also shares natural ways to boost testosterone levels. These include improving sleep, engaging in strength training, and using botanicals like ashwagandha and cordyceps. He emphasizes the role of minerals like zinc, magnesium, and boron in testosterone production. He also addresses the potential impact of red light therapy and cell phone use on testosterone levels, as well as the relationship between marijuana and testosterone. The doctors also cover the effects of marijuana and alcohol on testosterone levels, the importance of engagement and interaction with others, and strategies for maintaining penis health. They also delve into the causes of erectile dysfunction and the use of medications like Viagra and Cialis. The conversation then shifts to prostate cancer, including risk factors and prevention strategies. Finally, Dr. Geo shares his guiding philosophy on raising children and offers advice on leading them to healthier habits.Key Takeaways:Prostate health is influenced by factors like hormonal balance, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures.Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men that can cause urinary symptoms.Prostatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the prostate, often associated with pelvic muscle tension and stress.Prostate cancer is a complex disease that requires individualized treatment based on the risk of progression.Optimizing testosterone levels involves improving sleep quality, engaging in strength training, and using botanicals and minerals that support hormone production.Environmental factors like xenoestrogens and lifestyle choices can impact testosterone levels and prostate health.Red light therapy and cell phone use may have potential effects on testosterone levels, but more research is needed.Marijuana use may lower testosterone levels, but the impact depends on the frequency and dosage. Marijuana use may not significantly impact testosterone and hormone levels in men, but it's important to consider the overall health effects.Engagement and interaction with others, whether through alcohol consumption or other activities, can have a positive impact on men's mental health.Maintaining penis health involves factors such as blood flow, nitric oxide production, and venous occlusion.Preventing aggressive prostate cancer involves a combination of exercise, a plant-based diet, targeted nutraceuticals, and stress management.Leading by example and spending quality time with children are key to guiding them towards healthier habits.More from Dr. Geo:Website: https://drgeo.comThe Prostate Cancer Book: Thrive - Don't Only Survivehttps://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Dont-Only-Survive-Prostate/dp/1517287820Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgeond/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgeoespinosa/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGeoProstatePodcastBiographical...

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If you’re a busy guy in your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, chances are you have heard that you can no longer reap the benefits of the days of your youth. Society has told you that it’s not possible for you to stay lean, stay fit, and have the exuberance and energy you once felt and had as a young man. These constant messages are telling us that it's ok to not be our best selves. We don’t have to try or stay hungry as we once did when we were young. We no longer have anything to prove to ourselves. These messages are also contributing to a larger problem we are not addressing. Obesity. In the U.S., today, nearly 50% of all men over 40 are obesity. Being overweight and out of shape is the number one contributor to early death. And today more men are passing away at younger ages than ever before. Cancer diagnoses in men are escalating. Men are being put on prescription meds for blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease at younger ages. And more families are losing fathers and husbands by the day. Obesity is the enemy, the one that sits on the top of the hill peering down at us from afar. We have allowed for far too long to let ourselves lose. To take the hill is no easy task. There are no quick fixes. There are no hacks or shortcuts to winning this battle to a better and more healthy life. The only way to win is to work. Every day, little by little. And with the right methods, tools, and strategies, together we can help you stand tall against the enemy of obesity and mediocrity and take back your life. Hi, I’m Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, CEO of The Fit Father Project and Host of this show, the Fit Father Project Podcast. For the last 10 years, my team and I have perfected a health and weight loss system designed exclusively For Men Over 40. 40,000 men in over 100 countries have come through Fit Father Project ready to take on their own hill and conquer their enemies. And now it’s time we help you with yours. On this podcast, we’re going to cover tactics and strategies to help you wage war against your enemy such as - How to increase your testosterone to build age-defying muscle - How to make healthy eating simple and sustainable. - How to become the best version of yourself. My commitment to you is to set you up for success. Truth be told, there will be times your mind will tell you to take it easy, to go back to unhealthy habits. There will be times that the daily stresses of life will make you feel like the only way to deal with it is to eat your favorite junk food meal. There will be times you will feel satisfied with where you are and give up because you’re content. But together on this podcast, we will stay the course and conquer the hill. To get the latest episodes of the Fit Father Project Podcast, follow us on Apple, Spotify, and or wherever you get your podcast and turn your notifications on so you know when a new episode drops. Stay Strong. Stay Vigilant. And Take the Hill.