Many things can interfere with a healthy love life. In particular, poor lifestyle choices are a common cause of such conditions as erectile dysfunction, prostate issues and even low back pain.
Take for instance, prostate issues. We now know that much of the genetic issues with prostate health is really a factor of lifestyle. A recent study looked at a group of men who had non-invasive prostate cancer. These men wanted to pursue a more natural approach to treatment and so were placed into a designed study. They were all subjected to a series of prostate tissue biopsies prior to treatment. In most of the individuals, the genes commonly associated with prostate cancer were turned "on."
Next, this group underwent a lifestyle modification program for several months. It included daily meditation, dietary changes including increased fruits and vegetables with lean meat and soy supplements, and exercise. Follow-up testing showed dramatic changes. In particular, the post-study biopsies showed that the cancer genes had all been turned "off."
Dean Ornish, MD, who spearheaded the study stated that , "We found that simple changes have a powerful impact on gene expression." The participants also experienced statistically significant improvements in weight, abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels.
The researchers concluded that:"Intensive nutrition and lifestyle changes may modulate gene expression in the prostate," adding that:"Understanding the prostate molecular response to comprehensive lifestyle changes may strengthen efforts to develop effective prevention and treatment."
What does this mean to you? You are not just a result of static gene expression. Your lifestyle can dramatically alter your genetic expression for good or bad. This is a hot new research topic called epigenetics. Watch for a new blog on this topic soon.
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