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“Some of y’all wont have sex without a condom. That’s good. But you’ll gladly go down on somebody? See…I don’t get it. Because now, you done ATE the disease.”

-Unknown Comedian

Get this, despite the recent drop in use of tobacco products, oral cancers (which include cancers of the tongue, tonsils and the back of the throat) are on the rise. This is a little surprising, because use of tobacco products has been the #1 cause of these cancers for a while now. 

What’s behind the rise? The Human papillomavirus or HPV (a virus proven to be linked to cervical cancer in women). Yup, many scientists now believe that the growing popularity/practice of oral sex is behind the jump in the number of people developing oral cancer.

Steven Gill, Ph.D., associate professor of Microbiology and Immunology and a scientist in the Center for Oral Biology at the University of Rochester Medical Center School of Medicine and Dentistry in Up-State New York is the man behind some of the current research being done and he had this to say:

“It’s possible that pockets of gum inflammation and tissue destruction in the mouth provide a reservoir for HPV, which the virus uses to infect nearby tissue. Other teams are studying the link as well. Recently in the journal Archives of Otolaryngology, scientists describe a possible association between oral inflammatory disease – chronic periodontitis or gum disease – and HPV infection in patients with head and neck cancers.”

Foul Mouthed: We’re not trying to ruin your next kiss, but here is a not-so-cool-party-fact: There are more than 800 types of bacteria living in the space between your lips and your throat. And that’s no typo. 800. But here’s the thing, they’re actually not allbad. In fact, most of them are there keeping other potentially dangerous bacteria “in-check”. 

What To Do About It: Researchers are in the middle of taking a closer look at the bacteria in the mouths of those with oral cancers and comparing the findings with the “healthier” mouths of those without oral cancer. The goal is to hopefully find which bacteria may actually play a role in the development of some types of cancer.

Now, we’re going to say this, even though most of you will likely ignore it: Dental Dam. Read about it, use it (…we figured we’d at least try). In the mean time Dr. Steven Gill, Ph.D., stresses the importance of preventing oral inflammatory disease as a key way for helping to prevent an HPV infection of your mouth. Brushing and flossing your grill regularly, are easy steps to fight gum disease and increase the likelihood that the HPV virus doesn’t have any easy openings to sneak in through, and that the “good bacteria” aren’t overtaken by the “bad ones” in your mouth and throat.

So, get to scrubbin’ before you get to lovin’!  

Is the NHS carrying out thousands of unnecessary circumcisions on teenage boys? New report shows irreversible surgery is carried out 10,000 times per year

Is NHS carrying out thousands of unnecessary circumcisions on boys?

• Surgeons at Liverpool NHS trust say less invasive measures should be sought
• Official report claims more than half of annual circumcisions were unnecessary
• Up to half of boys undergoing procedure at some trusts were under age of five

Boys and young men are being circumcised unnecessarily by the NHS, risking sexual problems in later life, doctors at one of Britain’s leading children’s hospitals have warned.

Surgeons at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Trust, Liverpool, have criticised surgeons who offer the operation on medical grounds – suggesting they should be looking for less invasive alternatives.

In an official report, the hospital’s leading paediatric surgeon, Professor Simon Kenny, claims that more than half of the 9,500 circumcisions carried out for medical reasons each year in the UK should never have happened.

The analysis also found up to half of the boys who underwent medical circumcision at some trusts were under five, an age at which doctors agree the procedure is almost always unnecessary.

Prof Kenny, who is also NHS National Clinical Director for Children and Young People, declined to comment further when approached by The Mail on Sunday last week, but one of his colleagues told us: ‘There are a really large number of circumcisions happening in the UK, and often not for the right reasons.’

Circumcision – the removal of the foreskin, with a scalpel or other device – is offered on medical grounds if a boy has persistent problems such as discomfort and infections.

Left untreated, these can worsen, and even cause severe difficulties in later life.

But paediatric surgeon Rachel Harwood, who also works at Alder Hey, said: 'There are many other treatments out there for boys with foreskin issues that should be considered first.

'A circumcision is non-reversible, it’s a decision for life and many surgeons are effectively making that choice for parents when it’s not their decision to take.’

Child specialists at other hospitals have backed Alder Hey’s campaign and argue the problem is being driven by rural hospitals where there is a lack of surgeons who specialise in treating children.

'It relates to training and experience. If a surgeon hasn’t handled many cases they might be more likely to go for circumcision as it’s seen as the simple option,’ says Dr Chris Driver, consultant paediatric surgeon and urologist at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

But not all doctors agree. Some argue that the alternative treatments are ineffective and, at worst, more harmful than circumcision.

In many cases, they say, circumcision is the only option for children who are in considerable pain.

The vast majority of medical circumcisions are to treat a condition known as phimosis, which is where the foreskin is too tight and cannot be pulled back.

This is normal in a newborn baby, but over time the foreskin loosens and can be pulled down more easily.

This why doctors say that circumcision should, in most cases, not be offered to under-fives.

But for some children the process can take longer and, according to NHS figures, half of all children under ten have phimosis.

By the age of 17, 99 per cent of phimosis cases will have resolved themselves, some studies suggest.

In almost all cases where phimosis continues past this age it is linked to an inflammatory skin condition called lichen sclerosus.

This can cause scar tissue to build up within the foreskin, making it shrink – and leading to phimosis.

While there are treatments that can help relieve lichen sclerosus, the scarring is irreversible, meaning circumcision is the only real option for patients.

'Most men still suffering from phimosis in adulthood have lichen sclerosus, and it is one of the only reasons you should perform a medical circumcision,’ says Vaibhav Modgil, a urologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

In younger men and boys who do not have lichen sclerosis, treatments for phimosis include steroid creams, which given over several months can help soften the skin, and an operation known as a penile preputioplasty, in which only part of the foreskin is removed.

'There are many boys who do not suffer from lichen sclerosis who are having circumcisions,’ says Ms Harwood.

'By comparison, very few are having a penile preputioplasty, so we know there are surgeons who aren’t exploring the other options properly.’

Some doctors, however, believe that in many cases circumcision can be the only feasible option for children suffering from phimosis.

One reason is that steroid creams can be ineffective – an American study found a third of phimosis patients do not respond to them.

They also argue that penile preputioplasty is a complex operation and can cause further issues.

While this  procedure can fix the phimosis, patients often report dissatisfaction at how their penis looks afterwards.

'Penile preputioplasty can be difficult to get right and it’s challenging to get an acceptable cosmetic result,’ says Dr Marc Lucky, a urologist at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

And while many children’s phimosis will naturally resolve itself, doctors say teenagers who are in pain due to the condition should be considered for circumcision.

Phimosis can cause problems with hygiene, increasing the risk of a condition called balanitis in which the foreskin becomes inflamed, and other infections.

Paraphimosis, in which the foreskin gets retracted and cannot be returned to its original position, can also occur.

This can cut off blood supply to the penis and is considered serious if not remedied.

'If a child has these issues, particularly in their teenage years, then there’s a good argument that they might need circumcision,’ says Dr Lucky.

Nevertheless, doctors agree that circumcision is not a risk-free procedure. According to the British Association of Urological Surgeons, 'almost all patients’ will experience some permanent reduction in sensation in the penis.

This is because the skin that is removed, either using a scalpel or surgical scissors, contains several thousand nerve endings that transmit physical sensation to the brain.

A smaller number of men who undergo the procedure, which usually takes place under general anaesthetic, can experience more severe complications.

One in 50 will develop an infection or bleeding in the area.

While rare, oedema – a build-up of fluid in the skin – can occur, leading to dramatic swelling and deformity that can take many months to resolve.

In some cases, doctors say surgeons can remove too much foreskin, or not enough, which can lead to discomfort and pain later in life.

'Circumcision gets trivialised, but it’s only trivial when it goes well,’ says Mr Modgil.

He says he often sees men who underwent a medical circumcision at a young age, who complain of issues in the area as a result of the surgery.

'The foreskin grows and changes with age, so if you operate on it at a young age it’s hard to know what will happen to the skin later in life.

'It’s common for us to see men who’ve been circumcised for medical reasons at a young age who are in discomfort by their 20s or 30s.’

Ms Harwood says these issues can also affect boys mentally as they grow older.

'Some patients report a lack of sensation during sex, others experience mental health issues because they feel the decision to have surgery was taken away from them.’

In the UK, fewer than nine per cent of British males are circumcised, and the majority of these are either Muslim or Jewish, who are circumcised for religious reasons.

These operations are not typically carried out on the NHS.

Surveys suggest two per cent of men in the UK have been circumcised for medical reasons.

In America, however, more than three-quarters of men are circumcised, usually in infancy, and while rates have been falling in recent decades – currently fewer than 60 per cent of baby boys in the US undergo the surgery compared with nearly 80 per cent in the 1990s – it remains a much debated topic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics maintains that circumcision is beneficial, on medical grounds, because some studies suggest it reduces the risk of HIV infection, urinary tract infection and penile cancer.

But activist groups such as Intact America have called for an end to all but the most necessary medical circumcisions and a ban on religious circumcisions.

These activists, who often refer to themselves as 'intactivists’, argue that children are too young to consent to the procedure.

Medical circumcisions were, historically, more common in the UK than they are now, too. In 2000, more than 15 per cent of Britons were circumcised, according to the British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles.

This means the number of circumcised men in the UK has fallen by more than 40 per cent in 20 years, despite a continued increase in the proportion of the British population who are non-white and so are more likely to be circumcised for religious and cultural reasons.

Doctors say this is in large part due to the growing awareness of the risks of the procedure, as well as greater understanding of alternative treatments.

'Circumcision was a relatively normal intervention one or two generations ago,’ says Dr Driver. 'It’s declining, but there are still too many being done.’

Nonetheless, UK groups such as 15 Square, which has similar aims to Intact America, have repeatedly called on the NHS to address the number of medical circumcisions taking place.

They argue that men can often suffer serious mental health issues like anxiety and depression as a result of being circumcised.

Jim Pollard, one of the founders of the Men’s Health Forum, an online community devoted to men’s health issues, says the group believes too many circumcisions are carried out in the UK.

'Circumcision is a big deal. It’s surgery on a very delicate part of the body. We don’t think doctors need to intervene so drastically because tight foreskins are very, very common.

'There are plenty of options for boys before circumcision is even discussed.’

David Harding, 37, from Perthshire, underwent a circumcision aged four and says he has suffered sexual and mental health issues as a result.

He adds: 'I became acutely aware that I lacked sensitivity. Climaxing during sex was almost impossible, and it could often be painful.’

However, doctors say it is important to remember that the majority of circumcisions happen without complications, and, crucially, can relieve intense suffering.

John, 30, from London, who didn’t want his full identity revealed, underwent a circumcision at 18 after suffering recurring bouts of balanitis, which is similar to lichen sclerosis but less severe and often temporary.

'It was constantly red and itchy, and this went on for years,’ says John, who works in finance.

Eventually, doctors recommended a circumcision.

'It was painful, to say the least. I couldn’t wear proper underwear or trousers for weeks because these would rub against the wound,’ he says.

'Overall it wasn’t as bad an experience as I thought it would be, and thankfully my sex life hasn’t been affected and I haven’t had any issues with balanitis since.’

Mr Harding hopes in future NHS hospitals will provide parents with alternatives and offer circumcision only as a last resort.

He adds: 'Circumcision is viewed as a routine practice procedure when it shouldn’t be. You’re dealing with someone’s most intimate parts.’

For more information on circumcision and other phimosis treatments, you can visit: 4skin-health.alderhey.nhs.uk/ 

“It took me two months of working out just so I could get enough energy to be in the stunt gym.”

- Jeremy Renner on being back in the gym to get ready to film Hawkeye (Men‘s Health Magazine 2021)

“Everyone is running the same race. They’re all wanting the same thing, the same end goal, but going about it in different ways.”

- Jeremy Renner for Men‘s Health Magazine (2021)

“I try to do things with a flow and never square peg/round hole something. Why force it? Water flows over a rock. It doesn’t just stop when it hits an obstacle; it moves around it, right? That’s how it is with life. It’s my religion, my belief system. Whether it be a bus or a movie or a home or how I parent, that’s in everything I do.”

- Jeremy Renner for Men‘s Health (2021)

Boys don’t cry (and look at where that got us)

So this year I’ll be taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s ride* for prostate cancer and men’s mental health.

1 in 4 men die from suicide. 510,000 men die every year. Most of us know somebody who is already a victim, and if you don’t? Then you’re very lucky for the time being.

I may seem blunt on this post, but this is a blunt problem. Unfortunately men, from the cot to the coffin, have…

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Arthritis is one of the most painful experience that many men and women are suffering from, it is an inflammation of the joints. Moreover it can affect one joint or multiple joints. Basically there are two types of Arthritis namely osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Worldwide research states that the symptoms of arthritis usually develop over-time but it may also appear suddenly and in adults above 65 years, it is quite common. It can also develop in younger adults too. Apparently Arthritis is more common in women than men and in people who are overweight.

Prime Causes of Arthritis:

Cartilage is a firm but strong connective tissue in your joints. Cartilage protects the joints by absorbing shock and pressure created by you when you move and put pressure on them. Some forms of arthritis comes into existence after slow reduction of cartilage.

OA ; that is one of the most common form of arthritis is caused by normal wear and tear of cartilage tissue and the risk may be higher if you have a family issue.

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RA ; is one of the most common form of arthritis caused due to autoimmune disorder. It generally occurs when the immune system of your body itself attacks the tissues of the body. The autoimmune system attacks Synovium , a soft tissue in your joints. Synovium produces a liquid that nourishes the cartilage and lubricates the joints.

Symptoms of Arthritis:

Joint Pain

Stiffness

Range of motion may decrease

Redness of skin around the joints

Worse symptoms in the morning in most of the cases

Many experience a loss of appetite

Decrease on Red Blood Cell count

Joint deformity

Inflammation in the activity of immune system

Risk Factors for Arthritis:

In some cases where the genes are inherited from ancestors, there is a great risk of injury from specific activities. Some may break their bones while playing etc.

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Signs of Arthritis that You must notice:

In case when large joints are involved, such as knee, there can be loss of cartilage with limitation of motion from the joint damage.

And when Arthritis affects small joints in fingers, there can be bone growth, loss of hand grip and grip strength of the hand. Moreover Rheumatic can also cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints.

Diagnosis of Arthritis and Why it is important:

The first step in the diagnosis starts when the patient meets the doctor face to face so that the doctor will review the history of the ongoing symptoms. If you are currently staying in India and want to book an appointment for your treatment of your arthritis problem you can also directly call @ +91 - 8948209775 to meet Dr. Kumar Gaurav . The doctor will ask questions about or examine other parts for inflammation and deformity and signs of diseases that can affect other parts of your body.

Certain tests of  blood, urine, joint fluid, and/or X-ray tests might be ordered.

As far as treatment is concerned earlier and accurate diagnosis can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability and you have the best option to go for Homoeopathy as you will get rid of the side effects and can get complete curable treatment from Dr. Kumar Gaurav if you book an appointment and visit him at his clinic at the early stage of Arthritis.

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Ashwaghanda also known as Withania somnifera and also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry, is a plant valued for centuries in India. Ashwagandha churna refers to the powdered form of ashwagandha.

Ayurvedic practitioners have long used its leaves, roots and berries to treat anemia, chronic inflammatory diseases, exhaustion, depression, anxiety, arthritis, and diabetes among other conditions. Ashwagandha is sometimes used as a poultice to relieve pain as well.

Ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory characteristics which may slow the progression of cartilage damage in osteoarthritis. Moreover, animal studies demonstrate that the plant may improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.

Rare side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, skin irritation and abdominal pain. Ashwagandha seems to increase the sedative qualities of barbiturates. Speak with a physician before using ashwagandha, as it may interact with prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Here are some of the benefits of eating Ashwagandha Churna that you must know:

Ashwagandha acts as a general body tonic; it makes you stronger and healthier. It is one of the most important ingredients of Chyawanprash (Ayurvedic preparation for immunity, health, and vitality). In addition to boosting your overall immunity, Ashwagandha also acts as an anti-cancer agent as it slows the growth of cancerous tumors.

Ashwagandha is used as an aphrodisiac as well since it supports sexual health. Ashwagandha had aphrodisiac properties and people use it as a medication to improve vitality and fertility. It also helps in increasing sperm count and also the quality of sperms.

Ashwagandha translates to “smell of a horse”, in Sanskrit. It is believed that a person who consumes Ashwagandha will gain horse-like strength and vitality. In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is referred to as Balya, which means giving strength in conditions like general debility. It is known to improve energy, increase stamina and endurance and fight fatigue. It nourishes all the body tissues, including the joints, bones, and nerves. It is also good for people who do physical labor or exercise a lot, to help the body adapt to physical stress.

Ashwagandha is perfect for those who suffer from stress and anxiety as it inhibits high levels of cortisol, ‘the stress hormone’. It helps in relieving physical and mental stress and overcome depression. Ashwagandha helps promote relaxation as it is a natural adaptogen. It nourishes the nerves and improves nerve function to help you maintain calm during stressful situations. It helps in providing nourishment to the brain for its better function and greater ability to work and is known as a mood-boosting herb.

It helps in mental and physical stress. We may say it is anti inflammatory and anti free radical. Useful in joint pains, emancipation as well as obesity. It is used in combination with other drugs as per the texts of Ayurveda ( yoga Vidhi). As for churns, I do not know which text it is following. It is being used for treating cancer in AVS Kottakkal, has been tested and found beneficial by AIIMS Delhi as well, not that treatment at AVS need any other certification.

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jinjin saying that astro is like a nest or a home for the members and no matter how far they venture into individual goals or activities they always come back because to them no other place is more comfortable than a place where the six of them are together

The Routine:

I’m giving away this basic diet plan that many dietitians give out and many athletes, such as Michael Phelps, use. I really don’t care if you do it or not - I can’t make you work hard, and once you adjust it isn’t hard work.

Talk to your Doctor:

If you’re reading this then chances are that you already have concerns regarding your diet. Be sensible. Especially if you have a known injury or condition that might impair your ability to exercise or eat properly. 

The First Thing To Do:

Make sure that you are actually overweight. Females in particular tend to deem themselves overweight when they aren’t. Check your BMI. If you can’t read your BMI properly from a lack of know how, don’t Google it! This is something for you to ask your GP/Doctor/Nurse to check out. Keep in mind that nurses can only give advice and opinions. To my knowledge they aren’t qualified to give educated and fully informed advice to someone.

Step #1 - Moderation:

I can’t say anything more than moderation is the key to this diet. You need to limit how much you eat and how often you eat it. Not the things you eat. 

Ideally you should be eating 3 small meals a day and 3 snacks throughout the day. But I can’t tell you how much you  should eat. If you are around 95 kg then I would recommend about 15-20 grams of whatever you want for breakfast, to 30-40 grams of whatever you want for lunch and dinner.

You should be eating once every 2-3 hours. So if you wake up at 10AM you eat 15 grams of cereal and by 11AM, perhaps eat a snack (such as a banana) and by 1PM you should be eating 30 grams of lunch.

But it is all dependent on how much is actually best for you. You should figure out how much you eat and adjust it accordingly. 

Youcan have things like McDonalds every now and again. Once a week isn’t even horrible. You have to stick to eating 30-40 grams of whatever you want and instead of ordering fizzy drinks you order the light/zero equivalent of them. If you order juice instead; that is better. But people tend to go full-pelt into their diets too fast and then just crash.

Step #2 - Exercise:

Exercise is the Yang to moderation’s Yin. You need balance in life. 

The minimum anyone should really be exercising, in my opinion, is 4 times a week.

If your goal is weight loss you shouldn’t be hitting the weight bench. Lifting adds muscle, so just lifting weights is not ideal. Even if you mix in weight lifting with cardiovascular exercises such as running, it isn’t great because when you gain muscle it makes it difficult to determine how much weight you have actually lost.

I’d recommend you do four 30 minutes + (dependent on how fit you are) sessions of cardio a week. Running and swimming are both examples of cardio exercises. 

I, personally, prefer swimming. When you have good swimming technique swimming is generally much better for your body, can burn higher rates of calories when you swim for the same amount of time you run (although this is dependent on how good of a runner or swimmer you are) and it is generally better for your metabolic system.

Step #3 - Hobbies:

A hobby can be really beneficial to getting in shape. It makes exercise fun for those who don’t think it is. Hobbies don’t have to be serious, here is a list of hobbies that are fun and are labelled on how intense of a sport it is. (Keep in mind this is my opinion on the sport’s intensity - it might vary in your experience):

• Longboarding/Skateboarding. (Light)
• Archery (Light)

• Tennis (Mild)
• Badminton (Mild)
• Surfing (Mild)

• Kickboxing/Thai Boxing (Intense)
• Judo (Intense)
• American Football/Rugby (Intense)
• Swimming (Light/Mild/Intense - Controllable)

Enjoy:

Feel free to use this, or not to use it. I hope it helps!