Dr. Elist | Health Blog by Dr. James J. Elist, Dr. Elist's Health Blog

10 Signs You’re A Sex Addict

Sex addiction is powerful. It can negatively affect mental health, relationships, and overall interaction with society. If you believe you or your partner’s sexual behavior is exhibiting worrisome qualities, it is important to be aware of the signs. Consistently Masturbating Compulsively masturbating is one of the first signs of sex addiction. This can be especially […]

What is necrotizing fasciitis

What is necrotizing fasciitis Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as, “the flesh-eating bacteria” is a rare, but fetal infection. Due to its’ aggressive nature, it can spread quickly throughout the body and should be treated right away. Necrotizing fasciitis affects roughly 600-700 people in the United States each year. Roughly 30% of these cases result in […]

Can You Get Herpes from A Toilet Seat?

Can You Get Herpes from A Toilet Seat? Contracting herpes from a toilet seat is very unlikely. Because genital herpes is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, any germs or bacteria on a toilet seat do not leave you vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections. Herpes enters the body through mucous membranes and skin breakage. The herpes virus […]

Why Men Should Eat More Broccoli

Why Men Should Eat More Broccoli Broccoli is a superfood. The amount of phenolic compounds found in broccoli (full of fiber and nutrients) have the ability to fight cancer, but can also solve minor health concerns such as allergies. In addition, broccoli has been linked to lowering the risk of diseases such as asthma, Type […]

Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer

Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer Male breast cancer affects less than 1% of the American population. Although rare, symptoms and signs can help men prevent the cancer spreading. The more you know about cancer symptoms, the more proactive you can be about your health. Signs & Symptoms There are a variety of signs and […]

Screening for Male Breast Cancer

Screening for Male Breast Cancer Male breast cancer, although rare, can occur and should be checked. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends that men over 35 who have a high risk for breast cancer should be screened regularly. Although male breast cancer only accounts for less than 1 percent of all breast cancer cases […]

How to tell if you have healthy blood pressure

How to tell if you have healthy blood pressure Blood pressure is used to measure the flow of blood that pushes and moves through the arteries. In order for our organs and tissues to function properly, our body adjusts the pressure of blood. This facilitates the amount of oxygen that each body part receives. We […]

Best Foods for Hormone Balance

Best Foods for Hormone Balance When it comes to diet and hormone balance, your choice of protein source can have significant impact. Protein creates the amino acids that help produce valuable hormones such as insulin and growth hormones. Some proteins have the ability to shift the microbiome. This can have a negative or positive effects […]

Turkey and Testosterone

Turkey and Testosterone The proteins found in meat can increase a testosterone levels in the body. The increase of testosterone can help enlarge muscle mass and also reduce fat. A high protein (meat based) diet is popular amongst weight lifters and those who want to develop their strength. In this case meat is not strictly […]

Carbs, Beer and Testosterone

Carbs, Beer and Testosterone Excess alcohol consumption can have a negative effect on a man’s physiology. Many different elements and compounds that make up beer add to the blockage testosterone and are considered overall unhealthy. Xanthohumol According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) a compound found in beer called Xanthohumol has anti-cancer […]

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