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

Vice: There’s an Implant to Make Penises Thicker

A VICE correspondent interviews Dr. Elist about the Penuma silicone implant procedure for penile enhancement. We’re excited too about this new technology that is helping men around the world achieve their size goals. Vice: There’s an Implant to Make Your Penis Thicker Sitting in a urology office in Beverly Hills, I’m handed a butterflied cylinder […]

Soy and Men’s Health

Soy and Men’s Health Soy is so prevalent in our diets, it’s hard to avoid. Soy is not soley found in tofu or edamame beans, but hidden in daily foods such as cereal and bread. It is important to pay attention to your diet and how it affects your hormone levels. Regulating your diet and […]

Marijuana and Fertility

Marijuana and Fertility When it comes to male fertility, there are many factors that can affect sperm count, sperm function, and sperm morphology. Lifestyle choices can both positively or negatively affect a male’s fertility. One of the main debates over the past 10 years has been the effect of marijuana on fertility. One of the […]

Marijuana and Sperm Count

Marijuana and Sperm Count Research conducted over the past 10 years indicates that marijuana has a negative effect on sperm count. Sperm count is one of the most important factors when it comes to getting pregnant— if a man’s sperm count is low, there is a low likelihood he can father a child biologically. So, […]

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 […]

Low Testosterone Levels and Impact On Sexual Relationships

Low Testosterone Levels and Impact On Sexual Relationships It has been scientifically proven that serum levels of Testosterone tend to fluctuate with physiological and metabolic changes. For example, with advancing age, the secretion of testosterone decreases, which is mostly physiological as gradual decline does not present with alarming sign and symptoms. Likewise, with changes in […]

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 […]

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