Daily Thoughts & Issues

IN THIS ISSUE:

SEPTEMBER 22

Days left until the next millennium 01.01.3001

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Achieve Your Dreams

It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Remember to visit "Today" during the week of September 19-25. It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Week and we will feature a different issue each day concerning prostate cancer.

September 22 - Day the world's nations committed to protecting the sky's ozone layer from harmful chemicals (1988). Day to mourn continuing air pollution. * Indigenous Peoples' Day (celebrate instead of Columbus Day in many cities across the U.S.) is a day for celebrating the life-affirming spiritual traditions of indigenous peoples worldwide. * Autumn Equinox. - Marks the beginning of Autumn and point of equal daylight and darkness; celebrates the bounty of the Earth with feasting and aiding those in need. The Mystic's Wheel of the Year. * Elephant Appreciate Day. * Long Count Day (1927) when the world championship boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney at Soldier Field in Chicago when Tunney was knocked down in the seventh of 10 rounds. When Dempsey failed to go to the farthest corner, the count was stopped Tunney got to his feet at the count of nine and ended up winning the fight. Dempsey's appeal was denied and he never fought again. Tunney retired the following year after one more successful fight. * Hobbit Day to commemorate the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins and their creator J. R. R. Tolkien. * Atlanta is placed under martial law following the worst race riots in the U.S. to date (1906). * Remembrance Day for Sufi saint, Haji Bektash (d. 1337). He initiated women into his order equally with men and advocated gender equality in Islamic society. The Mystic's Wheel of the Year. * Independence Day in Mali. * Birthdays: Michael Faraday, John Houseman, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Walter Wayne (Wally) Backman, Scott Baio, Thomas Charles (Tommy) Lasorda, Paul Le Mat, Eugene Roche, Arthur O. Sulzberger.

DAILY THOUGHTS

The notion of retirement - when it first becomes real - is burdened with connotations of sudden loss of status, boredom, and encroaching enfeeblement, and it raises fearsome questions: What do you do when it stops?  Who are you when you are no longer defined by your work? New Passages

Approximately 300,000 African Americans served during World War 1: of these, 1,400 were commissioned officers. African American History

Children are routinely warned about traffic and hot objects. Add animals to the list. Not all animals are as friendly, loving or understanding as those in the movies. Teach your child about animals the same way you teach them about strangers. They should use caution with either. Dr. Buff's 365 Day Parenting Calendar

My lover should know that slobbering on my neck and touching my vagina twice does not count as foreplay. - Sybil, 21 I wish she wore more revealing clothes. - Larry, 38 Best of 1001 Sex Secrets Every Man & Woman Should Know

We do grow. Despite all that resists the process, we do become better human beings. Not all of us. Not easily. But in significant numbers humans somehow manage to improve themselves and their cultures. There is a force that somehow pushes us to choose the more difficult path whereby we can transcend the mire and muck into which we are so often born. The Road Less Traveled

Anticipate the good so that you may enjoy it. - Ethiopian Proverb. Achieve Your Dreams

Things to Be Happy About: Souvenir towels. A five-and-dime still operating. Peak-season fruit. 14,000 Things to Be Happy About

Even if you've been fishing for three hours and haven't gotten anything except poison ivy and a sunburn, you're still better off than the worm.  Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me

It is easy to spot those lessons that you perceive as opportunities, because they are attractive. Getting a big promotion at work does present certain lessons, such as responsibility and willingness. Embarking on a new love affair presents some lessons, like trust and compromise. Becoming a parent for the first time teaches the lessons of patience and discipline. These lessons are easily recognized because they come wrapped in attractive packages. Being open to these lessons isn't so hard.  If Life is a Game, These are the Rules

We are limited, but we can push back the borders of our limitations. By understanding the principle that the more we learn, the more clearly we can focus the lens through which we see the world, we can forge ahead confidently. The principles don't change; our understanding of them does.  Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

 The most widely consumed liquids, in order of preference, are coffee, sodas, diet sodas, milk, alcoholic beverages, carbonated fruit drinks, and teas. There are many reasons to make water your drink of choice, but perhaps the best reason is that very few of the alternative liquids are good for you. Simplify Your Life

How to Help Your "Only". Only children often miss out on experiences that children from larger families take for granted. If you have an only child, look for opportunities for them to make friends who are a few years older or younger. Preschoolers have a wonderful time trying to keep up with a child in the first or second grade. Only children also benefit from not always being the youngest person around. Take part in activities that build teamwork skills. Games with friends and relatives, in which children respond to one another instead of simply sharing space in the sandbox, help preschoolers develop such skills. Parents Tips & Tricks

Often you are stressed by your own self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. To decrease stress, you must change. (1) Develop an awareness of what you're thinking and doing that hurts or hinders you. (2) Identify alternative ways of thinking and acting. (3)  Practice the new alternatives. Stress Busters

Rent a video of one of your kids favorite stars. The next time you can't decided on a video, ask each person to write a favorite star's name on a slip of paper. Put the slips into a bag and draw one. Rent a movie that person stars in. To Do Today

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. - Abraham Lincoln.  Win the Day!

El masaje (mahSAHheh) Massage. Yo doy masajes muy buenos. I give great massages. Living Language

TODAY'S ISSUE:  PROSTATE CANCER PREVENTION

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Prevention of prostatitis:

  • Increase your fluid intake to as much as 8 to 12 glasses per day. You are drinking enough when you are urinating more often than usual. Extra fluids help flush the urinary tract clean.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Caffeine can cause a strong and frequent urge to urinate. Remember that colas contain caffeine as well as coffee and tea.
  • Keep stress under control. A high level of stress is closely associated with prostatodynia.

Prevention of acute prostatitis and enlarged prostate (BPH):

  • Acute inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland often responds to certain herbal teas. If no improvement takes place or if the symptoms recur, consult a urologist.
  • Take steps to reduce your blood cholesterol level. Studies have shown a connection between high cholesterol and prostate disorders. Cholesterol has been shown to accumulate in enlarged or cancerous human prostates.

Alternative treatments may be employed by herbalists or naturopaths. Natural systems of medicine, which include the use of healing herbs, diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques, can reduce and prevent symptoms associated with BPH. Such natural approaches are thousands of years old and used throughout the world to support and restore health. Some of them, like extracts of the fruits of saw palmetto, a small palm that grows in the southeaster U.S., have long been noted as effective to support prostate health. Research now shows that this safe, simple preparation may equal widely prescribed pharmaceutical preparations in treating BPH, without the side effects. Other herbs that contribute to prostate health are also reviewed in Christopher Hobbs book: Saw Palmetto: The herb for prostate health and are explained in detail.

  • Use hydrotherapy to increase circulation in the prostate region. One method involves sitting in a tub that contains the hottest water tolerable for fifteen to thirty minutes once or twice a day. Another form of hydrotherapy involves spraying the lower abdomen and pelvic area with warm and cold water, alternating between three minutes of hot water and one minute of cold. Still another technique involves sitting in hot water while immersing the feet in cold water for three minutes, and then sitting in cold water while immersing the feet in hot water for one minute.
  • Eat 1 to 4 ounces of raw pumpkin seeds every day. Pumpkin seeds are helpful for almost all prostate troubles because they are rich in zinc. As an alternative, pumpkin seed oil can be taken in capsule form.
  • Eliminate from your lifestyle such items as tobacco, alcoholic beverages (especially beer and wine), caffeine (especially coffee and tea), chlorinated and fluoridated water, spicy and junk foods, and tomato and tomato products. Limit your exposure to pesticides and other environmental contaminants.
  • If you have prostatitis, increase your fluid intake. Drink two to three quarts of spring or distilled water daily to stimulate urine flow. This helps to prevent cystitis and kidney infection as well as dehydration.
  • Get regular exercise. Do not ride a bicycle, however; this may put pressure on the prostate. Walking is good exercise.
  • If your prostate is enlarged, be cautious about using over-the-counter cold and allergy remedies. Many of these products contain ingredients that can inflame the condition and cause urinary retention.
  • Avoid exposure to very cold weather.

Prevention of prostate cancer:

Since the prostate produces seminal fluid, there is a long-standing belief that regular ejaculations (two or three times per week) will help prevent an enlarged prostate. There is little scientific proof of this, but it is risk-free.

Diet is also a factor. Some recommend to maintain a whole-foods diet:

  • Eat plenty of whole grains, raw nuts and seeds, and unpolished brown rice. Millet cereal is a good source of protein. Eat wheat, oats and bran. Also eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower and yellow and deep orange vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, squash and yams. This type of diet is important for the prevention of cancer as well as for healing.
  • Include in the diet apples, fresh cantaloupe, all kinds of berries, Brazil nuts, cherries, grapes, legumes (including chickpeas, lentils and red beans) and plums. All of these foods help to fight cancer.
  • Consume freshly made vegetable and fruit juices daily. Carrot and cabbage juices are good choices.
  • Include in the diet foods that are high in zinc such as mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, seafood, spinach, sunflower seeds, and whole grains. Zinc nourishes the prostate gland and is vital for proper immune function.
  • Restrict your intake of dairy products. Moderate consumption of soured products such as low-fat yogurt and kefir is acceptable.
  • If you experience difficulty urinating or notice an increasing trend toward waking up to urinate during the night, consult your health care provider. This may indicate prostatic obstruction.
  • Use cold-pressed organic oils such as sesame, safflower or olive oil to obtain essential fatty acids.
  • Do not eat red meat. There is a defined correlation between high red meat consumption (five servings a week or more) and the development of prostate cancer.
  • Eliminate from the diet alcoholic beverages, coffee and all teas except for caffeine-free herbal teas.
  • Strictly avoid the following foods: junk foods, processed refined foods, salt, saturated fats, sugar and white flour. Instead of salt, use a kelp or potassium substitute. If necessary, a small amount of blackstrap molasses or pure maple syrup can be used as a natural sweetener in place of sugar. Use whole wheat or rye instead of white flour.
  • Unless otherwise recommended, take vitamins and other supplements daily with meals, with the exception of vitamin E, which should be taken before meals.
  • Try to avoid all known carcinogens. Eat only organic foods, if possible. Avoid tobacco smoke, polluted air, polluted water, noxious chemicals and food additives. Use only distilled water or reverse-osmosis-filtered water. Municipal and well water can contain chlorine, fluoride and agricultural chemical residue.
  • Do not take any drugs except those that are prescribed by your physician. Always seek counsel and alternative opinions before deciding which treatments, if any, you will pursue.
  • Vasectomy - A few years ago, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reviewed all the information concerning vasectomy and prostate cancer and found no relationship. Therefore, a vasectomy has not been determined to be a risk factor and it probably does not decrease your risk either.

Prostate Massage. We haven’t been able to find a lot of information on this subject but understand that Tibetan monks practice a meditation that includes self-massage of the prostate. Also, there is a video that focuses on self anal massage for men that includes a very short mention of prostate massage about 23 minute in. However, for those wanting to practice self prostate massage, it provides very good information on cleanliness and preparation of the anal area prior to starting the practice. It is available through Erospirit Research Institute and their website at www.erospirit.org

Hey Man: Did you make a difference yesterday? Let us know at Contact Us. Order a green enamel ribbon to wear during Prostate Cancer Awareness Week next year, and at other appropriate times. Lion's and Elk's Lodge meetings, Veterans of Foreign Wars, even the Chamber of Commerce. It's only $3 and it opens to door to isolated men to realize it's okay to talk about things like Prostate Cancer that negatively impact our lives. American Foundation for Urological Disease, 1.800.828.7866 or 410.468.1800. Wear the pin and when people ask what it’s for, you can explain the need for early detection and more research funds to find a cure.

Free Reminder for next year: On the first of September, we will send you a reminder to schedule a checkup during Prostate Cancer Awarness Week. Sign up here. mailto:menstuff-prostate-reminder-subscribe@topica.com

Symptoms and testing for prostate problems will be discussed on Tuesday, treatment and after/side effects of various prostate problems on Wednesday, and Living Life After Treatment on Thursday. There will also be a discussion of impotency and treatments like Viagra on November 1, the beginning of National Impotency Awareness Month.

To learn more about Prostate Cancer: www.pcaw.org or Issues, Books, Resources

BOOK OF THE WEEK

 

I'm Outnumbered: One mom's lessons in the lively art of raising boys by Laura Lee Groves. I'm Outnumbered: One mom's lessons in the lively art of raising boys. Only a mom of all boys can really explain what life is like when you are surrounded by men. From one "boy mom" to another, this book offers sound advise and encouragement for every mom ho has more than one son, even if there is a girl in the mix. The author guides moms to see their role as proactive parents with insights gleaned from her own experience, from other boy moms, and from parenting experts. Laced with touching and humorous stories, this practical manual will show boy moms how to escape the expectation trap, handle sibling rivalry, foster leadership and teamwork, maintain order, celebrate their individuality and much more. A Christian perspective. Kregal Publications, 2010 ISBN 978-0-8254-2739-8

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AWARENESS EVENTS THIS MONTH

September is Baby Safety Awareness, Children's Eye Health & Safety, Children's Good Manners, Christmas Seal, Cholesterol Education, Fall Hat, Gay Square Dance, Library Card Sign-up, Little League, Organic Harvest, Pediculosis Prevention, Piano, Pleasure Your Mate, Project Aware, Prosperity Creation, School Success, Sea Cadet, Self Awareness, Self-Improvement, Shameless Promotion, and Sickle Cell Month.

These dates are from previous years and may change in 2010: 9/15-10/15: Hispanic Heritage Month. 8/29-9/4: National Sobriety Checkpoint Week, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, www.madd.org; 9/1-7: Childhood Injury Prevention; Self-University Week. 9/4-10: Full Employment Week, Mental Health Workers Week.. 9/5-9: Play Days. 9/9-16: National Five-A-Day Week. 9/10-16: National Suicide Prevention; Substitute Teacher Appreciation; National Brainstorming and Mind Mapping; Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week: 9/14-20 Dementia Awareness Week (Australia) 9/17-23: *Constitution; Balance Awareness; Love a Mensch; Farm Safety and Health; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Rehabilitation Awareness; Single's Week. 9/19-25 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Week; 9/23-30: Banned Books, Religious Freedom Week. 9/23-29 - Deaf Awareness, National Dog Week; 9/23-24: Family Health & Fitness. 9/10: Swap Ideas Day. 9/17 *Citizenship Day. 9/19: International Day of Peace. 9/22: National Centenarians, Proposal Day. 9/23: Kiwanis Kids', *National Hunting & Fishing, Smash Out Suicide Day, 9/24: *Gold Star Mother's, National Good Neighbor, World Heart Day. 9/27: Ancestor Appreciation Day. 9/28: Cabrillo Day

* Means a Presidential Proclamation has been made.

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