What Is Peyronie’s Disease?

Posted by admin on May 21, 2009 under Diseases | Be the First to Comment

Coming with many names like penile induration, bent nail syndrome, and Induratio Penis Plastica, the Peyronie’s disease is a disorder that involves connective tissue where fibrous plagues grow in the soft tissues of the penis. According to recent studies, about 1-4% of men around the globe are affected by this connective tissue disorder.

It was back in 1743 when this disease was first described by a French Surgeon named Francois Gigot De La Peyronie. The fibrosing process specifically occurs in the tunica albuginea. There a fibrous tissue wraps up the penile corpora cayernosa. This, in turn, will cause the penis to take an abnormal and upward curve.

Pain, hardened and cord-like lesions, abnormal upward curve of the penis – these are just some of the symptoms of the Peyronie’s disease.

A lot of pain is felt in the early stages of this disease. This often lasts in 12-18 months. Erectile as well as sexual dysfunction (which varies in degrees) is another symptom that plagues its victim during the later stages of the disease. The Peyronie’s disease also makes sexual intercourse painful as well as difficult. It may rob you of the pleasure brought by sexual intercourse. Although there are some cases where men who have satisfactory sexual intercourse despite the said disease.

No matter what your age or race, you can be afflicted with the Peyronie’s disease. However, it is commonly seen in Caucasian males who’re aged 40 or above. Fortunately, this disease is not contagious and is not related in any way to cancer. Not to mention it’s only confined to a man’s penis.

How To Reverse The Effects Of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted by admin on May 7, 2009 under Diseases | Be the First to Comment

“Can I reverse the effects of Type 2 Diabetes?”

Let’s take a look at this type of Diabetes first. Unlike Diabetes Type 1 where the body has very little insulin production, being diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 means that your body is still producing insulin at normal levels (sometimes higher than usual) but your body is immune to it.

As for the answer to the question above, the answer is unequivocally yes! It can be reversed. If you’re thinking and asking yourself how to reverse the effects of Diabetes Type 2, read on and you’ll surely find nuggets of good advice that should help you get started.

Changing Your Diet

Your diet plays a vital role in the reversal of Diabetes Type 2 and its effects. Changing what you eat and opting for healthier choices is a good first step, but it doesn’t stop there. You should also change the way you eat and when you eat.

It is wise to go for small but frequent feeding. Eat every four hours or so and stop a couple of hours before going to bed.

Leading An Active Lifestyle

Living an active lifestyle and leaving your desk-bound ways behind is just as important as changing your diet. When done on a regular basis and properly, it can significantly reduce the effects of Diabetes Type 2.

That doesn’t mean that you have to spend every waking moment at the gym. Starting out with 30 minutes of walking daily is an excellent starting point. If you’re diagnosed with full blown diabetes, an hour of aerobic exercises everyday is necessary to combat the illness.