June 9, 2011  In This Issue... - Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Reversed in as Little as 7 Days!
- Men and Mental Illness -- Subtle Signs to Look For -- Winning the Battle Requires Heavy Lifting
- Marge Couldn't Remember Her Phone Number... But Now Her Brain Is 20 Years Younger...
- The Dirty Little Secret at the Grocery Store
- Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain
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Men and Mental Illness -- Subtle Signs to Look For A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that nearly four times more men than women take their own lives -- a statistic I found breathtaking, all the more so when doing the math reveals that 75 men and boys kill themselves each day in the US. It has always seemed that women are more likely to suffer depression or mental illness -- and if you don’t agree with that statement, what names come quickly to mind when you think of celebrities with depression? Princess Diana, Marilyn Monroe, Brooke Shields and more. What characters are you likely to see in the role of "a person who needs help coping with life" on all those TV commercials promoting antidepressants? A woman. And in real life, when you hear the phrase "nervous breakdown," to whom does it usually apply? Yup -- a woman. But that’s all anecdotal, not scientific. With the CDC’s new suicide numbers, it’s very clear that we have a cultural gap in our understanding of mental health in the US. Given the link between suicide and depression, the high rate of suicide among men is evidence that men’s depression is either not being treated or is not being treated effectively. When I contacted Will Courtenay, PhD, an Oakland psychotherapist who is affiliated with The Centers for Men, Young Men and Boys at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital, he told me that while extensive research of national databases suggests otherwise, the truth is that males are equally vulnerable... and sometimes actually more vulnerable to mental and emotional problems from early in life. He said there is a "cultural blindness" underlying the belief that males are stronger than females not only physically, but also mentally. In fact, Dr. Courtenay said, "Boys are at much greater risk than girls for many types of mental disorders." Examples of mental disorders that affect boys in greater numbers than girls are dyslexia, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And, said Dr. Courtenay, "Boys are also less likely to receive the care they need. For example, among children and adolescents ages nine to 17 years who are depressed, boys are less likely than girls to receive professional help." Manning Up to the Facts Nonetheless, even though it’s widely acknowledged that depression is rampant in our country, Dr. Courtenay noted that there’s more of a stigma attached to it in men because it’s seen as a sign of weakness. These past few years have added fuel to this fire, because the recession has left many more men without work or facing the threat of joblessness. Men who have served in the military are also suffering post-traumatic stress disorder in record numbers. And it’s not just celebrities like Charlie Sheen or Mel Gibson who rant and throw public tantrums -- Dr. Courtenay said that such behavior is a common manifestation of men’s depression. Sometimes the irritability, anger and impulsiveness turns into violent behavior that includes not just temper tantrums and road rage but also domestic abuse. Where women often turn to one another when suffering emotionally, men are generally less comfortable doing so -- as a result, said Dr. Courtenay, men often deal with depression by drinking and socializing with their friends less. Lacking support and feeling isolated, they become even sadder and more alone. Truth In Numbers If you need further convincing, here are some figures from the recent report by the CDC: - In the year studied, 2007, there were 34,598 suicides in the US -- 27,269 by males and 7,329 by females.
- Among ages 15 through 19, 1,221 males committed suicide, compared with 260 females.
- Among people between the ages of 20 and 24, 2,260 men committed suicide compared with 399 women.
- In no age group did more women than men take their own lives.
What to Look For... What to Do Dr. Courtenay said it is important for men (and the women who love them) to be on alert for feelings and behavior that can be symptoms of mental problems -- including hopelessness... inability to sleep... irritability... outbursts of anger... incidents of aggression... and even frequent headaches or other physical symptoms with no medical explanation, as these often are associated with factors contributing to chronic depression. Especially worrisome: Any addictive behaviors, including those involving gambling, pornography, sex, overeating and, of course, abusing drugs and/or alcohol. It’s true that everyone -- male, female, healthy or unhealthy -- feels sleepless, irritable, anxious and/or frustrated from time to time. I asked Dr. Courtenay how partners can recognize a deeper problem and then help. In general, he said, seeing a qualified mental health therapist is the best course for a man who is depressed or who may be heading that way... - Watch for signs of the symptoms mentioned above that go on for some period of time.
- Encourage him to go for a consultation. As a general rule, avoid using the word "therapy." Instead, say something along the lines of "It could be a smart move to get a consultation" or "Everyone needs a teammate or a coach sometimes" or "It really makes sense to speak with an expert." Ironically, Dr. Courtenay said, one way to get some men to agree to try therapy is to play to their image of themselves as tough -- by essentially asking them, "Is it more manly to avoid dealing with a problem or to face up to it directly with the best tools available?" The answer is obvious -- "man up" and see a therapist!
- Let him know that the costs (risks) of untreated depression can be great -- he probably doesn’t realize this. And when educating men, the key is high information with low pressure. So, put some articles on his nightstand. If he just begins to think about getting help, he doubles the chance that he’ll actually do it.
For parents with boys who might have problems, Dr. Courtenay said... - Be aware of these behaviors: Withdrawal, aggression, doing worse in school, or a sudden change of interests.
- Keep in mind that boys are highly unlikely to confide in their parents about psychological problems. Few would say directly, "I’ve thought about killing myself."
At the first sign that a boy is struggling, ask what’s going on. Communicate that it’s OK to ask for help. Boys may be more comfortable speaking with someone other than a parent. If that’s the case, don’t take it personally. Encourage your son to speak with a trusted adult friend, a school counselor or a therapist who has experience working with boys of his age. It’s a sign of strength -- your own and his -- to get help when you need it. Source(s): Will Courtenay, PhD, LCSW, a psychotherapist in private practice in Oakland, California. He is founding editor of the International Journal of Men’s Health and author of Dying to Be Men: Psychosocial, Environmental, and Biobehavioral Directions in Promoting the Health of Men and Boys (Routledge). Dr. Courtenay’s latest project at The Centers for Men, Young Men and Boys at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Belmont, Massachusetts, is research into postpartum depression in fathers. www.TheMensDoc.com.
Marge Couldn't Remember Her Phone Number... But Now Her Brain Is 20 Years Younger... "I used to have a great memory," Marge told Dr. Ray Sahelian. "All my life I've worked with numbers," this former bookkeeper explained... "But now I can't remember simple phone numbers... it's so frustrating!" She'd lose things right after she put them down -- it was totally demoralizing. She was only 71, but she felt like a useless antique. Other doctors might have shrugged and said, "Sorry Marge, you're getting old... " But Dr. Ray Sahelian reversed her frightening decline with a handful of natural nutrients. Soon Marge's memory picked up dramatically and she was focused all day. Marge now says she hasn't thought so clearly in 20 years... Learn more...
The Dirty Little Secret at the Grocery Store Which of the following surfaces is most likely to be contaminated with dangerous bacteria -- a diaper changing table... playground equipment... a shopping cart handle... ATM buttons... or the handrail on an escalator? I would have said a diaper changing table... and I would have been wrong. The correct answer is the shopping cart handle, and after you read what I’m about to tell you, I think you’re going to join me in making a change to your shopping habits! What Exactly Do You Mean By Dirty? The finding comes from researchers at the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science at The University of Arizona in Tucson. Previous studies had shown that seating children in shopping carts increases their risk for infection with salmonella and campylobacter bacteria, each of which can lead to abdominal pain and diarrhea that last for a week (or longer in people with weakened immune systems). This time, researchers set out to see just how dirty shopping cart seats and handles really are. To do that, they swabbed the handles and seats of 85 shopping carts randomly selected from parking lots of grocery stores in San Francisco... Los Angeles... Atlanta... Portland, Oregon... and Sioux City, Iowa, and tested the samples they had gathered. What they found: Coliform bacteria (common in soil, on vegetation and in the feces of animals) were present in high amounts on 72% of the carts... and Escherichia coli (E. coli), a specific species of coliform present in the lower intestines of all warm-blooded mammals and responsible for many serious tainted-food-related illnesses, were present on 50% of 36 of the carts. In fact, the researchers pointed out, "Total bacterial levels [on the carts] are far greater than those typically found in public restrooms and other public places and objects that are commonly touched in these environments." Why Are the Carts So Filthy? According to the study, the potential causes of contamination are numerous, ranging from contact with contaminated raw foods, such as those found in a supermarket... bird or other animal feces (which may contaminate the carts while they sit in the parking lot)... or contact with feces-contaminated hands (or other body parts) of previous cart users or children in diapers. "Shopping carts are one of the objects most contaminated with fecal bacteria that the public is likely to come into contact with," said Charles Gerba, PhD, professor of environmental microbiology at The University of Tucson and lead researcher on the study. Of course, public restrooms are cleaned on a set schedule... your shopping cart, not so much. What You Can Do The next time you go shopping, don’t disregard the containers of disinfecting wipes now provided by many stores near the carts -- give the handle and seat (if you’re planning to use it) a good wipe-down. Though it takes around 10 minutes for the disinfectants in the wipes to work, it’s a good start. Some stores have started providing disposable/recyclable plastic barriers that fit over their cart handles, which are also a good choice. (You can buy your own -- for instance, Protective Cart Guard made by Health Touch Solutions, www.healthtouchsolutions.com, 877-823-4871.) Even if you do use wipes or a barrier on your cart, after shopping, wash your hands (and your child’s hands) before eating anything. When washing isn’t practical, Dr. Gerba says, you can use a hand sanitizer such as Purell. "It kills the viruses and bacteria in fecal matter," Dr. Gerba says. And that’s just what you want. And by all means (the very thought now gives me shudders!), please don’t ever let a child suck on a shopping cart handle. Source(s):
Charles Gerba, PhD, lead researcher on the study and professor of environmental microbiology, The University of Arizona, Tucson.
Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain Joseph couldn't walk a step without limping when Mark Stengler, ND, first saw him. For years, his osteoarthritis had been steadily getting worse. Now his painkillers were giving him ulcers, the agony was unbearable, and he envisioned a knee replacement in the near future. But Dr. Stengler did not give him steroids or even an aspirin tablet! Instead, he told Joe about a natural compound so harmless, even pregnant women can take it safely. Just two days later, his pain had already faded dramatically... Read on...
Be well, 
Carole Jackson
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