On today’s podcast I discuss why rap music is killing masculinity. It glorifies a lifestyle of gang banging, domestic violence, kids out of wedlock, and women being treated as disposable objects. Boys that try to emulate rap music end up weak and a product of the system. Everyone is paying the price for the lyrics we tolerate in rap music. 

Links Supporting Discussion: 

RAPPERS WITH BIG CRIMINAL RECORDS

Single-Parent Families Cause Juvenile Crime (From Juvenile Crime: Opposing Viewpoints, P 62-66, 1997, A E Sadler, ed. -- See NCJ-167319)

DETAILS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT DR. DRE'S LEGAL ISSUES

People Magazine: Dr. Dre's Estranged Wife Nicole Young Says He 'Held a Gun to My Head' Twice, Alleges Years of Abuse

Nitric oxide was awarded a Nobel Prize for its discovery and it was named “Molecule of the Year” by Science Magazine in 1992. Today’s guest, Dr. Nathan Bryan is an inventor, biochemist and professor, who made a name for himself as a pioneer in Nitric oxide drug discovery. He holds numerous patents and his technology patents are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue worldwide. Dr. Bryan has published a number of highly cited papers and has authored and edited 5 books. 

Loss of nitric oxide production is recognized as the earliest event in the onset and progression of most if not all chronic diseases, including the number 1 killer of men and women worldwide, cardiovascular disease.  There are more than 170,000 scientific publications on just how important this molecule is. 

Links supporting discussion:

Purchase NEO40

Nitric Oxide Innovations Drug Company Founder and CEO, Nathan Bryan Ph.D in the treatment of COVID`

Role of nitric oxide in inflammatory diseases

Forbes: Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Biotechnology, Especially When It Comes To Innovations In Nitric Oxide

Houston Methodist: Links Between PPIs and Vascular Aging, John Cooke, MD, PhD

Amazon: Nitrite and Nitrate in Human Health and Disease (Nutrition and Health) 2nd ed.

WHY THE EARLY FORMATION OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE MOUTH BY ORAL BACTERIA IS ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT OF BLOOD PRESSURE

AN EPIDEMIC OF NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY IS CONTRIBUTING TO CHRONIC DISEASE

Dr. Nathan Bryan on What Makes Neo40 Unique

The Drs. Show: Is Mouthwash Raising Your Blood Pressure?

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The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only. 

This is Fifteen on a Friday where I break down a hot topic in under 15 minutes!

On today’s podcast we are going to be discussing what is killing masculinity and fertility? We are covering everything from suppressed hormone levels to shrinking penis size and how we are lowering our standards on what it means to be a man these days.

Links supporting discussion: 

Urology Times: Testosterone levels show steady decrease among young US men

Forbes: You're Not The Man Your Father Was

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The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only. 

On today’s podcast Dr. Matthew Bradley, MD details his journey from amputee to orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Bradley was hit by a drunk driver at 10 years old and lost his right leg. Instead of becoming a victim he persevered and became an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Bradley graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Biochemistry.  He completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2004. After medical school, Dr. Bradley completed his residency at Oregon Health and Science University and is board-certified by The American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.  Dr. Bradley is also an avid golfer and being an amputee only fueled his passion for success. 

We also discuss how medicine is evolving with the use of robotics in surgery, peptides and stem cells.  Dr. Bradley currently uses the Mako Smart Robotic made by Stryker and sees advantages in having a more predictable surgical experience.  We also discuss the risk vs benefit of cortisone injections and when peptides, stem cells, prp and amniotic fluid come into play for the patient.  

Dr. Bradley, MD currently practices in St. Louis, MO. 

Links supporting discussion:

Dr. Bradley's Website

Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain

Comparison of the short-term results of single-dose intra-articular peptide with hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma injections in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized study

Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

MAKO CT-based robotic arm-assisted system is a reliable procedure for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review

The MAKO robotic-arm knee arthroplasty system

Mako Stryker Website

The promoting effect of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on tendon healing involves tendon outgrowth, cell survival, and cell migration

Gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected rat Achilles tendon and in vitro stimulates tendocytes growth

Impact of pentadecapeptide BPC 157 on muscle healing impaired by systemic corticosteroid application

The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only.

There is no relationship between a man's testosterone level and his risk of developing prostate cancer. Studies have shown that testosterone therapy doesn't increase the risk of prostate cancer or make it more severe in men who have already been diagnosed.

Today’s guest Dr. David Yablonsky and I discuss why the medical establishment has had a false assumption that testosterone replacement therapy increases a man’s risk of prostate cancer. We also deep dive not only in to his clinical experience but also his personal experience with prostate cancer.

Links supporting discussion: 

Testosterone treatment in hypogonadal men: prostate-specific antigen level and risk of prostate cancer

Prevalence of prostate cancer among hypogonadal men with prostate-specific antigen levels of 4.0 ng/mL or less

The ratio of serum testosterone-to-prostate specific antigen predicts prostate cancer in hypogonadal men

Recurrence of prostate cancer in patients receiving testosterone supplementation for hypogonadism

Prostate-specific antigen changes and prostate cancer in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy

Mayo Clinic Fundamental Concepts Regarding Testosterone Deficiency and Treatment

Testosterone, testosterone therapy and prostate cancer

Shifting the paradigm of testosterone and prostate cancer: the saturation model and the limits of androgen-dependent growth

Testosterone therapy in men with prostate cancer: literature review, clinical experience, and recommendations

Urology Times T Therapy Safe

Prediction of Prostate Cancer for Patients Receiving Finasteride: Results From the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial

PSA Fact Sheet

Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer

How does obesity affect PSA?

Being Overweight Can Affect Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness

Dr. Catalona PSA Archive

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The information discussed in this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and it is for informational purposes only. 

Testosterone…men need it! Testosterone is the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, muscle mass, fat distribution, and red blood cell production.  

When levels of testosterone drop below levels that are healthy, they can lead to conditions like insulin resistance, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and vascular risk. It contributes to muscle loss, bone loss, and anemia. Symptoms may also include depressed mood, reduced motivation, fatigue, and loss of libido. A substantial body of evidence indicates that coronary artery disease incidence and severity are inversely correlated with testosterone levels.

I sat down with Anna Griffith to discuss a course of action to alleviate low testosterone causes through specific lifestyle changes.  In this episode we discuss 5 major testosterone disruptors that she commonly sees in her male patients. We dive into hair loss medications, sleep, plastic, oral testosterone boosters and micronutrients.

Anna Griffith, DNP of Victory Men’s Health is an ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Anna continues her education through a broad array of anti-aging societies such as A4M, AMMG, and Seeds scientific research and performance.

Links:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21154195/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32033719/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25871957/

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