Dr Pete's Health Secrets

        My  experience as a surgeon practicing across three continents, has given me the opportunity to interact closely with clients across all races and age groups, afflicted with a wide spectrum of health challenges, including the terminally ill with cancer. It has resulted in my developing a very strong bond with many of them which sometimes has extended to family members and friends.  This myriad of experiences has given me a unique insight into what factors contribute to making us live healthy fulfulling lives. In this article I will examine what we need to do to archieve and remain in optimal health so as to live to see our 100th birthday. So what’s the health secret to living to a 100? Get breastfed as a baby Several reseach studies have demonstrated the protective effect of breastfeeding on the health of both the baby and mother. Breast milk is designed by nature to contain all a new born baby needs for optimal growth and development.  It is r...

    Prevention is the number 1 antodote to illness, especially true for degeneratives diseases of the brain.  Our brains are bound to shrink as we age, it’s unavoidable. It reduces in volume at the average rate of 5% every decade from the age of 40. Symtoms of dementia may start to appear between 55 and 65yrs, this may accelerate after 70yrs. A large cohort study carried out in 2012 in the USA demonstrated that by the time the participants were 85, one third had moderate or severe dementia. In this article I will examine the risk factors for dementia and how to slow or reverse the degenerative process.  Protective factors that reduce cardiovascular risk, namely regular exercise, a healthy diet, and low to moderate alcohol intake, seem to aid the ageing brain.  It has been established that increased cognitive effort in the form of higher education or occupational attainment slows the shrinking process.  A healthy life both physically and mentally may be ...

                           As a urological surgeon I receive complaints of male impotence and infertility everyday. However, a good general health is essential to a good sex life.  In this article I will examine how you can turn it on naturally. If you have a poor sex life, please start by  asking your doctor to carry out a general medical check-up to include your blood pressure and kidney function.  An annual medical is advisable. Treat any Hypertension, Anaemia, Kidney or Liver problems.  Once you have had aa successful comprehensive medical check-up, these are the factors to consider. Dietary Factors Three major dietary substances have the greatest effect on the Health of the Penis. There are Zinc, Vitamin E and Arginine. Zinc Zinc is essential for spermatozoa production. An average man looses 15 mcg of zinc in every ejaculate. Since the body does n...