#prostatecancerawareness #menshealth #takechargeofyourlife #prostatehealth #mindfulness #genetics #familyhistory
Welcome back!
Gents!! THIS one is JUST for YOU! From me👩🏽⚕️😊👍🏽
November is Prostate Health Month! Blue ribbon! 💙
Today we discuss a topic that for some reason STILL holds many of you from seeing the doctor and, yet prostate cancer is manageable, some sources, even treatable (IF CAUGHT EARLY!!!).
This year I have split into 2 segments.
This week, join me to discuss:
💙what is the prostate gland ?
💙why does it mainly become a concern in older age?
💙who is at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer?
Next week, I will expand the discussion (with a special guest), on
💙symptoms to be aware
💙investigations
💙management/treatment /diet options
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💙Gather all the information (but don't obsess)
💙Please listen to RELIABLE sources
💙Talk to a mature friend who has been through the journey.
💙ONE, just ONE test can save your life and you will be informed (and forearmed!)💙
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(It is not that bad BELIEVE ME!☑️👍🏽💙👩🏽⚕️)
What action step will you take TODAY?
💙Prevention, Preparation, Protection💙
Good vibes always!💗
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
#prostatecancerawareness #menshealth #takechargeofyourlife #prostatehealth #mindfulness #genetics #familyhistory #lanaslittlethings ........................................................
Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on lanaslittlethings.com.
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
#elderlyhealth #immunesystem #immuneresponse #infection #familycaregivers #uti #pneumonia #skininfection
Sick again!🧓🏽😱
Especially if you are a Family Caregiver of an older person, you know you know this only too well:
Mum, dad (both!) , your spouse, relative, just got over one infection, and now have another?
Feel as if you "can't catch a break?"😩
Why are older persons (and usually over 70/75/80) so prone to infections?
THE MAIN 3: 1/Pneumonia 2/Bladder Infection (UTI) and 3/ Skin Infections
If you're seeking clarity (and a little peace of mind to be frank); join me as I discuss
🧓🏽3 reasons
🧓🏽3 ways to detect early signs and
🧓🏽3 means of either mitigating the severity by early intervention
3 reasons :
1/🧓🏽Seniors are more prone to infections as ageing renders the immune system somewhat sluggish
2/🧓🏽the usual fighter cells less efficient and
3/🧓🏽🛌🏽 immobility also increases the risk of the main infections.
This means that in general , infections in a younger person which may pass without incident, in older persons, may progress quickly to serious illness even requiring urgent medical attention and possibly hospitalisation, further adding to infection risk.
🧓🏽3 ways to detect early signs:
As mentioned above, common signs and symptoms of infection in the elderly may not be straightforward such as the easily recognisable chills, fever, aches and pains.
So, HOW can you know? Be keenly observant for :
1/🧓🏽loss of appetite (food and drink or one more than the other)
2/🧓🏽withdrawal- not as communicative , more tired, and
3/🧓🏽confusion- in recognising people, places and things, or speech not making sense as it did before.
!!Clearly, we need CLARITY!!!🧐
🧓🏽3 means of either mitigating the severity by early intervention:
1/ Good hygiene as a staple-- handwashing, sanitising and so on; make it a habit to do a quick scan from scalp to toenails daily especially if the person is confined to bed or has underlying conditions such as diabetes (where daily feet inspection is CRUCIAL)
2/ Especially if there is a rotating family unit, ensure that you have a system of handover to inform for signs to monitor any changes .
3/ Checks also include recognising the normal scents and sounds of breathing , cough, urine, and stool
You Got This!!!💘🎯
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on lanaslittlethings.com.
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
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#elderlyhealth #immunesystem #immuneresponse #infection #familycaregivers #uti #pneumonia #skininfection #lanaslittlethings
LLT 173 :The Power of A Strong Immune System- Even when You're Sick!
#immunesystem #healthyfood #antioxidants #agingstrong #selfcare #healthylifestyle #healthylifestyle #powerofsleep #lanaslittlethings
Hello friends!
Calling all B, Helper, (and all other cells!)- this doc is sick!!! 👩🏽⚕️🤒🫨
Yes....... we do get the cold, flu, etc--- yep- we human too! 🦸🏽♀️🦸🏽♂️🫨🤧
So I thought- what greater opportunity to have a discussion on :
Our Wonderful Immune System!🧬
Join me as I discuss (and use grandmother's "cure all" concoctions)
Love to hear your tips, and your journey!
Our immune system- we would probably not get past day 1 of life without it, yet we can (and do) take it..forgranted .
So why is important, what are some factors that weaken it?
More importantly, how can we safeguard our "cells of safety" and live our best life?
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Some vital purposes of our immune system:
Consider:
We come into a world FULL of germs of every kind and to simply live (literally), we need the help of special White blood cells that (at ALL ages) which:
1/✅💗💗protect us against the "invaders to our body;
2/✅💗💗regulate our healing process every minute (do you recall every bruise and paper cut you got today?- Likely no- yet we heal
3/✅💗💗we can go about our daily lives, dealing with our responsibilities and all that life may toss that day , safe in the knowledge that our invisible "troopers" allow us to do this in a healthy way and then , rest and regroup" .
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Factors that affect our immune state ;many in our control; some are not- {grace for the space🙏🏽)
⚠️Diet - low in fruits and vegetables ; high in bad fats, fried foods refined foods, less homecooked (or any cooked) meal; all contribute to stress on our cells, impairing their ability to produce effective cells and even to repair
⚠️Lifestyle- sedentary (can you remember the last day, week, month, you did any form of exercise- whatever your age, even with limited mobility?);stress of work (that word again); poor sleep patterns (no "rest" phase for healing
⚠️Environment- pollutants in our air, land, water, foods- all cause stress 😟
⚠️And, yes, the ageing process does affect healing , as cells do not work as efficiently in many systems, but the combined factors of lack of exercise, poor nutrition (age-appropriate), loneliness and isolation (their own source of distress) and poor sleep, not to mention respiratory illness (even a "common cold"), can take a toll on persons , notably above age 60/65)
So- all doom and gloom?🫨
NEVER!
We WERE/ARE designed to heal and there are factors that can keep us stronger, healthier, longer and , even if a "bug or two get in the way, we can bounce back!
What to do may be so simple, it sounds too good to be true:
✅Healthy diet- including water!🚰, rich in fresh fruit, vegetables and as much variety as possible
✅Exercise- improves circulation, heart health and immunity that has power!
✅Reduce stress, get SLEEP - yes those again !
Remember:
It is also not a "one sized fits all".
Each of us , on this planet, has our unique challenges, but take sometime today to thank your cells which defend, protect and heal!🧬🧬🙏🏽
ONE LAST THING:
😉Please , Please don't smoke!!🚭
From my heart to yours always💗
Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information: please seek full advice from your healthcare provider)
