Exercise is one of the most important foundational strategies to achieve good health. However, one of the stealth benefits of regular vigorous exercise is that it could actually slow the progression of prostate cancer in older men, aged 65 and older.
The 14-year study centered around data on some 48,000 men who were followed from 1986-2000. Participants were surveyed on various physical activities they pursued, including:
- Hiking
- Jogging
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Racket sports
Throughout the course of the study, about 2,900 cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed; close to 17 percent of them were advanced cases. In addition, researchers found that older men who vigorously exercised on a regular basis were at a lower risk -- almost 70 percent -- of advanced and fatal cases of prostate cancer. (Unfortunately, the association was not found in younger men.)
One stipulation of the findings is that men need to work out vigorously at least three hours a week to take advantage of the protection exercise provides against prostate cancer.
A Slight Word of Caution
Experts agree that, given the well-documented benefits of a healthy lifestyle, at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week is a fair recommendation; however, older men should consult with their GP before starting any particularly vigorous exercise routine.
But one thing's for sure: Regular exercise throughout life has benefits and this could be yet another example where steady and prolonged use is valuable later in life.
Archives of Internal Medicine May 9, 2005;165(9):1005-1010
BBC News May 9, 2005
Guest Comment by Dr. Larry Clapp:
This is a very welcome study, especially beginning in 1986 when there was little awareness, knowledge or research on prostate cancer. The study is even more exciting because it corroborates years of clinical experience and is a welcome incentive for all of us.
However, we have learned that, as easy as prostate cancer is to heal naturally, there is no panacea or magic bullet, so what is the "rest of the story." Exercise is extremely beneficial, however even athletes do have prostate problems, albeit at a fraction of general occurrence and have far less serious problems. So what is the broader perspective?
It has been abundantly clear that Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program, based on:
... provides the cornerstones of prostate cancer prevention. Now, if you add the following you will come even closer to that "magic panacea" to prevent prostate cancer (and all health problems, for that matter).
The two areas that receive the least attention, perhaps because of little profit incentives, are the cleansing and a more relaxed approach to life's challenges. The latter simply requires a change of attitude from survival, "uptight" approaches to life, to taking challenges in stride, getting away from fiercely competitive, clenched-fist approaches. For example, for athletes who do have prostate problems, a change in attitude from a clenched fist, competitive mind-set is usually sufficient to clear the problem.
It has long been observed that prostate cancer is a disease of lawyers, entrepreneurs and other type A's. More relaxed men have very little incidence of prostate cancer. Even the precursor, prostatitis, is largely a disease of stress. Spirituality and EFT are simple, very effective approaches to alter your emotional base and "mind-set" to reduce stress in the body. As the study above shows, exercise is also another likely tool to reduce stress and secondarily reduce the rate of cancer.
Cleansing has, by far, yielded the greatest prevention and healing of prostate cancer. There is no question that all of the above work better when toxins are reduced. A simple annual fasting routine including cleansing toxic sources in the mouth like mercury with the assistance of a biological dentist, is the basis and "prerequisite" combined with all of the above to provide the best "guarantee" of a lifelong, happy prostate.
An excellent guide for treating and curing prostate cancer naturally is Dr. Larry Clapp's bestselling Prostate Health in 90 Days ... Without Drugs or Surgery. During his seven years of intensive research, Dr. Clapp developed expertise in cleansing, nutritional healing, pH balancing, herbology, homeopathy, bodywork and energetic and spiritual healing. Combining the best of these healing arts, he developed a successful treatment program for prostate cancer, which he used to cure himself.
 Dr. Larry Clapp is the author of bestselling Prostate Health in 90 Days Without Drugs or Surgery. When diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1990, Dr. Clapp made a firm decision to deflect falling victim to surgery, radiation or chemotherapy and instead focused on researching the self-healing alternatives to treating prostate cancer. During his seven years of intensive research, Dr. Clapp developed expertise in cleansing, nutritional healing, pH balancing, herbology, homeopathy, bodywork and energetic and spiritual healing. Combining the best of these healing arts, he developed a successful treatment program for prostate cancer, which he used to cure himself.
He earned his J.D. degree at the University of Michigan Law School in 1963 and later obtained his Ph.D. at Galien University in London in 1996.
Today, Dr. Clapp is cancer-free and uses his research to aid others in treating and curing their prostate cancer without succumbing to harmful drugs or surgery.
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