This chapter introduces the staging criteria for testicular tumors (stages I-III), as well as Western medical treatments such as radical orchiectomy, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy (VBP regimen). It also includes single-herb prescriptions and medicinal diets such as Lychee Seed Decoction and Hedyotis diffusa Paste.

The article reveals that up to 75% of middle-aged men suffer from sub-health conditions and their serious consequences, including the risk of sudden death. It also emphasizes, through examples such as Konosuke Matsushita, that health is more important than career, and proposes methods to improve sub-health, including adjusting mindset, balancing work and rest, and regular checkups.

This article introduces commonly used massage techniques for health preservation. It explains in detail the specific operation methods and effects of six techniques: pressing (finger pressing, palm pressing, elbow pressing), rubbing (finger rubbing, palm rubbing), pushing (finger pushing, palm pushing, elbow pushing), grasping, kneading (finger kneading, thenar kneading, palm root kneading),...

This article continues the Western medical standard of health, listing fourteen more detailed health regulations. It then shifts its focus to explaining the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) view of health, namely the four-dimensional health model of "harmony between body and spirit." The article progresses layer by layer from four levels-physical health, mental health, social adaptation, and...

Not making your bed after waking up can suppress dust mites, and lingering in bed for 5 minutes can help buffer the effects. The stomach meridian is at its peak during the Chen hour (7-9 AM), so breakfast should be eaten like a king. This chapter reveals the dangers of skipping breakfast and the "fast food-walking" lifestyle, recommends whole grains to reduce the risk of heart failure, and...

This article elucidates the various physiological effects of androgens, including their effects on the reproductive, immune, and hematopoietic systems, and systematically introduces the structure and function of the male internal and external genitalia.

This section provides guidance on rehabilitation and health maintenance for patients with chronic prostatitis: appropriately reduce the frequency of sexual intercourse, take hot sitz baths (not suitable for those wishing to conceive), perform Kegel exercises frequently, and avoid prolonged sitting (especially for drivers). It analyzes the mechanisms by which chronic prostatitis may lead to...

Understanding the calorie content of common foods is crucial for weight loss. The calories in beverages like cola and beer shouldn't be underestimated. A bowl of Chinese noodles, dumplings, or steamed buns typically contains between 1800-2600 kilojoules. Western dishes like steak and spaghetti bolognese are high in calories, as are desserts like cakes and ice cream. Fast food such as Big Macs,...

This article is a report of Hou Daize's interview with Professor Cao Kaiyong, President of the International Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine Andrology. Professor Cao proposed four new concepts for men's health: choosing strength while acknowledging vulnerability, avoiding medical treatment doesn't necessarily make a man a real man, men also need care, and men crying is not a sin. He...

This article, written by Yang Zhiyuan, introduces the origin and background of Men's Health Day. Men's health education and awareness programs were launched in 2000, leading to the establishment of Men's Health Day. The themes for the year 2001-2004 were listed annually: Men's Health and Civilized Families, Husbands' Responsibility for Family Planning in Men's Health, Popularizing Scientific...

This article follows on Xu Anqi's research report, analyzing men's medical treatment and physical examination status (15% of those with illnesses delay treatment), revealing low public medical care coverage and 70% of men not having a physical examination in three years. Among personal consumption preferences, 56% are spent on smoking and drinking, far higher than women. Participation in...

This article continues by discussing methods for treating corns, including using hammer toe protectors and toe separators to correct deformities, and warns against self-medication or removal. The article then explains the causes of muscle spasms (cramps) (muscle overexertion, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance) and provides preventative measures (gradually increasing exercise, drinking plenty...

This article suggests avoiding wearing wrinkle-prone, stiff, or tight clothing, and not wearing a tie, when in a bad mood. It also mentions that silk can moisturize the skin and help with skin diseases, while linen can absorb and dissipate moisture, prevent and treat skin diseases, and regulate body temperature.

In this era where health is often sold to time, learning to "slow down" is a core competitive advantage for men. This article details various aspects of life, including slow eating, slow sleeping, slow exercise, and slow work, and proposes strategies to overcome "time-related illnesses." Addressing the prevalent "busy but inefficient" phenomenon in modern workplaces, the article guides readers...

Supplementation is not about piling things up. This article establishes the core principles of TCM supplementation: emphasizing the whole body, differentiating syndromes and treating accordingly, and supplementing Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang separately. The article seriously corrects the one-sided perception that "tonics are harmless," analyzes the side effects of misuse of ginseng, donkey-hide...

Spending long hours in front of the television and computer has become a common lifestyle for modern men, and the resulting health risks should not be underestimated. This article provides a systematic guide to proper viewing, including suggestions on device placement height, lighting adjustment, and detoxifying tea consumption. Furthermore, specifically for internet addicts, the article...

This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the core content of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents," focusing on the principle of "food diversity with grains as the staple," and highlighting the importance of avoiding a "Westernized" dietary structure. The article details the positive effects of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber abundant in vegetables, fruits, and tubers...

This article proposes nine ways to maintain an optimal marital state: tenderness, communication and understanding, fulfilling emotional needs, sharing joys and sorrows, taking on responsibilities, self-regulation, spending more time together, harmonious sex life, and expressing love through material things. It analyzes the reasons why couples may feel their spouses are less lovable than before...

This article provides detailed guidance on how husbands should care for their wives during pregnancy in three aspects: diet, rest, and mental well-being. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during pregnancy. Escaping extramarital affairs requires establishing a correct worldview, recognizing the harms involved, and relying on strong willpower. Methods to avoid arguments between spouses...

This article guides couples on how to be tolerant and restrained when arguing, avoiding physical or verbal abuse, resolving the conflict quickly, and refraining from belittling each other's families. When faced with an unreasonable wife, do not resort to public violence; instead, analyze the reasons, neither giving in nor backing down. After a wife becomes a mother, the husband should be...

This article introduces dietary recommendations that can enhance male sexual function, such as animal reproductive organs rich in androgens and highly nutritious tonic foods. At the same time, the article focuses on analyzing the damage that poor dietary habits can cause to male fertility, pointing out that long-term consumption of Coca-Cola, crude cottonseed oil (containing gossypol),...

This article provides guidance on how to deal with a wife who is not good at socializing: find the reasons, help build her confidence, and gradually train her. For a wife who is sociable, have the right understanding, trust her, and actively guide her. If the wife is infertile, the husband should actively seek treatment, offer sincere comfort, respect her personality, enrich her life, and...

This article analyzes the causes of difficulty urinating after intercourse and the urge to urinate after ejaculation, pointing out that mental stress and incomplete urination may be the main factors, and provides preventive methods. At the same time, the article reveals a rare phenomenon called "urethral intercourse," emphasizing that newlyweds should learn necessary sexual knowledge, and if...

This article explores how middle-aged men can improve declining sexual function through diet, recommending foods rich in cholesterol, arginine, and zinc, such as animal organs and seafood. It also discusses the positive health effects of moderate sexual activity and the serious physical and mental damage caused by excessive indulgence, citing historical examples and traditional Chinese...

This article lists harmful sexual behaviors such as intentionally prolonging intercourse and incomplete intercourse, and their adverse effects on physical and mental health. It also explains the physiological reasons for urethral discharge in men, distinguishing normal discharge from pathological conditions such as prostatitis. Finally, it clarifies that increased vaginal discharge after...

This article proposes ten methods to prevent premature aging of sexual function, including maintaining a youthful mindset, regular exercise, attention to nutrition, and a strong work ethic. It also analyzes in detail four main categories of factors leading to decreased libido in men: emotional factors, disease factors, medication factors, and unhealthy habits, reminding readers that decreased...

This article continues to explore the various causes of male infertility, including genetic factors such as sex chromosome and autosomal aberrations, as well as autoimmune reactions caused by abnormal immune function. The article focuses on analyzing the specific mechanisms by which reproductive system infections (such as bacteria, mycoplasma, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, and mumps) affect sperm...

This article lists more than ten commonly used traditional Chinese medicines for treating male infertility, such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Yougui Wan, and Wuzi Yanzong Wan, and introduces their respective efficacy, indications, and usage. It also details the practice methods of Qigong "relaxation exercises," including lying or sitting postures, natural or abdominal breathing, and techniques for...

This article addresses a common concern among men regarding penis size, pointing out that the size difference during flaccidity significantly decreases after erection, and that the vagina possesses strong elasticity. The article emphasizes that harmonious sexual relations depend primarily on erectile rigidity and emotional connection between partners, rather than penile length, and...

This article continues to analyze other aspects of the male inner world: the desire to act like an expert, the fascination with certain hobbies, the requirement for women to remain pure, the pretense of not being jealous, the urge to pry into a woman's past, and how men view women, love, marriage, and themselves.

This article continues to explore the impact of humility and self-confidence on male career success, criticizing false humility and advocating for realistic self-confidence. It also introduces the importance of interpersonal relations, as well as the principles and methods for building good relationships, emphasizing the use of love and trust to evoke empathy.

This article elucidates the connotation of male mental health from seven characteristics (reason, self-love, self-control, self-esteem, self-awareness, self-reliance, and self-discipline) and eight standards (normal intelligence, emotional health, and complete personality, etc.), analyzes the significance of mental health for physical health, learning and work, and social harmony, and proposes...

This article offers four lifestyle suggestions for elderly widowed men: embrace old age but refrain from interfering in their children's affairs; find a partner for companionship; continue contributing to a fulfilling life; and accept the psychological changes of "rejuvenation," thus helping widowers cope with a lonely old age and strive for health and longevity.

This article reminds husbands not to ignore their wives' subtle sexual signals (such as bathing, dressing, singing, etc.), and to actively recognize and respond to them. It also analyzes the phenomenon of "emotional struggles" that arise in marital relationships after the birth of a child, suggesting that fathers generously share childcare responsibilities and work together to maintain the joy...

This article introduces the importance of mental health and the treatment of neurasthenia, and lists 18 behavioral manifestations of mental unhealthy behavior. It also elaborates on three methods for men to protect their mental health: establishing strong beliefs, learning self-reflection, cultivating self-control, and relying on the support of family and friends.

This article analyzes the five key elements of male charm (beauty of temperament, independence of personality, honesty and integrity, magnanimity, and appearance and demeanor), introduces four temperament types (sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic) and their adjustment methods, and elaborates on the core of male charm-confidence, as well as external expressions such as speech,...

This chapter explains that the grading of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is not necessarily proportional to the severity of the condition, and introduces key points for differentiating it from prostate cancer. It proposes treatment principles such as relieving obstruction as soon as possible and protecting renal function, and lists absolute surgical indications such as urinary retention,...

This chapter introduces Western medical treatments for chancroid, including systemic treatments such as sulfonamides, tetracyclines, erythromycin, and ceftriaxone, as well as local treatments such as ulcer cleaning and abscess aspiration. It also provides Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifications of chancroid based on syndrome differentiation, including damp-heat in the liver...

This chapter introduces medications for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including anti-androgens such as diethylstilbestrol and medroxyprogesterone acetate, alpha-receptor blockers such as phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride. It also lists antipsychotics and antidepressants, which may worsen urinary difficulties and should be...

This article introduces the definition, efficacy, pharmacological effects, and precautions for using diuretics and dampness-removing herbs. It focuses on diuretics and edema-reducing herbs: Poria cocos (for diuresis, strengthening the spleen, and calming the mind); Polyporus umbellatus (for diuresis and dampness removal); Alisma plantago-aquatica (for diuresis and clearing heat); Coix...

This article introduces diuretics and urinary tract clearing drugs: Plantago seed promotes urination and relieves strangury, clears the liver and improves eyesight; talc promotes urination and relieves strangury, clears heat and relieves summer heat; and Kochia scoparia fruit promotes urination and relieves strangury, eliminates dampness and relieves itching. It then moves to the section on...

This article introduces the definition, efficacy, pharmacological effects, and precautions for using liver-calming drugs. It focuses on liver-calming and wind-extinguishing drugs: Gastrodia elata (Tianma) calms the liver, extinguishes wind, and unblocks the meridians; Uncaria rhynchophylla (Gouteng) clears heat, calms the liver, and extinguishes wind; Pheretima aspergillum (Dilong) clears...

This article first points out that it is not advisable to take medication with tea, as the tannic acid in tea can combine with alkaloids or heavy metals in the medication to form precipitates, affecting absorption. Secondly, it highlights the potential dangers of commonly used antipyretic analgesics (such as pain relievers, APC, and aminopyrine), including possible kidney damage and...

This article provides systematic guidance on safe medication use for the elderly. It details eleven precautions, including following doctor's orders, reducing dosage, using antipyretics and analgesics with caution (to prevent collapse), antibiotics (to prevent cumulative poisoning), sleeping pills (to prevent dependence), and laxatives (to prevent dependence). The article also emphasizes the...

This article first explains the pathological process of atherosclerosis and its effects on different organs. It then focuses on the pharmacological reasons why nitroglycerin, an emergency medication for angina, must be taken sublingually. Finally, the article details the specific steps for providing emergency care for angina and myocardial infarction patients at home, including medication...

This article introduces sitz bath therapy (40℃ warm water sitz bath for 10-30 minutes) and self-massage methods for prostatitis. It explains the effect of the "apple therapy" on chronic prostatitis due to its high zinc content. It also provides home remedies for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including medication (pollen preparations), physical therapy (abdominal contraction and anal...

This section introduces the operation methods and effects of male contraceptive methods such as condoms, contraceptive films, and oral contraceptives (gossypol). It focuses on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of condoms and withdrawal, pointing out that withdrawal can easily lead to contraceptive failure, sexual neurasthenia, and ejaculatory dysfunction. It also provides an overview...

Aging does not equate to cognitive decline. By exercising your brain, controlling your diet, engaging in appropriate physical activity, and practicing relaxation meditation, you can maintain brain vitality, slow down memory loss, and sharpen your thinking.

This article analyzes behaviors that damage the kidneys, such as indiscriminate use of drugs and holding in urine, introduces methods for tonifying the kidneys, such as waist massage, foot massage, and kidney-strengthening exercises, as well as tonification plans for different constitutions, such as kidney yang deficiency and spleen yang deficiency.

Priapism, defined as persistent erection unrelated to sexual desire lasting more than 4 hours, is a urological emergency. This article details the etiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic methods of high-flow (non-ischemic) and low-flow (ischemic) priapism, emphasizing the crucial importance of timely treatment in preventing corpus cavernosum fibrosis and permanent erectile dysfunction.

Cigarettes have a complex composition, containing multiple carcinogens, and smoking harms both smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Drugs are a scourge that destroys families, and drug use can easily lead to death. This article also explains from a physiological perspective why overeating can cause serious consequences such as acute gastroenteritis.

This article introduces the therapeutic effects (relieving congestion and clearing bacteria) and operational details (position, technique, frequency) of prostate massage. It also briefly describes the treatment methods for chronic prostatitis based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's classification of it into five types, and lists nine self-care precautions for prostatitis patients.

This article analyzes three main characteristics of hypertension in the elderly: large blood pressure fluctuations, reduced nighttime blood pressure drop, and the prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension. It also provides traditional Chinese medicine remedies for hypertension, such as Chaihu Gegen Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Root Decoction), Chrysanthemum and Moutan Bark Pillow, and Peanuts...

This article introduces several advanced treatment methods for erectile dysfunction, including penile cavernous body injection, intraurethral administration, vacuum negative pressure devices, and prosthesis implantation surgery. It also provides traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions using *Pyrola rotundifolia* as the main ingredient, as well as massage techniques for the abdomen and lower...

This article, published in the Health News on October 29, 2004, is a collection of key terms related to men's health. It introduces hot topics in the field, such as the soaring sales of condoms, fierce competition in the Viagra market, the burgeoning development of andrology as a discipline, and the significant growth potential of sperm banks, reflecting the development and changes in the...

This section lists 25 foods that are particularly beneficial to the health of middle-aged men: oats, black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus, daylily, spinach, tomatoes, onions and garlic, apples, oranges, grapes, cherries, dates, mulberries, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, mutton, fish, liver and kidneys, milk, eggs, dried shrimp, and kelp. The main health benefits of each food are...

Springtime drowsiness can be relieved by opening windows and inhaling essential oils. This chapter analyzes the causes of hiccups, from improper diet to early signs of illness (such as stroke), and provides tips to stop hiccups, such as eating sugar, bending over to drink water, and doing push-ups. It also points out the relationship between frequent flatulence and diet, suggesting drinking...

This article introduces five key nutrients that men need to supplement: nucleic acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, enzymes, and zinc, and lists foods rich in these nutrients. It also explains the importance of dietary diversity for men's health, providing detailed explanations regarding protein and fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, antioxidant enzymes, water, sugars, and salt.

This article introduces the classification method of male constitution in traditional Chinese medicine, including the distinction between normal and abnormal constitutions, and describes in detail the characteristics and formation factors of deficiency, excess, and complex constitutions.

This article elucidates the importance of a diverse diet and regular daily routines in men's health maintenance, and details the wisdom of health maintenance in daily life details such as wake-up time, breathing methods, and bowel movement techniques.

This book offers 10 dietary therapy recipes for men's health. It introduces the signs of male aging (hair, hearing, heart, lungs, frequency of sexual activity). It explains the various factors affecting men's health (congenital, social, emotional, climate, diet, lifestyle, sexual activity). It also explains the applicability and contraindications of massage therapy, common smoking...

This section offers four pieces of advice regarding drinking during the holidays: do not drink on an empty stomach, do not mix spirits with soda, do not eat carrots with alcohol, and do not drink excessively. It also introduces three principles for a reasonable holiday diet: control intake, maintain a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, and use oil in moderation.