About the
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...I’ve followed many of the men in my practice for 15 to 20 years and have witnessed the slow physical decline that is inevitable with age. Over that time, I, too, have aged. I’ve lost most of my hair, a portion of my muscle mass, and some of my libido. I’ve grown love handles, ear hair and nose hair, and like most men in midlife, my prostate is starting to enlarge. Yet many of my patients have had it far worse than I have.
At the age of 50, I discovered the use of shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction, which then led to an interest and sub-specialization in sexual medicine for men. Sitting down and talking openly and honestly with hundreds of men who had, to varying degrees, lost their sexual function helped me understand that if men don’t feel good or feel like they look good, their interest in sex and their enjoyment of life declines. Since this revelation first dawned on me, I’ve focused my practice on male rejuvenation: helping men to feel better, look better and have better physical intimacy.
Part 1. The Journey
- The Hero’s Journey | 22
Judson Brandeis, MD - Smart Ways to Reduce Your Health Risks | 29
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - What Women Need to Know About Men’s Health | 34
Men’s Health Network & HealthyMen.org - Building A Relationship With Your Doctor | 39
Judson Brandeis, MD & Armin Brott
Part 2. Preventive Maintenance
- Introduction | 45
Judson Brandeis, MD - Strengthening Your Heart | 48
Joel Kahn, MD, FAAC - Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease | 56
Men’s Health Network & HealthyMen.org - Preventing Cancer | 66
Ethan Basch, MD & Judson Brandeis, MD - Decoding Your Cancer Genes | 75
Heather Hannon, MSN, RN - Avoiding Stupid Accidents | 92
Malcolm Johnson, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - Managing Persistent Pain | 102
William Longton, MD - Coping With a Chronic Lung Condition | 117
Armin Brott & Nancy Faass - Environmental Allergies | 127
Matthew Lodewick, MD - Circulation: Your Life Depends on It! | 135
Michael Ingegno, MD, Judson Brandeis, MD & Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH - Lowering the Risk of a Stroke | 145
Armin Brott, Nancy Faass & Judson Brandeis, MD - The Alzheimer’s Tsunami | 155
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - Reversing Early Dementia | 168
Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH - Why You Should Care About Your Weight | 175
Judson Brandeis, MD - Avoiding Diabetes | 178
Jerry Stine, Armin Brott & Nancy Faass - Infectious Conditions in Men | 189
Josh Perlroth, MD - How Your Immune System Works | 195
Judson Brandeis, MD & Scott Lu, MD - Boosting Your Immunity | 204
Jerry Stine & Nancy Faass - Reducing the Risk of Disability | 216
Max Lippman, DC - Spine Care | 224
Max Lippman, DC
Part 3. Advice from Specialists
- Introduction | 231
Judson Brandeis, MD - Keeping Your Vision Sharp | 233
Ahad Mahootchi, MD - Preventing Hearing Loss | 242
Michael Murphy, MD, MPH & Toby Hill, BC-HIS, ACA - Stronger Bones | 258
Judson Brandeis, MD - Foot Health | 262
Jonathan Steinberg, DPM - Hand Health | 270
Greg Horner, MD - Optimizing Sleep | 278
Michael Murphy, MD, MPH - Coping With Jet Lag | 292
Jay Olson, PhD & Mariève Cyr, MSc
Part 4. Food
- Introduction | 297
Judson Brandeis, MD - What Is Food? | 298
Judson Brandeis, MD, Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH & Jerry Stine - Kicking Sugar | 311
Angela Stanford, MBA, RDN - Weight-Loss Strategies | 317
Peter Vash, MD, MPH, FACE - Plant-Based Nutrition | 326
Joel Kahn, MD, FACC - Food Allergies | 333
Matthew Lodewick, MD - Finding the Right Diet | 337
Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH
Part 5. Exercise
- Introduction | 345
Judson Brandeis, MD - Getting Back in Shape | 346
Jerry Stine - Joint Health Is the Key to Staying Active | 354
Will Workman, MD - Remember to Stretch | 362
Judson Brandeis, MD & Johnny Jackson - Yoga for Real Men | 368
Dean Pohlman - Why Work with a Personal Trainer? | 375
Johnny Jackson & Judson Brandeis, MD - Emsculpt: High-Tech Muscle Building | 381
Brian M. Kinney, MD - Biohacking | 392
Judson Brandeis, MD
Part 6. Addictions
- Introduction | 395
Judson Brandeis, MD - The Truth About Tobacco | 396
Judson Brandeis, MD - How to Quit Smoking | 401
Adriana Bustamante, PhD & Lucia Romo, PhD - Understanding Alcohol Overuse | 408
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - Cocaine Is Not Your Friend | 412
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - The Dark Side of Cannabis | 415
Judson Brandeis, MD - Health Benefits of CBD | 420
Adam Wenguer - Electronic Addiction | 425
Judson Brandeis, MD - Pornography | 428
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH
Part 7. Looking Good
- Introduction | 435
Judson Brandeis, MD - Good Grooming | 436
Judson Brandeis, MD & Scott Lu, MD - A Healthy Smile | 444
Paul Scholberg, DDS - Protecting Your Skin | 455
Adam Wallach, MD - Removing Unwanted Body Hair | 467
Kevin Wilson - Restoring the Hair on Your Head | 473
Miguel Canales, MD - Plastic Surgery for Men | 479
Eric Mariotti, MD - Medical Fat Reduction | 486
Kevin Wilson
Part 8. Making Life Fun
- Introduction | 491
Judson Brandeis, MD - Listen to the Music | 493
Brad Robinson - The Bond of Spectator Sports | 499
Joe Starkey - Practicing Mindfulness | 503
Dean Pohlman - Creating a Masculine Space | 510
Michael Tebb - Retirement? Point Counter Point | 518
Jack Graham & Michael Abassian, MPH
Part 9. Mental Health
- Introduction | 525
Judson Brandeis, MD - Work-Life Balance | 526
Robert Buonfiglio, PhD - Diseases of Despair | 538
Judson Brandeis, MD & Michael Abassian, MPH - Anxiety in Men | 545
Bret McLaughlin, PsyD - Depression in Men | 555
Bret McLaughlin, PsyD - Living with Vitality | 565
Robert Buonfiglio, PhD
Part 10. Relationship Skills
- Introduction | 575
Judson Brandeis, MD - Find Yourself a Partner Who Can Be Your Best Friend | 576
Nancy Faass, MSW, MPH - How Counseling Can Help Build A Lasting Relationahip | 580
Brett Beaver, LMFT - Couple’s Counseling: What Works? | 588
Brett Beaver, LMFT - How to Listen Better | 599
Brett Beaver, LMFT - A Guy’s Guide to Menopause | 605
Russell Bartels, MD - Can Avoiding Divorce Improve Your Wellbeing? | 617
Jonathan D. Larose, Esq., MBA - Fatherhood | 621
Armin Brott
Part 11. Sexual Healing
- Introduction | 637
Judson Brandeis, MD - Sex on the Beach | 638
Judson Brandeis, MD - Erectile Dysfunction Explained | 643
Judson Brandeis, MD - Orgasm: Too Fast, Too Slow, or Just Right | 661
Judson Brandeis, MD - A Comprehensive Approach to Sexual Function | 674
Judson Brandeis, MD - Wave Goodbye to ED | 681
Judson Brandeis, MD - Viagra and Beyond | 687
Judson Brandeis, MD - Penis Pumps | 695
Joel Kaplan, PhD - Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for ED and More | 699
Charles Runels, MD - Stem Cell Medicine: What Does the Future Hold? | 707
Jeffrey Piccirillo, DO - When a Penile Implant Is the Best Option | 728
Ed Karpman, MD - Sex Toys | 722
Dirk Bauer & Judson Brandeis, MD - Everything You Need To Know About Condoms and Lubes | 726
Judson Brandeis, MD & Milla Impola - How to Please a Woman | 731
Susan Bratton
Part 12. Sexual Medicine
- Introduction | 749
Judson Brandeis, MD - Testosterone In Men: A Review | 751
Gary Donovitz, MD - Prostate Health | 761
Judson Brandeis, MD & David A. Miller - Peyronie’s Disease | 772
Judson Brandeis, MD - Circumcision | 775
Judson Brandeis, MD - Sexually Transmitted Infections | 778
Judson Brandeis, MD - Vasectomy | 789
Judson Brandeis, MD - Staying Fertile | 795
Philip E. Werthman, MD, MMH
Part 13. Navigating healthcare
- Introduction | 803
Judson Brandeis, MD - Understanding Health Insurance | 805
James G. Korkos, MD, Judson Brandeis, MD, Arthur Bookstein, MPH & Michael Abassian, MPH - Finding a Good Doctor | 818
Alan Wang
Part 14. Leaving A Legacy
- Introduction | 825
Judson Brandeis, MD - Inspiration | 827
Brian Banmiller - Gratitude | 836
Bernard Churchill, MD - Legacy | 845
Larry Bienati, MBA, PhD - The Journey Continues | 853
Judson Brandeis, MD - Acknowledgements | 857
- Contributors | 859
- References | 885 Figure Credits | 908