tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24819715896345827032024-02-19T07:30:25.778-08:00Sustainable ProstateKen Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-83607493868916516802024-01-16T15:00:00.000-08:002024-01-16T15:00:57.382-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiak7KIWNuiKaxWrrxHQeSmmyjhCEXsVEdOPJ6ULeev-SOZh6TXXjz453R8aHWlhHep4yOFT2lepIoarIkmU2bJdrS22Wb_ipiSkRwG9z5kTsE-rFy2vH7AW7ZVN1twEmEvd9Scx0o9iN98n70ZJzBWleTr1x5jncl7B8Q4UzzoIyFM8_nyD7axh_pfaqs/s4032/Muir%20Creek.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiak7KIWNuiKaxWrrxHQeSmmyjhCEXsVEdOPJ6ULeev-SOZh6TXXjz453R8aHWlhHep4yOFT2lepIoarIkmU2bJdrS22Wb_ipiSkRwG9z5kTsE-rFy2vH7AW7ZVN1twEmEvd9Scx0o9iN98n70ZJzBWleTr1x5jncl7B8Q4UzzoIyFM8_nyD7axh_pfaqs/w397-h298/Muir%20Creek.jpg" width="397" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Happy New Year to all.</p><p>I have not written in along time. My sincere apologies. There are so many new and exciting developments on the prostate front that I want to get back to writing regularly. First let me tell you that tomorrow nights monthly PAF Zoom meeting is an important one. (You can access it on the home page here at www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org) It is because we will be discussing a study from Great Britain called THE PROFIT STUDY. It is important for a number of reasons. Over 1,600 men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer were followed for 15 years. The object was to compare the results between radiation, surgical removal (Radical Prostatectomy and doing nothing but watching it closely (Active Surveillance) It is a unique study because hee men were willing to be randomly selected. About an equal number were selected for each type of treatment. 71% of the men were low risk, 26% intermediate risk, and 2% advanced prostate cancer. Men could dropout of their cohort and change therapies at their discretion. The biggest surprise in my opinion was that there was NO DIFFERENCE IN LONGEVITY! Other factors were also compared including metastasis, incontinence, sexuality and survival. The recap will be featured on the PAF website in the next week or so.</p><p>Meanwhile, diagnostic tools have made a huge advancement lately with the advent of the PSMA PET Scan that can identify prostate cancer metastasis anywhere in the body including organs, bones and blood. This now answers the 2nd big question one asks their doctor once it is has been determined that prostate cancer is present. That is "Doctor has it spread?).</p><p>On another positive note: Our local Monday PAF Hiking group has been having some great hikes, The rain has made the earth happy. Creeks are roaring, Ferns are green again and the moss is thicker that we have seen in years. I hope where ever you are you have time to spend in the outdoors. </p>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-78743984267829912862022-09-15T13:26:00.000-07:002022-09-15T13:26:06.035-07:00Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness expedition to the Pyrenees in late September<p>This will be the 20th Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness expedition.</p><p>This one to the rugged Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain.</p><p>There are 6 men on this years team. Our average age is 73.5 years old. All of us</p><p>but one has prostate cancer.</p><p>You can visit www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org to meet and support the team members.</p><p>The expedition starts on Saturday, September 24th from Barcelona.</p><p>Wish us luck</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYc5ZOhH9Vfiab-JrteQeBwjOKQTLv2td9YpgmHcsv84mlxoIgaDoAaeumqowGkU1Mbc-EVRbqEm3HE_Q-YuZf9Y99CIJ6awPzickMcidsqYWoKPFO2bqXgIo2S1akaTmYcowY1lYg2dDTOm8SR_Utb6zdnmnP5LfGJ4-8HkgRlDXtUSpVhMBE2Va/s1437/Mandala%2003a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1437" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYc5ZOhH9Vfiab-JrteQeBwjOKQTLv2td9YpgmHcsv84mlxoIgaDoAaeumqowGkU1Mbc-EVRbqEm3HE_Q-YuZf9Y99CIJ6awPzickMcidsqYWoKPFO2bqXgIo2S1akaTmYcowY1lYg2dDTOm8SR_Utb6zdnmnP5LfGJ4-8HkgRlDXtUSpVhMBE2Va/s320/Mandala%2003a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-78532109384565061542022-03-27T09:52:00.001-07:002022-03-27T09:52:22.697-07:00<p> When I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1995 I took a look at my diet and became very nutrition conscious. I always thought I ate pretty healthy, but it turned out many of the foods I was eating were not very prostate friendly. So I read and studied what I could find on the subject and adopted a Pescatarian diet with no dairy intake and the use of seafood a few days a week. I also read up on and looked into the use of supplements. The only one I was taking regularly at that time was Vitamin C. So I started taking a number of supplements as I was fearful that I was not getting proper nutrition even with the major change in my food intake. I spent a lot of money on all different kinds of supplements. But how could I be sure that I was taking the right ones?.</p><p>So I developed a system for evaluating whether the supplements I was adding were worthwhile specifically to control my prostate cancer progression. First I would take my PSA and get the new number before embarking on a new supplement. I would always buy a three month supply in order to give a fair amount of time to get a reaction. Unlike prescription drugs that the body reacts to almost immediately in most cases, supplements generally take time for the body to show any reaction. This is especially true of anti-cancer supplements. I would then take another PSA test in 3 months and see if in fact this new supplement had a positive effect in slowing down my PSA level. If it did I would continue it's use. If not that supplement would be discontinued and I would continue my search. I still use that strategy and it has worked for me and saved my a lot of money. I have also realized over time that what works successfully for one man does not necessarily work for the next. I've also notice that the positive effects of supplements in many cases tend to wear off over time. So evaluate my supplement intake at least once every year. I wonder what your experience has been with supplements personally?</p><p>These days, as a fixed income senior I don't take any near as many different supplements as I used to, money is a major consideration. The majority of supplements I take are for my general health (Vitamin B,C and D, Omega 3 fish oil, magnesium, baby aspirin) and not specifically for prostate cancer. </p><p>I often get asked the question "If you had to give up all your supplements except one what would it be"? My answer: medical mushrooms. Most American's are not familiar with mushrooms except for in cooking. But Asian cultures have been using mushrooms for health for thousands of years. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of mushrooms not only to the human body but also for the welfare of everything on planet Earth check out "Fabulous Fungi" a great documentary film.</p><p>Life Extension magazine in their March 2022 has a very informative article about mushrooms titled "What's in Mushrooms That Supports Healthy Aging". It turns out there is an amino acid protein called L-ergothioneine that is found in all mushrooms, but sorry to say not produced by the human body. It may be a key anti-aging substance. Some interesting facts from a twenty year study of 15,000 Americans:</p><p>L-ergothioneine appears to protect DNA and reduce the shortening of telomeres</p><p>Europeans eat about five times more mushrooms than American's. </p><p>Italians eat the most mushrooms. They live on average of 5 years longer than Americans. 84 vs 79. </p><p>L-ergothioneine is associated with lower incidences of: cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, Parkinson's disease, Crohn's Disease, Frailty.</p><p>L-ergothioneine is associated with longer life expectancy.</p><p>L-ergothioneine has a sulfur containing group that puts it in a class related to glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in the body. </p><p>Mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of total mortality</p><p>Personally, my research and experience has been that mushrooms work better in combination than by themselves. There is a synergistic effect that makes them more powerful together than when taken alone. There are two companies that I like that produce medicinal mushrooms in easy to take capsule form. Medicinal mushrooms can be expensive. These are both affordable. The first is called "Ten Mushroom Formula" from a company called Econugenics in Santa Rosa ,California. The second: 14 Mushroom Blend from Duckbush Mushrooms in Sequim, WA.</p><p>I also cook regularly with Shitake and Portabello Mushroom. Bon Appetite.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-65168343705373885722022-02-26T08:27:00.007-08:002022-03-01T18:43:46.285-08:00Let’s Catch Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1-QS5uHzqoBWm1ubUur1IbTc3acPe11STFt3bzp7CUIhNciPnb5No8P1uNJ_ctX9-SpEGhU9_KtxxPWMh_2lagSwYi6v2jZ5AkNbGAhcHtBQPU-f0_5Ii_21vkF6Ojct_ShhAG-PNx-I0rza92lYiH2xfKu_WlTZoBkaj0vaLCGrGLkfIMYniMYrE=s836" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="836" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1-QS5uHzqoBWm1ubUur1IbTc3acPe11STFt3bzp7CUIhNciPnb5No8P1uNJ_ctX9-SpEGhU9_KtxxPWMh_2lagSwYi6v2jZ5AkNbGAhcHtBQPU-f0_5Ii_21vkF6Ojct_ShhAG-PNx-I0rza92lYiH2xfKu_WlTZoBkaj0vaLCGrGLkfIMYniMYrE=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>Greetings! The intention of this regular blog is to share with you what I have learned myself and from talking to so many men about prostate issues over the years. The end of March will mark the 27th year that I have been successfully dealing with prostate cancer. That's over a quarter of a century and one third of my life. Believe it or not it has been mostly a positive experience. I have had a good life since my diagnosis. Being diagnosed on my 50th birthday in 1995 and finding myself with no health insurance, I committed myself to taking a proactive position when it came to hopefully slowing the progression of my prostate cancer. We did not know much about how best to do that 25 years ago. So I guess you could say I am a bit of a pioneer. I will be 77 years old in late March. I have to tell you that the things that I do to keep my prostate cancer under control have paid dividends in all areas of my general health. All my vitals are great, with no cholesterol issues and no cardio vascular problems and with good numbers across the board.</p><p>At the time of my diagnosis at Stanford University I had recently returned from living and working overseas in Kuwait after the Gulf War. I had always been healthy and had let my health insurance lapse. So when I came back to the United States to find I had prostate cancer, what a scary and big wake up call! What could I do on my own without health insurance. I should say I am not a health professional although I learned a lot about conventional medicine working for an orthopedic division of Johnson and Johnson in the early days of successful hip and knee replacement surgery back in the Seventies. But as a social scientist, I looked around the world to determine what countries had high and low incidences of prostate cancer. (More on that in a future blog). </p><p>I changed my diet dramatically. First I eliminated all meat, poultry, dairy and fish and became a macrobiotic eater. This strategy did not really work for me. I was still working 60 hours a week in a stressful job,living by myself, and training for the New York City Marathon. I was not getting enough protein and my schedule had me exhausted. So I added back seafood into my diet for the protein, backed off marathon training and committed myself to a 40 hour work week. It worked. Here I am 27 years later living a satisfying active life and I'm still here to enjoy it.</p><p>Of course I did a lot of other things to slow down the progression of my prostate cancer. These include a regular exercise program, trying a number of supplements and stress management techniques. And of course I get prostate check ups regularly to make sure my strategy was working. In those days they called not rushing into conventional treatments Watchful Waiting. I never liked that terminology. To me it sounded like waiting for the axe to fall. So I adopted the term "Aggressive Watchful Waiting", because I am so proactive with my health. Still, much of my family, friends and associates told me I was being foolish, that I was not going to be around for long. Others commended me for my courage and bravery. This Aggressive Watchful Waiting strategy is now called Active Surveillance, and as you probably know, has caught on to the point that much unnecessary treatment is being conducted these days.</p><p>Not only have I learned so much over the past twenty seven years, but conventional medicine has as well. The diagnostic tools have improved so much and are cutting edge. Deaths from prostate cancer have been reduced and there are new promising strategies and procedures coming out all the time. But the recurrence rates are still intolerable and late stage prostate cancer is terribly tough to go thru for men and their families.</p><p>The intention of this and future blogs is to share what I have learned on my own about prostate cancer and from the "Band of Brother" we have met over the years through the Prostate Awareness Foundation.</p><p>I would love to hear from you and get your feedback plus hear about your successes and concerns. The best way to reach me is: kamalik@prostateawarenessfoundation.org </p><p>Have a great day and take care of your prostate.</p><p><br /></p>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-2850079313591763592019-05-13T13:56:00.004-07:002019-05-13T13:56:50.655-07:00It Can Happen to You!<br />
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I'm talking about finding out you have prostate cancer.<br />
One in seven men in their life times get this bad news.<br />
I did when I turned 50 as a birthday present. What a present!<br />
Actually it turns out to have been a gift. My prostate cancer<br />
is early stage, so with a prostate friendly diet, regular exercise and<br />
a stress management program I have not progressed and have been<br />
able to avoid conventional damaging treatments for the past 24 years..<br />
Other men have not been as fortunate as me.<br />
My brother in New York is one of them. He retired 2 months ago on his<br />
65th birthday. Two months later he was told he has an aggressive Gleason 9<br />
advanced prostate cancer. Fortunately he live in NYC and has access to<br />
big cancer centers who are using the latest diagnostic tools and protocols.<br />
His chances for longer term survival are pretty good.<br />
So what's a man to do?<br />
Get a PSA test at 40 to establish a baseline marker. (there is no such thing<br />
as a normal PSA, every man has his own normal). Then get checked each year<br />
and consider changing to a prostate friendly diet and increased exercise.<br />
Wishing you good and sustainable prostate health.Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-41281342430429115772018-11-05T18:38:00.000-08:002018-11-05T18:38:06.995-08:00Is a Sky Dive on Your Bucket List? it's on mine!<br />
If your like me, being diagnosed with prostate cancer was a wake up call to say the least.<br />
Once the fear wore off and I had a plan, other considerations came up!<br />
Realizing my time on the planet had limits I decided that there were many things I wanted<br />
to do and see in my time remaining.<br />
Doing a Sky Dive was one of them.<br />
So on Saturday, June 16th I will be participating in the Free Fallin' Sky Dive for Prostate Awareness.<br />
We will jump at the Cloverdale Airport in northern Sonoma County. We do what is called a Tandem Jump which means all we have to do is show up, as we jump in tandem with an experienced expert on our back. So I"m looking forward to the view from 12,000' and sharing the experience with 14 other daredevils. (we had hoped to get 25 jumpers, so if you are interested in participating there is still time to get involved).<br />
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What's on your bucket list? Many people I talk with say: The Northern Lights, visiting all the continents, a hot air balloon ride, visiting Yosemite. Whatever it is, go for it.<br />
Words to live by from Jack London:<br />
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.<br />
The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.<br />
I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.<br />
I shall use my time.<br />
Jack London<br />
1876-1916<br />
<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-17959901221338840732018-10-22T18:26:00.001-07:002018-11-05T18:40:21.731-08:00Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer.<br />
Do They Have It All Wrong?<br />
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There has been a lot of excitement and advertising about the use of Immunotherapy for cancer.<br />
As you may know, Provenge was the first pharmaceutical immunotherapy drug approved by the FDA and also by Medicare for prostate cancer treatment. In fact it was the first of these type drugs approved for any cancer.The concept of re-educating one's immune system to seek and destroy cancer cells with a minimum of side effects is a a great one.<br />
The original clinical trials were done on men with advanced prostate cancer. In these studies the men involved who took the Provenge were able to extend their lives by about 4 months. Those men in the placebo lived for about 10 months, those on the Provencge lived for about 14 months<br />
The trend in treating advancing prostate cancer and in fact all the cancers has been toward individualized protocols. Treatment options are becoming more and more expensive. Provenge for example costs over $100,000 for the cycle. Money well spent if in fact it is effective. We will talk about the financial ramifications in another blog.<br />
But I see a major flaw in the logic as to the "Standard of Care" for treating advanced prostate cancer.<br />
Currently Provenge is used after all other prostate cancer interventions have not successfully stalled the cancer growth. After initial prostate cancer treatment like surgery, radiation, hormonal blockade and chemotherapy are used without success Provenge immunotherapy is used as a last resort. But the majority of medical professionals agree that there interventions, especially chemotherapy, compromise and reduce the natural power of one's immune system.<br />
So why not administer Provenge as a first line treatment when the immune system is still strong and has the best chance for rejuveneation. It seems to me that this approach would have a better chance of success if used at the beginning not at the end of treatment.<br />
We have researched and asked prostate cancer specialists and the pharmaceutical companies why no clinical trials are being done on early stage prostate cancer. No trials appear to be in the works or on the horizon.<br />
What do you think? We would love to hear your thoughts.<br />
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<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-51195344325830910172018-07-17T13:38:00.001-07:002018-07-17T13:38:21.708-07:00<h2>
<b>Galectin-3 (Gal-3) - </b>An Important Marker for Prostate Cancer</h2>
Never heard of Gal-3? Don't feel bad, most doctors or patients haven't either and aren't aware of it's importance. Personally, I have never felt comfortable relying just on a PSA test for my prostate well being. So I'm always on the lookout for additional markers to gauge not only my prostate health but my overall health in general.<br />
When you have prostate cancer and are dealing with it with an active surveillance<br />
protocol like me, monitoring progression or lack there of is critically importanat.<br />
So over the years I've added other tests to my testing regiment to best gauge my prostate health.<br />
These tests include: testosterone, cholesterol, albumin and C-Reactive protein.<br />
I've recently found out about another test that I am adding: Galectin-3.<br />
I took the Gal-3 test late last week and eagerly await the results. My objective is to find out what my Gal-3 number is but also to establish a baseline reading as a frame of reference just like I do with PSA.<br />
According to the clinical literature, Gal-3 is measured in nanogram/millilters - ng/ml and the ranges are listed below:<br />
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<li>Ideal Levels:14 to 12. ng/ml ( Cancer Patients - 12.0 mg/ml )</li>
<li>High Risk:14.0 to 17.8 ng/ml - indicates significant increased risks for cancer and overall mortality.</li>
<li>Extreme Risk: >17.8 ng/ml - advanced cancer and high mortality rate.</li>
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The Gal-3 test is approved by the FDA and Medicare.<br />
It is usually prescribed by cardiologists for patients with heart disease. But there is a growing amount of research indicating the the Gal-3 blood test is also an important test for determining the aggressiveness of prostate cancer and it's progression.<br />
Studies are indicating that excess Gal-3 in the body directly promotes unhealthy cell behaviors such as inflammation, uncontrolled abnormal cell growth, colony formation, inflammation and metastasis. <br />
The question then becomes: what can one do to lower Galectin-3 in the body. It turns out there is a natural way to accomplish this! Modified Citrus Pectin (Pectasol-c) is naturally attracted to Galectin-3, and it will bind and block over expressed Gal-3 molecules in the body.<br />
It looks like MCP can prevent the growth and spread of prostate cancer. It is the only natural substance proven to block excess Gal-3.<br />
So now that you know about the Gal-3 lab test I'm sure you will want to learn more about modified citrus pectin (MCP) and how and why it works!<br />
Please look for my next Sustainable Prostate Blog to learn more about this important natural substance.<br />
Wishing you and your prostate good health.<br />
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<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-12726427823914166252018-06-20T13:48:00.001-07:002018-06-20T13:48:52.156-07:00What's on your "bucket list"?<br />
When one gets a diagnosis of prostate cancer or any cancer for that matter one realizes that our time on the planet has limits. Many of us make plans to do things we have been dreaming about all of lives. For some, the list of things we want to do and see before we exit the planet take on a new priority. I've been fortunate that during the course of my life I've had some great adventures so my Bucket List is pretty short.. I've seen the Northern Lights, Pyramids, Machu Picchu, climbed the highest mountains in Africa, South America and Europe and traveled extensively. So I don't have a lot left on my bucket list. But a Sky Dive was way up there. But I did have momentary doubts about participating.. After all, 73 years old doesn't seem to be the ideal age to make the attempt! But why not give it a shot?<br />
So I had an opportunity to jump out of a plane from 12,000' this last weekend and I took it. What an adrenaline rush! I jumped with 12 other dare devils on the 1st Annual Free Fallin' Sky Dive for Prostate Awareness fundraising event. We jumped from Cloverdale Municipal Airport in rural Sonoma County in Northern California. The airport was a tiny one which made the experience that much more intimate. NorCal Sky Diving, our provider attended to every detail and a great and exciting time was had by all.<br />
The type of jump we did is called a Tandem Jump, which means we jumped with a seasoned professional sky diver harnessed on our backs. All we had to do is show up, no lessons. We watched a short safety video and off we flew to an attitude of 12,000'. Our team consisted of guys like myself with prostate cancer, others representing their fathers, grandfathers or other family members and friends afflicted with this epidemic disease, plus a number of young people living on the edge!<br />
It took about twenty minutes to reach the desired altitude. When the cabin door opened and we felt the wind rushing in at 120 MPH we really experienced the stark reality of what we were about to do. You just have to keep your composure, positive spirit, faith and survival instinct and stay focused! So, off we jumped into space. Traveling weightlessly at 120 MPH with the wind roaring in your ears is an experience like no other.<br />
After about 60 seconds of free falling the feeling of the parachute opening was a welcome one. Then another 5 minutes or so of elation before the great feeling of touching down on the welcome Earth.<br />
What an memorable experience. One comes away with so many different emotions: triumph, relief, exhaustion and pride to name a few.<br />
Is a Sky Dive on your Bucket List? Great, we will be doing the 2nd Annual Free Fallin' Sky Dive for Prostate Awareness next June, 2019.<br />
Video to follow shortly at www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org<br />
<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-10003305594084754472018-05-22T09:14:00.000-07:002018-05-22T09:14:44.522-07:00Part of the PAF pro-active approach to a sustainable prostate is plenty of sensible exercise.With spring upon us it's a great time to get your exercise outdoors whether it's a hike, biking or just a walk around the block. But it's also tick season big time. So how do you avoid there little critters when some of them can be as small as a poppy seed? Wearing long pants helps.<br />
The latest recommendations to avoid tick bites from the Center for Disease Control include not only a total body search but also putting all your hiking clothes in a hot drier for thirty minutes as soon as you get home.. This is the only sure way of getting rid of them.<br />
.Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-18274518860104093252018-04-18T12:15:00.002-07:002018-04-18T12:15:54.499-07:00The PAF has recommended the use of Modified Citrus Pectin (Pectasol-C) a nutritional supplement derived from grapefruit pulp for some time to guard against needle tracking when undergoing a prostate biopsy.There is much clinical data to support this strategy.<br />
Now the latest clinical research from Israel (a country on the cutting edge of cancer research) shows that Pectasol-C proved to be influential in slowing disease progression in men with failed radiation or surgery. After 6 months 79% of men in the study showed positive results. Very encouraging!<br />
This could be a valid natural addition to your prostate cancer protocol not matter what path you have chosen.<br />
More to follow in another post.<br />
All the best to you and your prostate healthKen Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-21781608329787581742017-05-26T12:39:00.002-07:002017-05-26T12:39:29.193-07:00Lassen Volcanic National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park is one of the least visited of our National Parks.Located about 5 hours north of San Francisco it last erupted in 1915. The terrain and geology is pretty incredible. The Cascade range received record snowfalls this winter and there is still lots of snow still on the trail.<br />
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We will be camping at Manzanita Lake in the NW corner of the park. This is gourmet car camping at it's best. Please see the <a href="http://www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org/">www.prostateawarenessfoundation.org</a> website for details.<br />
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Thank you to Cory Poole Photography for permission to use his nighttime photo of Mt. Lassen. You can see more of his stunning astrophotography on his main website: <a href="http://www.corypoolephotography.com/">http://www.corypoolephotography.com/</a> and he is on Facebook too<br />
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Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-18203639524794406742017-03-17T10:50:00.002-07:002017-03-17T10:50:11.396-07:00Crila for BPH Control <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do you have BPH ? (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). It does not lead to prostate cancer but the symptoms drive a lot of guys crazy. They included urgent and frequent urination, difficulty in starting a stream, difficulty totally evacuating and often multiple trips to the bathroom overnight. BPH afflicts a large percentage of men as they age, with symptoms beginning for some men as early as their 40's.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are a multitude of supplements available on-line and over the counter, many making outrageous claims, few of them work well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The PAF will be conducting a 6 month evaluation of <strong>Crila</strong> a supplement for BPH control. This supplement comes from a Vietnamese Water Lilly used by royalty and the nobility of Vietnam for centuries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Crila Health is the company that grows, harvests, encapsulates and distributes this supplement whose active ingredient is called <strong>Crinum Latifolium</strong>. Crila Health will be providing this product free of charge for a six month evaluation conducted by the Prostate Awareness Foundation. The PAF is currently recruiting 25 men to participate. If you are interested please call the PAF at 415-407-3961 </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to see if you qualify.</span><br />
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<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-13335300306356342242017-02-17T08:18:00.002-08:002017-02-17T08:18:29.991-08:00Cannabis - Is it useful for Prostate Cancer?The PAF began getting reports from men about their cannabis use for prostate cancer a number of years ago. Clinical research on the subject is still hard to find. So the PAF does not encourage or discourage the use of cannabis for prostate cancer treatment. However, a number of men with prostate cancer have reported using a protocol of very high concentrated cannabis oil called Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). The protocol calls for using 1 gram of this cannabis oil per day for between 90 and 180 days depending on the severity of the disease and whether you have had prior conventional treatment. <br />
PAF devoted a lecture and meeting to the subject of cannabis and prostate cancer this February. <br />
Here are some of the things we learned from men in attendance :<br />
1) A number of men we met are currently using variations on this protocol.<br />
2) Some men with early stage prostate cancer report using 250mg instead of 1 gram of RSO.<br />
3) To avoid the extreme psycho-activity at this volume of consumption a number of men are using RSO in suppository form. This approach by-passes the liver on the first pass which dramatically reduces the stony effect. Men report being able to tolerate these large doses and still function and remain focused thru the day.<br />
4) After taking RSO orally for about a week or so, most men report a diminishment of the psycho-active effect.<br />
5) Men on these protocols report deeper and more restful sleep with a pronounced reduction in BPH symptoms including reduced night time urinary frequency.<br />
6) One man with a Gleason of 8 and recurrent prostate cancer after radiation therapy was told by his cancer specialists after a full battery of tests including an MRI and PET scans that his prostate cancer could not be found. But yet his PSA has continued to rise!<br />
We know these stories are not clinical research, but the results are certainly encouraging and bear watching. <br />
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I had a wake up call over the holidays. My younger brother called me from the hospital. He had had a massive heart attack. At 62 he had had no prior heart problems, but when he called he told me that if he had not called 911 when he did he would not be here today. The type of heart attack he had is called a Widow Maker. It is a major blockage of the left artery in the heart. The name speaks for itself. The survival rate is very low. I realized I need to get a better understanding. So I Googled Widow Maker to learn more and hopefully find out what I might to do avoid one myself.<br />
Keep in mind that the pro-active lifestyle changes I adopted to keep my prostate cancer from progressing back in 1995 are also important for heart health. They include a prostate healthy diet, lots of cardiovascular exercise and stress management.<br />
But I wanted to do something more. It turns out that Vitamin K2 is a very important supplement for heart health. It helps put calcium where it belongs: in the bones not in the arteries where a calcium build up can lead to a clogging of the arteries and a heart attack. <br />
So I bought a year's supply of Vitamin K2 from a reputable supplier for under $100. In my opinion <br />
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very inexpensive additional insurance against heart disease.<br />
Check it out!Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-63875083577699144462017-01-13T11:53:00.000-08:002017-01-13T11:53:07.304-08:00Mt Shasta 2017 Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate AwarenessHappy New Year.<br />
Would you believe that Mt Shasta beat it's previous world record for the most snow at one time..<br />
18' in 4 days, 22' in 7 days. That's a lot of snow.<br />
A group of PAF hikers on a snowshoe expedition visited Mt Shasta just before Christmas on a scouting expedition. This was right before the big snowfall. <br />
Awesome. <br />
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We will be summiting 14,179' Mt Shasta in July during the PAF's annual<br />
Cancer Climb and Trek for Prostate Awareness.<br />
Want to join the expedition?<br />
For details contact Ken Malik @ 415-407-3961 or <a href="mailto:kamalik@prostateawarenessfoundation.org">kamalik@prostateawarenessfoundation.org</a><br />
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<br />Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-21036785298011623542016-06-07T08:07:00.001-07:002016-06-07T08:07:06.493-07:00Dying with Dignity in CaliforniaBy the end of this week California will become the 5th state in the USA to allow a terminally ill person to legal take their own life with the approval of 2 doctors who verify they have 6 months or less to live, are mentally competent and can administer a lethal pharmaceutical themselves. <div>Whether u agree morally with this issue or not we think having this option available is important and will eliminate much pain and suffering when appropriate. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqscRCvsmzDNFdeti4Js-Aa03_tseF68Ampq4kQ-n4B5-cg5tQo8hD3ClcyqH1X9o8-utGn8AHnWwwHTmZIN1x9s1pWqCLe3KpHmSLeah5WJHyzGtSm3JHA0wMOD7PfBDoBbzZ1lAXQE/s640/blogger-image-1977620521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqscRCvsmzDNFdeti4Js-Aa03_tseF68Ampq4kQ-n4B5-cg5tQo8hD3ClcyqH1X9o8-utGn8AHnWwwHTmZIN1x9s1pWqCLe3KpHmSLeah5WJHyzGtSm3JHA0wMOD7PfBDoBbzZ1lAXQE/s640/blogger-image-1977620521.jpg"></a></div></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-20709227505970324602016-03-17T23:15:00.001-07:002016-03-17T23:15:36.895-07:00Bill Kortum Memorial Hike<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ifoNQ5b-l2rbyhMaKaAf6ju3FATg08_8a_GcShi6eYUx38K_gLea-nwxPrpaOKqJcvB-rypAeZLVIvfcrSFB_CilxkibYDqhamVMB44oRDS4EMUMafxeiM7DItgCHyNDokFdaXZzN6o/s640/blogger-image-192876420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ifoNQ5b-l2rbyhMaKaAf6ju3FATg08_8a_GcShi6eYUx38K_gLea-nwxPrpaOKqJcvB-rypAeZLVIvfcrSFB_CilxkibYDqhamVMB44oRDS4EMUMafxeiM7DItgCHyNDokFdaXZzN6o/s640/blogger-image-192876420.jpg"></a></div>Join the Prostate Awareness Foundation on Saturday (March19th) to pay homage to Bill Kortum one of California's pioneer environmentalists on the trail named after him. Bill passed away from advanced prostate cancer in 2014.<div>Meet at Shell Beach on Hwy 1 on the Sonoma coast @ 11am<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI48jlSsWcZUz2M6bTUO5-0EZW-dW_65GqGZJUkI4aLvv_2jA3DkBjFE0AMMHm6fvvF-ep6MeHzEEilBgCowI72EAhYpMP1f9bNbKGUaxj6ezEB6c902107kCx9mq-FZcqA6Ez9ucZ2Ag/s640/blogger-image-1360468588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI48jlSsWcZUz2M6bTUO5-0EZW-dW_65GqGZJUkI4aLvv_2jA3DkBjFE0AMMHm6fvvF-ep6MeHzEEilBgCowI72EAhYpMP1f9bNbKGUaxj6ezEB6c902107kCx9mq-FZcqA6Ez9ucZ2Ag/s640/blogger-image-1360468588.jpg"></a></div></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-62608289763832641102016-01-06T08:48:00.001-08:002016-01-06T08:48:20.496-08:00Aspirin found to stall prostate cancer progressionMen diagnosed with prostate cancer who took 3 aspirins a week had a 24% lower risk of developing lethal cancer, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from the disease.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnwVr8hyCkzruP4yqcOgh8MQwXkR6Ym2DdZtWz5Cg0dv34g9hfAYrSqE5gWShyphenhyphenseOXZF_UiunZZGzlSBGQMCc6RTJr0Z8NRirc-wVyOCuMuoNa-VI75bXimIx57qF8k3i0_fpikoc5og/s640/blogger-image--108442581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrnwVr8hyCkzruP4yqcOgh8MQwXkR6Ym2DdZtWz5Cg0dv34g9hfAYrSqE5gWShyphenhyphenseOXZF_UiunZZGzlSBGQMCc6RTJr0Z8NRirc-wVyOCuMuoNa-VI75bXimIx57qF8k3i0_fpikoc5og/s640/blogger-image--108442581.jpg"></a></div><div>"It was after the diagnosis that there appeared to be a benefit" says Christopher Allard a Urology fellow at Harvard Medical School lead author of the study.</div><div>A word of caution: be careful of gastro-intestinal problems with aspirin!</div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0Larkfield-Wikiup Larkfield-Wikiup38.495319 -122.749569tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-1496384445814003692015-12-16T11:17:00.001-08:002015-12-16T11:17:28.994-08:00Prostate Cancer Drug Treatment Leads to Alzheimers!ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) is a relatively new drug therapy for prostate cancer that cuts off the bodies ability to make testosterone.<div>We at the PAF have been suspicious of this chemical castration therapy since it became a common protocol in the mid 1990's.</div><div>ADT side effects are regularly reported by members of the PAF and include hot flashes, calcium deficiency, fatigue, loss of libido and memory impairment.</div><div>Now a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Urology this December ties ADT to a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease.</div><div>This study of 2400 men for two decades by the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University surprised the researchers.</div><div>Men on ADT in the study had an 88% higher risk of getting Alzheimers. In fact those men on testosterone blockade for over 1 year increased their Alzheimers Risk by more than double those men who did not use this protocol.</div><div>We feel that the risk of debilitating Alzheimers outweigh the benefits of ADT<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_OhYD5wqa6jHbmoi3ww3gmq84pnEEd2UiXCS9J7H-x3HnzrUZuy04MdVgkRunDjytSZWJGRGKEln12i94zvtoW1PAu6crkRQkTqGHyTODM15EDnrVRBzfztmsWMiORZnnLfnRzav6Ig/s640/blogger-image-972234498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_OhYD5wqa6jHbmoi3ww3gmq84pnEEd2UiXCS9J7H-x3HnzrUZuy04MdVgkRunDjytSZWJGRGKEln12i94zvtoW1PAu6crkRQkTqGHyTODM15EDnrVRBzfztmsWMiORZnnLfnRzav6Ig/s640/blogger-image-972234498.jpg"></a></div></div><div>What do you think?</div><div>We suggest asking your oncologist his position on this provocative study.</div><div>ADT has become the treatment path of choice for men with advanced prostate cancer!</div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-54565640638033154662015-11-22T08:40:00.001-08:002015-11-22T08:40:55.028-08:00Marketing Costs Fuel High Cost of DrugsIf you use prescription drugs you know prices are going through the roof. Big Pharma's marketing budgets have increased 30% in the last 2 years to over 4.5 billion dollars.<div>"Ask your doctor ads" are now a constant on TV.</div><div>The American Medical Association has recently called for a ban on this type of advertising. Fixed income seniors are really feeling the pinch, and in many cases must forego their medical options to put food on the table.</div><div>The AMA's vote in support of an advertising ban is opposed by the pharmaceutical industry.</div><div>What do you think?</div><div>The Palisades on the Oat Hill Mine Trail in Napa, California <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26xlO4wq8MFmPF5YqMgU0Tsthpwwqn0TUvlqloQsxw26eNcJuTpdp2svutKm4JbAjbM6zWyGDJpMPsWfo6ropcnkT3ebq1pj02pMnVaOP3YWNHQNhmtDSil1DEOwCXt8ZCctbfM21pjM/s640/blogger-image--972231160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26xlO4wq8MFmPF5YqMgU0Tsthpwwqn0TUvlqloQsxw26eNcJuTpdp2svutKm4JbAjbM6zWyGDJpMPsWfo6ropcnkT3ebq1pj02pMnVaOP3YWNHQNhmtDSil1DEOwCXt8ZCctbfM21pjM/s640/blogger-image--972231160.jpg"></a></div></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-54873661046111379962015-10-06T11:05:00.001-07:002015-10-06T11:06:07.826-07:00Thank You Governor Brown - Dying With DignityGovernor Brown made California the 5th state in the USA to allow its citizenry the right to choose a dignified death in the last 6 months of a terminal illness.<div>We feel there are enough safe guards in place so this humane choice will not be abused.</div><div>Bravo Governor Brown & the California legislature.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCQ44kozH9xQNBZ3T9jjrMObJ1GoU3l4nBQMhKSB4lS0l0o1NGke0odjsBQrU06jXTGsDhos1RJP8d3Z9wWvYbrk1_j2OPLU6LoA6y9U8alnXAguUz75qgH7zz6HJ32bYX_lTJ4OzIys/s640/blogger-image-520539193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxCQ44kozH9xQNBZ3T9jjrMObJ1GoU3l4nBQMhKSB4lS0l0o1NGke0odjsBQrU06jXTGsDhos1RJP8d3Z9wWvYbrk1_j2OPLU6LoA6y9U8alnXAguUz75qgH7zz6HJ32bYX_lTJ4OzIys/s640/blogger-image-520539193.jpg"></a></div></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0Santa Rosa Santa Rosa38.462839 -122.67129tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-57748054378139154762015-09-23T09:17:00.001-07:002015-09-23T09:20:07.918-07:00When it Comes to cancer, Women Decide on Treatment Options Different
Than MenThis should come as no surprise. After all men are from Mars, women from Venus! <div>But a recent study conducted by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center confirms a marked difference when it comes to treatment choices.</div><div>Men with prostate cancer were generally found to be analytical, methodical and data driven in assessing their options.</div><div>They based their decisions on scientific studies and often got several doctors opinions.</div><div>Women with breast cancer on the otherhand were often mistrustful of scientific data and their own doctors. Many women, fearing recurrence, opted for aggressive treatments such as double mastectomy. On line forums, advice from friends and stories from other women tended to supersede scientific studies and medical experts when it came to treatment paths.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHhY55Z0FnWxbhJJW7B-4fECVbVlojKKpJ8WSffrIAhnglp9ILGh6FxhNyldB0qnvH-Al0KNoTUF98uLykenNVJ3zWKU5qo9w9ymmny0ZBOXxlBs5rCCQPgGQh2aNGbH4qIT2BFScVEE/s640/blogger-image--1321929436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHhY55Z0FnWxbhJJW7B-4fECVbVlojKKpJ8WSffrIAhnglp9ILGh6FxhNyldB0qnvH-Al0KNoTUF98uLykenNVJ3zWKU5qo9w9ymmny0ZBOXxlBs5rCCQPgGQh2aNGbH4qIT2BFScVEE/s640/blogger-image--1321929436.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-38524750017146818282015-09-01T08:13:00.001-07:002015-09-01T08:13:00.793-07:00Still Recruiting For The ProstaPhase BPH Trial!BPH, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia afflicts the majority of men by 75, and some men as early as in their 40's.<div>The PAF is in the process of recruiting 30 men (14 recruited so far) for a 6 month evaluation of a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula called ProstaPhase for BPH relief.</div><div>The product is being provided free of charge to participants by Tango Advanced Nutrition. </div><div>Contact Ken Malik @ <a href="tel:415-675-5661" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">415-675-5661</a> to sign up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v3leJWsVvHpTmJGs-RxJ2Wxc5up7egXo0Kpc87JigJ9GT6V1o9PM-hfw-oSTYH8sLe20IeHCceK-qOm8hMZVnYkA2p6zhlut59uAOULbzz1hAU_CVzi3jdCXo5f4K71LH7oopqwrHLU/s640/blogger-image--547846831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v3leJWsVvHpTmJGs-RxJ2Wxc5up7egXo0Kpc87JigJ9GT6V1o9PM-hfw-oSTYH8sLe20IeHCceK-qOm8hMZVnYkA2p6zhlut59uAOULbzz1hAU_CVzi3jdCXo5f4K71LH7oopqwrHLU/s640/blogger-image--547846831.jpg"></a></div></div><div>(Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry. Look for the recipe in the next "Recipe of the Month!)</div><div>You can get all the details at www.prostrawarenessfoundation.org</div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481971589634582703.post-91804425403672303062015-08-04T22:44:00.001-07:002015-08-04T22:55:00.089-07:00The Recipe of the Month Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8uLislfrOW_JiLanp40GrnStZTlC8AwfGMa94xvwyWWt9xTMbyDhtHm7fXCmld0zJv2CuLKJtNofwe2AMysIkZ-6dHk1LUiqmiXNTBm9UzIKKe4718eNlU3ONoUgcOz84BeWvkLfYzM/s640/blogger-image-810852751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8uLislfrOW_JiLanp40GrnStZTlC8AwfGMa94xvwyWWt9xTMbyDhtHm7fXCmld0zJv2CuLKJtNofwe2AMysIkZ-6dHk1LUiqmiXNTBm9UzIKKe4718eNlU3ONoUgcOz84BeWvkLfYzM/s640/blogger-image-810852751.jpg"></a></div>We thought you might be interested in seeing The Recipe of the Month Girl Gail Etzler.<div>She's happy to be getting back to her active life style after a hip replacement surgery in April, now she has one on each side.</div><div>We look forward to your latest recipe.</div><div>Go girl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHrvycvK_vZqkrTxrGopxk3VpOtQ2O6gtXGLaYrEx1idObIc-_vhau1uuPcnLkRKDkVhKcLzMXc5N8wEKnN4T2KHUhPEMp8qpYabGachj8qMkYrA1gXGO5u1ih9ojmCc59_pOfiadOhQ/s640/blogger-image--998062318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHrvycvK_vZqkrTxrGopxk3VpOtQ2O6gtXGLaYrEx1idObIc-_vhau1uuPcnLkRKDkVhKcLzMXc5N8wEKnN4T2KHUhPEMp8qpYabGachj8qMkYrA1gXGO5u1ih9ojmCc59_pOfiadOhQ/s640/blogger-image--998062318.jpg"></a></div></div>Ken Malikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09152633262020556388noreply@blogger.com0