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Title: ASK MEN’S HEALTH , Men’s Health, 10544836, Jun98, Vol. 13, Issue 5
Q I’VE HEARD that the new impotence pill viagra can give much harder erections to men who aren’t impotent. Can it? If so, send me a case.
A The rumors that viagra can somehow improve a healthy erection are unfounded. “ viagra is unquestionably the most exciting therapy for impotence that has been developed,” says Harin Padma-Nathan, M.D., director of the Male Clinic in Santa Monica, California, and a leading viagra researcher. “But if you have normal erections, there is no room for improvement with this drug.”
viagra blocks an enzyme that causes erections to wilt, which helps impotent men become hard “naturally.” If you still attain erections normally, your body chemistry doesn’t need the extra help. Taking viagra may only make your head throb; headaches were reported in about 15 percent of men who tested the drug.
“ viagra is only for men who have the consistent inability to attain and maintain an erection adequate for sexual performance,” Dr. Padma-Nathan emphasizes. If this description hits home, see your doctor. He can prescribe viagra only if you have a genuine erectile problem.
THE BIG QUEASY
Q Halfway through a weight-training session, I become nauseated. I warm up, I drink plenty of water, and I don’t eat too soon beforehand. So what gives?
A Nausea during lifting may mean you’re pushing too hard, says Carl Maresh, Ph.D., professor of exercise physiology at the University of Connecticut. It’s a fairly common response to lifting too much weight and not giving your body enough time to recover between sets. Also, pay attention to your breathing pattern during workouts. Holding your breath or hyperventilating can cause you to become nauseated and dizzy.
It’s also important to make sure your diet is well balanced. “Nausea can be a sign of low blood-glucose levels,” says Maresh. Your body needs an adequate intake of carbohydrates throughout the day, not just before your workout. But eating a complex carbohydrate snack such as a bagel roughly an hour before your workout might alleviate the problem. If none of this helps, see a doctor. “If you’re doing everything right and you still find yourself becoming nauseated, it could signal something more serious,” says Maresh.
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Q Have you heard of a new kind of margarine made with olive oil? Is it any better for me than butter or regular margarine?
A Sold under the brand name Olivio, this spread stacks up well against full-fat butter and margarine, says Sonja Connor, R.D., research dietitian at Oregon Health Sciences University It contains only 1 gram of artery-clogging saturated fat per tablespoon, compared with 7 grams for butter and 2 grams for margarine. It’s also low in bans fatty acids, a type of fat that has been linked to heart disease. Olivio gets 6 percent of its fat from bans fatty acids, compared with margarine’s 7 to 30 percent–a pretty respectable figure, according to Connor.
What’s more, most of Olivio’s fat is monounsaturated, a type that some researchers think can lower harmful LDL cholesterol levels while raising the good HDL levels. If you like its slightly stronger flavor, Olivio’s a healthy choice, says Connor. If you don’t, there are plenty of other reduced-fat spreads out there. (For our favorites, check out “The Slimmest of Margarines,” Men’s Health, March ‘98.)
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Q I work in retail and I’m always reaching for things, so my shirt comes untucked about a hundred times a day. What can I do about this? And should shirts be tucked straight down, or should they be untucked enough to cover your belt?
A “Most men who can’t keep their shirts tucked in just need longer shirttails,” says Frank Childers, corporate tailored-clothing coordinator for Nordstrom. Two brands with longer-than-average shirttails are Nordstrom’s own collection of dress shirts and Faconnable, he says. As for your second question, shirts should be tucked straight down. When you move around, the shirt will pull out just slightly–enough to feel comfortable while still looking good.
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Q I’m trying to lose weight and I’ve recently switched to fruit as my regular snack. A co-worker told me that grapes are among the highest-calorie fruits due to their high sugar content, and I’ve heard bananas should be avoided because they’re too starchy. So what should I eat?
A “Grapes and bananas may have more calories than other fruits, but they’re still far better than most other snacks,” says Elaine Turner, Ph.D., R.D., assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Florida. For example, a can of soda and a bag of chips contain roughly 300 calories, 10 to 12 grams of fat, and hardly any nutrients. A handful of grapes and bottled water, on the other hand, ring up only about 100 calories, and quite a few vitamins and minerals. Just this one change, made daily over the course of a year, could be worth almost 20 pounds of weight loss, says Dr. Turner. As far as fruits go, citrus fruits and melons contain the fewest calories because of their high water content. But we recommend eating a variety. “The bottom line,” says Turner, “is that all fruits are nutritious and virtually fat-free.”
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Q I have very pale skin, even in the summer. I read somewhere that you can get melanin injections that both darken the skin and prevent sunburns and skin cancer. True?
A Melanindoes darken skin and protect against sunburn and skin cancer, says Norman Levine, M.D., chief of dermatology at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center. But it can’t be injected directly.
What you may have read about is an experimental drug called Melanotan, which stimulates your body to produce more melanin. In early trials, Melanotan appears to darken skin color, says Dr. Levine, who’s involved in the drug’s development. However, Melanotan won’t be available for at least a few years; so for now the only safe way to darken your skin is to use a self-tanning product. You’ll also need a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 anytime you’re outdoors. And make sure it’s waterproof, or you’ll sweat most of the protection away, says Dr. Levine.
PROPER PULLDOWN PROCEDURE
Q When you write about let pulldowns, you always say to pull the bar to your chest. But what about pulling it down behind your head? Does this do the same thing?
A The exercise that you’re describing works the back muscles much the same way that pulling the bar to your chest does, according to Len Kravitz, Ph.D., of the University of Mississippi. “Many trainers choose not to do behind-the-neck pulldowns because they think there’s a higher risk of injury, but I disagree,” says Kravitz. “Done properly, let pulldowns behind the neck are perfectly safe–and the variation keeps your workout interesting,” he says.
The key to avoiding injury with any exercise, of course, is proper form. Sit at the pulldown machine and grip the bar overhead with palms facing away from you, your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart [A]. Keeping your upper body perpendicular to the floor, slowly pull the bar down behind your head, your elbows pointing to the ground and slightly outward [B]. (Forcing your head forward or not maintaining an erect posture can lead to injury, says Kravitz.) Slowly return to the starting position.
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