Sunday, January 31, 2010

Welcome to The Dick Diet Blog

Welcome to the Dick Diet blog site. I'm sure you are asking - what is this all about? Quite simply - it is about men's health and one of the most prevalent issues facing men (and women) today. It is about erectile dysfunction and nutrition. Did you know that over 50% of men over the age of 40 suffer some from some form of ED? And did you know that nutrition plays a major role in both causing ED and in reversing ED?

Where did this all come from?

Here's my story: Several years ago I began my own journey to better health. Along the way I've lost over 45 pounds and have never felt better than I do now. I no longer have an allergy triggered asthma every fall. I no longer have to get up several times during the night to go to the bathroom. I no longer have to worry about where the closest bathroom may be! All of this has come from cleaning up my diet and bringing my life into better balance. I have learned what good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can do for the body and the mind as well.

Over this same period I transitioned from the life of a corporate executive to that of a small business owner. During the latter years of my corporate life I began to make the changes to a healthier lifestyle and I'll always remember the comments I would get from other men about what I was or was not eating and drinking. My favorite quote was, "I'm going to eat what I want and then I'll have the big one." Back then I would just smile. It was only once I left that world that I realized what my answer should have been. "Well, you better hope it kills you, but most likely they're going to keep you alive and your quality of life will suck."

But that pretty much reflects the male attitude about health. Even today the majority of my clients are women. Why is it that men have less awareness around their health and seem to be waiting for the big one? Why is it that they don't seem to care about the risk of cancer or diabetes or heart disease or stroke? Why does it have to happen before they "see the light".

Then I thought to myself - what if I could identify something that they would care about and something that they would not want to lose? As they say - it always comes back to sex! Coincidentally, I needed a topic for my dissertation for my PhD. I wasn't sure what to research, but noticed the unending commercials about ED. It didn't take me long to put 2 plus 2 together. These companies were spending a lot of money to advertise. There must be some underlying issue. That's when I started my research and discovered the 50% number referenced above.

Through this blog I'll communicate what I have learned about erectile dysfunction and educate you as well. Each week I'll create a new post. I invite you to come along for the ride!



Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. He is an expert in the field of Nutrition and Erectile Dysfunction. His office is in Thiensville, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at bernie@brwellness.com, call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.