A Father’s Day Message

This Sunday, we celebrate Father’s Day in Australia, a time to honour the dads, grandfathers, partners, brothers, and father-figures who shape our lives.

Health is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive. Too often, men put their own well-being last, carrying the weight of family, work, and responsibility while ignoring warning signs in their bodies.

That’s why in this issue, we’re focusing on an important but often avoided topic: men’s prostate health. Whether you’re a man yourself or someone who loves one, this is a conversation we all need to have. Because when men stay healthy, strong, and present, everyone around them benefits.

PSA, Prostate Health, and Why It Matters to All of Us

When you hear the word PSA, you might think of a “public service announcement.”
But for men, PSA also means “Prostate Specific Antigen”, a small protein that gives doctors clues about what’s happening inside the prostate.

Now, here’s the thing: the prostate is a walnut-sized gland that men often don’t think about… until it causes problems. And today, more men than ever are facing prostate issues like swelling, inflammation, or cancer.

But here’s the bigger truth: this isn’t just a men’s issue.
When men struggle with their health, their families, partners, and communities feel it too. That’s why women, wives, daughters, and sisters should care as much as men do.

What Peter Attia Says

Longevity expert Peter Attia reminds us that PSA is no longer a “one number” game.

He explains:

“It’s not as simple as saying, ‘Your PSA is high, so we must biopsy your prostate.’
What matters more is the trend:

How fast is PSA rising? (PSA velocity)
How does it compare to the size of the prostate? (PSA density)
How much of it is free or bound in the blood? (free PSA ratio)

Looking at all these together gives us a much better picture of real cancer risk.”

In simple terms, it’s not about one scary number, but about the story that number is telling over time.

Why Prostate Problems Are Rising

So why are more men facing prostate troubles today?

We’re living longer. With age, the prostate naturally grows.
Modern lifestyle. Too much sitting, stress, processed food, and late nights don’t help.
Toxins. Chemicals in food, plastics, and the environment place additional stress on the body.
Better testing. We’re now discovering issues that were previously unnoticed.

What Ayurveda Teaches Us

Ayurveda, the world’s oldest health system, has its own way of explaining this rise.

Blocked channels (srotas). Imagine your body like a city of rivers and pipes. When waste builds up (ama), those pipes clog, and the prostate is right in the middle of this traffic jam.
Weak digestion (agni). If your “digestive fire” is weak, toxins slip through the cracks and pile up in tissues.
Vata imbalance. As men age, the energy of vata (air and movement) increases. When out of balance, it creates dryness, stiffness, and irregularity, all of which can disturb the prostate.
Lifestyle habits. Holding in the urge to urinate, eating cold/raw food, not drinking enough water, or staying up late all aggravate the problem.

In other words, Ayurveda would say prostate problems are the body waving a red flag: “You’re out of rhythm, come back to balance.”

What Can We Do?

Here’s the hopeful part: both modern science and Ayurveda agree that action now can prevent problems later.

For men:

Don’t ignore yor PSA. Ask your doctor about trends, not just one result.
Move more, stress less, eat real food.
Learn your body type and how it responds to food and lifestyle.

For women:

Encourage the men in your life to get checked.
Support healthy meals, routines, and exercise together.
Remember: when men stay well, everyone benefits.

From Ayurveda:

Eat warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest.
Drink enough water, but not ice-cold.
Don’t hold back natural urges like going to the toilet.
Herbs like ashwagandha, guggulu, and classic formulas (like Chandraprabha Vati) can support urinary and prostate health — but always under a practitioner’s guidance.

The Big Picture

Prostate health is not just about avoiding disease, it’s about keeping energy, focus, and vitality strong into later years.

Peter Attia gives us modern science. Ayurveda gives us ancient wisdom.
Put them together, and men have a roadmap to stay healthy, stay strong, and stay present for their families and communities.

Because at the end of the day, a healthy man doesn’t just change his own life he lifts everyone around him.