Prostate enlargement is a common problem for men in later life. They experience pain on urination, and the constant urge to urinate can produce fitful sleep and become quite exhausting. One cause can be a bacterial infection invading the prostate. But herbalist James Green tells us it mostly affects men between forty and sixty years old, which suggests a hormonal imbalance or glandular stagnation. Sometimes a dull ache will be felt in the abdominal area, from the prostate pressing into the urethra. Occasionally, blood in the semen or urine is noticeable. Treating the condition quickly is important. If it is left untreated, retained urine that cannot be expelled can eventually cause cystitis or prostatitis as it flows back into the bloodstream, while the pressure on the bladder and kidneys can become very dangerous. The prostate gland is occasionally removed if the problem has been allowed to develop too far without proper attention. If left untreated, the whole prostate could become cancerous.
Consume plenty of zinc-rich foods, as this mineral normalizes testosterone production. Use sea vegetables, organically grown pumpkin seeds, pumpkins themselves, sunflower seeds, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, bilberries, and soybeans.
Steer absolutely clear of coffee, tea, alcohol, sugar, and refined foods.
Eat plenty of grains, fresh vegetables, and fruit.
Drink lots of barley water and water with lemon juice.
Do not buy cheap zinc tablets. Zinc can boost the immune defenses, but excessive intake in the form of zinc tablets can undermine and impede the immune system. Herbs that are rich in zinc include skullcap leaf, Siberian ginseng root, nettle leaf, and chickweed leaf, all of which can be taken for their general tonic properties.
A herbal formula that will generally help to balance the hormones and strengthen the kidney and bladder in the long term would be three parts of saw palmetto berry and one part each of damiana leaf, dandelion root, Rehmannia root, chickweed leaf, marshmallow root, lobelia leaf, ginkgo leaf, Astragalus root, burdock root, parsley leaf, and bearberry leaf. Saw palmetto berries will also help to relax the nervous system.
To ease inflammation, use tincture or teas of gravel root, hydrangea root, corn silk, and marshmallow root in equal amounts.
For infection, use garlic cloves and echinacea root.
James Green also suggests herbal enemas—this is well worth a try, and you can use the herbs mentioned below.
Some medical practitioners feel that the cause of the enlargement is an accumulation of testosterone in the prostate itself. Using up the testosterone is possibly an answer, so continue sports, sexual activity, and work with zeal, if you can. If the prostate feels hot and unbearably inflamed and urination is a nightmare, use a clay poultice over the area at nighttime. Use equal parts of the following: bentonite clay, slippery elm inner bark, barberry root bark, and lavender leaf and flower powder, with enough castor oil to turn it all into a paste.
Take regular exercise to increase circulation and oxygen to the area.
Hot and cold showers will also increase circulation and oxygen to the area.
This Prostate Enlargement article is taken from :
The complete home guide to herbs, natural healing, and nutrition / Jill Rosemary Davies.
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Prostate Enlargement Remedies
Every man has a prostate gland, and by the age of 50 half have an enlarged prostate gland.
The prostate gland is responsible for supplying the fluid that makes up semen. It’s shaped like a doughnut and it wraps around the urethra (the tube that carries urine) near the base of the bladder. When the prostate gland swells, a condition called prostatic hypertrophy, it may begin pushing inward against the urethra, making urination slow or difficult. It some cases, it swells outward and presses against the large intestine, interfering with the passage of stools.
Doctors sometimes use drugs to reverse the swelling, but the medications aren’t ideal because they can have sex-inhibiting side effects. Fortunately, there are other alternatives. Problems with the prostate gland weren’t unheard of among Native Americans, and they developed a number of remedies that are still in use today. One of these remedies, in fact, may offer a bonus by providing a sexual lift.
Saw palmetto. The Seminole tribe in the Southeast first discovered this small palm tree, and they nibbled the seeds as a food. It wasn’t long before they noticed that it was helping older men with prostate problems as well.
“Its benefits include increased urinary flow, reduced residual urine, and decreased frequency of urination,” says Purdue University Professor of Pharmacognosy, Varro Tyler, Ph.D. In a German study of over 2,000 men, researchers found that a daily dose of one to two grams of saw palmetto seeds (the equivalent of about 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract) produced substantial improvement.
Saw palmetto appears to reverse prostatic swelling by preventing the male hormone testosterone from being converted into a compound called dihydrotestosterone, which is thought to be responsible for prostate growth. Because of saw palmetto’s reputation for increasing sex drive, it’s among the most popular herbal aphrodisiacs being sold today. Most people take saw palmetto in supplement form.
Pumpkin seeds, licorice root, and stinging nettle. Each of these herbs, which were widely used by Native Americans, has captured the attention of researchers for its potential prostate-shrinking powers. As with saw palmetto, they are believed to work by preventing testosterone from making a prostate-enlarging conversion to dihydrotestosterone.
Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten whole. Licorice root and stinging nettle are usually taken as teas.
Prostate enlargement can be a serious problem, not only in its own right, but because some of its symptoms may be similar to those caused by prostate cancer. To rule that out, it’s important to call a doctor at the first sign of symptoms, the most common being frequent or difficult urination.
This Prostate Enlargement article is taken from :
Healing Secrets of the Native Americans - Porter Shimer
The prostate gland is responsible for supplying the fluid that makes up semen. It’s shaped like a doughnut and it wraps around the urethra (the tube that carries urine) near the base of the bladder. When the prostate gland swells, a condition called prostatic hypertrophy, it may begin pushing inward against the urethra, making urination slow or difficult. It some cases, it swells outward and presses against the large intestine, interfering with the passage of stools.
Doctors sometimes use drugs to reverse the swelling, but the medications aren’t ideal because they can have sex-inhibiting side effects. Fortunately, there are other alternatives. Problems with the prostate gland weren’t unheard of among Native Americans, and they developed a number of remedies that are still in use today. One of these remedies, in fact, may offer a bonus by providing a sexual lift.
Saw palmetto. The Seminole tribe in the Southeast first discovered this small palm tree, and they nibbled the seeds as a food. It wasn’t long before they noticed that it was helping older men with prostate problems as well.
“Its benefits include increased urinary flow, reduced residual urine, and decreased frequency of urination,” says Purdue University Professor of Pharmacognosy, Varro Tyler, Ph.D. In a German study of over 2,000 men, researchers found that a daily dose of one to two grams of saw palmetto seeds (the equivalent of about 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract) produced substantial improvement.
Saw palmetto appears to reverse prostatic swelling by preventing the male hormone testosterone from being converted into a compound called dihydrotestosterone, which is thought to be responsible for prostate growth. Because of saw palmetto’s reputation for increasing sex drive, it’s among the most popular herbal aphrodisiacs being sold today. Most people take saw palmetto in supplement form.
Pumpkin seeds, licorice root, and stinging nettle. Each of these herbs, which were widely used by Native Americans, has captured the attention of researchers for its potential prostate-shrinking powers. As with saw palmetto, they are believed to work by preventing testosterone from making a prostate-enlarging conversion to dihydrotestosterone.
Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten whole. Licorice root and stinging nettle are usually taken as teas.
Prostate enlargement can be a serious problem, not only in its own right, but because some of its symptoms may be similar to those caused by prostate cancer. To rule that out, it’s important to call a doctor at the first sign of symptoms, the most common being frequent or difficult urination.
This Prostate Enlargement article is taken from :
Healing Secrets of the Native Americans - Porter Shimer
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