Many men nearing their 50's or 60's find
that they are no longer sleeping through the night, but are awakening,
needing to urinate. They're showing the symptoms of an enlarged prostate
gland. An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that are relatively
minor, but symptoms can also be severe and can greatly disrupt one's
life-- all the way up to total urinary blockage and a visit to the
emergency room. There are some prostate treatments, ranging from natural
herbs to surgery, that can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
Inability to sleep through the night because of the need to get up
several times a night to urinate is one of the most annoying, and even
dangerous symptoms. Men may need to structure their days so that they're
never far from a bathroom because of sudden and urgent needs to
urinate. They may find that they "dribble." In severe cases, some men
become completely unable to "hold it." There may be discomfort and pain.
Fortunately,
there are prescription drugs, and even natural, non-prescription
prostate treatments that can help. Occasionally, where nothing else
helps, men even have their prostate glands surgically removed.
Doctors
don't totally understand why some mens' prostates enlarge, and others
don't. It is clear that high levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the
prostate has something to do with it, because when the action of the
enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT is blocked by drugs or natural
substances, and DHT levels in the prostate are reduced, prostate glands
shrink.
The primary mode of operation of the non-prescription prostate treatments is to block the activity of 5-alpha reductase.
The
most commonly-used herbal treatment is saw palmetto, which has been
studied for years, especially in Europe, where it's widely used. In the
United States, prescriptions drugs like Avodart and Proscar, which also
block the action of the enzyme are more widely used. The prescription
drugs can be effective, although not on all men. Of course they are more
expensive and have many more side effects, and some studies have shown
that they are no more effective than some of the non-prescription
products.
There is another class of prescription prostate
treatments, which work differently. Drugs like "Flomax" work by relaxing
smooth muscles surrounding the urethra and in the neck of the bladder.
This can reduce pressure on the urethra, and permit the bladder to empty
more completely, and allow for a stronger urine stream. They can be
quite effective for some men, but a lot of men aren't helped much, and
there can be annoying, and even severe side effects.
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2) Increasing Soy Intake - Researchers believe
that the increasing estrogen-to-testosterone ratio brought on by aging
is one of the factors that adversely affects the size of the prostate
gland. 2 ounces or more of soy in your daily diet will help decrease
estrogen levels and restore proper estrogen-to-testosterone ratio that
becomes skewed as men get into their 60s and beyond. Good sources of soy
include tofu (soybean curd), miso, tempeh, roasted soy nuts, and soy
flour or powder.
3) Increasing Selenium Intake - Selenium is
essential for good prostate health. Selenium-rich foods include wheat
germ, tuna, herring and other seafood and shellfish, beef liver and
kidney, eggs, sunflower and sesame seeds, cashews, Brazil nuts,
mushrooms, garlic, onions, and kelp.
4) Increasing Zinc Intake -
15 mg of zinc are needed daily for healthy prostate function. Pumpkin
seed in the shell, oysters, beans, and nuts are excellent sources of
zinc.
5) Minimizing Alcohol Consumption - Alcohol depletes both zinc and vitamin B6 (which is necessary for zinc absorption).
6)
Eating Healthy - Eat lots of fruits and vegetables to get the necessary
antioxidants in your diet. Avoid saturated fats, sugars and processed
foods. High-fat foods like meats and dairy products can elevate
testosterone level which stimulates prostate cell growth and
enlargement.
7) Supplementing Diet - Take a daily multivitamin
supplement which includes at least the following for supporting prostate
health - Vitamin A (25,000 IU), Vitamin E (1,200 IU), and Lycopene (10
mg).
8) Improving Circulation - Perform Kegel exercises to
improve blood flow to the prostate and urogenital tissues. Kegel
exercises are done by pulling up all the muscles around the scrotum and
anus, holding, and releasing. 10 repetitions of this movement, 5-6 times
daily will maximize blood flow to your prostate gland.
9)
Adopting Healthy Lifestyle - Get sufficient rest and exercise regularly.
Regular exercise has been shown to strengthen the immune system and
improve digestion, circulation, and the removal of waste matter from the
body. Exercise also prevents obesity, which is a risk factor for many
diseases, including cancer. Regular exercise may also reduce the risk of
prostate gland enlargement.
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