The condition of an enlarged prostate affects as much as 13% of men and most likely someone you know is dealing with it right now, or will deal with it at some point in their lives. The man’s prostate is known as a gland that is roughly the size of a walnut. The prostate is located beneath the bladder and plays an extremely important part in functioning. As part of the male reproductive system, the prostate has two specific growth periods. The first growth period is during puberty and the second growth period is in a man’s mid-twenties.
The second growth period is when the prostate should be monitored as this is when the prostate can become enlarged. If the prostate does become enlarged it can begin to push up against the man’s urethra. Many men over 45 years old have an enlarged prostate and do not feel symptoms, but for those that do, it can become quite painful and irritating as you get older. An enlarged prostate can cause a man to have urinary complications such as urgency, urination many times during the night, constant dribbling, inability to completely empty the bladder, and even the cease of urination. Many men opt for surgery to take care of this condition, while others seek out a natural cure for it.
Some natural cures and remedies for an enlarged prostate and prostate health are:
• Pygeum Africanum is a herb that comes from Africa and from an African tree. It has been shown to decrease the size of the prostate and take away any urinary problems and painful inflammation
• Saw Palmetto is herb that comes from a shrub that is found along the ocean side in Florida. It helps in reducing the size of the prostate, prevents the hormones from enlarging the prostate again, and aids in painful inflammation
• Pumpkin seeds tend to help the prostate shrink in size. They are full of zinc which is usually a deficiency with men with an enlarged prostate
• Cernilton can be used and originates from rye grass pollen. It has hydroxamic acid in it which prevents the prostate cells from expanding
• Beta-sitosterol has been known to stop urinating urges. It is extracted from corn, rice, grains, peanuts and soybeans. It has anti-inflammatory traits
• Apple cider vinegar helps the urinary tract and protects it from future complications
• Minor exercise can reduce urinary problems associated with an enlarged prostate
• Stinging Nettle is a wild plant that comes from various areas in the United States. Its leaves are great for the urinary system as they are anti-bacterial and the root possesses ingredients that can balance the hormones in the prostate
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids are found in fish oils and flaxseed. They are very important to the functioning of the prostate and may be quite difficult to find in your regular daily diet. You may have to buy Omega-3 Fatty acid supplements from your nearest vitamin or health store.
