by Jonel Abellanosa
Fighing prostate problems includes eating tomatoes, taking saw palmetto supplements and ejaculating regularly. Prostate problems need not dampen hope.
Fighting prostate problems seems to have become a major male preoccupation. Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Ð a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate gland Ð is the most common surgical procedure performed in males, the cost of which exceeds 1 billion dollars per year in the United States alone. Prostate problems are becoming prevalent. Fighting prostate problems has become necessary.
Prostate Problems Becoming a Major Male Concern
Indeed, prostate problems are increasing alarmingly. The incidence of prostate cancer, and mortality from it, are increasing every year. Prostate cancer has exceeded lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males, and is the second leading cause of male cancer deaths. Of all kinds of tumors, prostate cancer increases most rapidly with age.
Causes of Prostate Problems
After the age of 40, many men start experiencing urinary problems. They seem to need to urinate more frequently, especially at night. They start experiencing pain in urinating. The cause if often benign prostatic hyperplasia. The prostate gland, which produces seminal fluid, is like a collar round the urethra Ð the tube that runs from the bladder to the penis. When the prostate gland swells, urine flow is blocked. More than half of men over 50 experience prostate swelling.
Here is a list of possible remedies for prostate problems:
• Herbal remedies Ð Saw palmetto supplements, which contain extracts from the berries of the saw palmetto plant, blocks the action of a hormone that stimulates prostate gland growth. It also decreases inflammation. Look for supplements that contain extract of dried nettle root and take according to instructions. Nettle root assists in shrinking the enlarged prostate gland. It works better with saw palmetto.
• Tomatoes Ð Eat lots of tomatoes or tomatobased products, every day if possible. Researchers found that men who ate 10 or more tomato servings a week cut the risk of prostate cancer by more than 45 percent. This is due to lycopene, which reduces inflammation and prevents swelling of the prostate gland.
• Pumpkin seeds are a folk remedy for prostate enlargement. Eat a handful of unroasted pumpkin seeds every day. The seeds are an excellent source of zinc, a key nutrient for prostate gland health.
• Healthy fats should be consumed,such as omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish like trout, mackerel and tuna; the fats from avocados, olive oil and flaxseed oil decrease inflammation of the prostate gland.
• Avoid caffeine because it is a diuretic, and causes sleep problems in those with prostate gland problems.
• Drink water before dinnertime, and seldom after.
• Ejaculate regularly, either through sex or masturbation. The prostate gland produces seminal fluid, and regular ejaculation relieves internal fluid pressure. Ejaculation also causes the muscles around the prostate gland to contract, which stimulates blood flow and keeps the gland from becoming inflamed.
• Urinate as soon as urge develops Ð because when the bladder becomes full, urine tends to enter the prostate gland and irritate it.
• Sit on the bowl while urinating Ð Sitting while urinating relaxes the prostate gland.
• Relax and minimize stress Ð Tension and anxiety triggers hormones that cause bladder muscles to tense.
• Sit in warm water Ð The heat increases blood flow in the prostate gland, reducing inflammation and swelling.
If you notice encroaching symptoms of prostate gland swelling, or even from an already cancerous prostate Ð especially difficulties and pain in urinating Ð there is no need to procrastinate. Adopt a positive mindset in fighting prostate problems as soon as possible. Always remember to tell your problems to a specialist.
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