What Causes Prostate Gland Enlargement?
It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. As the prostate enlarges, the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding, causing the gland to press against the urethra like a clamp on a garden hose. The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritable. The bladder begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine, causing more frequent urination. Eventually, the bladder weakens and loses the ability to empty itself.
What Can Be Done To Reduce The Risk Of Prostate Enlargement?
Making some lifestyle changes can often help control the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and prevent your condition from worsening. Consider these measures:
Limit beverages in the evening. Stop drinking water and other beverages after 7 p.m. to reduce your need to go to the bathroom at night. In particular, beverages that contain caffeine will increase urine production, cause bladder irritation and aggravate your symptoms.
Empty your bladder. Avoid letting your bladder get full. Try to urinate all that you can each time you go to the bathroom. For some men, sitting on the toilet is more effective than is standing. Try following a daily time schedule for urinating, such as on long trips.
Limit alcohol. Alcohol increases urine production and irritates your bladder.
Be careful with over-the-counter decongestants. These drugs can cause the band of muscles that control urine flow from your urethra (urethral sphincter) to tighten, making urination more difficult.
Keep active. Inactivity causes you to retain urine. Even a small amount of exercise can reduce urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
Stay warm. Cold weather can lead to urine retention and increase your urgency to urinate.
Research has revealed that certain herbs act to stop the build up of DHT and can even reverse prostate disease. Saw Palmetto is a remarkable herb for sustaining and normalizing prostate functions. It has been used for years to ease inflamed and enlarged prostate glands. It has also a record of helping male infertility and loss of libido. Traditionally, Saw Palmetto is taken regularly through a man's lifetime to keep his prostate healthy.
Hydrangea and Couch Grass combine well with Saw Palmetto to improve the flow of urine and reduce irritation. Zinc is very important trace element for a healthy prostate gland. Your prostate is a major user of zinc in your body. Children who have retarded sexual development are often deficient in zinc.
There are three amino acids that have proved useful in stopping the production of DHT. These are Glutamine, Glycine and Alanine.
Studies have shown that a low fat, high fibre diet rich in soy based products when combined with a low meat and generous fish intake, dramatically reduces the incidence of prostate enlargement and cancer, In the case of the male prostate, prevention is definitely more desirable than the alternative!
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of the Prostate Gland.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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Minerals :-
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Zinc
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Amino Acids :-
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Glutamine, Glycine and Alanine
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Food Supplements :-
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Soy
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Herbs :-
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Saw Palmetto
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(Many of these products are available combined in a specific formula for Prostate Gland. See related items.)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
