If left unchecked, benign
prostatic hyperplasia can cause serious problems over time including urinary
tract infections, bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones or incontinence.
It's important to take care of your prostate and to address any problems
as early as possible. Traditional treatments for prostate issues include
the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate. While most men experience
a relief of symptoms, it may leave them impotent. An enlarged prostate can
be linked to hormone imbalances, including oestrogen dominance and testosterone
deficiency. These can leave the prostate inflamed. An enlarged prostate
has also been linked to exposure to oestrogen-like chemicals such as those
in some pesticides and plastics.
So, what can you do?
If you allow Clingfilm to touch the surface of stored foods. Natural
plant substances found in lentils and soya can help counteract these oestrogen-like
chemicals, so be sure to include things like tofu and soya milk in your
diet.
Go for a sensible overall diet, avoiding
meat and milk because of their hormone content.
Keep saturated fats, sugars and processed foods
very low.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables which are
high in the antioxidant vitamins A and C such as sweet potatoes, carrots,
watercress, broccoli, melon, pumpkin, tomatoes, cabbage, courgettes, apricots,
cauliflower, lemons, mangoes, peppers, strawberries, oranges, grapefruit
and kiwi fruit.
The prostate gland requires 10 times more zinc than
any other organ in the body so an enlarged prostate may very well
be the result of a zinc deficiency. Research reported in a government
medical journal stated zinc supplementation was effective in reducing
prostate enlargement and also helped many of the painful symptoms associated
with this problem. Another study, published in the Journal of Steroid
Biochemistry, confirmed zinc supplementation prevented prostate swelling.
Men who have prostate problems, or men who would like to prevent them, should
consider taking zinc
supplements (1 x 15mg tablet a day). The addition of vitamin B6 helps
ensure the prostate will get the zinc it needs. Furthermore, zinc is similar
to the male sex hormone testosterone, and has been shown to improve potency
and sex drive in men with less than optimum levels. Also, try to eat organic
whenever possible, and avoid plastic packaging, and microwaving in plastic
dishes.
A great combination for prostate issues is Nature's
Sunshine's Saw Palmetto & Pygeum Combination. (also called "Mens
Formula").This formula is considered particularly beneficial for
men over 40 or for any men experiencing swelling, pain, difficulty urinating
or those that need nutritional support for the prostate. Saw Palmetto extract
has shown remarkable results in the treatment of BPH, alleviating the pain
and inflammation associated with this condition. In fact, Saw Palmetto extract
has shown nearly a 90% success-rate in clinical trials, typically within
a 4- to 6-week period. Pygeum, native to Africa, is medicinally valued for
its bark, which contains various substances shown to relieve inflammation,
pain and swelling of the prostate gland. Stock No: 3141.
Supplementation with antioxidants (vitamins
A, C, E and selenium) such as those found in Defence
Maintenance or Super
Antioxidant will help to protect these sensitive tissues from oxidative
damage and regulate hormonal imbalance.
Essential fatty acids from Omega
3 fish oil or Flax
Seed Oil act as a natural anti-inflammatory. |
