Natural Prostate Health Care

Natural Prostate Health Care

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that only men have. It is part of the reproductive system that makes the fluid that carries sperm. The prostate is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder.

The urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body) runs through the center of the prostate. As men age, the prostate tends to increase in size. This can cause the urethra to narrow and decrease urine flow.

Prostate disease is more common in African-American men than in Caucasian men and is less common in Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander and Native American men.

Enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), is a noncancerous enlargement affected by the male hormone testosterone and by aging. Starting at about age 40, the prostate gland naturally begins to enlarge in most men. Almost 90 percent of men ages 80 and older have an enlarged prostate.

Some men have BPH but have no problems. In others, the enlarged prostate may begin to press inward on the urethra, partially or completely blocking the flow of urine. If the bladder never completely empties,a buildup of old urine can lead to bladder or urinary tract infection. The enlarged prostate may stop the flow of urine so much that it causes kidney problems.

Prostate cancer develops twice as frequently in African American men than in Caucasians and is relatively uncommon in Native Americans and Hispanics.

Becoming aware of ones body can ease the discomfort of prostate disease and prevent cancer of the prostate.

If you don’t take care of these early signals, you will be placed on a regimen of pharmaceuticals with unknown side-effects or you may end up requiring the very painful surgical removal of your prostate.

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Symptoms of prostate problems can include:

• Difficulty starting or stopping urination
• Frequent need to urinate
• Need to urinate in the middle of the night
• Pain with urination
• Weak or unsteady urine stream
• Urine leakage (incontinence)
• Feeling as if the bladder is not completely empty after urination
• Pain in and around the base of the penis or discomfort between the scrotum and rectum
• Pus, blood, or cloudiness in the urine
• Painful ejaculation
• Difficulty having an erection
• Pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs

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There are many ancient remedies available from the pharmacoepia of Afrikan and Native American healers. Scientific research is now being focused upon these plant medicines because of their high efficacy and proven chemical constituents to alleviate prostate disease symptoms.  As a measure of wellness and prevention, you may choose to begin supplementing your diet with one or several of the following herbs listed below.

Afrikan herbs for prostate health:

Afrikan plum or pygeum–Traditionally used for treating functional symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Buchu–Helps with incontinence associated with prostate issues and reduces swelling of the prostate gland.

Saw palmetto–Once used as a staple food and medicine for both Native Americans and Afrikans.  Saw palmetto will modify estrogen receptors and balance the level of testosterone in the body, reduces the amount of an enzyme that promotes the growth of prostate cells which helps keep the prostate at a near normal size.  Saw palmetto also helps with the urinary issues of BPH.

Afrikan star grass root or afrikan Potato–Traditionally used to treat prostate and urinary problems.  Contains sterols and sterolins that balance testosterone and discourage swelling of the prostate tissue.

Native American Herbs for prostate health:

Couch grass or quack grass–Traditionally used to reduce prostate swelling and uncontrollable urination.  It will also soothe the lining of the urinary tract.

Life root or golden ragwort–Traditionally used to reduce swelling and pain of the prostate.  Balances testosterone levels.

Pumpkin seed oil–Once used as a staple in the Native American diet, pumpkin seed oil has a very high gamma-tocopherol content which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Pumpkin seed oil interrupts the conversion of testosterone to DHT which causes the over-proliferation of the prostate cells.

Red clover–Traditionally used as a blood purifier and cancer remedy.  The isoflavones in red clover will help balance testosterone levels and reduce swelling of the prostate.  Red clover will block the effects of estrogen and DHEA.  Red clover may also block enzymes thought to contribute to prostate cancer.

Stinging nettle root–Traditionally used to treat the urinary symptoms caused by prostate enlargement. Steroidal components of stinging nettle root suppress prostate-cell metabolism and growth. Research has shown that stinging nettle root has anti-proliferative effect and will slow the growth of certain prostate cells.

Wild hydrangea root–Traditionally used in the treatment of inflamed or enlarged prostate glands.  Also alleviates urinary tract discomforts. Although little scientific research exists, wild hydrangea root is a powerful anti-inflammatory, DHT inhibitor, antiestrogenic and an excellent liver cleanser.

As always, please give any natural therapies up to 6 weeks before experiencing results.

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