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For MEN only - The Prostate

Benign Prostate Enlargement

Prostate enlargement, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH) is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland, causing variable degrees of bladder outlet obstruction. BPH is believed to affect 50% of men over the age of 50 years. BPH increases with advanced age and is believed to affect 80% of men over the age of 80 years.

The prostate gland is a walnut shaped gland located around the outlet of the bladder called the urethra. The prostate gland produces a slightly acidic fluid that contains acid phosphatase, citric acid and proteolytic enzymes. Prostatic fluid mixes with sperm produced in the male genitalia to produce semen.

The rate of prostatic fluid production increases with sexual activity. With increased age and under hormonal stimulation, the prostate gland enlarges. Because of its position around the bladder, the enlarged prostate quickly interferes with the normal passage of urine. Symptoms of BPH include increased frequency of urination, urination at night, incomplete bladder emptying, inability to void, overflow incontinence and terminal dribbling.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is the term used to describe acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland. The most common cause of prostatitis is bacterial infection. Symptoms include burning, increased frequency and urgency of urination, abdominal pain, rectal pain, scrotal pain, fever and nightsweats.

The standard medical treatment focuses on the use of antibiotics to eradicate the infection. However, prostatitis can become a chronic irritating problem. With advancing age the blood flow to the prostate gland decreases, thereby limiting the delivery of immune cells and antibiotics.

Saw Palmetto

Has been used to treat colds, bronchitis, asthma, irritated mucosal membranes, bladder infection and prostate problems in men. Extracts of Saw Palmetto have been successfully used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate gland. A purified Saw palmetto extract containing 25 to 95% fatty acid content has been successfully used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short. The net result is a decrease in prostate gland size.

A study group treated with Saw palmetto extract showed a significant improvement in symptoms of BPH. Saw palmetto extract was well tolerated and no side effects were reported. Saw palmetto extract was as effective as Proscar in alleviating the symptoms associated with prostate enlargement and was much less toxic than the conventional drug. A divided dose of 150 milligrams of the standardized extract of Saw palmetto is recommended three times per day.

Pygeum africanum

African pygeum is a large evergreen tree native to southern pals of Africa. Pygeum has been used in folk medicine to treat urogenital problems, including urinary tract infection and infection of the prostate gland. Pygeum africanum extract is effective in treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and reducing the size of the prostate gland.

Juniper

The female cone, called the berry, is the major source of the aromatic oils. The berries are used medicinaly to treat arthritis, gout, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, upset stomach, colic diarrhea, kidney problems, bladder infections, edema, low back pain and snake bite. Juniper berries have been widely used in herbal kidney and bladder formulations

Uva-Ursi

Uva-ursi has been used traditionally for centuries as a diuretic, astringent and urinary antiseptic. It has been used to treat urethritis, cystitis, urinary tract inflammation, nephritis, kidney stones and respiratory tract infections.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds have been used in folk medicine as a cure for intestinal parasites and worms.

The seeds have also been used to treat prostate problems, including prostatitis in men. Pumpkin seeds contain I to 5% of an oil that is believed to be responsible for its medicinal effects.

Cornsilk (Zea mays)

Cornsilk has diuretic, hypoglycemic and hypotensive properties. Cornsilk has been in herbal medicine as a soothing diuretic helps relieve irritation of the urinary system. It has been used for kidney problems in children and as a urinary aseptic in infection of the urinary tract, intruding cystitis, urethritis and prostatitis.

Buchu (Barosma betulina)