Prostate (Urination) Problems

An enlarged prostate can cause many uncomfortable and potentially serious problems. However, it is not a condition that you need to live with. There are many things that you can do to both prevent and treat prostate enlargement. Improved nutrition and dietary changes, herbs, elimination and reduced intake of toxins, and exercise can all assist.

Following are some tips for the natural treatment of prostate problems.

Eat Foods Rich in Zinc.  While the recommended daily allowance for zinc is 15 mg., most people who eat a “good” diet get 8 to 10 mg daily. One to four ounces of pumpkin seeds supplies adequate nutritional zinc. Other foods that are high in zinc are mushrooms, spinach, sunflower seeds, brewer’s yeast and whole grains such as brown rice, millet, and quinoa.

Inhibit Testosterone Conversion to DHT. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the result of conversion of testosterone by enzymes associated with aging. Soy foods such as soybeans and tofu appear to inhibit the formation of DHT. Drinking black tea while eating soy foods may increase benefits.

Eat Fruits, Especially Red Ones.  Fresh fruit contains natural sugar that protects prostate cells against cancer. Lycopene is the substance responsible for the red color of tomatoes and other fruits and is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.

Eat Fish, Not Meat and Milk.  Fish contain the most omega-3 essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids found in wild-caught coldwater fish such as salmon are associated with less risk of prostate cancer. These healthy fats are also abundant in flaxseed, hemp seed, chia seeds, blue-green algae, and walnuts.

Treating Prostate (Urination) Problems with Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines for prostate problems are among some of the most widely used forms of treatment. Many men try them, especially for light or moderate prostate symptoms and use them alone or in combination with prescribed medication for BPH.

There are more than 30 different botanical (plant) products that are used in non-prescription medications for BPH. The most common herbal ingredients are:

• Saw palmetto (also called dwarf palm);
• African prune tree;
• Rye pollen;
• South African star grass;
• Pumpkin seed oil;
• Nettle root.