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Home Medications and Treatments for Prostate

Prostate problems are common in  men over 50 years of age.  The risk of developing Prostate problems increases with age. The prostate gland is a male gland, comparable in shape and size to a large chestnut. If the prostate gets too large, it can cause urinary problems. Infection or cancer in the prostate can also cause urinary and other problems. For younger men, the most common prostate problem is prostatitis. For older men, it's an enlarged prostate.

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Symptoms of Prostate

There are two warning signals to indicate the possibility of prostate disorders. The first is the inability to urinate, and the second is the need to urine frequently during the night.

Other symptoms are a dull aching pain radiating to the lower back, hips, and legs. The position of the prostate gland makes it liable to congestion and other disorders. In an erect position, pressure falls on the pelvic region just where the prostate gland is situated. With ageing, the body gets heavier and loses its flexibility. This puts greater pressure on the pelvis and increases the vulnerability of the prostate gland.

Causes of Prostate

Prostate Disorders like Prostatitis are usually caused by bacterial as well as non bacterial causes. Factors like prolonged periods of sitting, over exposure to cold climates and infectious diseases have been associated with the incidence of Acute Prostatitis.  Chronic prostatis is an after-effect of the acute condition.

Constipation and excessive sexual excitement also contribute to prostate disorders.

Treatment Of Prostate

Prostate Disorders treatment using Pumpkin Seeds:

Prostate Disorders treatment using Vegetable Juices:

Prostate Disorders treatment using Zinc:

Prostate Disorders treatment using Vitamin E:

1. Cold-pressed oils that contain essential fatty acids, such as linseed oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, or Evening Primrose oil. Take 1 tablespoon per day of any one of these.

2. Eliminate or at least greatly reduce the consumption of alcohol and drugs, and try to avoid foods contaminated with pesticides and hormones.

3. Cholesterol may contribute to prostatic enlargement. Since cholesterol is found in animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy products, limit the intake of those foods. For more information on this topic, refer to the article on cholesterol .

4. Pumpkin seeds – Eat 1/4 to 1/2 cup per day.

Other effective Remedies for Prostate

Warm-water enema and hot and cold application

During the initial water fast for two to three days, an enema may be taken once a day to clear the lower bowel of accumulation. Hot and cold applications are highly beneficial in the treatment of prostate disorders. After a thorough cleansing of the bowels through a warm-water enema, hot and cold applications may be used directly on the prostate gland and its surrounding parts. The heat will relieve the tissues and a brief cold immersion will tone them up.
Hot, cold hipbaths

The patient should take alternate hot and cold hipbath these are of great value in relieving pain and reducing congestion.
Wet girdle pack should be applied

A wet girdle pack is another valuable remedy in the realm of hydrotherapy, which provides great relief in prostatitis and prostate enlargement. For this mode of treatment, thin cotton underwear and thick or woollen underwear are required. The thin underwear should be wrung in cold water and worn by the patient. The thick dry underwear should be worn above the wet underwear. This treatment should be continued for ninety minute regularly every night. If the patient feels chilly, he should be covered with a blanket.
Avoid sexual excess, irregularitis in eating and drinking

The patient should avoid sexual excess, irregularities in eating and drinking, long periods of sitting, and vigorous exercise. All efforts should be made to tone up the general condition of the body.

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