It’s no longer a ‘little wierd’ to want to cure your enlarged prostate naturally. Like most you probably go to the doctor to get symptoms checked out. The doctor gives you a diagnosis.
You walk out prescription in hand for a medication, like an alpha blocker or 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. At home, you do a little googling and find out that “wow” these drugs really do the job. And … wow, look at these side effects.
Ughh!!
One of the search results says "natural remedy". It looks interesting. Naturally occurring plants, roots. leaves that help treat an enlarged prostate.
It turns out there is a whole world of botanicals that are able to address mosts of the conditions and "diseases" that afflict men in modern life.
What Is An Enlarged Prostate And What Are The Symptoms Of It?
Enlarged prostate is mainly a result of a spike in 5-alpha-reductase in men as they enter their early 50s. 5-alpha-reductase synthesizes with testosterone to produce DHT (dihydrotestosterone). It is the rising levels of DHT that causes the prostate gland to start swelling.
Certain foods also contribute the production of DHT. Red meat, dairy, eggs, wheat are the main culprits. Coffee and alcohol also contribute to the swelling.(Sorry for the bad news.)
Ultimately the swelling of the prostate starts to constrict the urethra and causes problems with urine flow, and retention of urine in the bladder.
You'll realize you have something going on when the symptoms show up:
- it's difficult to begin urination
- urine flow stops and starts during urination
- it is difficult to completely empty the bladder
- when you feel you need to go it feels urgent
- after finishing urination there is dribbling
- you have to urinate 4-5 times throughout the night.
You know it when the symptoms show up. It's important to get it checked out at this point, because without treatment you can end up with kidney damage and in the worst case scenario, die of sepsis.
What Are Some Natural Ways To Cure An Enlarged Prostate Safely And Effectively?
Let's say you have googled the medication you got a prescription for and you're not impressed with the side effects you discovered are part of the experience.
Are there any alternatives that work just as well, but without the side effects?
Actually yes, there are?
The alternative treatment that is starting to gain popularity and traction in public awareness is Botanicals. This is partly due to more and more research papers being written about certain herbs and herbal formulations, and their effectiveness in eliminating sickness without side effects.
This shouldn't be a surprise as herbs have been used for thousands of years to cure sickness and promote wellness.
Herbal formulations can contain combinations of herbs that work synergistically together to treat a condition in a multifactorial way that herbs taken individually, and for that matter medications, don't. A good example of herbal formulations for prostate specifically is Fluxactive Complete, and Prostastream.
Also, botanicals are plants occurring in nature. They have evolved and endured throughout millenia and survived, by virtue of their usefulness to humans. Their consistent consumption by humans has resulted in their spread and long term survival. These are not single synthetic molecules, like medications, they are living organisms themselves. So there is a living complexity that exists in herbs that is able to interact with human (complex) systems in a way that simple drugs can't.
Single ingredient botanicals are often useful and effective. However, a well crafted botanical formulation is almost always more effective, and can perform seemingly miraculous results bringing people back to health.
Are There Any Risks Associated With Using Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate?
There are always risks associated with using any kind of remedy, natural or otherwise. With an enlarged prostate, there is the potential risk of the remedy not working as intended and potentially exacerbating the condition.
Some herbs have an intensity about them, like Comfrey root, that makes some makers nervous, so they leave them out of their formulations despite their effectiveness. And lets face it, some leaves, herbs, roots are flat out toxic. Some mushrooms will put you in hospital and dissolve your liver.
There are also many herbs, roots, leaves that are completely safe to consume, have healing properties, and are without any side effects.
There is also the risk of allergic reaction or other side effects. This is according to the individual, however very rare due to herbs not being mass produced, are not GMO, or sprayed with pesticide.
As with any decision regarding treatment, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits before deciding if natural remedies are right for you. Ultimately, only you can make that decision in consultation with your health specialist.
How Can You Cure Your Enlarged Prostate Naturally Through Diet And Lifestyle Changes?
Diet and lifestyle changes are probably the second line of defense against an enlarged prostate. After getting the diagnosis, you will want something that relieves the symptoms quickly, be that medication or botanicals.
But then, you want to support that by adjusting your diet and lifestyle so as to not do any more of what made your prostate enlarge in the first place.
For example, men who consume a high quantities of red meat, eggs, dairy, and wheat are more likely to develop an enlarged prostate than those who eat a healthy, plant based diet.
In addition, men who are overweight or obese are also at greater risk for developing an enlarged prostate. So engaging in moderate exercise (e.g. a brisk 30 minute walk) daily, in combination with a clean diet, will help bring your weight down.
Also, acupuncture and massage therapy have also been shown to be helpful in treating an enlarged prostate.
So to help your recovery from enlarged prostate along, adopt a clean diet, do moderate exercise every day, and have accupuncture or a massage regularly. This will provide significant support to your return to prostate health.
What Are Some Of The Best Foods To Eat If You Want To Cure Your Enlarged Prostate Naturally?
When talking about foods to eat that reverse the swelling in your prostate, you are talking about what foods will work to lower levels of DHT in your prostate, and your body generally.
First thing though is to eliminate foods from your diet that contribute to prostate enlargement. We noted those above. But this also includes coffee and alcohol. Alcohol and caffeine are toxins, caffeine is acidic.
Second is to adopt a clean, alkaline diet. Keeping your body slightly alkaline helps your lymphatic system clear congestion and mucus buildup. The gets your lymph moving and making progress towards the detoxification of your body.
Specific foods to focus on are those that act as a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. These are:
- Garlic. A powerful antioxidant and alkaline, garlic is scientifically proven to lower 5-alpha-reductase
- Grapes. Grapes are rich in resveratrol and ellagic acid. They are alkaline producing and inhibit the production of DHT
- Broccoli. Broccoli is slightly acidic but leaves an alkaline ash in the kidneys. It contains a lot of sulforaphane which inhibits the production of DHT
- Spinach. A strong alkaline food that is also nutrient dense. It has a lot of lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, all of which reduce the production of DHT.
And there are many more. It may take a couple of weeks to transition out of the diet you currently have into a clean diet of fruit and vegetables that is alkaline. It certainly did for me. Indeed, if you want the change to be lasting you need to allow your body to let go of old foods and become accustomed to the new regime.
Once you are on the clean alkaline diet you can rest assured, you are relieving your body of toxins, and help support the journey back to prostate health.
How Long Will It Take For Me To See Results If I Decide To Go The Natural Route for treatment?
It won't be immediate, or within a day or two as with some of the drugs available. However it won't be too long either.
In the case of botanicals, you should start noticing relief from symptoms within two weeks. That's an average, some people see results in a few days.
In the case of diet, you will start noticing changes within a week or two as well. The body is a complex system, and when changes are introduced, a lot of readjustments and changes in dependencies and relationships need to take place. And this takes a bit of time. Once they do though, you start to see symptoms begin to ease, and other changes in your body.
Also, once the changes manifest themselves, they are more likely to be permanent.
To Sum Up:
Talking the natural approach can be just as effective as the medical approach. Natural remedies have been in use for thousands of years ... because they work.
There is more research being published that confirms the efficacy of botanicals and naturopathic approaches to evergreen health issues like enlarged prostate (BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia).
Likewise with diet, more research is being done to show the efficacy of diet for therapeutic purposes. In addition, the internet provides the kind of real time communication at scale that allows what works across thousands of people to be communicated, without bias or favor.
Overall, natural remedies, including diet, seem to be becoming a viable way to treat enlaged prostate.
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