Enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) is often treated surgically - by removing all or part of the prostate. While this will result in most people experiencing a relief of their symptoms, it may also leave them impotent. For men who want to maintain their vitality, surgery should only be used as a last resort. Treatment of enlarged prostate may involve antibiotics, medications to shrink or relax the prostate or bladder, soaking in a warm tub of water and frequent ejaculation. The goal is to avoid reaching the point of urinary retention, where one can’t urinate at all. |
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The symptoms of enlarged prostate are simply muscle spasms involving the prostate and surrounding tissue. This is a condition called prostatosis or prostadynia. Treatment includes muscle relaxants and warm baths. A very useful yoga exercise is Ashwini mudra (horse’s bottom). Sit or stand in any comfortable position. As you inhale, draw your anus upwards in a strong contraction and as you exhale relax the anus. Do this 10-15 times for up to three times a day. All squatting postures will also assist the function of contraction-relaxation in the lower pelvic area, which helps to increase circulation and to reduce the inevitable venous congestion that occurs after the prostate has been inflamed for a long time. |
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Being careful about prostate health before you turn forty can help you to take certain preventive measures. For example, STAYING FIT & ACTIVE is the best proactive natural remedy to avoid prostate problems. Eating tomatoes is another good idea to improve the health of your prostate. Many studies show that Lycopene - the pigment that gives tomatoes their red color and has 10 times more anti-oxidant power than Beta-Carotene – has been found to restrict the rapid multiplication of cancer cells. |
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