Since the prostate gland in males is wrapped around the urethra, if it is swollen, which it often is after age 40 (and the age is lowering), certain problems arise. This can mean never completely emptying the bladder, having to arise an excessive number of times during what should be un-interrupted sleep to go urinate, and difficulty shutting off the stream (dribbling). It can, or the chemicals associated with it can lead to premature baldness and even sexual dysfunction.
There are some good videos which discuss what to do for prostate health and here are some natural supplements which most physicians addressing this health challenge seem to agree on:
Beta-Sitosterol, Pygeum, EGCG (can be had as Green Tea Extract), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettle, Pomegranite, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Lycopene (red pigment in watermelon, cactus pears, tomato, etc.), Vitamin D, Saw Palmetto.
As one can surmise from the symptom list above, BHP can certainly impact quality of life, and the standard model with urologists is to treat it with a regimen of antibiotics. One might ask, however, if pathogens’ showing up in the urine is the cause of the BPH as their regimen assumes, or merely a predictable consequence of backed up urine? If you assume the latter, perhaps the nutritional approach should be tried first to see if that relieves the problem.
I found a few videos with a comprehensive discussion of how to treat BPH (Benign Prostate Hypertrophy):
Dr. Alan Mandell
Dr. Dave Clayton
Dr. J Lim on foods to avoid for P health:
Dr. Rachel Ross on DIY non-invasive Prostate massage:
Suggested nutritional support supplements are offered for evaluation only. This a pastoral healing service based upon psychic and energetic approaches to healing. Use of herbal or homeopathic remedies is based upon the literature of each discipline and on anecdotal experiences of clients or practitioners who have used these over many millennia in the ancient Scandinavian tradition of Tietaja. In some modern Tietajar training, we shamanic students learn global herbalism and so suggestions may use herbs employed in diverse indigenous healing traditions. Do research the uses and applications of components yourself and discuss it with a licensed healthcare professional prior to using.