The prostate plays an important role in the reproductive cycle of a man. It is actually a very tiny gland, smaller than a quarter, which is found in the groin area. It is found right underneath the bladder, and above the rectum, close to the urethra. The prostate gland is an important gland in the production of semen. The urethra is a tubular organ that allows the urine to pass out of the body. As the prostate grows, more pressure is placed on the bladder, making the urethra much thinner and more difficult to release urine.

One of the major causes of an enlarged prostate is age. Most men will encounter some form of an enlarged prostate after they are over the age of 40. The only difference is that other men experience a worse condition than others. Diet and lifestyle also plays an important role in the risk of getting an enlarged prostate. Alcohol has been said to increase the cell count in the prostate which means a larger amount of tissue in the gland.

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Prostate enlargement is a fact of life for many men ages 50 and up. For some, it could be little more than a painful inconvenience. However, if left untreated it could progress to worse ailments, and may become more difficult to treat over time. Not to fear: new cures are enlarged prostate are continually being discovered, so no matter what problem stage your prostate is in, you can look forward to the best aid possible from your nearest health institute.

As far as the new cures for enlarged prostate go, there are two frequently recommended options: medication and surgery. If the prostate enlargement is not yet alarming, doctors would normally prescribe medication first, with surgery being recommended as an advanced form of treatment.

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Starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate is to naturally impend the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Here are some nutritional supplements that help to prevent and treat an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer:

1. Bee pollen
Bee pollen is an antioxidant containing high amounts of flavonoids, zinc and many other elements needed by our bodies. It has an astounding record at reversing prostate cancer and other prostate problems such as enlarged prostate.

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A condition that is common in older men, usually over the age of 40, is benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate. It has been discovered that a fourth of all men will have some form of swollen prostate by the time they reach the age of 50. However, it is in a small number of cases that hyperplasia will be severe enough to require a surgical procedure or medicines. Either way, an enlarged prostate is very uncomfortable and painful so it is not a condition that should go undiagnosed.

A normal prostate is slightly larger than a peanut and weighs around 20 to 30 grams. A swollen prostate can weigh anywhere from 50 to 100 grams. It should also be stated that prostatic hyperplasia is not a sign of prostate cancer. When you go in to the doctor to determine if you have an enlarged prostate, before the doctor can diagnose you they will test you for numerous things to make sure that it is prostatic hyperplasia instead of cancer.

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The prostate gland goes through two main stages of growth during a man’s life. The first sees fairly rapid growth during the early years of puberty with the prostate roughly doubling in size. The second stage of growth starts in a man’s mid-twenties and this is a much slower phase of growth which then continues throughout life.

For the vast majority of men this second phase of growth does not cause any problems at all until they are well into their sixties or seventies when the symptoms caused by the now enlarged prostate will begin to appear and a visit to the doctor will reveal the presence of nothing more than a simple enlarged prostate. In medical terms, your doctor will say that you are suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.

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As we mentioned in previous articles, We know that starting at age 40, the levels of by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Besides aging there are many other causes of enlarged prostate and some of them might result in prostate cancer. Beside foods nutrition and herbs, vitamins and minerals also play an important role in preventing and treating prostate enlarged as well as prostate cancer.

1. Zinc
Zinc is necessary for male sexual and prostate health. Zinc inhibits the uptake of testosterone into prolactin. The prostate gland contains a higher concentration of zinc than any other organ in the body, therefore zinc deficiency is the major cause of enlarged prostate as well as an early indication of prostate cancer.

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The prostate gland, which is normally about the size and shape of a walnut, wraps around the urethra between the pubic bone and the rectum, below the bladder. In the early stage of prostate enlargement, the bladder muscle becomes thicker and forces urine through the narrowed urethra by contracting more powerfully.

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By age of 50, most men will already have an enlarged prostate and three of these men will have cancer cells forming in their prostate.  Prostate cancer is the main cancer found in men and by age 75 three out of four men will have prostate cancer.

The facts are pretty clear, if you are a male you will have to deal with BPH, enlarged prostate, or prostate cancer.

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In older men, the inner part of the prostate around the urethra may continue to grow, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – also referred to as an enlarged prostate or swollen prostate. Perhaps a fourth of men have some degree of hyperplasia by the time they reach their fifties. By the eighth decade, over 90% of males will have prostatic hyperplasia (according to the American Urological Association).

However, in only a small number of cases (about 10%) will this hyperplasia be symptomatic and severe enough to require any surgical or medical therapy. The mechanism for hyperplasia may be related to an accumulation of dihydrotestosterone in the prostate, which then binds to nuclear hormone receptors which then trigger the growth. The normal prostate weighs 20 to 30 gm, but most prostates with nodular hyperplasia can weigh as much as 50 to 100 gm. And nodular hyperplasia is NOT a precursor to cancer. A mildly increased PSA (4 to 10 ng/mL) in a patient with a very large prostate can be due to either nodular hyperplasia, or to prostatitis, rather than cancer.

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Enlarged prostate is a painful condition that affects many men over the age of 40. The prostate is very small, slightly larger than a peanut. As the prostate becomes larger, more pressure is placed on the bladder, which could eventually end in urinary retention. There are numerous theories as to what causes the prostate to grow, mostly dealing with the testosterone chemical in a man’s body.

If you are diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, the doctor will go over several treatment options. If your condition is not severe, then prescription medications can be very effective. He or she will prescribe one type of medicine to start shrinking the prostate, and a second medicine to relax the muscles and take the pain away.

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Ayurveda as we all know is the oldest system of medicine known to mankind, dating back to more than 5000 years. In ayurvedic system of medicine the focus is to eliminate the substances out of the body which are causing illness. As a result of which a person feels a complete sense of well being.

Curing Prostate Enlargement With Ayurveda

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As we mentioned in the previous articles, we know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT thus triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate is to naturally impend the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Besides aging there are many other causes of enlarged prostate and some of them might result in prostate cancer. In this article, we will discuss how to use herbs to prevent and treat an enlarged prostate as well as prostate cancer.

1. Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto is the number one choice when it comes to prostate health. Recent study of American Society for Cell Biology shows that saw palmetto inhibited prostate cancer cell growth in the test tube. It has been used for a long time as an herb to treat an enlarged prostate gland in men. It may also be used to treat prostate cancer. This herbal remedy has no significant side effects and only rarely causes mild stomach upset or diarrhea.

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”Enlarged Prostate Symptoms”

Prostate gland helps in control and release of urine and secretes a fluid which is a major constituent of semen . This gland is only found in men and is the size of a walnut , situated just below the bladder and above the penis .

As men age prostate gland grows in size . It has usually two cycles of growth . One is when man reaches the age of puberty and the second is around the age of 25 , this second enlargement phase usually results in the condition called ”Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy ” or ‘BPH” . BPH is a condition in which the prostate swells up which creates problem in the flow of semen , urine and stools , and can even lead to ”impotence” or ”Erectile Dysfunction” .

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According to a recent survey one in every ten men will suffer from prostate related problem at some point in his life. Prostate related problems are increasingly becoming as common as common cold in America. But if you follow the following instructions laid down in this article you can surely minimize your chances of suffering from prostatitis to a great extent. So without any further delay let us discuss some ways to counter prostate related problems.

Problems Related To Prostate
Prostate gland plays a very vital role in ourbody, as it is responsible for secreting a fluid which forms a large part of the semen as well as it is responsible for proper functioning of the urinary system. It is a gland that keeps on growing the problem starts when their is some extra growth as it can lead to problem in urinating.

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If you are suffering from an enlarged prostate gland then your first port of call must be your doctor so that you can be sure that this is a simple case of benign prostatic hypertrophy and nothing more. Once you have a firm diagnosis there are then a number of treatment options open to you and here we look at seven common forms of alternative therapy.

1. Ayurveda. Two popular treatments are to mix Punarnava, Gokshura and Shilajit herbal powders together and then to take just one quarter of a teaspoon each day mixed into a little warm water. Alternatively, you could try horsetail, ginseng or hibiscus tea and these can be taken three or four times a day.

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Contains 10 powerful herbs to naturally address prostate health. Herbal properties known to aid in relieving the annoying and often painful symptoms of an enlarged prostate. In cases of Hypertension, Hypotension, or in conjunction with anticoagulants (Diabetics-insulin resistance) use with caution. Contains: Nettle Leaf, Saw Palmetto Berry, Pygeum Bark, Green Tea Leaf, Milk Thistle Seed, Scullcap Herb, Red Clover Herb, Ginger Root, Vitex Berry and Propolis Resin.

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No matter how physically healthy or unhealthy you are, if you’re a man over the age of forty-five, there is a 50 percent chance you have prostate enlargement. Doctors call it benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
That’s right… a 50% chance!
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate are often painful, embarrassing, and frustrating. The most common symptoms are:
* A frequent and often urgent need to urinate
* A frustrating inability to completely empty the bladder
* A weak urine stream, and painful or bloody urination.
But the most frustrating symptom is the frequent nighttime urge to urinate that results in sleep-disrupting visits to the bathroom.
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you’re not alone. Each year, as many as 12 million American men suffer from symptoms of prostate enlargement that are so agonizing they are forced to seek medical treatment!
In fact, in America today, four out of five American men are likely to develop prostate problems during their lifetime. And those problems aren’t limited to BPH. Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) can occur in males of any age after puberty. And, unfortunately, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among American males, developed by 19 out of every 100 men.
Yes, the statistics are frightening. According to Michael B. Schachter, M.D. in The Natural Way to a Healthy Prostate, it is estimated that “the prostate gland accounts for more than 5.5 million doctor visits, 950,000 hospitalizations and 43,500 prostate-related deaths a year.”
Until recently, your first line of defense against BPH was conventional drugs or surgery, most of which came with a laundry list of horrifying side-effects that include permanent impotence, incontinence, and even death!
The good news is… there are now natural treatments available to treat prostate conditions that are safe, effective alternatives to these conventional prescription drugs or surgery.
But if you suspect you are suffering from prostate problems, the very first thing to do is have your doctor or urologist accurately diagnose your condition.
There are several examinations to detect prostate enlargement and/or other prostate conditions. Some of these methods are referred to by their initials.
Digital Rectal Exam
Digital rectal exam (or DRE) is usually the first test done. And it’s just what it says: your doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels the part of the prostate next to the rectum. A DRE exam can give a general idea of the size and condition of the gland, but it’s not highly reliable in detecting prostate enlargement, since the part of the prostate that presses on the urethra can’t be felt by DRE. It is, however, more useful in diagnosing prostatitis or detecting prostate cancer.
PSA Test
These are initials you’ll hear tossed around a lot in relation to prostates. They stand for Prostate Specific Antigen, a protein produced by both benign and malignant prostate cells. The PSA test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. Heightened PSA levels can occur in BPH, prostatitis and prostate cancer. The test is not highly reliable, but it is considered to be more useful in detecting prostate cancer than BPH or prostatitis. Nevertheless, it’s a part of the alphabet you should be familiar with.
Urinary Flow Rate Measurement
The patient urinates into a special device that measures how quickly urine is flowing. The peak flow rateÑwhen the urine is flowing fastestÑis a more specific indication of BPH than the average rate of flow. Ultrasound This is usually only used if there is a suspicion of prostate cancer. A probe in the rectum directs sound waves at the prostate, and echo patterns of those waves form an image of the prostate on a display screen.
American Urologic Association Symptom Index
The American Urologic Association has developed a symptom index (AUASI) that has become the standard test to assess symptoms of BPH.
This symptom index is a series of questions that help determine the severity of urinary symptoms and is used by urologists around the country.
If you are looking for any more specific information about how to tell if you have an enlarged prostate or what steps you need to take if you do, please feel free to visit our web site.

A very large proportion of men over the age of sixty suffer from BPH (enlarged prostate gland)- about one in two. The figures for the over 50s is about 33%. Normally the gland is no larger than a walnut and is situated at the neck of the bladder. When it enlarges, the pressure it puts on the urethra (the tube which drains the urine from the bladder) is such that the tube is narrowed and urination becomes difficult.

Because the enlarged prostate acts like a clamp on the urethra, difficulty in urinating is the main symptom together with increased frequency, burning sensation and difficulty in emptying the bladder. The condition is also known in medical circles as BPH which is an acronym for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Erectile dysfunction is a well recognized complication of the standard treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or the enlarged prostate. Approximately 10 per cent of patients who have a TURP are left with erectile dysfunction as a result of the procedure.

This is a considerable risk for patients. Although the majority of patients I see with BPH are 65 and above, I do see a number of patients in their fifties. These patients often decide against surgery – even if it means they have to live with symptoms of BPH – because they do not want to risk a complication which would have a major impact on their lives.

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