Men's Healthby Miriam MeirAs men age, prostate problems may begin to emerge such as prostate enlargement, pelvic pain, Prostatitis. Symptoms of prostate problems include: difficulty emptying the bladder, frequent trips to the bathroom, mid-back pain, pelvic pain, painful urination, pressure, discomfort. The common factor? Chronic Inflammation Inflammation can express itself anywhere in the body. And a course of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory meds to treat prostate pain or prostatitis often won't solve the core problem and can lead to side effects, worsening the problem long term. The key to a healthy prostate is believe it or not an anti-inflammatory diet, which includes avoiding trigger foods such as alcohol, coffee, processed foods, refined foods, sugar, dairy products, and animal proteins including meat, chicken, and fish). Animal proteins clog up the kidneys. High consumption of animal proteins (meat, fish, poultry) increases purine intake, which breaks down into uric acid, overloading kidneys and leading to uric acid stone formation, which acidifies urine, damaging kidney function. While uric acid is linked to kidney stones and gout, evidence directly linking it to prostate problems is emerging. Studies suggest a link between high serum uric acid levels and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Uric acid contributes to oxidative stress, and overall inflammation and Acidity in the body, influencing prostate health. A vegan-plant based diet, high in vegetables, fruits, and ancient whole grains will reduce inflammation. Aside from diet it's important to exercise regularly and keep hydrated with high quality water. The 5 Herbs and Supplements for Prostate Health:1) Stinging Nettle- stinging nettle is an anti-inflammatory 2) Lycopene- food based anti-inflammatory found in tomatoes and watermelon, to get the benefits of lycopene first cook your tomatoes 3) Cistus Tea & Green Tea- Two anti-inflammatory teas that are part of our Prostate Plan. Click here for more info about these 2 amazing teas. 4) Saw Palmetto- blocks the enzyme (5 alpha reductase) that forms the inflammatory form of testosterone. 5) Prostate Rejuvenate- a herbal supplement based on Japanese medicine that rejuvenates the prostate & kidneys. Click here for more info about our Prostate Rejuvenate 6) Boost- an herbal formula that rejuvenates the adrenal gland and lowers high cortisol. High cortisol levels, typically caused by chronic stress, are associated with several prostate problems, including enlarged prostate and increased inflammation. Elevated cortisol disrupts hormonal balance, lowering testosterone while potentially increasing estrogen and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which can fuel prostate cell growth, prostate enlargement and even prostate cancer. Rejuvenating the adrenal gland and lowering cortisol is critical for achieving normal testosterone levels and supporting the prostate. Click here for more info about Boost |
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