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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PROSTATE HEALTH

Getting up frequently at night, pain in the groin, painful urination, and reduced sexual function - all symptoms of common prostate conditions. Read on to discover how nutritional supplements and herbs can help.

Balancing hormones
DHT(dehydrotestosterone) is a very active form of the hormone that can cause the prostate to become enlarged. The herb saw palmetto and the essential fat supplement pumpkin seed oil both help to reduce the formation of DHT and its subsequent bonding to the gland.

Most men notice a dramatic improvement in flow, and a reduction in both pain and frequency of night time trips to the bathroom. In addition, pollutants from the environment can act like hormones in the body.

In particular, residues from plastics and petrochemicals can pose serious problems because they act like the hormone estrogen, causing a number of imbalances in the body that can the lead to prostate enlargement and potentially, cell growths. The supplement D-glucarate helps the liver make an enzyme that helps clear out these synthetic estrogens. The herb milk thistle can help to detoxify the liver, so that it is better able to break down excess hormones and toxic hormone analogs from the environment.

Nutrients needed
For prostate health include zinc (a deficiency has been linked to prostate conditions), lycopene (an antioxidant that helps to protect the prostate from free radical damage), Essential Fats (needed for normal hormone production and controlling inflammation) and also B vitamins and the amino acids Glycine, Alanine, and glutamic acid. 

Improving immune system

Immune system activity is important for most health concerns, in the case of prostate concerns, this is no exception. In cases of prostate infection, the herbs Echinacea and golden seal can help the body to fight the infection. Vitamin C boosts the activity of specific immune cells, which are then able to kill invading bacteria or viruses much easier. The essential fat like nutrients sterols and sterolins can help to optimize your immune response as well, in addition to helping balance hormones. In the case of a fungal infection of the prostate, it is important that you use probiotics / acidophilus with an antifungal supplement like grapefruit seed extract.

Reducing the annoying symptoms
Symptomsof prostate enlargement or irritation can be achieved with the above mentioned saw palmetto, but also with cleansing herbs like horsetail grass and marshmallow will usually have a soothing effect on the urinary tract.

Ejaculating on a regular basis can prevent prostate problems. Applying hot and cold packs to the groin area increases circulation and can help to speed healing for prostate conditions. Regular exercise also increases circulation. Use deep breathing or other relaxation techniques to assist bladder emptying.

Dietary approaches to support prostate health begin with adding nuts and seeds, and their oils, to the diet. They are good sources of essential fatty acids and zinc. Try flax seed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed and walnuts. Consume fish and fish oils, which also contain protective fatty acids. Add nutritional yeast to the diet as a source of B vitamins. Soy products contain phytoestrogens and are thought to be protective against prostate disorders. Other foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants also support the prostate, for example, fresh fruits and vegetables, cumin, garlic and maitake mushroom. Avoid the following foods because they exacerbate prostate conditions; hydrogenated fats, saturated fat, sugar, white flour products, dairy products, caffeine and alcohol.