BPH and Natural Herbal Treatments

Benign prostatic hyperplasia also known as BPH refers to a condition in men with increased prostate gland. Benign is an overgrowth or a tumor that lacks the ability to metastasize i.e. it is not cancerous. Some men start having symptoms of prostate enlargement right in their 40s, but this problem is normally diagnosed in men at 60 or above.

• Difficulty in passing urine and also in starting to urinate
• Decreased force of urine stream
• Immense pain in scrotum area
• Inability to flush out or empty the whole bladder
• Fever and sudden chills
• Pain and burning sensation while urinating also upon ejaculating
• In some cases passing of blood in urine and in semen
• Intolerable pain in the genital area
• Sexual dysfunction
• Straining or dribbling after visiting the toilet
• Feeling of urgency to urinate
• Increased frequency of visit to toilet in night time

• Intake of food containing zinc such as oysters, Toasted wheat germ, Sesame seeds, low fat roast beef and Squash seeds prove beneficial in dealing with prostate problems.
• Pumpkin seeds are very much effective in treating problems related to urination caused due to enlarged prostate gland.
• Salmons are great source of omega 3 oils that prevent tumors from developing.
• Tomatoes are well known to keep the prostate gland healthy and prevent cancer. Regular intake of tomatoes in your diet can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by fifty percent. The anti-oxidant agent called Lycopene present in tomatoes are responsible to keep the risk of cancer at bay.
• Soy contains compounds called phytoestrogens that are generally thought, that they work as a sort of balance against the effects of testosterone. The testosterones promote the growth of prostate cancer cells. By reducing the influence of testosterone, phytoestrogens can slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells. Thus Soy helps in preventing Prostate problem.
• Thuja and pasqueflower are recommended in dealing with inflammation of prostate.
• Saw Palmetto a scrubby tree is said to reduce an enlarged prostate and relieve symptoms related to it.
• Water melon seeds help the body in getting rid of toxins and thereby taking care of the bladder.

• Hydrate yourselves. i.e. drink lots of water in day time
• Intake of food containing zinc in regular diet
• Avoid alcohol
• Avoid stress and be active
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet restricting the calorie intake.

The above symptoms mentioned can be same, as those of men suffering from prostate cancer. It is difficult to differentiate whether the symptoms are of prostate cancer or that of BPH. Hence it is advisable to get it confirmed from your physician in case you develop any of the mentioned symptoms.