{"id":6636,"date":"2019-05-23T04:39:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T04:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6636"},"modified":"2021-04-05T20:01:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:01:33","slug":"10-effective-home-remedies-for-enlarged-prostate-bph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-effective-home-remedies-for-enlarged-prostate-bph\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Effective Home Remedies for Enlarged Prostate (BPH)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Benign prostate hyperplasia is a common health condition that\u2019s estimated to affect as much as 100 million men just in the United States every year. The number is said to be even higher due to the fact that a lot of men stay away from the doctor due to seeming embarrassment over the condition or symptoms \u2013 and if you show any of the common symptoms of BPH, it\u2019s likely that your prostate might be enlarged. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common symptoms of enlarged prostate hyperplasia include pain and discomfort while urinating, and increased urination frequency, increased urination frequency at night and sometimes the complete inability to urinate \u2013 and in some cases, partial or complete loss of bladder control can be another common symptom of the disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few natural treatment options that can make the condition easier to treat in combination with therapeutic methods. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 8 effective home remedies for BPH.<\/span>                                                      <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Serious Diet Changes<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone knows that they should follow a healthy diet <\/a>in order to be healthy, but very few people stop to think about just how badly following the wrong type of diet can have on their health. If you show any of the symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia, it\u2019s likely that following the wrong diet can make the condition worsen \u2013 and there\u2019s more proof adding to the idea that artificial ingredients in your food can increase your risk of developing other conditions such as cancer and urinary tract infections.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the best health, follow the best diet. Most people aren\u2019t die-hard diet experts, and this is where diet plans or the help of a professional diet expert comes in handy. Cut out as many artificial ingredients as you can, and increase vitamin-rich and fresh, natural foods in your diet; steer clear of any unhealthy fats in your diet and replace accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Effective Sexual Health<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Effective sexual health is one of the most important factors for achieving good general health<\/a>, and yet it\u2019s often one of the most overlooked things when people think about staying healthy \u2013 and it\u2019s usually the last thing on their minds when they make an appointment with your doctor. Instead of being the last thing that you think about, sexual health should be one of the first, and there\u2019s plenty of reason why you should talk to your doctor about your sexual health \u2013 especially if you\u2019re experiencing symptoms that are related to BPH.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular orgasms are known to keep your prostate in good health, and if you aren\u2019t having regular orgasms, then it could instead be detrimental to your overall sexual health \u2013 and it can lead to worsening benign prostate hyperplasia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that masturbation is essential to sexual and overall health, and it\u2019s also true that you should never worry about talking to your doctor about your sexual health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Avoiding Diuretics<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are diagnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia often report that they experience increased urination as one of the symptoms; sometimes this happens with even more increased frequency at night, often to the point where it completely disrupts their sleeping cycle and drives them into insomnia<\/a>. Pain and discomfort while urinating and the persistent feeling of a full bladder are two more common symptoms often associated with benign prostate hyperplasia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you might have the condition or you have already been diagnosed with it, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to either establish the root of your symptoms or manage your existing condition \u2013 and you should go as far as you can to avoid any diuretic components (like caffeine) in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diuretics increase the body\u2019s urination rate, and while great for a detox session, they\u2019re not as great if you already have a condition like BPH.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Mild Cranberry Intake<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cranberries <\/a>can be one of the best things that you can take for a vitamin boost, an immune system boost and a potential aid for some of the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia at the same time. They\u2019re much higher in vitamin C than you might have thought before, and this isn\u2019t the only benefit to cranberries \u2013 they can also help to rid the body of many of the toxins which worsen conditions like BPH in a natural way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a condition like BPH, it might help some of the symptoms to add cranberry supplements to your diet. Go for specific supplements rather than the juice or berries, since they can act as a diuretic when consumed too much. They\u2019re great in smaller quantities and not so great when consumed in large ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult your doctor before you make any serious changes to your health or overall routine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Drinking Less Fluids<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feeling the need to urinate <\/a>more than usual is one of the most common symptoms seen in people who have benign prostate hyperplasia, and if you have the condition then you have to look at your lifestyle first to see where you can make changes in order to make your life with the condition easier. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased urination is a symptom that can sometimes be helped by decreasing your overall fluid intake, and by drinking fewer fluids in the period before bed to decrease the likelihood of needing to urinate as much. Eight glasses of water per day are recommended to stay in good health, but most medical experts are in agreement that this number can be a little lower or higher for everyone depending on their environment, body weight, and height.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have BPH, decreasing your fluid intake slightly can mean that you have issues with frequent urination less. In the meantime, make an appointment with your doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Garlic<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garlic <\/a>is one of the best things you can find in nature, and it\u2019s also one of the best possible ingredients you can add to your life in order to boost your immunity. This can have plenty of general benefits for your body, but it can also be great in helping to control conditions like BPH when combined with traditional forms of treatment. There are plenty of great things found in garlic, including more vitamins than you would think \u2013 and you can add it to your diet directly, or instead find it in supplement form.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be great for your digestive health, but few people know that it can also be just as great for your prostate health. If you have BPH, switch to an overall healthier diet and include immune-boosting things like garlic in your diet. Also cut down on artificial ingredients, sweeteners, and enhancers like MSG: These can worsen conditions like BPH.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Avoiding Excessive Hormone Intake<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s an increasing amount of research which points to the idea that excessive quantities of certain hormones <\/a>could be some of the factors that make benign prostate hyperplasia worse, and if you have been diagnosed, you should take an overall look at your diet and health to see how you can be healthier. Start by cutting down on anything in your life, health or diet that can present as a risk factor for developing BPH, including obesity and a high-sodium, high-fat diet \u2013 and from there, take a look at the number of hormones that your diet might contain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive hormone intake can often be blamed on a diet, and there are plenty of foods that are known to contain more hormones than the body can take in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Dietary Supplements<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diet makes for one of the most important factors if you want to stay healthy overall, but it\u2019s also true at the same time that you won\u2019t get everything that your body needs from food alone. The foods we find can supplement your diet, but can\u2019t give us the entire scope of vitamins <\/a>and minerals \u2013 and this is why supplements are a thing at all and recommended for most people to round off their diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many dietary supplements that show promise in aiding the symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia, including ginseng \u2013 and you\u2019ll want to cut down on any supplements that contain caffeine. Ginger and garlic are also two great natural options that can be tracked down in supplement form and used to supplement your overall diet while helping BPH at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment with your doctor or a nutritional expert to help establish which supplements are right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Fish Oil
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BPH is an inflammatory condition affecting the prostate. Doing everything you can to reduce systemic inflammation <\/a>will help to reduce symptoms associated with BPH. Consuming three to nine grams of fish oil every day helps to reduce systemic inflammation throughout the body dramatically.
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Fish oil contains a significant amount of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. The anti-inflammatory effect of EPA and DHA found in fish oil starts in the gut. After consuming the oil, it travels through your digestive system, reducing signs of inflammation in the intestinal wall. When in an inflamed state, the wall expands, increasing its permeability. As a result of the expansion, inflammatory particles escape the gastrointestinal tract and circulate in the bloodstream.
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The increase in circulating inflammatory particles exacerbates any symptoms of inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis and BPH. Consuming fish oil helps to soothe the effects of inflammation in the gut and prevent the spread of inflammatory particles throughout the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. CBD Oil
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The cannabis <\/a>plant has recently come into the limelight for its medicinal properties. Once thought of as an illegal drug, marijuana is now considered a potent natural medicine with anti-inflammatory properties. Cannabis contains over 400-polyphenols known as \u201ccannabinoids.\u201d Research into one of the cannabinoids known as \u201ccannabidiol,\u201d shows that it\u2019s the compound responsible for giving cannabis its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Unlike THC, another cannabinoid in marijuana, CBD does not initiate a narcotic response in the body. Patients that use CBD oil extract to treat their BPH don\u2019t have to worry about \u201cgetting high\u201d from using the oil. CBD has no psychoactive properties, other than mild nervine properties that help to soothe anxiety \u2013 in much the same manner as a cup of hot chamomile tea.
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The best CBD oil available for treating BPH symptoms is \u201cCharlotte\u2019s Web.\u201d This specific strain of CBD-rich cannabis has extensive research backing its claims. However, Charlotte\u2019s Web CBD oil is notoriously expensive, with a single 100-ml bottle costing nearly $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Avoid Refined Carbs
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One of the most effective means of slowing the growth of your prostate is to change your diet. The modern American diet is high in trans-saturated fats <\/a>and refined carbohydrates, both of which are terrible for your health.
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Consuming too much convenience foods and refined sugar will cause the onset of systemic inflammation, as discussed when we talked about the impact of inflammatory particles on the health of your gut. The systemic spread of the inflammatory particles provides your prostate with the ideal environment to continue its growth and swelling.
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Go through your fridge and pantry, toss out all of the sugary foods and soda, and replace your carbs with whole grains and sprouts. Concentrate your calorie consumption around healthy fats and protein, and reduce your carb intake significantly.
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Research on the ketogenic diet shows that it has a potent anti-inflammatory effect on the body that could help with reducing symptoms of BPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Avoid Alcohol and Smoking
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If you indulge in alcohol, limit your intake or stop drinking until your prostate recovers. Alcohol <\/a>also sparks a massive inflammatory response in the GI tract, resulting in the development of systemic inflammation. Patients that already have BPH, and continue to drink regularly, may find that their urination symptoms increase.
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Some types of alcohol also have a worsening effect on BPH symptoms than others. For instance, red wine contains sulfites, which are far more inflammatory than the ingredients used in clear spirits like vodka. If you do want to have a drink, try to stick to clear spirits like whiskey and vodka.
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Smoking cigarettes can also have a compounding effect on the growth of prostate tissue. The thousands of toxins in cigarette smoke, most of which remain unstudied in the impact on human health, dramatically increase systemic inflammation in the body. Stopping smoking will help reduce your BPH symptoms, speak to your doctor about help with quitting the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Try Fasting
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There is recent research that shows fasting may have a significant effect on improving our health. As previously explained, the digestive system is one of the primary sources for the development of systemic inflammation.
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By stopping eating for a few days, you give your digestive system a break. If you are concerned that you won\u2019t have any energy to go to work or function during the day, you are mistaken. The digestive system takes up over 60-percent of all the energy we produce to assimilate and distribute the nutrients in our food. Stopping eating, therefore, will have minimal impact on your energy <\/a>levels.
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When we fast for periods longer than 24-hours, science discovered that the body goes into a regenerative state where it initiates a process known as \u201capoptosis.\u201d This state occurs when the body starts to cannibalize dysfunctional cells, replacing them with new cells. By fasting and initiating the apoptosis state, your prostate has the chance to reduce inflammation in tissues.
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14. Green Tea
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Green tea<\/a> is a favorite drink in Asia, where it has an extensive history as a therapeutic and ceremonial beverage. Research into the medicinal properties of green tea shows that the tea leaves are high in compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.
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The EGCG and catechins found in green tea dramatically reduce levels of systemic inflammation in the body. Scientific studies on men that consume more than five cups of green tea per day show that they have a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, and a slowing in the growth of prostate tissues.
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You can add green tea to your meals to improve your digestion and stop inflammation. However, make sure you select a premium brand tea that comes with minimal amounts of dust. Boil the kettle and let the heat dissipate for 3-minutes before adding the hot water to your tea leaves. Adding boiling water to the leaves will damage the beneficial compounds found in the leaves.
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