Sedentary lifestyles where there is little activity, walking, and running may be a potential cause of prostate problems. It appears that the majority of prostate problems are linked to unhealthy blood or poor blood flow. Once healthy blood flows to the prostate gland, many sufferers state that their problems decrease.

There are a variety of tests which can be utilized to check the prostate condition including a digital rectal exam which checks the shape, size and firmness of the prostate as well as checking for lumps; a prostate-specific antigen test in which a blood sample is checked for PSA proteins, and high levels may be a sign of cancer or other health problems.

In addition to the prostate, maintaining a healthy urinary tract is extremely important because it filters and removes waste or excess fluid from the bloodstream and promotes the health of kidneys. Problems in the prostate can translate to problems in the urinary tract and vice versa. If you are experiencing prostate problems, symptoms with difficulty urinating appear. Incontinence often occurs following surgery for prostate cancer or a prostatectomy due to changes in the shape or size of the urethra and this is due to the proximity of the urethra to the prostate gland. With respect to prostate cancer treatments, radiation therapy or surgical removal are common and those who opt for surgery are more likely to experience stress-related urinary incontinence.

To alleviate urination problems, it is important to keep fluid levels topped up. There is a tendency to reduce fluid intake when incontinence is experienced. However, it is important to remain hydrated. By limiting fluid, urine becomes thicker and acts as an irritant to the bladder. This leads to more frequent urination bouts. Drink little and often throughout the day instead. Activities like diet, reduced intakes of alcohol and caffeine, and pelvic floor muscle exercises can help you cope with urinary tract symptoms when experiencing prostate problems.

Phytotherapy

Phytotherapy is the use of herbs or plants; herbal therapies are popular methods of self-treatment. Many of these therapies have been studied in clinical trials to assess their effectiveness in the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms in connection with BPH.
One such example is the study of astragalus and soybean on prostate health. In conjunction these natural extracts may support prostate health while relieving symptoms. As a remedy, they may aid the following symptoms:

• A weak or slow urinary stream
• A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Difficulty starting urination
• Frequent urination
• Urgency to urinate
• Getting up frequently at night to urinate

Natural Ingredients that Support Prostate Health

Astragalus

Astragalus provides a wonderful boost to the body’s immune system according to research;it can also highlight rogue cells in the body, making them visible for easier targeting and elimination by the immune system. Astragalus may stimulate the immune system sufficiently enough to overcome cancer. Astragalus can increase B-lymphocyte and T-lymphocyte levels, interleukin, antibody production, and various white cells (including T cells); it aids with recognition of bacteria, viruses and rogue cells. All these are great abilities in the fight against cancer.  

Soy

There is strong evidence that soy can reduce the size of the prostate. It is supported by the fact that that Asian men who consume higher levels of soy naturally in their diet have a lower risk of prostate cancer than those living in the West. Soy products including tofu, tempeh and soymilk may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 70%. Men who eat soy have increased levels of isoflavones that are naturally absorbed into the prostate. It is believed that soy phytochemicals are more likely to aid prostate health than to exacerbate potential risks that have been associated with soy in recent years. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens, so they contain estrogenic properties that may cause hormonal imbalance, but the impact is likely to be extremely limited. Isoflavones are considered to be good for reducing the risk of hormone-dependent cancers including cancer of the prostate, breast and uterine. Soy isoflavones can counteract androgens with estrogen-type activities, influence cell growth that contributes to protein synthesis and growth factors, they are powerful antioxidants, and they inhibit the increase of malignant cells and the rapid growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors.

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