Picture showings normal prostate and enlarged prostate in Natural Remedies for slow urine flow
The popular symptoms of an enlarged prostate are urgent, slow urine flow and frequent urination leading to sexual difficulties, in other words. Other BPH symptoms include maintenance of strong slow urine flow known as urinary hesitancy and loss of ability to empty the bladder completely. Right diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia is very important since high prostate -specific antigen or PSA is also an indication of prostate cancer as well as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Since prostate enlargement is part of aging process that may not be avoided, there are preventive measures to exempt you from the condition or put it under control.
There are several Natural Remedies for slow urine flow (enlarged prostate) though some are yet to be clinically proven to be effective but are generally safe for the body physiology, yet these Natural Remedies have been proven historically to be effective in the treatment and maintenance of enlarged prostate conditions. Natural Remedies for slow urine flow (enlarged prostate) includes:
1. Pygeum (African plum extract)
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The bark of Pygeum africanum tree has been reported to be effective in treatment of slow urine flow enlarged prostate. More studies are needed to be carried out to ascertain this claim since some preliminary research indicates promises. The analysis of this plant as shown it contains a wide range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties such as fatty acids, alcohols, and sterols (beta-sitosterol) which may help in shrinking the enlarged prostate causing slow urine flow. Pygeum is known for anti-inflammatory activities in kidney and urinary disorders and also boosts libido. Pygeum may result to gastrointestinal disturbances as a side effect but is generally regarded as safe. Consumption of 200 mg of Pygeum extract daily may improve the prostate health.
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Saw Palmetto has been proven to have tremendous effects on enlarged prostate causing slow urine flow by its inhibition action against the production of hormones responsible for benign prostatic hyperplasia. An example of this hormones is dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It also reduces the size of the inner lining of the prostate. Saw Palmetto is a plant common in US southeast. The berries of Saw Palmetto are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, support for urinary tract functions, aid for prostate health, and reduce and mitigate hair loss. An eighteen months sponsored study by National Institutes of Health using three hundred and sixty-nine patients which was carried out by Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Urinary Symptoms confirms the supplement to be safe at regular, double, and triple doses.
Zi-Shen Pill (ZSP) consists of Astragali radix, Rehmanniae radix praeparata, Epimedii folium, Notoginseng radix et rhizoma and other herbs. This formulae is copied from ancient China and it has been proven to be effective with outcome from various researches to cure slow urine flow caused by enlarged prostate.
Cernilton is herbal supplement made from rye-grass pollen. It used in the treatment of slow urine flow caused by enlarged prostate symptoms though this claim as not be proven nor accepted in scientific studies.
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Young leaves of nettle in a marble mortar on a white background
The root of Stinging nettle is sometimes used with saw palmetto to reduce the symptoms of enlarged prostate such as slow urine flow. Stinging nettle several antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds which are reported to be effective in treatment of slow urine flow caused by enlarged prostate. However, more researches needs to be carried to ascertain this claims.
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Lycopene occurs naturally and found in numerous fruits and vegetables such as Tomatoes, papaya, pink grapefruit, watermelon, guava, carrots, red bell peppers, apricots and red cabbage. Tomatoes have the content of Lycopene available to people.
In one of review articles of Journal Nutrition and Cancer, they reported Lycopene to be most potent in term of its benefits to prevention and treatment of prostate cancer and potential prostate cancer patient. Lycopene has proven to inhibit Benign prostatic hyperplasia growth that causes slow urine flow. This is according to the randomized controlled study carried out at Germany’s University of Hohenheim. It is advised to take some whole tomatoes rather than some sliced tomatoes, and this should be taken consistently.
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Zinc deficiency can result to enlarged prostate. Consumption of zinc supplements of zinc diet may assist in reduction of inflammation or symptoms (slow urine flow) associated with an enlarged prostate. Zinc is enormous in seeds and nuts e.g. sesame and pumpkin. It also found in poultry and seafood.
Green tea contains numerous antioxidants called catechins known to reduce the progression of of prostate cancer and it also boost the immune system. Green tea extracts as shown have been used in treatment of the pains associated to lower urinary tract and slow urine flow. Please note that green tea contains caffeine which can cause urge to urinate by stimulating the bladder and this is not good as it may worsen BPH symptoms.
