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The prostate (chestnut-sized) gland, doughnut
in shape is located below the bladder about
halfway between the rectum and the base of the
penis. The prostate encircles the urethra tube
that carries urine from the bladder to the
penis. It also produces a fertility promoting
liquid (semen) that is also expels through the
penis The prostate is susceptible to three
common problems.
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Enlargement of prostate effect men between
the ages of 60 to 80 and will effect 80% of
men above age 80.
Beginning at age of 40, most men's prostate
gland begins to shirk slightly; but in some
cases it begins to enlarge. The cause of
benign prostatic hypertrophy is unknown. As
the prostate
gland becomes larger it tends to create urinary
problems such as:
- (Dribbling) finding it hard to start and
stop urination.
- Getting up during the night with the
urge to urinate.
- Urinating is very painful
- The force of the urine stream becomes
smaller.
- The bladder is not completely empty.
Recommendations; avoid antihistamines
and decongestants. They tend to make the problem
worse. Cut down on beverages, especially
caffeine and alcohol drinks before bedtime,
and don’t postpone
going to the bathroom.
Prostatitis Infections
There are two types of infections common to
the prostate:
- Acute Infection; it usually comes on
suddenly the symptoms are lower back pain,
fever, chills, Plus you may experience pain and a
burning sensation when ejaculation and
urinating. Other symptoms include
the urge of always needing to urinate while
only passing a small amount of urine or
passing blood.
- Chronic Infection is a milder infection
with the same symptoms as an acute infection
but usually the fever and chills are not
present.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate is becoming second leading cause
of death to men age 65 and older. It's a
silent disease that spreads through out the
organs. If deleted early the cancer may be
curable. Studies have found that lycopene
found in men's prostate glands helps prevent
cancer.
Did you know that we all have cancer cells in
our bodies? Even if you are tested cancer it will not
be detected until there are at least couple
billion cancer cells in your body. Cancer
cells need nourishment in order to grow. Sugar
is a great food source for the cells.. Milk can cause mucus
in your gastrointestinal tract making it
another food source for the cells.
Eating red meat provides an acid
environment which cancer cells love. Change
your diet to fish and chicken. Pork and beef
have parasites and hormones that can be
dangerous especially to people with
cancer.
Having a strong immune system will help
prevent cancer tumors from growing and
multiplying. You may want to consider taking
an
immune system
booster.
Change your diet, eat fresh vegetables,
whole grains fruit, and beans these foods
along with a good liquid vitamin (Vitacerin ™)
will nourish the growth of healthy cells.
Drink 32oz of water daily. Stay away from
coffee, tea, and chocolate and other products
high in caffeine
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