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In the men, these bladder problems are often correlated to changes in the prostate. Generally after the age of 40, the problem in prostate occurs. It starts to grow. This natural growth is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This growth is responsible for the problem of prostate enlargement.
Prostate is kind of a small gland, present in men. It placed in the pelvis, located between the penis and bladder. It is associated with the semen formation as lodes semen in further parts and if prostate gets croupy by size or function, problems arises in urinary system.
Enlarged prostate compass pressure on the bladder and urethra. Urethra is tube from which urine passes. So this enlargement can cause problems like
Frequent urge to urinate
Difficulty in emptying the full bladder
Problem in doing urination
Prostate enlargement can be due to increase in the levels of hormones like dihydrotestosterone (DHT), oestrogen and low levels of testosterone.
Some risk factors can enhance prostate enlargement, these are diabetes and high blood pressure.
For combating with the problem of large prostate natural home remedies are there which include preferable food habits and healthy lifestyle.
Home remedies to treat enlarged prostate
Seeds of pumpkin
Pumpkin is a good known vegetable with diuretic properties. These are rich in various nutrients like zinc, vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and more. These elements help to enhance the functions of prostate and lower the symptoms of enlarged prostate condition.
How to Take
Just take the handful ounce of seeds and eat without adding any seasoning.
Take fresh pumpkin seeds and crush them. Add these in water and boil then strain. Drink this tea regularly.
Another recipe is 1 tsp. pumpkin seeds, 1 tsp Olive oil, 3 to 5 ounces celery roots and fresh lemon juice. Now just consume it at the bedtime.
Tomatoes
It is one of the best remedy to manage the state of prostate enlargement. It contains chemical like lycopene which is very helpful to treat the symptoms of BPH, lowers the level of prostate specific antigen that can cause inflammation, cancer and enlargement of prostate gland.
How it can be consumed?
Tomatoes can be converted into juice by mixing it with water and blend.
Puree of tomato can also be prepared.
Take it in salads and vegetables also.
Watermelon seeds
The watermelon seeds contain compounds such as phytosterols, responsible to decreases the size of prostate. It stops the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is main reason of prostate enlargement. It also helps to aid in flushing out the system.
How it can be consumed?
Take the watermelon seeds and water and sheer. Pour the water and drink this liquid regularly.
Coffee
Coffee contains caffeine. It acts as diuretic and tends to increase the flow and amount of urination. It also helps to raise bladder sensations and contractions. So it is effective in lowering the symptoms of enlarge prostate.
How much it can be taken?
One to two cups a day.
Garlic cloves
Garlic consists of Sulphur compounds, amino acids and many more nutrients. It is found normally in the kitchens. It proves effective for prostate enlargement problem.
It can consume as
Mix garlic juice and honey in 2:1 proportion.
Mix this with warm water and drink it before breakfast and after dinner at bed time.
Corn silk
It contains lipids, fibers, proteins, minerals and more nutrients proven very helpful in treating prostate enlargement. It acts as diuretic so relaxes the muscles and lining of urethra and bladder, helps in proper urine flow.
This can be taken as
6 ears of fresh corn in 4 cups of water and tend to boil for 10 minutes then strain. Drink this silk regularly.
Apple cider vinegar
Raw apple vinegar contains astringent properties that helps to shrink down the prostate.
This can be used as
Take one to 2 tbsp. vinegar and 1tbsp honey with warm water. Consume this twice a day.
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Ginger
The chemicals in ginger such as 6-gingerol and others used to kill prostate cancer cells, and also provides relief in enlargement of prostate symptoms. It helps to provides ease in urination.
It can be consumed as
Take ginger pieces and add in water. Boil this and strain it. Drink its tea regularly.
It should also be added as a food.
Lifestyle changing natural remedies like exercises
Activity is very effective to treat the prostate problem. A little exercise everyday can improve the condition of enlarged prostate disease.
These exercises are
Aerobics such as walking, running, jogging, rowing and basketball etc.
Resistance exercises like swimming, pushups and weight lifting.
One is kegel exercises.
Avoid medications and foods that can cause prostate enlagement:
Medications
Medicines such as decongestants or antihistamines should be avoided as these tightens the urethra and harden the bladder.
Foods
Foods that should be avoided are spicy foods, caffeine, eggs and poultry, dairy products, alcohol, processed foods, sugar and red meat.