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Can Brazil Nuts Improve My Prostate Health?
Of all the different types of nuts, these natives of South America are an especially rich source of the mineral selenium, which is important for prostate health. In fact, just one ounce of Brazil nuts can contain as much as ten times the RDA for selenium. Research has shown that selenium intake is associated with…
Comparing Rezum Therapy to Drugs for Enlarged Prostate Treatment
One-time treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with a water vapor thermal therapy (Rezum System) was found to provide better symptom relief scores and five times lower clinical progression rates when compared with long-term drug treatment. Results of the study, which appeared recently in The Journal of Urology, are important given that nearly two-thirds of…
Saw Palmetto and Enlarged Prostate: Latest Findings
Much has been speculated about and explored over the years concerning the relationship between the herb saw palmetto and enlarged prostate (aka, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), including its impact on lower urinary tract symptoms. Fortunately, that research continues, and the findings are still supporting the use of the herb in the management of each…
What is Microwave Therapy for BPH?
Microwave therapy for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a minimally invasive treatment for the urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. The procedure, called transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT), uses a combination of heat and cold to destroy excess prostate tissue. In microwave therapy for BPH, the targeted tissue is heated to a very high temperature….
Comparing Rapaflo and Flomax for Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Men who are living with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and who have symptoms that require treatment often turn to medications. Among the drugs available are Rapaflo (silodosin) and Flomax (tamsulosin), both of which can be effective and which provide similar yet somewhat different benefits and effects. This article looks at Rapaflo and…
What Are The Best Surgical Treatments For An Enlarged Prostate?
Only you and your doctor can answer that question. The size of your enlarged prostate, severity of your symptoms, your desire to retain or maintain sexual function, your age, presence of other health problems, and your lifestyle are all factors to be considered. Before you make any decision, however, be sure to review all of…
