A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that may cause painful urination and the inability to empty the bladder. Some of the causes of a urethral stricture include scarring, trauma (such as falling on a bike frame), infection, procedures involving the urethra (cathetors, surgery, or cytoscopy), congential abnormalities, or even an enlarged prostate…
Urine is one of those topics you don’t typically think much about. But if your urine suddenly doesn’t have its usual clarity or clearness, you may wonder, why is my urine cloudy? Is cloudy urine something I should be concerned about? Healthy urine is typically a pale yellow to a deep amber. The color is…
Would you believe it if someone told you that simply getting more exercise could help relieve prostatitis symptoms? If you are looking for natural and alternative drug-free treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) it might be time to get moving and doing exercise for prostatitis. There are two categories of exercise that can…
During his 2016 State of the Union Address, President Obama mentioned that Vice President Biden would be leading a national “Moonshot” initiative to fight and eliminate cancer. A total of $1 billion was given as the amount to jumpstart this project. Admittedly, cancer is challenging; it is actually many diseases that are associated with scores…
It may not be the most couth move men make, but there are occasions when guys grab at their balls for a quick scratch or adjustment. There are also times, however, when the urge to scratch is intense because you are experiencing a serious itching sensation, perhaps one that keeps recurring. Should you be concerned?…
If you are looking for natural ways to boost energy and testosterone, there are several easy lifestyle changes you can make. These natural methods of diet, exercise, and supplements can help you support your own body’s production of testosterone so you can manage your hormones and bring your levels to natural and healthy levels. Natural…
The side effects of Jalyn may be concerning to men who take this prescription drug for BPH symptoms. Jalyn is a combination of two medications that each treat BPH in a different way: tamsulosin (Flomax) and dutasteride (Avodart). Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, which makes it easier to urinate. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase…
Men who look for natural treatments and supplements will find DIM for prostatitis treatment. DIM (diindolylmethane) is a phytonutrient (plant nutrient) and antioxidant that many men take for supporting prostate health and hormone management. DIM’s precursor is indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a phytonutrient found in high levels in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale,…
Matcha green tea is unlike any tea you have tried before. This may sound like a ridiculous question, but is your green tea green? The truth is, some green tea is more green than others, and you can even find tea being sold as green tea even though it is pale green or even brownish…
New immune therapy drugs for cancer include a new class of drugs that could change the way doctors and patients fight the disease. Three major pharmaceutical companies that are developing these drugs shared data from their studies at a meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology. The new immune therapy drugs for cancer could potentially…
Before you reach for that soft drink, you may want to consider other beverage options, such as green tea. Results of a new 15-year study (the Malmo Diet and Cancer cohort) found that drinking soda increases prostate cancer risk and it took less than one 12-ounce can daily to cause that risk. The role of…
One of the main ways you can avoid the health hazards associated with exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates that you can get from food and food containers is to choose fresh foods. The results of a recent study conducted by the nonprofit organization Breast Cancer Fund and the breast cancer research group Silent…
Vitamin D has many important health benefits regarding prostate health, including assistance in relieving symptoms of BPH (enlarged prostate), prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and prostate cancer. The nutrient also performs many critical roles in the body, such as help in building strong bones by assisting in the absorption and use of calcium and…
A study of nearly 8,000 men revealed that clinicians may be able to add colonoscopy as a cause of prostatitis, or chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Other risk factors for CP/CPPS can include pelvic trauma, infections (including sexually transmitted infections), pelvic floor disorders, pelvic myoneuropathy, certain sexual activities, medical procedures, prostate stones, and stress….
Paramedics who administer a recipe consisting of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) to someone who is about to have or who is having a heart attack can cut the patient’s risk of cardiac arrest or dying by 40 percent. The odds get even better (around 60 percent) if GIK is given to someone who has…
It appears that metformin, an oral drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, may slow prostate cancer growth in men. The announcement was made by Anthony M. Joshua, MBBS, PhD, staff medical oncologist at the Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network in Toronto, at the AACR Meeting 2012 held March 31-April 4. In individuals who…
Unhealthy health foods are foods you believe are good for you but actually may be devoid of nutritional value and filled with ingredients that could make you ill. Over the years, various trends have encouraged consumer to think they should buy low-fat foods, gluten-free, or that they need the latest syrup that is much better…
Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, but a new study reveals they also may slow the growth of an enlarged prostate in men who have elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. The study results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association held in Atlanta, Georgia. This study is not the…
Phytotherapy is a natural prostatitis treatment that has been getting a lot of positive attention from both holistic and traditional practitioners over the past few years. Phytotherapy combines two supplements for prostatitis, quercetin and pollen extracts, in specific formulations. Phytotherapy is not just for prostatitis, as men suffering from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)…
