You don’t need to be as busy as a bee to enjoy the health benefits of bee pollen. Some of the benefits of taking bee pollen for prostate health include anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help men with an enlarged prostate or prostatitis, help in restoring prostate health, and promote urinary tract health. Men…
If you want to find a Provenge provider, you should first make sure that this form of immunotherapy for prostate cancer is appropriate for you and that you have carefully considered all of your options. The next step is to talk to your doctor. If you and your doctor decide that Provenge therapy is for you, you…
Your doctor has recommended you undergo a biopsy of your prostate gland. Perhaps your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test results were higher than normal for your age. Your doctor may have detected some abnormalities during your digital rectal exam. In any case, if you have never had this procedure before, you are probably wondering what…
If you are preparing to undergo prostate cancer surgery, or if you have already had a radical prostatectomy to remove prostate cancer tissues, talk to your doctor about what will occur during your recovery. You can expect to wake up from the surgery to find a catheter in place. This is used to drain your…
Neuromuscular tension is related to pelvic floor disorders, another cause of chronic prostatitis. Neuromuscular tension is emotional, physical, or mental stress that affects the nerves and muscles. Some experts believe that chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is caused by men who continuously or frequently tense their pelvic floor muscles. Most men have no idea they…
A recent study found that diet reduces prostate cancer risk and improves survival rates of men with prostate cancer. In the study, investigators followed men who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and discovered that replacing carbohydrates and animal fat with vegetable fat may help men live longer. Reducing your risk of prostate cancer by…
Can a BPH drug cure alcoholism? New research shows that finasteride (also sold under brand names Propecia and Proscar) diminishes one’s desire for alcohol. Propecia and Proscar are used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The drugs have been getting a lot of press lately for some of…
A comparison of sipuleucel-T vs radium-223 evaluates these two medications for late-stage castration-resistant prostate cancer. Sipuleucel-T has been available since April 2010, but now with the FDA approval of radium-223 dichloride (brand name Xofigo) in May 2013, that means there are more treatment choices for men with late-stage prostate cancer. With more choices come more…
When considering the choice of weapons in fighting cancer, prostate cancer vitamin treatments are often overlooked. We get bombarded with news and claims from the medical community about the latest “wonder drugs.” In many cases, it’s our own doctor recommending a new pharmaceutical, rushing us off to fill that prescription before considering other options. But…
On November 12, 2013, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued new cholesterol guidelines, which means that doctors are changing the way they prescribe treatment for patients with high cholesterol. There has been a shift in the way high cholesterol is being treated, and it could double the amount of people…
Two of the health issues that worry people most–aging and cancer–both involve inflammation, and scientists have known for years that these three factors are interrelated. Now researchers at New York University School of Medicine have discovered a single gene that controls aging, inflammation and cancer, which the principal investigator Robert J. Schneider, PhD, associate director…
Some men are asking what’s wrong with the PSA test since there has been controversy over its accuracy and reliability. Experts argue that the PSA is not that reliable because it can give false positive (indicating the presence of cancer that is not there) and false negative (missing prostate cancer that is there) results. Either…
It’s important that you engage in exercise for prostate health, and here’s why. Exercise and prostate health are a winning combination. Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise (resistance exercise) can help reduce your risk of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. One excellent reason to keep exercising is to keep your…
Biofeedback treatment for prostatitis is a technique in which people are trained to control certain bodily functions that normally are involuntary, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and some types of muscle tension. With the help of a biofeedback therapist and a monitoring device, individuals can learn how to make voluntary changes that affect their…
Omega-3 fatty acids are an important nutrient for supporting prostate health, and a delicious, nutritious way to get these omega-3s is with salmon. The meaty texture and light taste of salmon is often enough to convince even people who are not fond of fish to enjoy it on occasion. The flesh of salmon varies in…
People with cancer who undergo chemotherapy typically expect they will experience some physical reactions, such as nausea, fatigue, and dry mouth, but the symptoms of chemobrain can be not only a real surprise, but a disturbing one as well unless they are prepared for it. If you know how to recognize symptoms of chemobrain, and…
Advanced prostate cancer is a complex condition. There are a wide range of treatment options available, such as endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. It’s best to talk with your doctor about your particular needs before developing a treatment plan. If you and your doctor decide that Provenge is right for you, talk to him about…
Stress can have a significant and unhealthy impact on your physical and emotional health, which is why it is important for you to find ways to reduce and manage it. Ways to reduce stress include changes you can make to help your overall health. To get you started, here are 5 ways to reduce stress…
An overactive bladder treatment with botox recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Individuals who experience a leaky bladder not helped by anticholinergic drugs can now be prescribed Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA). This is not the first time Botox gained FDA approval. In 2011, Botox was approved for urinary incontinence associated with nerve damage,…
When men get a diagnosis of prostate cancer, choosing a treatment course is a challenging task, and one that should include gathering all the information they can about treatment options from research, healthcare providers, and other sources. One important piece of information to talk about is prostate cancer treatment side effects such as urinary symptoms…
