Pollen extract, also known as bee pollen, cernilton, flower pollen, and rye grass pollen, is a natural remedy that has been shown to be helpful in a number of health conditions related to the prostate and urinary health in men. Although pollen extracts may come from different sources, across the board they are a good…
If you have trouble sleeping, you may want to skip the sleeping pills and consider deep breathing or chamomile tea instead, especially if you are obese. A new study shows that obesity and sleeping pills can be a deadly combination, even when taking as few as 18 prescribed pills per year. These findings are particularly…
Perhaps it has already happened to you: the dreaded enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). You may know there are numerous conventional medical options to treat this condition, but the idea of using natural treatments appeals to you. So which supplements can shrink the prostate? What is BPH? As men get older,…
TUNA for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a minimally invasive option for the treatment of urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. TUNA (transurethral needle ablation) uses radiofrequency waves to heat up and destroy excess cells in the prostate gland. When the cells are heated to the right temperature, they die. When the cells die,…
“Is low PSA good for you?” is a question you might ask yourself if you have recently gotten or are thinking about getting a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test. A PSA test measures the amount of PSA in a man’s blood. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. The function of the PSA…
Prosta-Q side is a natural supplement for prostate health that contains a proprietary blend of herbs and minerals, including saw palmetto, cranberry, quercetin, papain, bromelain, zinc, and magnesium. Two other ingredients that do not contribute to prostate health are gelatin and maltodextrin, which are added to stabilize the product and help in the delivery of…
So you were diagnosed with testicular cancer, you underwent surgery, and now you are wondering, what’s next? What should you expect after testicular cancer surgery? Here are the answers to the most asked questions following orchiectomy. What is recovery time like after testicular cancer surgery? Most men remain in the hospital overnight following testicular cancer…
If you have prostate cancer, one way to help fight the disease may be to eat more fiber. A new study suggests that a high-fiber diet could help men manage progression of prostate cancer if they are in the early stages of the disease. An association between fiber and prostate cancer risk has been explored…
For men who decide to use medication for their BPH symptoms, combination BPH drug treatments may be an option. The results of a four-year study (CombAT, or Combination of Avodart and Tamsulosin) found that while use of either Avodart (dutasteride) or tamsulosin (Flomax) alone provided symptom relief, men who took a combination of the two…
Precision medicine involves tailoring medication to patients’ individual genes. While this may sound like science fiction, it is on the way to becoming scientific fact. In New York, top tier, nonprofit research facilities are building gene-pool exploration centers for what some call the latest “medical arms race.” The DNA combatants include Icahn School of Medicine…
Statins, which are the most popular prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol, may also reduce a man’s risk of dying from prostate cancer. The results of the new study were published online in Cancer. The investigative team, which was led by Stephen W. Marcella, MD, MPH, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,…
A common question is, can Provenge be combined with other drugs? For now, the only available immunotherapy drug for prostate cancer, Provenge (sipuleucel-T), is typically prescribed alone for men who have advanced prostate cancer that meets certain criteria. However, new Provenge trials, both in animals and an upcoming trial in humans, hope to answer the…
All men, regardless of age, should be concerned about their prostate health. Although prostate disorders such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer generally do not affect men until they are in their 40s or older, the time to help prevent prostate problems and support prostate health is now. However, whenever symptoms of prostate…
An analysis of eleven studies found that exercise reduces a man’s risk of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). These findings are in line with those of previous research showing a relationship between BPH, LUTS, and risk factors of cardiovascular disease, which include components of metabolic syndrome: obesity, high blood…
In April 2011, the National Center for Health Statistics released information obtained by the most recent version of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that Americans’ use of dietary supplements has increased over recent years. One-half of the population report using at least one form of nutritional supplement. Although women were found to…
A beehive compound used by honeybees appears to contain cancer fighting properties, according to a research team at the University of Chicago Medicine. The compound, known as propolis, is used by the bees to patch up damage to their hives. Following studies with mice and the growth of tumors, the research team reports that a…
Proscar side effects can cause some problems for men who take this medication for male pattern baldness or symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. Proscar (finasteride) is also sold under the brand name Propecia. It is in a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Proscar and Propecia work…
After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, your first step toward treatment is to become an informed patient. Your doctor might recommend that you undergo one or several types of hormone therapy. This is also called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or androgen suppressive therapy. Because the cancer cells use testosterone to thrive and spread, the end…
Alternative and natural treatments can boost immunity, promote prostate health, and help the body better fight diseases that can affect the prostate, as well as complement conventional therapies. Here are nine natural treatments for your prostate that have demonstrated effectiveness. Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurvedic healing is an ancient system based on the concept that disease is…
Experts do not know for certain what causes BPH, but they have established a list of risk factors. As is usually the case, some of the risk factors are things you can control while others you can not. Here are 15 risk factors for BPH that fall into both categories: 1. Age The half-century mark…
