I am 68 years old and suffering from enlarged prostate & normal PSA. Any suggestions for alternative medicine?

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A Urologist has confirmed my enlarged prostate and suggests laser treatment, but I would prefer Alternative medicine such as Ayurveda or homeopathy. I am confused there are so many advertisements such as AVMAZON, AYURSTATE, NATURALYPURE, HEALTHLINE, etc.all claiming remarkable results from their products. Kindly advise if any one has successfully used any such product to cure this problem. Many thanks.

Tips for Natural Prostate Treatment of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms:

Consume Plenty of:

* Tomatoes, red grapefruits, watermelons and berries
* Vegetable oils, eggs, wheat germ, whole-grain products, nuts and seeds for vitamin E
* Tofu and other soy products to help prevent enlarged prostate symptoms
* Fruits and vegetables for antioxidants
* Fish, shellfish, lean meat, yogurt, legumes and other zinc-rich foods
* Fluids to flush the bladder

Cut Down on:

* Fatty foods, especially animal products

Avoid:

* Alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods and other substances that irritate the urinary tract
* Excessive weight gain

Prostate Dr. is an herbal prostate remedy for enlarged prostate symptoms – It’s a 100% natural, safe herbal prostate remedy for natural prostate treatment that promotes the health and functioning of the prostate and urinary tract. For more info, visit the webpages cited below:

13 Responses to “I am 68 years old and suffering from enlarged prostate & normal PSA. Any suggestions for alternative medicine?”

  1. fototag Says:

    The Green Light Laser is the latest surgical treatment and I’ve heard good reviews from it but there are good medications you can take before resorting to surgery. Proscar works but it takes awhile, maybe as much as 6 months but Hytrin & Cardura are older meds that work very well for most men with BPH. A newer one on the market is Flomax but I don’t believe there is a generic for it yet and it’s more expensive than Hytrin. I get Hytrin from Walmart Pharmacy $10.00 for a 90 day supply.
    References :
    Prostate Cancer Survivor

  2. happylovehealth Says:

    here are some links which might guide you…

    http://www.healthcentral.com/prostate/enlarged-prostate-treatment.html

    http://www.health4youonline.com/newsletter5.htm

    http://menshealth.about.com/cs/prostatehealth/a/prostate_treat.htm
    References :

  3. Rhonda Says:

    I know it is confusing there are so man products and alot of them are synthetic so you need to be careful. What Im suggesting , they perform 600 tests on each herb I can show you where to read this. Anyway my email is askrhonda@yahoo.com
    I am a women so Ive never had this problem but I do know 2 men who used it and it worked great
    PS II® [Glandular] provides nutrition for the male glandular system. Complementary products include vitamin A, C, zinc, bee pollen and saw palmetto. This formula provides herbs that supply varying amounts of macro and trace minerals. It contains:
    Pumpkin seed
    Saw palmetto
    Licorice root
    Black cohosh root
    Gotu kola aerial parts
    Capsicum fruit
    Golden seal root and rhizome
    Ginger rhizome
    Dong quai root
    Lobelia aerial parts
    Kelp leaves and stem
    Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.
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  4. massage therapist Says:

    I suffered from bph for almost 10 years. At the worst, I was up 6-7 times a night. I really didn’t want to try any of the medications because of the side effects. I tried several supplements and the only one that helped even a little was beta-sitosterol. I did a lot of research on the internet and found an old paper written by a urologist years ago. After preforming TURP surgery he started analyzing the excised tissue and found the that it was lacking zinc. The prostate has the highest concentration of zinc than any other organ. So he started giving his patients zinc supplements to see if it helped. I was a little leary of the high dose he recommended so I started a little lower. Here is what I used. 30mg of zinc,2mg copper,5000IU vitamin A 3 times a day with meals. After one week I noticed a BIG difference. I then reduced the dosage to two times a day for another week and now I just take it once a day. I don’t know if this will work for everyone,but after 10 years,I am back to 90% normal. You might want to take to your doctor first. Sorry for the long winded post.
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  5. Ela Says:

    My friend has similar issue and he is using MegaCare’s supplements called Prost Guard. It works great for him. Check their website.
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    friend’s experience

  6. Bob Says:

    I use a product called, "FP-63" made by Roex. You may have to call around to your area health stores to find this product. I take one tablet twice a day. Along with this product I take 2000mg of vitamin C (an antioxidant) twice a day, 1000 mg of L-lysine (an amino acid) twice a day, and 2000 mg of MSM (twice a day) to reduce inflammation. It use to take me as long as three minutes to empty the bladder and now I am back to normal. Also, tell grandma to watch out because it might make you a little frisky.

    Good Luck
    References :
    http://www.roex.com

  7. Natural Says:

    Tips for Natural Prostate Treatment of Enlarged Prostate Symptoms:

    Consume Plenty of:

    * Tomatoes, red grapefruits, watermelons and berries
    * Vegetable oils, eggs, wheat germ, whole-grain products, nuts and seeds for vitamin E
    * Tofu and other soy products to help prevent enlarged prostate symptoms
    * Fruits and vegetables for antioxidants
    * Fish, shellfish, lean meat, yogurt, legumes and other zinc-rich foods
    * Fluids to flush the bladder

    Cut Down on:

    * Fatty foods, especially animal products

    Avoid:

    * Alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods and other substances that irritate the urinary tract
    * Excessive weight gain

    Prostate Dr. is an herbal prostate remedy for enlarged prostate symptoms – It’s a 100% natural, safe herbal prostate remedy for natural prostate treatment that promotes the health and functioning of the prostate and urinary tract. For more info, visit the webpages cited below:
    References :
    http://www.naturalliving4u.com/enlarged_prostate_bph_herbal_remedy
    http://www.naturalliving4u.com/prostate_dr_bph_enlarged_gland_health_symptom_prostatitis

  8. Tony I Says:

    Natural has some very good suggestions and, while I generally like the list of ingredients Rhonda lists, for the life of me I cannot figure out how she gets away with asking for people to contact her for informaton about products she sells. I guess more power to her, but that seems to me to be a TOS violation.

    I would caution you to be leery of mainstream drugs. It was recently discovered that one of the main prostate drugs leads to a much higher risk of male breast cancer. Not surprising since the way it works is to block testosterone.

    Here is a list of what I have that may help (and there will be some duplications with other items suggested)

    Pygeum – Pygeum bark extract has been proven in numerous studies dating to the 1970’s to be effective at significantly reduce the number of nighttime urinary episodes, urinary hesitancy, urinary frequency, and pain with urination in men who experience mild-to-moderate symptoms.
    Beta Sisterol – a relative newcomer, beta sisterol is considered several times more potent than Saw Palmetto at shrinking enlarged prostate and relieving BPH symptoms. Found in both supplement form and seafood.
    Pumpkin Seed Extract – an antinflammatory, anti-oxidant and diuretic, pumpkin seed extract promotes prostate health in men and bladder support in women. May also enhance sexual performance in men. The German Commission E (similar to the US FDA) recommends pumpkin seeds for treating urinary and prostate conditions, backed by many studies.
    Kohki leaf- Unlike other compounds, Kohki actually prevents the adverse changes in the bladder that often accompany prostate problems. Kohki comes from a subtropical plant that grows wild in southern China. It has been used medicinally in East Asia for hundreds of years and is sold over the counter today in Japan as a medicinal tea. It contains strong antioxidants, including several dihydroflavonol glycosides, which have been shown to have a significant protective effect on bladder function.
    Nettle root – the extract made from the root of this medicinal plant helps prevent or relieve reduced urinary bladder capacity, urinary outflow, and residual urine flow. It is well documented and recognized, especially in Europe, to relieve symptoms of BPH. Make sure you use nettle root and not nettle leaf (which is commonly used for arthritis).
    Lycopene – found abundantly in tomatoes, lycopene is a member of the family of phytochemicals known as carotenoids and is a powerful antioxidant that protects against cellular damage. Researchers have linked the frequent use of lycopene from tomatoes to a lower risk of prostate and other cancers.
    Selenium – is a powerful antioxidant found in tuna, Brazil nuts, and sunflower seeds which helps repair damage in the body and protects against prostate cancer.
    Vitamin E – is a major antioxidant nutrient that helps maintain healthy membranes and retards cellular aging due to oxidation. It is especially important to sexual and reproductive health. Studies have linked Vitamin E to lower incidence of prostate cancer.
    Grapeseed Extract – contains proanthocyanidins, potent antioxidants that may lower the risk of cancer. In a recent study, grape seed extract was used to inhibit cell growth in human cancerous prostate cells. The results suggest that grape seed antioxidant proanthocyanidins may exert a strong anticarcinogenic effect against prostate cancer by inhibiting abnormal cell growth and promoting tumor cell death.
     Resveratrol – Found in red wines, dark grapes, and cocoa (dark would be the best choice), reseveratrol is a powerful anti-oxidant which recent studies have linked to prostate health and prevention of prostate cancer.
    Pomegranate – rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories and one of the most potent commonly available healthy juices, pomegranate fights against cellular damage and against prostate cancer. Numerous studies have shown that it help protect against prostate and other cancers, slows prostate cancer, and helps prevent the return of prostate cancer once it has been beaten.
    Iodine – Lack of iodine in the diet has been linked with the development of hormonal cancers including iodine. Iodine supplementation, on the other hand, is effective at helping ward off and beat cancer.
    Vitamin B6 – helps control inflammation of the bladder. Along with zinc, Vitamin B6 regulates the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and helps the body resist a hormonal action that can cause swelling of the prostate. Vitamin B6 also helps negate the adverse effects when prolactin levels increase, especially in men 40 and older. Too much prolactin can contribute to the development of prostate tumors.
    Zinc – works with Vitamin B6 (see above) and appears to play an important role in prostate health.
    A note about Saw Palmetto: Conspicuously absent from the above list is Saw Palmetto – the most popular herb used for prostate support by far. The reason is that some fairly recent studies* have indicated that Saw Palmetto works much like chemo and destroys good prostate cells along with bad ones. For this reason, Saw Palmetto might be a good consideration as part of a natural regimen against prostate cancer, but would NOT be a good choice for non-cancerous BPH (enlarged prostate).
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  9. Renee Says:

    HI,

    I was doing some searching for my Dad on the same topic and found this ebook. It may help answer some of your question I dont know.

    http://www.nativenaturalremedies.com/ebooks/natural-help-for-prostate-disorders.pdf

    R.
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  10. Dr. Suniel Kaushal Says:

    Major reasons of prostate enlargement are:
    1. More & more sex during adolescent age
    2. Always deficient of zinc & selenium
    3. Quick fix exercises suggested by modern doctors for premature ejaculation i.e. squeeze penis while ejaculation (treat PME other way but not this unscientific way) as any pressure of the body if stopped at peak time will result in poisoning :
    a) Stop headache by pain killers, this will act as only blood thinner and will be harm full for those who have kidney weakness/diabetics etc.
    b) Stop fart which is the safe way to release successive air in the large intestine, the air will be more heated and the physics low is heated air goes up (i.e. pressure cooker) and result in acidity & headache.
    c) Stop the release of semen in which prostate has added its hormones will never go back to its ducts and hormones once released can never go back to its respective gland create problems like prostate enlargement, UTI, renal/kidney stones.
    Stopping the pressure of urine also does the same.
    d) Stopping the pressures of first 2-3 vomiting, dysentery etc. are also bad for your body as our body at first try to throw away any unwanted thing/poison. Never try to stop first pressures.
    Remedy for prostate enlargement, kidney/renal weakness :
    1. Always go to pass urine after every meals weather you have pressure or not.
    2. Always sit down to urinate but not standing.
    3. Never try to stop any pressures but find out reasons and treat them i.e. flatulence, their are two major reasons 1. remaining empty stomach for long hrs. or undigested food.
    Take the following medicines and you will be fine without operation:
    1. Himalaya Speeman tabs. : 2 tabs twice a day
    2. Punarnavarishta : 2 tablespoon mixed in water twice a day
    3. Mix three seed equal : Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seed & Black Sesame seeds – all fresh, clean & freshly grounded and kept in air tight jaar – take one to two tsp. twice a day.
    It will not onlystrengthenn your brain,nervouss system but will give you vital nutrients to keep prostate, semen &Sensuall health smooth.
    4. Dashmool quath : 2 tsp. mixed in water twice a day.
    5. You can also add to treatment one average size onion juice with equal honey empty stomach in the morning mixed with amla juice 20 ml. and water 200ml. will help fast recovery. After taking this liquid do not take anything forat leastt 40 min.
    6. Take cow’s milk fat (Go-Ghrit) 2 tsp. twice a day with food.
    Hope you will be fine in few days.
    References :
    My 23 years R&D in Ayurveda

  11. Ezekiel Says:

    Several treatments are available. Work with your doctor to find the one that’s best for you.

    Watchful waiting. If your symptoms don’t bother you too much, you may choose to live with them rather than take pills every day or have surgery. But you should have regular checkups to make sure your condition isn’t getting worse. With watchful waiting, you can be ready to choose a treatment as soon as you need it.
    Medicines. In recent years, scientists have developed several medicines to shrink or relax the prostate to keep it from blocking the bladder opening.
    Nonsurgical procedures. A number of devices have been developed that allow doctors to remove parts of the prostate during nonsurgical procedures. These procedures can usually be done in a clinic or hospital without an overnight stay. The procedures are transurethral, which means the doctor reaches the area by going through the urethra. The doctor uses thin tubes inserted through the urethra to deliver controlled heat to small areas of the prostate.
    A gel may be applied to the urethra to prevent pain or discomfort. You won’t need drugs that make you go to sleep. Several transurethral procedures are treatments for BPH:

    PVP (photoselective vaporization of the prostate): destroys excess prostate tissue interfering with the exit of urine from the body by using a controlled laser beam inside the prostate.
    TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate): widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the bladder neck, where the urethra joins the bladder, and in the prostate gland itself.
    TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy): destroys prostate tissue by using a probe in the urethra to deliver microwaves.
    TUNA (transurethral needle ablation): destroys excess prostate tissue with electromagnetically generated heat by using a needle-like device in the urethra.

    For more information go to http://www.impotenceprostate.com/
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  12. HaiP os Says:

    You would better perform surgery..

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  13. Zeol Says:

    i dont know much about alternative medicine…i dont know….

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