View source for Benign prostatic hyperplasia

See also : 
*[[Prostate Cancer]]
* [[Testosterone Booster]]
== Symptoms and Causes==
*Did you know the average male over age 50 has more estrogen in his body than his wife or girlfriend of the same age? It's true! And it's true even for healthy, active men. The older we get, the more fat cells we have. Fat cells churn out an enzyme called aromatase. Aromatase turns testosterone in your body into the most powerful form of estrogen, called estradiol.
*Another reason : Today's foods are soaked with chemical additives, antibiotics, and growth hormones. Our meat supply, in particular, is a cesspool of trouble. In one recent study, scientists found that high levels of certain animal growth additives contribute to increased hormone imbalances in humans. Patients with above average levels had a 50% higher risk of prostate cancer. Milk and dairy products contain similar chemicals, and fruits and vegetables carry pesticides and soil pollutants. These contaminants build up in our blood and tissue. Cells are disrupted and damaged. Hormones fall out of balance—with testosterone being first on the list.
*An example of a hormone disturbing additive is bisphenol-A leeching into our bodies with every sip we take from plastic water bottles. Estrogen-like chemicals are also found in in detergents, personal care products, air fresheners, paints, and more.
*Even healthy foods have soy additives that act like estrogen.

== Home remedies ==
*[[saw palmetto]] and [[pygeum]] are two of the most effective natural treatments for prostate problems.
* Vegetarian diet : All men should consider eating a prostate-healthy diet that includes legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soy); certain vegetables (like garlic and onions); and certain seeds (flax seeds); and avoids refined grains, eggs, and poultry.
* [[Stinging Nettle]] helps block the hormone DHT. DHT can cause your prostate to swell up. It's been linked to abnormal cell growth in the prostate.
* [[Pygeum]] contains chemicals that help shrink the prostate to relieve urinary problems such as poor urine flow and nighttime urination in men with enlarged prostates.
* [[Small Flowered Willow Herb]] : Clinical studies have revealed that Epilobium Parviflorum has an inflammation-inhibiting and healing effect on acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate and can help to reduce the gland to its normal size.
* [[Pumpkin seeds]] : Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol that can reduce the symptoms of a swollen prostate, especially when you combine it with saw palmetto. In addition, pumpkin seeds contain a protein called myosin. Myosin helps your muscles to contract … like the smooth muscles around your urinary system and your prostate gland.
* [[Coconut]] relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
* Scientists have discovered a single nutrient that can reverse estrogen build-up and erase these symptoms. It's called di-indolylmethane, or "DIM". It is a compound derived from the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.
* [[Tomatoes]] : The antioxidant lycopene can also slow down and even stop your prostate from enlarging.
*  [[Rye Grass]] pollen extract (Cernilton) : This flower pollen extract has greatly reduced and even eliminated prostate problems for millions of men around the world.
* [[Zinc]] is vital for prostate health and for male hormone activity. You need zinc to produce sperm and semen. There's more zinc in your prostate gland than any other part of your body. Also pumkin seeds contain zinc.
* [[Pomegranate]] contains potent antioxidant-like compounds, called ellagitannins, which support healthy cell growth in the prostate. Best combined with [[saw palmetto]].
* [[African Potato]] contains a chemical called beta-sitosterol, which seems to improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
* [[Beta-Sitosterol]] : There's some evidence that beta-sitosterol may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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