8 Early Signs of Prostate Enlargement in Men
Prostate enlargement is a common condition which affects over 50% of men between the
ages of 51-60.
However this problem can begin at any age, even in the early 20's and 30's and can cause
problems when you urinate.
The prostate is actually a small, walnut sized gland which sits just below your bladder,
which can become inflamed if it becomes too large.
Prostate enlargement is a serious condition which can lead to infections, urinary problems
and a higher risk of prostate cancer.
Why Does It Grow?
Drinking alcoholic drinks, having liver damage, being overweight or following a poor diet
can all raise estrogen and insulin.
Estrogen and Insulin are two 'anabolic' hormones, basically meaning that they cause things in
the body to grow.
In this case they can cause the cells of your prostate gland to multiply, causing it to
become enlarged.
In today's video we will highlight the 8 most common signs of prostate enlargement that
you can watch out for.
We will also share some simple natural remedies and nutrition tips to help heal the prostate,
and prevent it from growing any bigger.
Early Signs of Prostate Enlargement
1.
Frequent Urination If your prostate is enlarged, it can put pressure
on your bladder making you have the urge to urinate more often.
You will notice this problem is worse when you have consumed sugar or alcohol, because
these substances trigger high insulin levels and prostate swelling.
2.
Constant Urge To Urinate If your prostate is enlarged or inflamed,
it has a squeezing effect on your urethra, the tube that your pee passes through.
This sends signals to your brain that you need to urinate, even though there is nothing
to pass.
3.
Incomplete Urination The squeezing effect caused by the prostate
can also prevent you from passing all of your urine, in cases where the prostate has become
very swollen.
The high estrogen or insulin levels we mentioned earlier cause the prostate to balloon out,
and prevent you from completely emptying your bladder.
4.
Painful Ejaculation Some men suffer with painful ejaculation.
You may notice an uncomfortable and radiating pain around the penis, bladder and the rectum.
This can happen during intercourse or shortly after ejaculating.
5.
Weak Stream The pressure caused by a swollen prostate
gland can also cause you to have a weaker stream when you urinate.
By squeezing the urethra, less urine is able to pass through from the bladder causing you
to pee at a slower rate.
In some men, the urine stream can start and stop intermittently.
6.
Dribbling Unfortunately you may also struggle to completely
'switch off' after urinating, causing dribbling after you have used the toilet.
This is extremely common in older men, because of how high estrogen levels weaken the muscles
around your bladder and urinary system.
7.
Pee More At Night A prostate that has become enlarged can pinch
your urethra closed, making it harder for you to completely empty your bladder before
you to bed.
This will cause you to wake up several times during the night, and can interrupt your sleep.
8.
Blood In Urine If you pass blood in your urine it can be
an indicator that your prostate is swollen or infected.
Visit your doctor immediately for a quick diagnosis if you pass any blood in your urine.
This can also be caused by urinary tract infections.
If you experience some of the symptoms we just mentioned, visit your doctor for a blood
test or physical exam as soon as possible to determine how severe your condition may
be.
How Can I Shrink My Prostate
If you do have prostate enlargement, also called BPH, you will want to know what steps
you can take to start shrinking the prostate and protecting it from further enlargement.
1.
Eat lots of organic cruciferous vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower and brussels sprouts.
These are loaded with plant compounds that help balance your hormones, especially insulin
and estrogen.
These can help to stop your prostate from growing larger over time, and also reduce
inflammation.
2.
Remove alcohol and sugar from your diet immediately.
Drinking alcohol damages your liver cells and causes a spike in estrogen, a hormone
which causes your prostate to enlarge.
Sugar also has the same effect and raises insulin to trigger prostate enlargement, so
cut out sugary foods and you will soon notice improvements, especially with urination.
3.
Remove all dairy products from your diet immediately.
Milk and dairy are rich in growth hormones which are there to help baby cows grow.
Men with an enlarged prostate become very sensitive to these hormones making their prostate
grow even larger.
Cut these out 100%, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt etc.…
4.
Eat shellfish at least 3 times per week such as mussels, oysters, clams, and shrimp, soaked
in a little apple cider vinegar.
Shellfish are natures best source of zinc, a trace mineral that helps shrink your prostate.
Pumpkin seeds are also a fantastic source of zinc.
Zinc helps to raise your testosterone levels, helping the prostate to work properly.
5.
Start using some powerful herbs that support the prostate gland.
Saw Palmetto is one of the best herbs to help reduce anabolic hormones and fix problems
with urination.
Decaffeinated green tea is excellent to drink through the day helping to balance male hormones
and prevent further prostate growth.
We also recommend eating tomatoes daily, as these contain an antioxidant called lycopene
that shrinks the prostate gland and reduces the risk of prostate cancer, along with garlic,
stinging nettle root, pygeum and ZSP.
6.
As a final note, please avoid soy protein isolates, a cheap ingredient often added to
ready meals, diet shakes and protein powders.
Soy mimics estrogen in the body and causes major hormone imbalances that lead to enlargement
of the prostate.
Following these steps can help to protect your prostate from further damage, and help
it to recover by shrinking down to its normal size.
Summary
Prostate enlargement is caused by a build-up of anabolic hormones in the body, most commonly
insulin and estrogen.
By spotting the urinary signs of prostate enlargement shared in today's video, you can
begin to make improvements to your diet to prevent further enlargement.
Removing junk foods, getting more zinc and eating organic tomatoes and vegetables can
help shrink the prostate back down to its normal size, whilst reducing the risk of prostate
cancer.
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