How to Shrink Your Enlarged Prostate Naturally

10Green tea

Green tea has been proved time and again as a natural remedy for a number of problems because of catechins found in it. These are antioxidants that improve immunity and reduce the progress of prostate cancer. Green tea, however, contains caffeine that stimulates the bladder increasing the urge to urinate which can worsen the symptoms of BPH. You can look for decaffeinated green tea.

Green tea has a lot of antioxidants called catechins that have been shown to enhance the immune system and potentially slow the progression of cancer. It is important to keep in mind that green tea contains caffeine. Caffeine can stimulate the bladder and cause a sudden urge to urinate, potentially worsening BPH symptoms.

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Lifestyle tips for managing benign enlargement

• Try to urinate before leaving home to avoid incontinence or leakage in public that can stress you out
• Try to double void or urinate a second time after the first to drain your bladder
• Double void by trying to urinate again a few minutes after urinating the first time, to drain the bladder as much as possible during bathroom visits.
• Avoid drinking fluids 2 hours before bedtime so that you won’t be sleeping with a full bladder.
• Drink 2 liters water daily for hydration
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Exercise regularly
• Perform de-stressing activities like walking, meditation or yoga
• Avoid or at least limit products that increase dehydration like cold medication and decongestants
• In problematic conditions one can use absorbent pants or pads that can absorb urine leaks
• Urinary sheaths shaped like condoms can also be used when symptoms are more pronounced
• Urethral massage is another remedy to perform after urinating. Using your fingers gently press upward starting at the base of the scrotum to try and squeeze out any urine left to prevent leakage.

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What causes enlarged prostate

There is no known cause as yet although it commonly affects people after 40 and older. Studies have linked hormonal changes to the condition that usually occur with age. Changes in the balance of testosterone, estrogen and the byproduct dihydrotestosterone (DHT) have been linked to the abnormal growth of cells.

• Foods that help
• There are certain foods that can reduce the condition of BPH and its symptoms, these are
• Fiber: whole grains, beans, legumes and dark leafy green veggies.
• Fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants especially brightly colored like dark red, yellow or orange.
• Foods rich in zinc like eggs, seafood and nuts
• Foods that contain Phytoestrogens like chickpea, alfalfa, fava beans and soy
• Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like salmon, nuts and seed,hemp and chia

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Products to avoid or consume in moderation

• Caffeine
• Nicotine
• Artificial sweeteners
• Alcohol
• Starch and refined foods
• Carbonated drinks
• Red meat

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Risk factors for an enlarged prostate

The main risks of enlarged factors are: Diabetes, age, obesity, family history of benign enlarged prostate, heart disease, people of Asian heritage or descent. Latest studies have shown how adherence to the whole Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of prostate cancer.

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