Prostrate Disorders
A large percentage of men
over fifty years of age suffer from prostate troubles of one
form or other. The prostrate gland is a male gland; comparable
in shape and size to a large chestnut .It is situated at the
base of the urinary bladder and around the commencement of the
urethra. There are various types of prostrate disorders, the
more important being hypertrophy or enlargement of the prostrate
gland, and prostatitis or inflammation in the prostate gland.
Symptoms:
There are two warning
signals to indicate the possibility of prostate disorders. The
first is the interference with the passage of urine, and the
second is the need to void the urine frequently during the
night’s sleep. Other symptoms are a dull aching pain in the
lower back and pain in the hips, legs and feet
Causes:
The position of the
prostate gland make s is liable to congestion and other
disorders. In an erect position, pressure falls on the pelvic
region just where the prostate gland is situated. With ageing
body gets heavier and looses its flexibility. This puts greater
pressure on the pelvis and increases the vulnerability of the
prostate gland. Prolonged period of sitting in certain
occupation also increases the pressure on the pelvic region.
Acute prostatitis may also result from exposure to cold and
chill and from infectious diseases. Another important cause for
prostate disorders is constipation.
Healing Options
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Herbal Home Remedy
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Pumpkin Seeds
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Vegetable juices
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Zinc (Yasad Bhasma)
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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To begin with the patient should
forego all solid foods and subsist on water, mixed
with a little lemon juice for two or three days. The
water may be taken cold or hot and it should be
taken every hour or so during waking hours. This
will greatly increase urine. After the short fast,
the patient may adopt an all fruit diet, consisting
of juicy fruits, for the next three days. This
should be followed by a diet consisting of two meals
of fruits and one of cooked vegetables for seven
days. Thereafter the patient may adopt a well
balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains,
vegetable, and fruits. Heavy starches, sweet
stimulants, and highly seasoned foods are entirely
forbidden, as they are said to cause direct
irritation to the prostate gland and bladder.
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Lifestyle
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During the initial water fast for
two to three days an enema may be taken once a day
to clear the bowel of accumulations. Hot and cold
applications are highly beneficial in the treatment
of prostrate disorders. After a through cleansing in
the treatment through a warm – water enema, hot
and cold applications may be used directly on the
prostate gland. The patient should avoid sexual
excess irregularities in eating and drinking, long
periods of sitting, and vigorous exercise. All
efforts should be made to tone up the general
condition of the body.
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Yoga
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