Overcoming the embarrassment factor and asking the doctor for advice is one thing but is there anything that can be done to prevent prostate problems in the first place? I always say prevention is better than cure and if it can be prevented, so much the better!

Prostate problems may be alleviated, but perhaps not completely cured and operating is not always the answer either. You must always be aware that although the treatment will probably bring you relief, it may not actually eliminate the possibility of relapses. As a matter of fact, you would fare better if you were to continue to take the remedies after the attack has subsided, reducing the quantity to half or a third of the usual dose. In this way the gland continues to be favourably influenced and the problem is kept in check, so to speak.

Prostate trouble is not unlike hardening of the arteries in that it is a condition brought on by the aging of the body and since this process is unavoidable you must remember that removing the problem once does not mean that it cannot crop up again. By using the appropriate remedies and precautions you can support nature in it's own healing efforts and prevent the trouble from recurring as far as is possible.

Swelling of the prostate gland, known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), can be aggravating to live with. This often occurs in men over the age of 50. Urgency and frequent urination particularly in the middle of the night, poor or painful urine flow and dribbling are common symptoms. Once you have been checked medically you may wish to consider a natural remedy to ease the flow of urine and reduce the swelling. Saw Palmetto has a beneficial action on the prostate gland and can help to reduce prostate enlargement.

Cutting your daily carbohydrate (bread, pasta, potatoes, sugar and sweets) and saturated fat (oily meats such as pork, beef and lamb) calorie intake will help keep weight in check, help protect your general health and stave off prostate disease. Reducing your alcohol consumption and stopping smoking will also help.



Inflammation of the testicles (orchitis)

Inflammation of the testicles (orchitis) is a fairly prevalent condition, yet its treatment tends to be neglected because embarrassment makes the patient reluctant to see a doctor. For this reason I would like to explain the causes and treatment of this inflammation. To begin with, never ignore this condition hoping it may correct itself. By simply trying to forget the inflammation and not caring for it properly you may invite infertility later, which can result in serious psychological problems, especially for younger men.

Germs that are carried in the bloodstream generally cause Orchitis. They need not be of the venereal type, however. In fact, tuberculosis of another organ could be responsible for orchitis. A complication of mumps or some other infectious disease may also be the cause and the resulting inflammation can be painfully awkward for young men. Obviously, then, the correct treatment of the basic problem is called for.

For more specific prostate support an article in the British Journal of Urology has shown that a standardised pollen extract, derived from rye plants (known as Cernilton) found in the product ProstaBrit offers a positive ingredient contains two different complex compounds that belong to the flavonoid and sterol groups of ingredients found in most plants. In cases of BPH these substances appear to offer pronounced anti-inflammatory properties that could help reduce the swelling and irritation associated with prostate enlargement. ProstaBrit should be taken for a good three months (two capsules morning or evening on an empty stomach) in conjunction with the diet guidelines suggested above. For additional support consider using the high potency antioxidant, Doctors Choice Antioxidant.

Cystitis in men is not uncommon and generally results from an infection travelling to the bladder from the urethra or from the prostate gland, which may be harbouring a bacterial infection itself.

If the prostate is the cause, a recurrent history of infections and clear spells just after treatment is a common complaint since most treatments disinfect the bladder but have no effect on the prostate infection which soon re-infects the bladder again.

I cannot stress enough that it is very important that help is sought as soon as possible if you suffer from any of the above, as other more serious problems may occur as a result of non-treatment.