Prostate health

The prostate is a small gland found in  men. It is the size of a walnut and surrounds the first part of the tube urethra which carries urine from the bladder to the penis. This gland produces semen, a thick white fluid which mixes with sperms produced by the testes.

It also produces a protein called prostate specific antigen that turns the semen into a liquid. The gland is surrounded by a sheet of muscle and a fibrous capsule.

The growth of prostate cells and the way the prostate gland works is dependent on the male sex hormone, testosterone which is produced in the testicles. The rectum (back passage) is close to the rear part of the prostate gland.
Signs you may have a
prostate problem

*    Frequent urge to urinate
*    Weak flow, especially at night
*    Burning urine, poor circulation
*   Blood in urine
*    Impotence - weakness of entire reproductive system
*   Lower back pain, weak muscles
*   Development of gall stones and gravel due to uric acid collecting in the bladder.

Causes of prostate cancer

Although the causes are unknown, there are some factors that are known to increase a man’s chances of developing the disease.
Genetic – men who have close relatives who have or have had cancer of the prostate are said to be slightly more likely to develop it.
If several women in the family have had breast cancer, this could indicate that an inherited faulty gene is present in the family. The gene may increase the risk of the men in the family getting prostate cancer.

Diet principles

A diet high in animal fat including dairy products and low in fresh fruits and vegetables may increase your risk of prostate cancer. A high intake of calcium such as dairy foods may also increase you risk.
*   Eating and drinking foods and medication that damage the prostate.
*    Constipation due to overeating.
*    Lack of fibre puts pressure on the prostate tubes, causing the prostate to become enlarged and slow the flow of urine and sperm. It prevents the bladder from emptying completely, leaving stagnant urine in the bladder.
*    Lack of exercise, driving and sitting too much.
*   Tight fitting garments.
*   Lasting sexual stimulants.
It is advisable that one must eat at least two ripe tomatoes daily as they contain a substance called lycopene that can lower blood levels of a substance called IGF1. This is a protein that may stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells.
There is also some evidence that taking selenium supplements in the diet may help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Herbal remedies

Choose one of the herbal remedies. You will soon find out which one works best for you. Some of the ingredients may not be familiar to you but they are available from health shops, herbal and Chinese shops.
Herbal remedy 1
*    One tablespoon flaxseeds
*   One teaspoon black seed
*    One teaspoon fenugreek seed
*    Boil all ingredients with two tablespoons sea moss and eight cups water. Drink one cup warm in the morning with honey.

Herbal remedy 2

*    One tablespoon virgin olive oil
*   9 drops flaxseed/blackseed oil
*    One teaspoon kelp
*    One peg garlic crushed
*    One teaspoon honey
*    Combine ingredients and take daily.
Herbal remedy 3
Add two teaspoons parsley to half cup water. Drink two to three times daily.
Herbal formulas (take daily)

Morning – four tablespoon sundial wood roof tonic or four tablespoon sundial Ashanti weight loss (if overweight).
Evening – One cup of one love herbal formula for prostate.

Before bed – four tablespoon sundial koromantee bitters.

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