Alternative Herbal Treatment for Prostate cancer - Natural Prostate Cure
The most common cancer in American men afflicts a very tiny gland: the prostate. The size of a walnut, the prostate surrounds the urethra and produces seminal fluid. Doctors diagnose 234,000 new cases of prostate cancer annually, along with other prostate ailments like enlargement and inflammation, which cause discomfort and painful urination.
These conditions often accompany aging—testosterone levels drop, while estrogen and dihydrotestosterone hormone levels increase, enlarging the prostate. But more and more prostate abnormalities are afflicting younger men, says Gina L. Nick, a licensed naturopathic physician and chief scientific officer at YogiHealth.com. Astonishingly, more than half of men age 40 to 59 have enlarged prostates.
The reason may lurk in nonorganic meat and dairy, which contain growth hormones given to animals. "Growth hormones used in commercial animals can cause aberrant cellular proliferation in the male prostate and female ovaries," says naturopath and clinical nutritionist James Chappell. "There is no question that commercial red meat consumption increases one's risk of cancer, specifically the prostate in men." Wild and organic meats lack synthetic hormones and thus the cancer connection, he says. You also can promote prostate health with these powerhouse nutrients:
Before the age of 50 most men experience some form of prostate abnormality - enlarged prostate, BPH, or prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is generally slow growing and may not cause any symptoms until late in the disease. Symptoms may include frequent or painful urination, dribbling after urination, sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, or blood in the urine. The symptoms of prostate cancer are similar to those of a non-cancerous condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), so men experiencing these symptoms should consult their physician for an accurate diagnosis
Pomegranate
Pomegranate from the tree Punica granatum possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. We recently showed that pomegranate fruit extract (PFE) possesses remarkable antitumor-promoting effects in mouse skin," recalled A. Malik and colleagues, University of Wisconsin.
Olive-oil
An olive-oil based herbal extract preparation called Zyflamend suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to self-destruct, according to a new study. Zyflamend has the ability, in culture at least, to reduce prostate cancer cell growth by as much as 78 percent and induce cancer cell death or "apoptosis," scientists report in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.
"Together, these results suggest that Zyflamend might have some chemopreventive utility against prostate cancer in men," lead investigator Dr. Debra L. Bemis of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York told Reuters Health. Zyflamend has both COX-1 and COX-2 anti-inflammatory effects, although its anti-cancer effects against prostate cancer are independent of COX-2 inhibition.
Lycopene
Lycopene is one of a group of compounds called carotenoids. It is found in high amounts in tomatoes, apricots, guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. The findings of this study corroborate the findings of other similar studies examining the effectiveness of lycopene in the treatment of prostate cancer. It may also help stimulate the immune system and has been shown to cause cancer cells to die on their own.
Although more research is needed to clarify what amount of lycopene is most effective, men with prostate cancer may benefit from taking daily lycopene supplements. Eating one moderately sized tomato a day also provides approximately 4 mg of lycopene. Other tomato products, such as an 8-ounce portion of tomato juice or tomato paste may provide up to 25 mg of lycopene. Whenever possible, opt for the real food, since the nutrient seems to work best in conjunction with other phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables.
Tea
A 2004 study at the University of California found that polyphenols (antioxidants) in black and green teas helped men with early prostate cancer stave off more advanced stages. To maximize the polyphenol concentration, steep the tea for five minutes in 8 ounces of water.
Selenium
Seafood, liver, brown rice, oats, and—drum roll please—Brazil nuts provide abundant amounts of the mineral selenium. You don't need much to decrease your prostate cancer risk-just 200 micrograms daily (about two Brazil nuts), according to a 2003 study in the International Journal of Cancer.
Flax Seed
Flax seed oil is a rich source of omega-3
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of zinc. The prostate needs a ready supply of zinc to function properly. The prostate stores up more zinc than any other part of the body. The level of zinc in the prostate gland declines dramatically in men suffering from prostate cancer or benign prostate hyperplasia. Other natural sources of zinc are barley, chicken, oysters, crab, and wheat.
Fish oil
Healthy fats - Omega-3 fatty acids, found in cold-water fish and flaxseed oil, pay large dividends for prostate health. Avoid excessive saturated fat, however, and stay active: A 2005 large-scale study in the Journal of Urology found that men who were fitter, leaner, and had higher levels of testosterone had lower incidence of prostate cancer.
Soy Isoflavones
A soy-rich diet, thought to prevent the development of certain cancers, may improve the prognosis for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. And the effect seems to be immediate.
Studies have found that adding about 2 ounces of soy grits a day to the diets of men diagnosed with prostate cancer caused a quick and noticeable improvement in their PSA levels. PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer and for tracking the disease once it's been found.
In the latest study, Australian researchers find that adding about 2 ounces of soy each day for one month results in a 13% drop in total PSA and a 27% increase in the free-to-total PSA ratio in men with prostate cancer.
Studies have shown that soy isofavones have a positive effect on prostate health. Soy Isoflavones contains no photestrogen, thus no estrogen effects on the body. The active ingredient in soy isoflavones are daidzein and genestein. Intake of 40 mg of soy isoflavones is recommended.
Vitamin E
Studies have shown that Vitamin E retards the growth of cancer cells in the prostate
NSI Phytosterol
This is a combination of betasitosterol, stigmasterol, compesterol and brassicasterol. This sterols a fat extracts from plants and possess anti-inflammatory properties and acts as immune building agents.
Saw palmetto
Saw palmetto is a plant that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which is believed to enlarge the prostate. Studies have suggested that saw palmetto is as good as any drugs in treating BPH.
Pygeum
Pygeum or the African plum tree, reduces the hormone prolactin, therefore lowering cholesterol and testosterone uptake and accumulation in the prostate. It is also helpful in increasing urine flow, decrease residua urine and improve sexual performance.
Stinging nettle
root Stinging nettle root is root extract form is believed to inhibit cytosolic androgen receptors within prostatic tissues, which could otherwise lead to cell mutation when those receptors are activated.
Jalapenom Habenero
Jalapenom Habenero and other hot peppers are suspected to reduce the growth of prostate cancer cells. Research conducted by Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute suggest that capsaicin (the substance found in peppers) induce 80 percent of the malignant cancer cells to self destruct.
Epilobium Parviflorum Clinical studies have shown that Epilobium Parviflorum has an inflammation-inhibiting and healing effect on acute and chronic inflammation of the prostate and can help to reduce the gland to its normal size. It is recommended that all men over the age of 50 take this herb regularly as a preventative and to maintain prostate and bladder health.
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