Men's Health: Natural approaches for better prostate health Men's Health | Page 30

Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
Tips to Keep in Mind Sedentary lifestyles with limited movement or muscle stimulation may be a potential cause of prostate problems . Modern day lifestyles go against the natural way of life of being active , of walking and running . Typically , disease occurs when the natural way is bypassed . Certainly , it appears that the majority of prostate problems are linked to unhealthy blood or poor blood flow . Once healthy blood flows to the prostate gland , many sufferers state that their problems decrease .
Tests There are a variety of tests which can be utilized to check the prostate condition including :
• Digital rectal exam – one finger is inserted into the rectum to establish the shape , size and firmness of the prostate and the doctor will also be able to determine if there are any lumps .
• Prostate-specific antigen test – a blood sample is taken and checked for proteins called PSA that are produced by the cells of the prostate . If there are high levels , it may be indicative of cancer . It is worth noting that this alone is not confirmation of prostate cancer .
I . Urinary Health
The health of the urinary tract is extremely important because it filters waste or excess fluid from the bloodstream and removes it . It promotes the health of the kidneys , aiding their functions and ensuring stable levels of electrolytes including potassium and phosphate .
In addition :
• It produces hormones for the regulation of blood pressure
• It produces red blood cells
• It maintains strong bones
The bladder , ureters and the urethra transport urine away from the kidneys and stores it in the bladder until released through urination .
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