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Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
Phytotherapy Phytotherapy is the use of herbs or plants and herbal therapies are popular methods of self-treatment . Several have been researched in pre-clinical and clinical studies so as to relieve lower urinary tract symptoms in connection with BPH . As an example , Saw Palmetto along with selenium and lycopene may be useful when treating an enlarged prostate . Stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica ) may also provide some assistance with prostate health .
Natural Support : Astragalus and Soybean Astragalus and soybean together may support prostate health while relieving symptoms . In addition , Astragalus provides an exceptional boost to the immune system and provides support to the kidneys . As a remedy , this may aid the following symptoms :
• A weak or slow urinary stream
• A feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Difficulty starting urination
• Frequent urination
• Urgency to urinate
• Getting up frequently at night to urinate
Treatment Treatment options for BPH are likely to be a mixture of lifestyle changes , medication , minor invasive procedures or possibly surgery . Complementary health approaches are becoming more popular for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms interconnected with BPH . Trials into the success of phytotherapy ( natural products ) and the prostate are ongoing and are often beneficial alongside medical diagnosis and medication in a whole-body approach to health .
Prescription Medications BPH medication falls into two main classes :
• Alpha-adrenergic blockers ( alpha blockers ) which include : alfuzosin , silodosin , tamsulosin , terazosin , prazosin and doxazosin .
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