Find Out About Natural Remedies For Prostatitis

By Casandra Newton


Inflammation of the prostate gland is quite common in men of any age. Apart from the 10% of cases that are attributed to a bacterial infection, it can be difficult to specify the exact cause in the other 90% of cases. The symptoms can vary between patients with some having a persistent infection and others having intermittent bouts of infection. Chronic prostatitis is the medical term that refer to symptoms that last for 3 months or more. Health and herbalist stores sell a wide variety of natural remedies for prostatitis.

Increasing you intake of water on a daily basis can help to flush out any harmful bacteria from the urinary tract and the bladder. Introducing Cranberry in juice or tablet form into your daily diet helps to stop bacteria from traveling between the prostate and the bladder. That in turn helps to prevent the build up of excess urine.

Diet is important, especially if you have proven to be susceptible to bouts of urinary related infections. It may require a life-style change in your diet to help prevent further episodes of infection. You need to eat smaller light meals, more frequently throughout the day. Introducing whole grains, fresh fruit and steaming your vegetables will help to protect the urinary tract from infection.

Pain and cramping are usually the result of a build-up of urine. Sufferers may find they are unable to expel their urine and it starts increase the pressure. However, there are a wide variety of natural and herbal products on the market which can help control the symptoms and promote urinary health. One such product is the watermelon seeds, which are crushed and infused in hot water as a drink. The product can also be purchased in tablet form and should be taken as instructed on the label. Any product such as this one that has diuretic properties will require a corresponding increase in your potassium intake. You can achieve an increase by eating more fresh vegetables and fruits such as bananas.

Chamomile is used to produce a tea which has soothing and diuretic properties. Alternatively, it can be purchased in tincture form and the specified number of drops added to hot water. It helps to relieve pain and cramps caused by an infection in the urinary system.

Infected and enlarged prostates often respond to the soothing properties of Couch Grass. It can be combined with other natural remedies to improve effectiveness, such as Buchu, Saw Palmetto and Echinacea. Couch Grass can be purchased on its own or as a mixed preparation from local Health Food Stores.

Vitamin F provides you with a natural source of Zinc and Linoleic Acid and is commonly found in pumpkin seeds. Not only will you find these seeds in any Health Food shop, you can now find them in your local supermarket. The diuretic properties found in the seeds help to prevent the build-up of excess urine.

There are many more preventative and healing preparations that you can purchase from a good Health Food or Herbalist shop. The store assistant will provide you with advice on the various products and will recommend the ones that are best according to the duration and severity of your symptoms. However, if you are on any other type of drug treatment, you must consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice before starting natural remedies.




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