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The prostate is a walnut sized gland at the base of the
bladder that encircles the urethra, the tube through which urine is ejected.
The prostate produces prostatic fluid, which makes up the bulk of the male
ejaculate and both nourishes and transports the sperm. Cancer of the
prostate gland is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. it is
primarily a disease of aging.
Men in their 30's and 40's rarely develop prostate cancer, but the incidence
increases steadily after 55 years of age. Approximately 80% of all cases
occur in men over the age of 65, and by the age of eighty, 80% of all men
have prostate cancer to some degree. The American Cancer Society estimates
over 244,000 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the year 1995
alone. During that year, 40,400 men died from the disease. A male baby born
today has a 13% chance of developing prostate cancer at some time in his
life, and a 3% chance of dying from the disease. Some experts believe that
every man will eventually develop prostate cancer if he lives long enough.
GOOD SUPPLEMENTS TO TRY
| Nutrient
/ Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful
notes |
| Pygeum |
10 |
is an herb from Africa that has
been shown very effective against Prostate problems and it works well with
the herb Saw Palmetto in an herbal blend. Some Male Herbal formulas have
both as well as many other to help balance male body chemistry. Pygeum may
actually prevent prostate cancer. |
| Olive leaf extract |
10 |
herb that helps heal and
strengthen the immune system |
| Red Clover |
10 |
herb to detoxify and cleanse the
blood |
| Dandelion |
9 |
herb that works with Red clover
(see Genesis below) |
| Saw Palmetto |
9 |
herb that is especially beneficial to men's
health and it helps prevent prostate problems. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, copper,
manganese, selenium which all are helpful for enlargement of the prostate or
prostate cancer. These nutrients are also required for general good health
and well being. |
| Selenium |
8 |
powerful free radical scavenger and also aides
in protein digestion. Normally found in a good quality mineral multi-vitamin
supplement. |
| Shiitake |
9 |
The shiitake mushroom
stimulates a person's immune system to produce more interferon, which is a
natural compound that fights viruses and often used as a treatment against
cancer. |
| Pomegranate seed extract |
9 |
strong anti-oxidant |
| Lycopene |
9 |
lycopene has been shown to lower risk of
prostate cancer |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
powerful natural antioxidants work with
vitamin A |
| vitamin A |
9 |
antioxidant that helps destroy free radicals
and promotes healing |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
powerful anticancer agent |
| Bioflavonoids |
9 |
work with vitamin C |
| vitamin E |
8 |
vitamin E is a powerful healing agent and also
enhances sexual health |
| B vitamins |
9 |
the entire B vitamin family helps with
healing, circulation, stress relief, and to build red blood cells. See vitamin
B12 , vitamin B3, and vitamin
B6 |
| L-carnitine |
8 |
protects against free radical
damage and toxins in the body and often in combination with omega fatty
acids that work well for people suffering from prostate cancer or related
problems.. |
| Methionine |
8 |
is an amino acid which acts as a detoxifier to
help protect the liver and other organs of the body. |
| Zinc |
8 |
men need the mineral zinc for healthy sexual
and reproductive systems |
| Garlic |
8 |
garlic has been shown to benefit
to those with prostate problems.. |
Although it is relatively common, in most cases prostate cancer is,
fortunately, a slow growing cancer. Most prostate cancers arise in the rear
portion of the prostate gland; the rest originate near the urethra. On
average, prostate cancers double in mass every 6 years. Symptom include: one
or more of the following: pain or a burning sensation during urination,
frequent urination, a decrease in the size and force of urine flow, an
inability to urinate, blood in the urine, and continuing lower back, pelvic,
or suprapubic discomfort. However, the disease often causes no symptoms at
all until it reaches an advanced stage and/or spreads outside the gland. In
addition, these symptoms most often are caused not by cancer, but by benign
enlargement or inflammation of the prostate. Professional evaluation and
diagnosis is therefore necessary.
Prostate cancer in the USA is increasing. In part, this is due to the aging
of our population. Just a generation ago, the life expectancy for white men
in the United States was 65 years; today, it is close to 80 years. However,
the rate of prostate cancer is rapidly rising in all men, even those under
age 50. This is significant because, in general, the younger a man is when
he is diagnosed with prostate cancer, the worse his prognosis. The
increase in prostate cancer among younger men points to the role of diet and
exposure to environmental toxins in the development of the disease.
African-American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer, while
Asian-Americans have the lowest. Men with a family history of prostate
cancer also run a higher risk of developing the disease. The incidence is
higher among married men than it is among unmarried men. Also at increased
risk are men who have had recurring prostate infections, those with a
history of venereal disease, and those who have taken testosterone.
Researchers have also found a link between a high-fat diet and prostate
cancer. This may be due to the fact that heavy fat consumption raises
testosterone levels, which could then stimulate growth of the prostate,
including any cancer cells it may be harboring. Exposure to cancer causing
chemicals increases risk as well. Some experts believe that vasectomy may
increase a man's chances of developing prostate cancer. Poor diet and
nutrition most likely also play a role as men often have very poor eating
habits with little of no fruits and vegetables, and no supplementation by
vitamins or herbal formulas.
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses (1 gallon) of steam distilled water a
day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- brown rice and millet are very good to eat
- onions and garlic are great against cancer
- the lycopenes in tomatoes are good to eat
- juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks with someone you like -or- listen
to calming music
- control anger ... it can be a BIG problem for people with cancer and maybe
even a root cause
- get moderate exercise
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- fasting a few days a month can be helpful
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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