How to Shrink the Prostate Naturally
- 1). Sit in a hot bath, or hot tub, several times per day, if possible. The heat can help to promote healing and reduce prostate swelling.
- 2). Participate in some form of regular exercise.
- 3). Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you noticed that the urinary issues started after sitting for extended lengths of time, or after an activity such as bike riding, alter your activities.
- 4). Try to avoid taking cold medications, including antihistamines and/or decongestants.
- 5). Reduce your consumption of alcoholic beverages, especially beer. Alcohol can affect one of the hormones that play a part in prostate problems.
- 6). Take beneficial supplements, including: zinc (60 mg/day), saw palmetto (160 mg twice/day), Vitamin E (400 mg/day) and flaxseed oil (1-2 tsp./day). Flaxseed oil may influence prostaglandin production, and a deficiency in prostaglandin may be a contributing factor to prostate enlargement.
- 7). Keep your cholesterol at a healthy level (under 220) and avoid high fat foods because they can affect your hormone levels, which can lead to prostate problems.
- 8). Ejaculate frequently as this will help to reduce swelling by removing prostate fluids.
- 9). Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils, including margarine. Prostaglandin metabolism can be negatively impacted by the consumption of these products.
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Relax the pelvic muscles when relieving yourself to fully empty your bladder. Repeatedly failing to completely empty the bladder can lead to urinary retention and/or urinary flow problems. - 11
Consume fewer fluids several hours before bedtime, especially those that contain caffeine or alcohol. This is particularly important for men who are awakened several times each night by the urge to use the restroom.
