{"id":131234,"date":"2021-10-14T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T09:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=131234"},"modified":"2023-06-12T01:57:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T08:57:13","slug":"5-natural-remedies-for-an-enlarged-prostate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-for-an-enlarged-prostate\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Men who live long enough have a very high chance of developing an enlarged prostate gland. An enlarged prostate, or <strong>benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)<\/strong>, differs from prostate cancer and treatment will depend on symptoms. Some men with enlarged prostates don\u2019t ever experience symptoms, but most men have mild symptoms. The management of these symptoms will depend on their severity, and this article aims to look at natural remedies that relieve symptoms or potentially shrink an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is An Enlarged Prostate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prostate gland wraps around the urethra, which is the tube out of which urine flows. Belonging to the male reproductive system, the prostate gland naturally gets bigger as men age. Several factors may cause a prostate to enlarge. Aging and changing cells in the testicles may play a roll in the gland\u2019s growth. Men who have their testicles removed at a young age as a result of an accident or cancer, for example, do not develop BPH. Additionally, the prostate begins to shrink if older men who have BPH remove their testicles. Although BPH is non-cancerous, it does increase the risk for prostate cancer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, an enlarged prostate can clamp down on the urethra and restrict the flow of urine from the bladder. This can lead to a variety of problems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty in voiding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinary tract infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urinary leakage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For men with enlarged prostates, the following natural remedies may help to relieve symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Your Bathroom Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience bothersome urinary symptoms, it may be time to change your bathroom habits. As soon as you feel the urge to urinate, go to the restroom and empty your bladder each time. This will help reduce the number of trips you make to the restroom. To ease urination, experts recommend that you relax as much as possible beforehand. Anxiety can make it more difficult to urinate, so block out your symptoms and consider meditation to ease the flow of urine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stinging Nettle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>European stinging nettle can cause a sharp jolt of pain if you come in contact with the hairs on its leaves. Although this is the case, it doesn&#8217;t have that effect when brewed or cooked. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/prostate-formula-p-56.html\">stinging nettle may benefit men with BPH<\/a>. Nettle root contains similar antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Saw+Palmetto+Berry&amp;id=225#containing\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Herbal products containing Saw Palmetto Berry\">saw palmetto<\/a> and pygeum. In fact, some herbal concoctions often <strong>combine saw palmetto with nettle root to reduce the size of the prostate.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat A Plant-Based Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to several studies, it\u2019s best for men with enlarged prostates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-7-best-foods-to-eat-for-a-healthy-prostate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to follow a plant-based diet<\/a>. Decreasing the intake of animal-based foods, or eliminating them from the diet entirely, is the first line of defense for reducing the size of the prostate. It\u2019s best to prioritize fresh fruits and vegetables because they exhibit potent antioxidant activity that reduces oxidative stress. They are also rich in fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and other vitamins and minerals. It\u2019s also beneficial to consume starch-resistant foods because they contain beneficial organisms that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/the-microbiome-diet-a-plan-for-a-healthier-gut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve gut microbiome<\/a>. Improving gut health ultimately enhances immune function, which may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/5-turmeric-drinks-to-help-reduce-inflammation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"86\" title=\"5 Turmeric Drinks To Help Reduce Inflammation\">reduce inflammation<\/a> in the prostate. BPH is an inflammatory process, so reducing the rate of inflammation can only benefit your health. Focus on lentils, green bananas, green beans, kidney beans, and other gut healthy foods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch What You Drink And When<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you are well aware, the liquids you consume must eventually come out. Cutting down or monitoring what and when you drink can help cut down on urinary irritation. Researchers confirm that <strong>caffeine and alcohol encourage the kidneys to produce urine<\/strong>. That means you can expect more frequent trips to the bathroom when drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. It\u2019s best to avoid or moderate your nighttime intake of these beverages, as it may cut down how often you need to urinate. This may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/can-sleeping-on-your-back-solve-your-sleep-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help improve sleep<\/a> if you regularly wake up at night to empty the bladder. Additionally, limit the consumption of cranberry juice and wine, especially before you leave the house or go to bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saw Palmetto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This herb may be the most studied herb in regards to naturally reducing an enlarged prostate. This herbal remedy comes from the fruit of the palm tree, and several studies confirm that it may be effective at relieving BPH symptoms. <strong>Saw palmetto inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and reduces the size of the prostate\u2019s inner lining.<\/strong> The research on saw palmetto as an effective remedy for BPH is ongoing. Preliminary studies, however, find that the anti-inflammatory and hormone-blocking properties may help men with BPH.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t drinking liquids at night before bed, eat a balanced diet, and follow these other natural remedies if you have an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":131235,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,2,50],"tags":[1939,1951,1957,2226,2322,2430,2573,2648,2649,7218,7694,9569],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate - Dherbs.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don&#039;t drinking liquids at night before bed, eat a balanced diet, and follow these other natural remedies for an enlarged prostate.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-for-an-enlarged-prostate\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Natural Remedies For An Enlarged Prostate\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Don&#039;t drinking liquids at night before bed, eat a balanced diet, and follow these other natural remedies for an enlarged prostate.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-natural-remedies-for-an-enlarged-prostate\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies &amp; 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