Prostate Problems | Prostate Treatments

Men in their forties should have their prostates checked at least once a year by their physician. This doesn't mean only a digital exam but also a set of blood tests to determine a baseline PSA.

• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood (see Question 1).
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the PSA test along with a digital rectal exam to help detect prostate cancer in men age 50 and older. The FDA has also approved the PSA test to monitor patients with a history of prostate cancer to see if the cancer has recurred (come back) (see Question 2).

This examination should be done as part of your health exam on a yearly basis.  You ignore it at your own risk.  In your fifties, your prostate will swell and create problems for you.   Early detection will be possible with the PSA  tests and treatment can then proceed.  Of course, we men being what we are, often find it hard to ask for tests like this. We would rather only get tested after a symptom occurs.  It's well-known that those who wait for a problem to erupt often are too late and will then need to go through more intensive treatment and perhaps even surgery.  Prevention is always wiser but .... trying to convince men to take action they feel are unnecessary is not easy.

So what can you do if you find yourself with a swollen prostate gland that is causing urination problems and perhaps even erectile dysfunction problems?  Saw Palmetto, tomatoes and other natural remedies are fairly good to help prevent prostate problems if you use them regularly for years but what about for the guy who notices or knows his prostate is already swollen because of his other symptoms but who doesn't necessarily want to go to a docotr to have it checked out? Is there anything he can take that will help in the short run? 

Top Wellness Products has researched the problem and come up with two solutions:

1. Find something with Beta sitosterol in it. The fact is that the active ingredient in most products sold on the market today for prostate problems contain minute traces of beta sitosterol. Try to find a product with 130mg of it along with lycopene, zinc, vitamin E and selenium. Within a week after using it, you should see a big improvement in your ability to empty your bladder while urinating.  This product is an anti-inflammatory product that may help your urinary problems. It is not a cure for anything more seriously wrong with your prostate. That should be determined with a series of PSA tests. One to establish a baseline PSA level and another  after awhile to determine how much your level is fluctuating or increasing. 
2. If you can find crinum latifolium, grab it and take two or three a day for a month or so. It is a natural remedy from Vietnam . It's a very potent and effective medicinal herb for prostate and ovarian health. Crinum Latifolium, has recently come into the spotlight. Used traditionally for longevity, Crinum is so revered in Vietnam, that it was traditionally reserved for only royalty. It is often referred to as the "Medicine for the King's Palace" and the "Royal Female Herb." Its ability to target both prostate and ovarian health is unparalleled. Clinicians know that it is unusual for an herb to be effective for both male and female specific organs, but Crinum has been clinically tested and appears to be effective for both. Crinum's benefits have also been reported to extend well beyond prostate and ovarian health.

   What is Crinum latifolium’s relationship to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Cancer?

   There are over 500 successful case histories using Crinum for BPH. After seven years of research, the International Hospital in Vietnam reported that 92.6 percent of BPH patients had good results using Crinum (confirmed by measurements of prostate size and clinical evaluations by urologists)

   The doctors used the extract for 21-day cycles, with 7 days off in between. No side effects were reported and no lethal level in animals (meaning incredible safety). One of the patients in the study was a 72year-old man who had suffered from BPH symptoms for 3 years, often waking up 4-5 times per night with difficult urination. He was evaluated at the International Hospital in Vietnam and diagnosed with BPH with prostate dimensions of 4.1, 5.4 and 4.8 cm, with a weight of 53 grams. Previously, he had been advised to have his prostate removed, but because of a hypertensive condition, he tried a Crinum protocol instead. After only three, 21-day cycles of treatment, his prostate dimensions reduced to 2.9, 4.2 and 3.6, with a weight of just 22 grams. All his symptoms resolved and he reported feeling healthy.1  The National Health Committee declared Crinum to be the most promising area of research for the treatment of BPH.

   In another Vietnamese study published in 2002, 158 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) patients were given a Crinum-based herbal preparation twice daily. After 64 days, patients were evaluated by clinical and ultrasound examinations. Researchers found that prostate size returned normal in 154 patients. They noted an incredible 97% success rate. A three-year follow up confirmed a high rate of long-term success for those patients who completed therapy.

   In 2001, a Vietnam Pharmaceutical Corporation published their findings that aqueous extracts from Crinum latifolium leaves from Vietnam showed in vitro and in vivo T-lymphocyte activation (Tram, et al., 1999) and retarded growth of chemically induced tumors (sarcomas) in rats (Tram et al., 2000).3

   In yet another recent report from the Vietnamese Central State News Agency from September 2005, it was reported that “Crinum latifolium extract has a very good therapeutic effect on benign hyperthrophy of prostate (BHP)” based on the National Institute of Traditional Medicine of Ho Chi Minh City, and the Institute of Aging Disorders of Hanoi who tested Crinum in a large number of patients (627 patients) with BHP. The results showed a 33-93% reduction in urinary symptoms. 90% of the tested patients achieved a reduction in prostate size. Among them a significant number of patients achieved a normalization of prostate size and urinary health after three months of therapy. There was no significant adverse reactions noted.4

   References:

    

3. Crinum latifolium, a promising and highly effective treatment for BPH, health and life. The Journal of Health Ministry of Vietnam, December 20, 2002, N 207.
4. Doan Thu Nhu. Crinum Latifolium in treatment of Benign Hypertrophy of prostate and cancers. Journal of Health and Life of Vietnamese Health Ministry, December 10, 2002, N 148.
5. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Trama, Maya Mitovab. GC-MS of Crinum latifolium L. Alkaloids, Zeitschrift für Naturforschung B. (A Journal of Chemical Sciences). 57c, 239D242 (2002); received October 2/November 29, 2001
6. Crinum latifolium extract has a very good therapeutic effect on benign hyperthrophy of prostate (BHP). Vietnamese central state news agency September 22, 2005 

The bottom line is that it works pretty well and will grow in popularity. Top Wellness Products recommends it highly to men with prostate problems. You can buy it from http://www.prostate-helper.com/crinum_article.html . This website gets no part of any profit from the prostate helper website.  It is presented here as a public service to those who suffer from these types of problems and as an alternative treatment while you seek additional treatment from your physician. Please leave your comments below this article with your name and email address so you can be kept informed of new developments.

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