Natural BPH (Prostate Enlargement) Tips

How was your Fourth of July weekend? Were there any fireworks going off in your neighborhood? 

As summer continues to turn up the heat, we want to see men turn up their passion for prostate care, specifically BPH (prostate enlargement commonly accompanied by uncomfortable urinary symptoms like frequent urination and slow or weak urinary stream). 

If you still pick up newspapers, you may see articles discussing health, natural remedies and tips. You may not be surprised to see some men’s health or prostate care tips, too. For those of you who like taking a natural path to better health, these may be worth a read and a talk with your doctor. If you see naturopathic physicians or nutritionists, they may help you think of meal or ingredients to incorporate for better prostate health. Ask your doctor about the consumption of soy (in foods like tofu and tempeh), tomatoes (which contain lycopene) and cranberries for bladder health. Although their efficacy in managing prostate health directly may be debated, if you are eating healthy food in moderation while also keeping your personal situation in mind (allergies, comorbidities, current medications, etc.) you may be supporting your body holistically. Eating well means your body can get the nutrition it needs to support your multitude of bodily functions including the immune system. Reducing stress of the mind will also prevent the stress from further weakening your immune system. Some people find mindfulness meditation or other forms of therapy and activities like safe exercise to be helpful. 

If the natural path to managing prostate enlargement is attractive to you, you may also consider UMOOZE, which was clinically shown to support men with BPH symptoms by improving their IPSS scores in various criteria (see the study on the Clinical Trials website). 

What other food do you eat and associate with health, nutrition, and BPH management? What foods do you avoid? Avoiding food and drinks containing an excess of salt, sugar, trans fats and high calorie count may be a start. 

Your fluid intake habits may also play a role in managing your BPH. Can’t go wrong with a glass of water if you don’t know where to start! Drinking more during the day and less at night may help reduce the thickness of urine, thereby reducing irritation to the bladder. Drinking soy milk or astragalus tea may also help, but bear in mind that even when consumed to reduce stress and produce calm or other health benefits, some teas, especially caffeinated teas, may be diuretic and produce more urinary urges.

Let’s support men on their journey to naturally managing their BPH!