The elements of an alternative cancer therapy are outlined to the patient and include: our avoid list, dietary changes, oral nutritional supplements, possible hormonal balancing, possible intravenous vitamin and mineral drips, an exercise program, fr

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As I implied last time, for stages A and B of prostate cancer, when the cancer is confined to the prostate gland, a radical prostatectomy is most often recommended by urologists. This surgery involves the removal of the entire prostate gland and caps

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The widespread use of the Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA test has resulted in more frequent and earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer. The PSA is a protein produced by both benign and malignant prostate cells. In general, its value will relate to th

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Several years ago, the major way of diagnosing relatively early prostate cancer was through a digital rectal examination, in which the physician inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels a hard nodule on the prostate. A biopsy of the nodule w

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The complementary approach to the management and treatment of prostate cancer is quite different from the conventional approach and perhaps more beneficial for some patients. In this article I will discuss the prostate gland, describe the nature of p

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The prostate gland is a walnut-shaped organ located below a man's bladder that makes seminal fluid. It actually surrounds a portion of the bladder and the beginning of the urethra, the tube that carries urine away from the bladder. If they live long

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  There are many healthy approaches to managing prostate enlargement. If the symptoms are not severe, there is no risk from trying the alternatives to surgery. The new medication for BPH, finasteride or Proscar®, is not as effective as the

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When patients come to me for advice about specific medical problems, they usually have been told that they need medication or surgery, and they are seeking ways to avoid those treatments. Sometimes they have already tried medications, which have prod

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By the age of 50, about 30% of all men will experience difficulties with urination that is related to enlargement of the prostate gland. This rises to about 50% at age 60. Increases in the number of times one has to visit the bathroom along with a fr

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Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies will not be discussed in great detail here because it is critical to not hope that they would suffice, alone, to treat cancer. However, the following guidelines towards understanding a TCM diagnosis are offered:

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The role of healthy eating can not be overemphasized in both prevention and reversal of cancer. In general, the eating principles with prostate cancer are based on alkalinizing the system. Alkaline fasts must be undertaken under physician supervision

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Psychospiritual metaphors and correlations for inflammation to consider revolve around the "inflammatory" feeling of fear, especially as it expresses through anger. Examples of this kind of thinking are often described in a telling manner:

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Typically each acupuntrue session involves placement of 4 to 20 "needles" based on the diagnosis. These needles very rarey cause pain; the unusual sensation is that of the Qi (vital force) "grabbing" the needle, which often causes

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A growing number of progressive thinkers like to use semi-precious stones for their healing. The stones may be held, or placed on the affected body part, or placed into the bottom of your drinking water. Consult someone who knows about "healing

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Chinese herbs are most often not only from plant species unknown in the West, but used quite differently than Western herbs. For one thing, a Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) diagnosis describes the effect of the "problem" on the patient,

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A critical area of health care which is finally getting deserved recognition is the whole field of nutrition. It's true that you are, indeed, made out of what you eat. Think about it. The following list of supplements are provided because it may be d

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Conventional treatment includes surgical removal of all or part of the prostate. Most patients improve significantly after treatment but may be rendered impotent. Surgery is not to be taken lightly Important questions to ask your doctor include the

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Prostate problems are very common in men in the U.S. and generally present in one of three forms. These are separate conditions called "Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy," "Prostatitis," and "Prostate Cancer." The conditions

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In terms of nutritional medicine, practitioners have been using Zinc for decades to support a healthy prostate. This beneficial mineral is deficient in many American diets, and is needed for proper immune function as well as prostate health. Zinc has

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On the bright side, natural therapies have a long history of use in this country and abroad to support optimal prostate health. Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens berry) has been traditionally used in treating male urogenital conditions. Serenoa is a small

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The purpose of this article is to focus on the treatment and prevention of BPH rather than cancer of the prostate. Conservative measures for an enlarged prostate include prostatic massage and reducing or eliminating coffee and alcohol. Antibiotics ar

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This process is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or benign prostatic hypertrophy-- often simply called BPH. Because the prostate sits beneath the bladder, when inflamed it may put pressure on the urethra, creating a variety of uncomfortable urinar

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Men and hormonal changes? Yes, the times are changing in the field of men's health. "Prostate" is now a household word when barely a decade ago men didn't even know they had one. And the notion that a man may also experience "hormonal

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A number of symptoms are found including an aching pain in the area of the prostate, pressure will be painful such that sitting may hurt, there isdysuria, nocturia, dribbling etc., hematuria may occur. Acute cases may be accompanied with fever. Acti

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