An enlarged prostate, or prostatitis, is a condition that causes the sufferer significant pain and discomfort, and can affect their quality of life. In addition to following the recommendations of a urologist and taking the appropriate medication, you can also do a few things that will help improve the prostatitis. At OneHowTo.com we'll give you a few home remedies for prostate enlargement.
Taking a hot bath is one of the best home remedies for prostate enlargement, and it's simple too. You just have to fill a bathtub with hot water (not so hot that it burns your skin) until it covers your stomach. Get in the bathtub and bathe in the water for up to 20 minutes.
The heat will help to relieve the pain, inflammation and difficulty passing urine. If you also add the medicinal plant known as horsetail to the water, the anti-inflammatory effects of the bath will be further enhanced. It is recommended to do this three times a day.
Horsetail is one of the best home remedies for treating an inflamed prostate owing to its purgative, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, and it will help to relieve the discomfort caused by prostatitis, both internally and externally. It is recommended to drink an infusion made with this medicinal plant three times a day.
It is only advisable to drink the infusion every day for a maximum of a six weeks to prevent the horsetail from irritating the intestinal mucous. You can also check for the best tea for prostate health for more useful tips.
Diuretic foods such as pineapple, melon or watermelon should be eaten by any patient suffering from prostatitis. Because of their liquid content, these fruits help eliminate toxins and ease fluid retention, which in turn helps to alleviate the discomfort caused by an inflamed prostate naturally, especially if it has been caused by a bacterial infection.
Garlic is one of the best natural ways to counteract bacteria and reduce inflammation, so it is an excellent home remedy for treating an inflamed prostate caused by a bacterial infection. Eat raw garlic every morning before breakfast, if you don't know how to do it take a look at our article on how to eat raw garlic, where we explain in detail.
Like horsetail, dandelion is another medicinal plants that's ideal for treating an inflamed prostate owing to its depurative, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Take three cups of dandelion infusion a day, but not for too long as it can affect your stomach.
Pumpkin seeds are also a great option as one of the home remedies for treating an inflamed prostate. It's recommended to eat a spoonful of these seeds, whole and in their natural state, that is, unsalted, every day before breakfast.
These home remedies for prostate enlargement will certainly help to alleviate your symptoms, but they are by no means a substitute for medical treatment or the advice of a urologist. That's why you should never substitute a doctor's treatment for natural remedies, these will only be added to any prescribed medicine you may be taking.
There are also several kinds of prostatitis which is why this method may differ from one case to another.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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