Sunday, March 4, 2007

Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment And Prevention

Prostate cancer is the third major cause of death related to cancer for men. According to recent studies, over half of all men over 50 years of age suffer from an enlarged prostate and its effects. Many men do not realize how important this disease is and fail to receive regular prostate examinations. Thankfully, much can be done to ensure a healthy prostate and to prevent prostate cancer.

The prostate is a donut shaped gland below the bladder through which urine and semen pass on their way out of the body. The prostate's primary function is to add a special fluid to sperm before it leaves the penis through ejaculation.

An enlarged prostate can squeeze the urethra making urination and sex difficult, painful, or downright impossible. Any such symptoms should be checked out immediately with a certified urologist (a mens health doctor). It is no wonder why it is so crucial for men to pay attention to their prostate health, especially as they get older.

To prevent prostate cancer it is generally recommended to exercise at least once per week, eat healthy foods and attend regular checkups. Herbal health supplements have been seen to prevent prostate problems by the inhibiting the processes that enlarge the prostate. Also men who choose a vegetarian or vegan diet dramatically reduce the chances of prostate cancer because of a more natural diet that includes soy.

Ensure a healthy prostate and the benefits that come with it for years to come with the right mixture of proper diet, exercise and health supplements for total prostate health.

George Knows is a Mens Health Expert and Nutritionist. Read more about prostate health supplements at his herbal health supplements store, http://www.HerbalMedStore.com