Friday, June 13, 2014

In Honor of Father’s Day—a Word about Prostate Health

There’s so much information about prostate health and the dangers that an enlarging prostate can pose to men that it’s hard to know what to do. And now most medical professionals are telling men that the PSA test (that was once recommended annually to check for elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen — a possible indicator of prostate cancer) is unnecessary.

Medical statistics estimate that one out of every three men over the age of 60 has some kind of prostate problem. And according to natural-health practitioners, one of the most effective ways to help relieve an enlarged prostate is to eat ½ cup of shelled, unsalted pumpkin seeds every day. One reason may be that the prostate gland contains 10 times more zinc than most other organs in your body, and pumpkin seeds are packed with that mineral.

Pumpkin seed remedies for such a problem have been around for centuries. An old Russian folk remedy calls on pumpkin seed “tea” to relieve inflammation of the bladder and prostate. To make it, simmer ½ cup of whole (not shelled) pumpkin seeds in 1 quart of water for 20 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature, and pour it into a wide-mouthed jar with a tight-fitting lid. Do not strain out the seeds; just let them settle to the bottom of the jar. Stir thoroughly before using the potion. Drink 6 to 8 ounces three times a day, or as needed to relieve pain.

Note: This is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you suspect that you have either bladder or prostate problems, see your doctor immediately.


Happy Father’s Day!

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