Preventing Prostate Cancer

Regular examination of the prostate for any lumps or patches is just not enough. Preventing prostate cancer includes leading a healthy lifestyle which is based on a nutritional diet and physical fitness regime.

Each year more number of men fall into trap of this fatal disease. Symptoms include difficulty in urination, increased frequency of urination and dribbling after urination. One feels unsatisfied even after emptying the bladder. The prostate becomes enlarged and may pain on touching.

Role of Nutrition

Foods that contain antioxidants like omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, isoflavones and anti-inflammatory substances help in prevention of the disease. Isoflavones are present in soy beans, legumes, tofu, bacon and cheddar cheese.

Tomatoes contain most amount of lycopene. This is one good reason to consume ketchup but make sure it is of good quality. Tomatoes soups are also helpful. Foods that offer omega-3 fatty acids are fish, salmon, hemp, lingo berry and flax seed oil. Flax seed oil is available in form of daily supplement capsules.

Apples, red onions, berries are good source of anti inflammatory compounds.

Drink plenty of water and herbal teas in order to flush out the bacteria and virus that may cause any infection to the prostate.  Cranberry juice is said to be helpful in dealing with urinary problems in men. Drink about 120 ml of it 4 times in a day.

Herbal decoctions made from green tea, basil leaf and fennel seeds and rosemary leaves help in getting rid of the free radicals. These free radicals may trigger cells to become cancerous. Watch out for your weight.

Interestingly, beer, containing a powerful flavanoids xanthohumol is said to aid in prevention of prostate cancer triggered by the male hormone testosterone.

Frequent ejaculation reduces the risk of prostate cancer considerably. The ejaculation can be achieved either through masturbation or through frequent sex.  Frequent sex means having sex 3-4 times in a weak.

A yoga asana called yoganidrasana is said to keep the prostate healthy. It is said to be used by saints that live on high altitudes which helps them keep their body warm.

Prostate cancer is completely curable if it is diagnosed at an early state.