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A number of studies have indicated that pollen can be an effective approach for treatment of prostate conditions, which has prompted some men to ask, “Can pollen treat prostatitis?” Currently the conventional treatment for nonbacterial prostatitis involves drugs for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), which are not always effective. Therefore the challenge to treat chronic prostatitis/chronic [...]
Men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) who take saw palmetto may experience an unexpected benefit from this natural remedy. A new study found that saw palmetto not only improved urinary symptoms in men with BPH, but also helped with erectile dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that saw palmetto works for prostate conditions and in [...]
Curcumin, the turmeric component that gives curry its kick, may also give something else a boost: the benefits of chemotherapy. A new study is currently underway that is testing the ability of curcumin to boost the effects of chemotherapy in people with colon cancer. Curcumin has been turning up increasingly in labs and clinical studies [...]
A beehive compound used by honeybees appears to contain cancer fighting properties, according to a research team at the University of Chicago Medicine. The compound, known as propolis, is used by the bees to patch up damage to their hives. Following studies with mice and the growth of tumors, the research team reports that a [...]
Many claims have been made about the ability of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) , a natural remedy derived from the American dwarf palm tree, to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH) and associated urinary tract problems, as well as showing promise in prostatitis and perhaps even in fighting prostate cancer. But is this hype, [...]
How much vitamin D is enough? That’s a question often asked by people of all ages, and a team of University of Washington researchers undertook the task of answering it regarding the level needed in the blood to lower the risk of a major medical event in older adults. What they found may surprise you. [...]
When a man gets a diagnosis of prostatitis, one of the first questions he’s likely to ask is, “How am I going to treat it?” Among the treatment options available to men (e.g., alternative treatments, supplements, surgery) are drugs, but do drugs for prostatitis work? The answer to that question depends on several factors, including which [...]
Here’s a study that’s likely to raise a few eyebrows and voices as well: the authors of the world’s largest randomized trial of prostate cancer have found that prostatectomy for prostate cancer is ineffective. That is, prostatectomy (prostate surgery) did not extend life for men who underwent the surgery when compared with men who chose watchful waiting [...]
Resveratrol, a phytonutrient found in grapes and red wine, packs potent antioxidant powers that can improve heart health, according to Spanish researchers. People at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took resveratrol supplements for one year showed significant improvements in heart-related factors when compared with individuals who took a placebo. Resveratrol is a polyphenol that [...]
You probably know the old English proverb, “All good things must come to an end,” but in some cases, people work hard to prevent such occurrences. Take pygeum, for example. Pygeum (Prunus africana) is a tree, found in some African countries, whose bark has been valued since ancient times by native populations as a remedy [...]
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