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My Uncle (87 years old) has been complaining about waking up ever 45 minutes and have to pee. I told him to start drinking Tart Cherry Juice. We got him afew bottles and he has been drinking it in the morning and before bed. Today, 1 ½ month later he has called me twice today to thank me for putting him on the tart cherry juice. It has changed him life. He said he sleeps thru the night without getting up to pee. And he is able to empty out his bladder in the morning.
Why it works:
Preliminary research suggests that a natural compound in cherries might help people who suffer from arthritic inflammation, gout, and because of the fruit's high anthocyanin levels, cherries may have a role in preventing prostate cancer, the leading cancer in men in the United States. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, tart cherries can help maintain urinary tract health, prevent infections, and support kidney function.
Cherries, contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds known as anthocyanins. Chronic inflammation can contribute to various urological issues, such as bladder infections, kidney problems, and discomfort in the urinary tract. By consuming cherries, you may reduce inflammation, helping to alleviate symptoms associated with these conditions. https://desertskyurology.com/blog/how-cherries-can-support-urological-health-benefits-and-uses/
Tart Cherry Juice Decreases Oxidative Stress in Healthy Older Men and Women
Source: https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(22)06805-5/pdf
The tart cherry juice intervention also reduced basal urinary excretion…
How to Incorporate Cherries Into Your Diet for Urological Health
Adding cherries to your daily diet is easy and delicious. Here are a few simple ways to enjoy this fruit and reap its urological health benefits:
Fresh Cherries: Enjoy them as a snack or add them to smoothies, salads, or yogurt.
Tart Cherry Juice: Drinking tart cherry juice is an easy way to get concentrated benefits for urinary tract health.
Frozen Cherries: Keep frozen cherries on hand for quick smoothies or as a cool addition to oatmeal or desserts.
Dried Cherries: Dried cherries can be added to trail mixes, baked goods, or eaten on their own for a healthy snack
Cayenne
Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★★
About the Borax... I get my Boron in caps online. Good for arthritis. And most house plants. Boron deficient soil is a big reason for poor crop yields. Also take 1 Oz. ACV wi warm water daily for BPH. And Silodosin/Avodart daily. Also had the TURP conversation with my Urologist. On hold for now as I just finished a few months of passing bladder and kidney stones. Seem to be on the mend as the stones are now rare and like dust in the toilet bowl.
Pee flow rates are improving, and do not have to get up as often as before.
Multiple Remedies
Multiple Remedies
Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV should always have the mother enzyme and its best to look like a scooby like the kombucha's mother.
The best I've found by far is ffrom a uk seller named qualified naturalpath. He c makes his own taken from a 200y Devon orchard. Organic of course.
Multiple Remedies
Can you recommend a specific brand for the MACA & Monolaurin made from coconuts.
DIY Prostate Massage
https://web.archive.org/web/20181018064747/https://prostatitis.org/doityourself.html
Beginner's Guide To Do-It-Yourself Prostate Drainage
By Ron K
RonK's Disclaimer:
I am not a doctor and am relating only my own personal experience and opinions. Do-it-yourself prostate drainage is an experimental technique which is helping some sufferers. I take no responsibility if you try this and hurt yourself somehow. Neither, I'm sure does the Prostatitis Foundation. If you experience a fever or other serious illness within 24 hours of a drainage you should see a doctor immediately.
- This article covers the following frequently asked questions:
- What is prostate drainage?
- Why would I want to do it myself?
- Can anybody do it?
- My arms are too short. Is there any other way?
- What benefits can I expect?
- Can't I get the same benefits from just taking antibiotics?
- Couldn't I just ejaculate normally instead of having my prostate drained?
- Is the improvement permanent?
- What are the possible drawbacks to do-it-yourself drainage? Can I hurt myself?
- How do I know I am doing it right?
- How exactly does Dr. AEF. do it?
- What do I need in the way of supplies and where do I get them?
- Do I need any preparation?
- Ejaculation? Do you mean I have to masturbate?
- Can't I just skip the ejaculation?
- How do you do it?
- How long will it take before I see some results?
- What happens if I miss a day or two?
- How will I know when I'm cured?
- How often should I do the drainage?
- Why can't my uro do it for me?
- Can I email you if I have any other questions?
- 2003 Update
What is prostate drainage?
Prostate drainage is an essential part of Dr. AE Feliciano's treatment for prostatitis. This drainage must be done every two days or the whole treatment may fail. The rest of the treatment consists of several cultures of seminal fluid to determine the cause(s) of the infection and to determine the best antibiotic or antifungal to take, followed by a course of the appropriate antibiotic or antifungal.
Prostate drainage is an advanced version of the digital rectal exam (DRE). The doctor inserts his gloved finger into your rectum and presses on portions of the prostate in an attempt to drain all of the trapped fluid.
Why would I want to do it myself?
Ideally, you don't. It would be nice if every uro was as skilled and knowledgeable as Dr. AEF (and open on weekends). However, there's only one of him and it's a long expensive plane ride to the Philippines. Until the treatment becomes widespread this may be the only option.
Also, are you really looking forward to spending a good chunk of every other day in the waiting room of your friendly uro just so he can do a five minute massage on you? Of course, there is also the matter of his fee which your insurance company is not too interested in paying for yet.
Can anybody do it?
No. You need to be fairly flexible and have long enough arms. Short stubby fingers might also be a problem. You also have to have enough courage to do it. It's kind of frightening the first time but gets to be routine after a while.
My arms are too short. Is there any other way?
There might be. Dr. Tarfusser uses his ultrasonic probe to reach where he can't. You might experiment with something like a long thin dildo if you can find one stiff enough. If it is too flexible that wouldn't work and you wouldn't want to use something that could break. It would also need to be easily sterilized.
You can also try to talk your wife or significant other into helping you. (Good way to find out if they really love you!)
What benefits can I expect?
There is no guarantee that do-it-yourself drainage will help, especially without the cultures and the antibiotics/antifungals, however, if done properly it may result in draining the clogged up pockets in the prostate (called acini). This draining of the swollen acini is necessary in order to allow the replacement of the infection saturated fluid with fresh antibiotic/antifungal laden fluid.
My own experience, even without the use of any antibiotics has been that regular drainage has resulted in a reduction or elimination of all symptoms. My prostate has actually shrunk in size since I began the regular drainages and I find that I no longer have any sitting pain or discomfort when urinating. Urine flow has also improved. The spot left by "the last drop" on my underwear has shrunk from bigger than a silver dollar down to smaller than a dime.
Can't I get the same benefits from just taking antibiotics?
No. The antibiotics cannot reach the infection when the acini are clogged. Only when they are drained regularly does the antibiotic get where it needs to go in sufficient quantities to do some good. Without the drainage all you do is breed your own supply of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Couldn't I just ejaculate normally instead of having my prostate drained?
No. Once the acini clog up, a normal ejaculation does not drain them. If it did we wouldn't all be suffering from prostatitis.
Is the improvement permanent?
We don't know yet. Dr. AEF.'s full treatment appears to completely cure the patient. Do-it-yourself may only help to ease the symptoms until Dr. AEF.'s treatment becomes more easily available. You may need to continue on a regular schedule until then. It is too soon to tell.
What are the possible drawbacks to do-it-yourself drainage? Can I hurt myself?
The major drawback so far has been a slightly sore wrist due to the extreme angle required but this goes away quickly and after a while your wrist adjusts. It is conceivable that you could possible spread the infection to your urinary tract but so far that has not happened. See the warning in the disclaimer. There is a small chance that you could cut yourself with a fingernail but if you keep them short and wear a glove this should not happen.
You will probably feel an increase in the burning sensation in the region between your prostate and your penis after a drainage. There may also be some itching at the tip. This is caused by the high alkalinity of the infected fluid. Always urinate immediately after the drainage to wash the fluid away. I take 1000 mg of Vitamin C every twelve hours in order to make the urine more acidic to help neutralize the alkaline fluid.
Some people have reported that this seems to make their burning sensation worse Perhaps their infection actually turns it acidic instead (though supposedly this has only been seen in dogs and not humans). Anyway, if Vitamin C doesn't help I would experiment with antacids to see if that helped but it may just be that the urethra has been so irritated by the infection that the salt in the urine is enough to make it burn. Only solution then is to cut back on salt and take plenty of fluids.
There may be a short term reduction in flow but this usually clears in an hour or so.
Per Dr. AEF. drainage of the prostate has no negative effect on the prostate, though a bruised feeling is common at first. I suppose if you really tried you might do something dreadful like puncture your colon but this would take some doing.
Another poster (Scott) has been told to do this same drainage by his uro so at least one doctor thinks that it's not too dangerous. The worst I've had was a slight bruised feeling which faded quickly. No worse than what I got from some DREs.
How do I know I am doing it right?
You can feel the movement of fluid. If you get enough fluid movement you will see a few drops at the end of your penis but don't feel that you are a failure if you don't. It's a long way from the acini to the tip of your penis. If the burning sensation increases after a drainage then that is also a good sign that you have managed to get some out. Don't worry. You will get better and braver with practice.
How exactly does Dr. AEF. do it?
The following is from a post by Dave T. one of the first sufferers in our group to be cured by Dr. AEF written in response to my question.
How did Dr. AEF. drainage you? Was there anything special? Was it from one side to another? Did much fluid come out? Did he push hard to eradicate all fluid or was it a gradual process in which if a blockage didn't come out today, he didn't worry because it would come out later, etc.
Can the prostate be damaged by drainage?
His drainage starts by inserting his right hand index finger and finding the middle of the prostate. (There must be either a ridge or indentation there that he can feel.) Then he prepares to counteract the pressure of the push on the prostate by putting his left had around your waist and onto your belly beneath the navel. He moves his finder to the right to the side of the lobe and pushes down as hard as he can. (He only uses 50% of his strength at first on sensitive prostates and then works up to 100% as your sensitivity lessons. As you can surmise, he pushes very hard.)
While holding down his finger down as forcefully as he can he slowly moves it towards the center. I never timed this but I would guess that the total pressing time is around 7 or 8 seconds. Then he finds the middle again and performs the same procedure on the left side. If you can stand it a second time he may repeat one or both sides depending upon whether the prostate feels hard (meaning it still contains fluid) or if too little prostatic fluid is extracted. (In my case he would often redo the left side saying that it needed more work.) The entire drainage procedure takes no more than a minute. He stops to collect a drop of prostatic fluid on a slide after each side is drained.
He is so good at feeling the prostate that he can detect when he is opening up blockages. And sometimes you can even feel them opening up yourself. (It's incredible!)
The pain isn't as bad as the above description would make it sound. In my case, I kind of groaned barely audibly during the first week or so of treatment while he was pressing. It was *nothing* near the type of pain that would make you scream out. The pain never got any worse as he went from 50% to 100% pressure during the first week. As your prostate heals and you get used to the drainage the pain reduces to nearly nothing. By the third week it was a piece of cake.
If you want to read more of Dave's postings, many are linked from the " Philippine Treatment " page at the prostatitis website
What do I need in the way of supplies and where do I get them?
Disposable gloves and KY jelly are a must. Gloves so you won't have to worry about scratching yourself with a fingernail or introducing new germs and so there is less mess, KY because Vaseline is almost impossible to wash off and isn't really as slippery. I use Kleenex to catch any discharge and to clean up with afterwards. Of course you also want to keep your fingernail cut back so as not to risk tearing the glove.
You can get everything you need at most pharmacies. I get my supplies at Wal-mart and use their Equate brand jelly.
Do I need any preparation?
I find that a hot bath followed by an ejaculation is the best preparation. The ejaculation clears out most of the fluid which is not trapped. The hot bath seems to open up more of the prostate and causes the ejaculation to produce as much fluid as possible. I also recommend 1000mg of Vitamin C every 12 hours starting at least the day before. This is to counteract the alkalinity of the discharge and also to make the urine less hospitable to bacteria.
I used to feel that a bowel movement just before the bath was necessary but I've since learned that it is not. The area where your finger goes appears to stay fairly clear all of the time.
Ejaculation? Do you mean I have to masturbate?
Not if you have an available partner, but if you don't, that's about the only way I know to ejaculate. Be warned that if you have a partner the infection can be passed back and forth so you should use a condom. If you have problems with masturbating a trip to your friendly neighborhood adult bookstore can help inspire you.
Can't I just skip the ejaculation?
Sure, Dr. AEF. doesn't require that his patient's ejaculate first. Ejaculation just lets you concentrate on the stuff that won't come out on its own. I think it works better this way but it's up to you.
How do you do it?
I find it's easiest for me to lay down on the bed on my left side (I'm right handed) and try to work my index finger into position. I generally start by bringing my right knee up towards my chest and then straightening up after entry. Note that the hand goes behind your back, not through your legs. (You can try it that way if you like but I don't think you will get good results.)
I usually start by massaging the opening a little and then inserting a finger in the easiest way with a little back and forth movement until I can feel that I have dilated enough. Then I insert my index finger so that the fingernail side is up toward my head. (This is the hardest part. You have to bend your wrist backwards as far as it will go to get it in.) You need to get the finger inserted this way. It's a lot easier the other way but then you don't have the strength or the reach that you need. This is really the hardest part and may be impossible for some people but I have long arms and it's not too bad though it does put some strain on my wrist.
Once you get your finger in place you will have no problem finding the culprit. It's that bump on the floor about an inch and a half in. Don't be surprised if it's bigger than an walnut. Mine was about the size of a small apple. Ideally you should be able to feel a depression in the middle but often because of the infection it will not be apparent. It may or may not hurt to touch it. This depends on how badly swollen it is. If it does hurt you may want to take some ibuprofen an hour before trying the drainage. If it really hurts and feels warm see a doctor before going any further.
Don't be in a hurry and don't press too hard at first. Move your finger around and learn your way around. Press lightly in each area and you will probably find an area where you can feel some fluid. This is the "boggy" feeling you may have heard your uro refer to.
You may also find some really hard areas. These are probably areas where the acini are so swollen that there is no give left. If the whole prostate is not infected you may also find a spongy area which is softer than hard area but doesn't feel like there is any fluid. This is what your whole prostate should feel like.
You may also find hard lumps. These are probably calcifications. (The body tries to isolate the infection by covering it with calcium sort of like the oyster does with sand to make a pearl. Luckily they don't get as hard as a pearl and can pass out of the prostate without pain.)
You should probably start with the boggy areas as these seem to be the easiest to drain. Press down gently using the pad of the first joint of your finger or the side of your finger. Don't use the tip. Kind of stroke it toward the center or the back. Take your time and don't scare yourself by pressing too hard. It's more important the first time that you get used to the idea. You may feel some movement internally. If you do, concentrate on that area for a while. Slow continuous pressure is better than sharp hard pressure.
With time you will learn your way around and it will get easier and you can apply more pressure and follow Dr. AEF.'s technique more closely. Don't be disappointed if you don't get any drops out of your penis. It's a long way from the prostate so takes quite a bit of fluid to get that far. I find that I have more luck pressing around the base on the left side and at the back so I assume that is where most of the my clogging is.
If you have really long fingers and are really determined you can also reach the seminal vas. Off to the left and right of the big bump and as far back as you can reach you may find a fluid filled area which can be drained in the same way. It also drains through the prostate and gets blocked because of the infection. If you can drain this area you might be able to reduce that pain or discomfort in your testicles.
Afterwards be sure to urinate immediately so as to wash out any infectious material you may have knocked loose. You don't want it lying around. Keep drinking a lot of liquid so as to keep washing out the infection. If the burning gets really bad try some more Vitamin C or some ibuprofen.
How long will it take before I see some results?
I noticed an improvement within 3 drainages but it will depend on your own prostate and your own skill. It's been almost 4 weeks now but I have seen a big change in my prostate. Where it was once swollen up like a ball it now has an almost normal left lobe and the central depression is there again. The right side is still hard so I'm not done yet but every day I get a little better.
What happens if I miss a day or two?
From my own experience you don't want to do that. I went four days without a drainage and lost a lot of my progress.
How will I know when I'm cured?
The only sure way is to have a culture done after a drainage. I would think that if your prostate has returned to normal and you haven't had any symptoms for at least two weeks that you might be over the worst of it. Even then I would recommend a periodic drainage just to be sure that the infection has not returned.
How often should I do the drainage?
At least every other day. You can do it more often if you like. It won't hurt anything. On weekends when I have the time I actually do two drainages every day.
Why can't my uro do it for me?
He could but he was taught that drainage is about on a par with bleeding the patient to get out the bad humors. It will take some time before we can reeducate the medical powers that be. This includes not only the teaching hospitals but also the insurance companies.
Can I email you if I have any other questions?
Sure. But first make sure you first read through Dave's stuff (Manila Reports). He's the best source of general information on Dr. AEF.'s methods. Dr. AEF. has also written an article which has just been posted. It's pretty technical but worth wading though especially if you are planning to do it yourself. I can be reached at: [email protected]
Anchor2003 Update
I guess the original DIY article was written back in 1996 and it's now 2003. Thought I'd add a little update on my condition. I'm still doing the massage but am down to about once a week or maybe every 10 days. My prostate feels totally normal to my doctor. The only symptom I still have is a tendency to a split stream but that usually goes away for a while after a massage. I recently had a complete rectal examination with camera and there was no damage or other sign that I'd been there. So I'd have to say it's a safe effective treatment – at least for me.
Over the years I have made a few changes in the procedure. I've switched to Walgreen's brand gloves size Large since they fit better than the Wal-Mart gloves (one size doesn't fit all) which seemed to shrink when they changed suppliers. Still use Wal-Mart's version of KY Jelly. I've tried other types of lubricant like Astroglide but they are not slippery enough. I now do the massage standing up with one leg up on a toilet or sink. Goes faster and seems a little easier and I can apply more pressure. I stroke the area a few times to relax it then dilate by inserting my thumb. (I can just barely reach the beginning of my prostate with the thumb. It has a little more power than my finger and does a better job on the small section it can reach.) I pull out the thumb and then insert my pointer finger (the one next to the thumb) with the thumb pointed up then press with the side of my finger. I find that dilation with the thumb makes it easier to get the finger in and doesn't tire the finger as much. I know most doctors are taught to use their middle finger since it is longest but I have tried both and the pointer finger has better reach – at least for me.
I recently started taking guaifenisen for a sinus condition. Shortly after my first dose of 800 mg (2 400 mg pills) I noticed a feeling similar to the burning I get after a good massage. I think it managed to loosen up a few blocked acini all by itself so it might actually make the drainage a bit more productive by thinning out the mucus. I got it off the web from one of the links at http://guaifenisen.com without a prescription. (http://www.healthpx.com/hpe/) It seems it is supposedly a good treatment for a variety of other diseases. For those of you not familiar with it, it is an expectorant found in many over the counter cough syrups.
For what it's worth I tried Saw Palmetto extract and it definitely increased the amount of fluid that comes out but it makes my prostate feel uncomfortably full so I don't take it. For those of you who measure the success of the massage by the amount of fluid you get out you might appreciate it. My feeling is that it definitely increases the amount of prostate secretion but if your acini are not draining as they should this might not be a good thing.
---Ron
DIY Prostate Massage
Olive Oil, Honey
Olive Oil, Honey
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One thing that helps, to not get up 2-3 times a night to pee, what I have been doing and it works. Is to take 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and 1 Tbsp of honey, before bed. I don't drink any thing after 8 PM and just pee before bed time, they around 5-6 Am when I get up. I used to get up 2 and sometimes 3 times at night. Now I sleep straight through all night. It was after the second to 3 day, and I do it every night now, works for me hope this help you :)
Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap Molasses
Which brand of blackstrap molasses you took/take and when do you ingest it? Right after a meal as 'dessert'? Or?
Thank you
Blackstrap Molasses
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I have been taking a tablespoon of molasses in the morning and right before I go to bed for the last month. I am sleeping 4 to 5 hours straight with a much stronger stream. Might even help you in the ED department:)
Blackstrap Molasses
★★★★★
Multiple Remedies
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★★
These juices are very acidic, and many people are put off from using them. Pity, as they are very effective for urinary, prostate, and many other problems.
Most users resort to loads of sugar to make them palatable, but that's a mistake. Sugar is nobody's friend. Cranberry cocktail is just loaded with sugar, which cancels the health benefits of the juice. You can find unsweetened straight cranberry juice at most stores.
So here's what I do. Dilute! I Have a 1 pint mug. Adding juice of a half a lemon, or a tablespoon of ACV or cranberry juice to a pint of water makes a pleasantly tart drink you can sip all day. If that's still too strong, dilute some more. You need the water anyhow.
Another problem cure is blackstrap molasses. Many find it too bitter. Again, dilute. For my coffee and many other uses, I cut it 50/50 with honey or maple syrup. Then it's delicious. Think ginger bread, or licorice candy. Part of their flavor comes from the BSM diluted with the other ingredients.
Don't miss out on the benefits of any of these powerful foods because you lack the imagination to find a way to like them.
Cayenne
EC: The poster meant https://cayennepepper.info/, not .com.
Address Underlying Infection
I looked up Regen50 to find out about it, & found it is made in Germany. I haven't checked yet to see if it's sold in my country of residence ... but here is a link to its info so others can easily check it out: https://regen50.com/
Fenugreek
★★★★★
Corn Husk Cure
1. Good Source of Antioxidants
Stigma maydis is rich in phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids. Studies on the plant fiber show that it provides strong antioxidant activity by inhibiting free radical scavenging.
Animal studies show that corn silks have anti-inflammatory effects and can be used to suppress pro-inflammatory mediators. Researchers believe that the silks may be useful for the treatment of inflammatory diseases related to oxidative stress.
2. Rich in Nutrients
We know that the nutritional value of corn is impressive, but its silks are also rich in macro- and micronutrients. It contains:
- proteins
- carbohydrates
- vitamins
- calcium
- potassium
- magnesium
- sodium salts
It also features volatile oils and steroids, including sitosterol and stigmasterol, alkaloids, and saponins.
3. Improves Cholesterol Levels
There's evidence to suggest that consuming the flavonoids in Stigma maydis can help improve cholesterol levels.
In one study, administration of flavonoids from corn silk extract resulted in significantly lowers levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. There was no difference in HDL cholesterol levels, but the data shows that the silks may have potential anti-hyperlipidemic effects.
4. Reduces Blood Pressure
Although more clinical trials are needed, there's some research indicating that corn silk tea is useful for patients with hypertension. The main outcome of drinking the tea was total blood pressure lowering, but researchers note that using the tea plus antihypertensive drugs may be more effective.
5. May Reduce Blood Sugar
Studies indicate that consuming these corn threads has anti-diabetic effects, and they've been proven to improve glucose tolerance in rats. Although more research involving humans is necessary, the animal studies demonstrate corn silk's anti-diabetic benefits.
6. May Work as a Diuretic
Research suggests that corn silk soothes and relaxes the lining of the bladder and urinary tubules, so it may be helpful in reducing irritation and increasing urine secretion.
The silks have been found to have diuretic effects and urine flow increased after consumption. Because it works as a diuretic, eating this part of the corn plant can also decrease potassium levels.
Stigma maydis was also used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections. Although research on this possible corn silk benefit is limited, its diuretic properties may support urinary tract health.
7. May Help Improve Depression
Although more research involving humans is needed, this is evidence involving mice suggesting that corn silk has anti-depressant activity and can improve the “excitation spirit” and lengthen activity time.
8. May Aid Weight Loss
There's evidence from studies conducted on mice to support corn silk's benefits for weight loss, but human trials are needed.
In one study, researchers concluded that corn silk extract inhibited fat accumulation and fat synthesis, while promoting the expression of genes involved in fat oxidation. The silks may reduce body fat accumulation, at least in animals.
African Cherry Fruit
Pumpkin Seeds
★★★★★
Lemon Juice and Hot Water
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar
★★★★☆
African Cherry Fruit
★★★★★
I use gorilla cherry (Prunus africana, the African cherry) daily and within days I saw great results. now im in my 3rd month and my urine stream is strong again. I use to sit or stand and have to wait till I started to urinate. my wife is also happier because my sex drive has increased. There are cool videos out there talking about how there is no prostate isuses with gorillas and the tribes near these trees. I also take 30mg of zinc and 2mg of chelated copper. as zinc is known to deplete copper.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar contains the active principle malic acid which is unaffected by the heat.
It may be ascertained therefore that substances other than live probiotics were responsible for the benefit. Good catch.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cayenne
Was he fine as long as he continued taking it ... or ... even without taking it anymore at all ... or ...?
Blackstrap Molasses
BSM alone...? or BSM with ACV...?
Dark Chocolate
★★★★★
My friend Burt (63) has BPH. As many as 90% of men in their 70s and 80s have enlarged prostates. Many men with BPH have no symptoms. In men with symptoms, the most common include needing to urinate frequently (during the day and night), weak urine stream, and leaking or dribbling of urine. These symptoms are called lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
I remember a book called “Dead Doctor's Don't Lie” by Dr JD Wallach. He said to eat 1 square of a dark chocolate bar every day for the next 2 months to improve urine flow. I told Burt about this so he decided to give it a try.
It's been over a month now and Burt came over and while we were talking, I asked how his BPH was. He said the dark chocolate daily has greatly improved his urine flow and he doesn't get up but once maybe twice during the nite now to go too the bathroom which is a great improvement. He is going to continue it for the next month to see if it improves more.
He was pleased with this simple remedy.
Dietary Changes, Supplements
★★★★★
First you have to know the cause of an enlarged Prostate. In my case, it was due to calcium oxalate. One needs calcium for strong bones up to about age 30 or so. After that, it is a hindrance. I had complete urinary blockage; and when the catheter was removed after a week, the small kidney stones came out for days.
So in your diet you have to look for low oxalate alternatives. Avoid all dairy that contains cholesterol and calcium oxalates. Avoid all saturated fats, salt, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and even tap water with high mineral content. Avoid when you can, but otherwise reduce the intake and use substitutes. Various foods and drinks have labels showing levels for calcium and cholesterol content. Not only can these bad substances have a worsening affect on the Prostate, but they are also bad for the heart.
Each day I take zinc, magnesium, and Ibuprofen. I like coffee and drink about 1 -- 2 mugs in the morning. The rest of the day is decaffeinated. Another thing to consider is that cattle are fed antibiotics and growth hormones. This also contributes to an enlarged prostate and possible breast cancer in women. Avoid fast food when possible because it is heavily salted.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Bee Pollen, Propolis, Royal Jelly, Nettle
Willow Herb Tea
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
DMSO
DMSO
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By my bladder issue, I did many research, and I am going to ask the doctor to give me a catheter Color Black = French 10 (Fr.10) = 3.3 mm or White = Fr.12,4.0 mm and prescription of RIMSO-50 (dimethyl sulfoxide = DMSO). That is for me to do self bladder installation. As I read: During the bladder instillation, a solution is inserted into the bladder through a catheter. The solution of RIMSO-50 remains in place for about 10 to 15 minutes before it's drained naturally, pissing. It say that the treatment can be done by a urologist or with self-catheterization at home. -- The only bladder instillation solution approved by the FDA is dimethyl sulfoxide. It's believed that this solution works by increasing bladder capacity and relaxing pelvic and bladder muscles. It helps to reduce inflammation and discomfort.
Folks, DMSO is a miracle too. You have to buy "all books" to learn..., I have many, the most practical one is "The DMSO Handbook for Doctors", Archie H. Scott. Only in this book I learned that I can ingest DMSO with many drops, or teaspoonful. DMSO is extracted from tree pulp. Chapters in this book about: Amyloidosis, Alzheimer's and other Dementia, Arthritis, Athletic Injuries, Brain Injuries, Burns, Treating Cancer Patients, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Diabetes, Ear & Hearing problems, Eye Problems, Fibromyalgia, Fungus Infections, Hair/Scalp Problems, Headache, Infections, Inflammation, Interstitial Cystitis, Lupus, Mental Illness, Mental retardation, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain, Protection from Radiation Damage, Respiratory Problems, Scleroderma, Shingles & Herpes, Spinal Cord Injuries, Skin Problems, Stroke, Tooth/gum Disease.
Iodine
I found your post very helpful and informative.
I am presently taking Lugol's iodine, 5% mixed with 50% DMSO + 25% Georges aloe vera + 25% distilled water + 5 drops of 5% iodine.
I then rub this solution on my skin vis a vis where my prostate is located. I am on my 3rd day.
My goal is to shrink my prostate and eliminate my chronic constipation, caused by an enlarged prostate.
Would appreciate your comments.
Donald.
DMSO
Cayenne
"For the past three days I am taking a 500 mg Cayenne pepper capsule three times a day.
Really, the difference is amazing. I am pissing a beer bottle stream in a relaxing mood."
Cayenne Pepper typically ranges between 30,000–50,000 Scoville heat units.
Would you please share with us the 'heat' of the Cayenne that you are taking? Thank You!
Years ago my DH & I had bought a bottle of Cayenne powder in capsules, but when we took it we each experienced what felt like a severe heart attack. (I think the capsule opened & didn't get mixed readily with the food, so sat in one place & caused serious irritation! )
My SIL had recently told me she had had a similarly unpleasant experience after taking an herb, & she had successfully diluted it by drinking a large glass or so of water. So that's what we did ... & thereafter we just mix the cayenne in with our food before eating!
Grape Seed Extract
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I told him that these symptoms are normally seen in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH), but he did not have a medical diagnosis as such. I suggested that he consider trying high dose Grape Seed Proanthocyanidin Extract (GSPE) for its anti inflammatory and antioxidative stress qualities. I asked him to keep me posted on how it worked for him.
He stopped by three weeks later and said he was back to normal! Here is the supplement he took at the recommended label dose each day.
I don't know if this will work for all men, but it definitely did work for him and very quickly!
Art
DMSO
Prostate issues mean you're chronically deficient in vitamin D3, iodine, vitamin C, magnesium chloride and zinc. Get you some liposomal vitamin D3, some high quality nascent iodine, zinc and quercetin (to get zinc inside the cells). If you can, get these and start supplementing every single day. Besides this one guy from a group I am part of reported having reversed his dad's prostate troubles by putting him a regular lemon water enema for 3 months straight. He also has his father take Saw Palmetto every day according to him his dad is now free from that which was troubling him. Hope this helps.
DMSO
EC: Please see the post from Louis in 2017 that we attached this to.
Flor de Mashua +
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Firstly, having tried it over the years, Saw Palmetto didn't do it for me but this time I've thrown just about everything at it. The following is a list of what has definitely helped this time.
- Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), a teaspoonful in water morning and night.
- Pumpkin seeds, a handful (soaked overnight in spring water).
- Stinging nettle root as a tea, I make a pot in the morning and drink it throughout the day.
- Quercetin and zinc.
- Lycopene, from organic fried tomatoes.
- Beta sitosterol.
- Pygeum Africanum.
- Intermittent fasting.
Flor de Mashua
I feel all of these together have helped BUT, I truly believe the biggest difference has been the thing I have taken these last few weeks, Flor de Mashua, which is made from the flowers of the Mashua plant that grows in South America. This can be bought at Alpha Omega Labs based in Ecuador. A short video about Flor de Mashua by the late, great herbalist Greg Caton can be viewed at GregCaton.com I put a spoonful of this tincture into my nettle root tea as I make it, this helps to steam off some of the alcohol.
One thing I should mention, the prostate enlargement I have had could have been caused by taking too much Vitamin E tocotrienols, taken for my vascular system. In a YouTube video, Thomas de Lauer said that older men should not take too much Vit E because of the possibility of it causing prostate cancer. This I have now reduced to a minimum.
I hope this helps some of you guys out there. Good luck. Aus
Multiple Remedies
It could be that I took boron for a month and increased from 3mgs to 9mgs. From what I've read if you take it for too long or too much and don't cycle it 2wks on and 1 wk off it will do the opposite by increasing estridol and decreasing testosterone.
Also, the one I took is a complex containing (boron citrate/aspartate/glycinate @3mg capsule. It also has 25mg of vitamin B2 to help absorb it.
Thanks for reading my post and I hope it helps I know the symptoms of this condition are no fun. Also the bee products did give me some relief before I started the boron. But it really improved after I started it.
Multiple Remedies
I agree; you can cut the dosage; your 3 mg dose sounds good; and you can take all of these, and long term too, as they are all food.
Congratulations on your success in controlling your BPH and prostatitis!
I did read somewhere that Boron decreases your SHBG, and therefore increases your Free Testosterone.
> the effects of Boron on testosterone are really amazing.
> I lost 14 lbs of fat and gained muscle and feel strong.
Congrats on your success!
What you're saying is **amazing** because you have succeeded where I seemed to have failed.
I used to buy and take Boron, in 3 mg-sized capsules, I used to take one capsule a day. However, after about 90 days - or was it 180 days? - I stopped taking Boron, because I felt it wasn't doing anything for me.
May I have a couple of questions for you?
How did you do it? That positive effect on your Testosterone and Estradiol is exactly what I'm looking for. One possibility is that it worked for you was because you worked your way up to 9 mg for one month?
Another possibility is that you did cycle Boron, 2 weeks on and 1 week off... maybe that was the key in your success?
Another possibility is the product itself... did you get your Boron in those standardized 3 mg capsules that health food stores tend to sell? Or did you buy your Boron in bulk?
Multiple Remedies
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Hi all, I'm 67 yrs. old and hadn't had any issues with my prostate until about 3 months ago, started with slower stream and then some burning then constant urge to void and getting up 5 times a night. I tried saw palmetto, nettle, pygeum, and pumpkin seed oil.No effect! ACV helped a little, then I read about bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly, boron, olive leaf extract and their effect on infections and testosterone, it seems that enlarged prostate is part bacterial and part hormonal.
Anyway, this is what cured me.
- 1,000mgs of bee pollen 1 X day,
- 500mgs propolis X3 extract which is equal to 1500mgs 3X a day,
- 1,000mgs of royal jelly X1 day.
- I then added olive leaf extract 500mgs 3X day
- and for testosterone and estridol balance, the mineral Boron, started at 3mgs and worked my way up to 9mgs for one month.
I then learned that you have to cycle Boron 2 weeks on and 1 week off to prevent your hormones getting out of balance, I've been doing this with no ill effects and you can cut the dosage I'm on 3mgs now. You can take all of these long term as they are all food.
Note: the effects of Boron on testosterone are really amazing. I lost 14 lbs of fat and gained muscle and feel strong.
Hope this helps someone.
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Had been having slow urination on and off for a few years...nothing I thought serious... and not a fan of Doctors or drugs. When things got a little more crazy...as in...slower and slower pee stream and having to get up multiple times each night...I then decided to find something natural. First eliminated Coffee and Alcohol (two cups a day and maybe a beer or two a week).
Found this awesome site and tried ACV when I felt bloated in lower abdomen. Took 2 Tbsps of ACV and within the hour noticed all the bloating was gone. I was thinking I may have had a bladder infection. Felt so much better though. So continued ACV 2 TBsp in the morning, then one after/before lunch, then one after dinner. Almost to the one month mark and things have continually improved. Only up maybe twice at night, pee stream is much stronger. Don't have the urge to pee all the time. I also gave up the little bit of sweets I was eating. I eat pretty healthy as it is...but this was an opportunity to go the distance. Also did a 3 day water fast which as seemed to increase my progress (only drank ACV or water...make sure you get some salt too.)
Bottom line....ACV seems to have been the catalyst for cleaning out...possibly bad bacteria/fungi/candida...but cleaning up my diet, especially sugars, is key in my view. Experiment always.
Blackstrap Molasses
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Patricia his daughter runs the company now. Must-read books by Paul Bragg are "Apple Cider Vinegar" The Miracle Health System and "The Miracle of Fasting" Bragg's Complete Life Extension System. Cleansing is the secret to life without disease. All disease stems from toxicity in the bowel and organs.
The Prostate accumulates toxins from the body, its job is to cleanse. It's our job to help cleanse the Prostate as it collects and stores toxins from our system. So many environmental toxins enter our body through inhalation and in-gestation. Cleansing techniques are the most effective way to heal and promote well being.
Fasting is referenced in the Bible, King James Versions, Paul references Biblical verses in all his books to his remedies. He is a Miracle man, Diagnosed with TB in his early teens and cured by a Swedish Dr. in Switzerland using the Sun and UVB rays, and went on to compete in the world Olympics. Back in the day, TB was a Death Wish.
Bee Pollen, Propolis, Royal Jelly, Nettle
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
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The problem was beginning to impair my life. I couldn't sleep very long and long drives required frequent stops.
I take roughly 2 oz. of fresh lemon juice with a little olive oil twice a day. The formula has definitely changed my life!
Blackstrap Molasses
★☆☆☆☆
The Squeezing Method
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
Onion Juice
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Onions are a very powerful cure. If you have a juicer, 4 medium size onions are enough. Prepare yourself --- it is not tasty. Prepare yourself --- you will possibly see a significant decrease in symptoms the next morning --- I did.
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
Many Thanks!
Paul
Hydrogen Peroxide
Cod Liver Oil, Zinc and Copper
is there a certain brand of cod liver oil to use?
