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Incline Bed Therapy
Posted by John (Escondido, California - USA) on 02/02/2009
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Up until last June, I had been getting up two to four times a night for years due to an enlarged prostate. Then one day I was painting the base of my bed and didn't want to set it back on the floor, so I put a couple barbells under the head to keep the painted base off the carpet. Hit the sack that night and woke up at 5:00 -- couldn't believe that I had slept all night. So, I went to the Internet to do some research and ran across the "inclined bed therapy" concept.
Now I'm at 6 inches high and sleep well every night and only get up once. Also had a cough that would wake me during most nights... that went away. Varicose veins have subsided. My wife no longer snores. This one simple move has changed our lives - and it can change yours. Regardless of the problem you have, try it and see what happens. I don't take any drugs and sleep like a log every night.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Posted by Donna (Aspen, CO) on 01/08/2009
★★★★★
Just 3 weeks ago my husband had HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) for prostate cancer. He is completely back to his old self, and never felt any pain or discomfort, never had the threat of maybe he would be incontinent or impotent. It was so easy!
HIFU, as it is called, is in clinical trials in the USA, but your urologist won't tell you about it, ours tried to discourage us, by telling us it wasn't approved by the FDA, but after much searching and studing--we knew it was the right decision! No cutting!
HIFU has been used in Europe for 16 years with a 94% cure rate. It would be 100% except if the cancer has spread outside the gland too far, then it cannot get it all, neither can surgery though, chemo is the choice then, but HIFU can be done first.
There are two HIFU machines, the Albatherm only has one size setting, so if your gland is larger than the setting it also may not get all the cancer. But the Sonablade500 can be adjusted to accomodate all sizes and if the gland moves during the procedure then so can the ultrasound beams. The Sonablade500 is made in the USA, while the Albatherm is made in Europe.
Because HIFU hasn't finished clinical trials in the USA it isn't FDA approved, so you must go outside the US to have it done. We went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We met Dr. S. Scionti ( www.internationalhifu.com ) and his team of nurses, anathiesologist and mechanics for the machine the night prior to the treatment at Xavier Hospital, which was spotlessly clean. The treatment took 2 hours, then we waited for husband to come out of his sleep, and we went back to the hotel, we had dinner out, and life was good! A supra-pubic catheter is installed, it is needed as the doctor uses it to clean him out prior to treatment, then there are tiny particles of prostate that must leave the body and the catheter makes this easier, or they could clog up the urethra. The catheter was a bummer, stayed in 12 days, but I understand you get the catheter with surgery too. Radiation causes other cancers, like bladder and renal.
HIFU is the answer! For complete info here is a website from the Prostate Cancer Research Institute, an independent research charity which explains it: http://www.prostate-cancer.org/education/novelthr/Chinn_TransrectalHIFU.html
Dr. S. Scionti is the most experienced in HIFU outside Europe, over 400 treatments. He lives in Hilton Head, South Carolina. 888-874-4384
It just makes me sick that the rest of the world has this easy treatment and we've never heard of it!
The Japanese use HIFU for bone, liver, kidney, pancreatic, prostate and breast cancer.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by John (Phoenix, AZ) on 12/16/2008
How much Apple Cider Vinegar do you take 3x/day?
Twisting, Wringing
Posted by Barry (Vineland, New Jersey) on 12/05/2008
★★★★★
Urinating while retaining problems: I found that twisting the penis like wringing a dishrag helps release urine in stages. Not a cure, but temporarily releases urine to alleviate the pain.You can feel it re-loading, then let the penis unravel and release...
Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by ANNE (CARSON, CA) on 11/13/2008
HI VERNON, FROM SALEM OREGON! Your posting caught my attention when I was browsing for something about prostate cancer. I have a friend who has a prostate cancer, and I want to help. Do you think a lot of people especially men - would benefit if you would post your treatment option here? I AM VERY INTERESTED. PLEASE HELP! I want to help my friend.
Lemon Juice and Hot Water
Posted by Scott (Crescent City, Califirnia, USA) on 10/29/2008
★★★★★
Enlarged Prostate: Just today realized the offical corelation with Lemon Juice and hot water reducing prostate issues. I had noticed, when I drank this beverage vs coffee, no symptoms appears. Coffee tends to aggravate pain, with lemon & hot water reducing it, with almost immediate reactions, within one hour. I had always used it for cleansing mode or health binges. I also realized I had always drank fresh grapefruit juice daily, up until these issues surfaced. Guess it is time to start keeping it around again. I had attributed to other lifesyles changes I have made in the past few years. Know I know, better. Good luck everyone in your self-doctoring. Truthfully it works better, with correct knowledge. Thank You website creator from all of use whom use you as a reference.
ASA, California USA
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Bob (Boston, Ma) on 10/05/2008
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I ended up on your site looking for a cure for shingles. I found it and it involved among other things Apple cider vinegar to be ingested and a mix of Aloe vera and crushed cayenne pepper rubbed on the redness which almost instantly brought the blisters to a head. I was done with shingles in about a week. Because of all the testimonials here, I decided to keep on taking the ACV orally 3 times a day. In liquid form or capsules. I realized that my flow of urine got stronger and started to last much longer. I had prostate problems for a few years and I was taking every day some very expensive herbal tea that was working somewhat. I decided to stop the herbal tea and stay on the ACV only. I now pee like a 15 years old and I'm not on any medication. ACV also cured me of my insomnia! Thank you Earth Clinic for such a great site.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Davey D (Victoria, BC) on 09/11/2008
★★★☆☆WORKED TEMPORARILY
Well I went to the doctor because the pain came back with a vengeance. I was diagnosed with prostatitis and had to take a regime of strong anti biotic for 28 days. The peroxide did work for a while but it didn't cure it.
Thanks again for your site.
Vibrator Help
Posted by Davey D (Victoria BC, Canada) on 08/26/2008
WARNING:
It is extremely not healthy to use anyones vibrator on your anus. There is a high risk of infection to contracting HIV because you can never clean them good enough. Get your own if you must do this for your prostate and do not share. How do you know what they have even if it is your spouse. There are to many people running around with HIV and don't even know it because they don't get tested. The rate of infection has climbed since 07.
Vibrator Help
Posted by Big Dawg 213 [Bill] (Barstow, CA) on 08/09/2008
My ailment is BPH [Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia] . I am 58 years of age, and recently really started having issues with the symptoms. I am a cross country truck driver, and find it hard to cover any milage without having to have several pit stops with the ergancy of needing to relieve myself.
Two remedies have caught my attention. "First," the Vibrator? That sounds a bit Kinky, but if it work? Why the heck not? I need relief now! So tell me, how often would one use the vibrator and for how long to totally cure this inflection?
"Second," is the apple Cider Vinegar. What dosage was used (ie: teaspoons, table spoons or shovels full), how many time a day, and for how long to start enjoying the benefit of not getting up 5 or 6 time a night ot make my bladder gladder?
Any and all help is appreciated: Respectfully, big Dawg 213 aka Bill
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Davey D (Victoria, BC Canada) on 08/05/2008
★★★★★
swollen prostate: 5/Aug/08
Cuddo's again to you Earth Clinic. I had pain spasm in my lower stomach area at the belt line and had trouble eliminating my bladder Sunday night. I awoke with pain and it felt like it was pushing on my prostate. I goggled your site on Sunday morning and found a remedy of 6 drops of hydrogen peroxide in a half glass of warm water every 4 hours. I tried this and started to feel relief 30 minutes later. It became easier to empty my bladder and by night fall I was pain free. I will stay on this regime reducing to 4 drops per half glass of water for the week. Bless you. Davey D.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Raymond (Manila, Philippines) on 07/20/2008
★★★★★
I am desperate to find cure for my prostatitis with enlarge prostate. I hated surgery, antibiotic didnt work. I tried everything herbal etc...looking for cure . My urine test would always reveal plenty of pus. I tried to experiment on myself by injecting 1% of 30ml.Hydrogen Peroxide directly to my pen (urethra) through a syringe. At first it was painful -- bubbles came out of my pen. Now it's more than one week, my sacrifice paid off. My urine has improved. Thanks a lot.
Blackstrap Molasses
Posted by Vernon (Salem, Oregon) on 06/18/2008
★★★★★
For the lady with Metastatic Breast cancer which has spread to the bones. Contact me! I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer which had spread to the bones. The second opinion concurred. After taking Molasses with another substance for 10 days I had another bone scan. I was afraid to open the envelope that was sent me containing the results. I burst out bawling like a baby when it said: No convincing evidence of an osseous metastatic process. I am very very happy.....
EC: Read more about Molasses here.
Vibrator Help
Posted by Wayne (Atlanta, Georgia) on 05/26/2008
I am almost 50 and have had prostate problems ever since I got with the woman I presently live with. Time and time again my doctor told me to have MORE sex. Couldn't convince her though. I have taken every drug out there to try and alleviate the problem. The thing that really worked best was....hold onto your hat...getting a womans curved vibrator (gspot kind) and inserting it into the anus and actually massage the prostate. This was the quickest remedy I ever found. It also gives you an instant you-know-what. Hope it helps.
Pumpkin Seeds
Posted by RAFI (ALEXANDRIA, VA) on 02/18/2008
I would like to ask the person who wrote about Pumkin Seed. what time should eat and how long do we need to eat to see a significant change. thanks you so much
Radish
Posted by Charles (Phoenix, AZ) on 12/20/2006
★★★★★
I had heard a second-hand report that eating radish or drinking water in which radish leaves have been boiled helps shrinkage of enlarged prostrate. I have no first-hand experience. Somebody with enlarged prostrate may want to try the above remedy and report on this web site a first-hand experience if the remedy works.
Zinc
Posted by John (Indianapolis, Indiana) on 12/13/2006
★★★★★
I would get urethra pain from an enlarged prostate so i started taking zinc tablets three times a day that i bought at CVS for 4.99 buy 1 get 1 free. about 4 days later i was cured. now i take one a day and i have never felt better. joe.
Urination Technique
Posted by John (Philadelphia, PA) on 11/11/2006
★★★★★
I don't know if this process would help an already enlarged prostate, but men should sit down to urinate whenever possible. This helps to empty the bladder as much as possible and helps to keep the prostate from becoming enlarged.
Cabbage for Painful or Dribbling Urination
Posted by Susan (USA)
★★★★★
Recipe: Take common green cabbage, put in boiling water, boil briefly until half cooked. Pour out half the water, add plenty 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and a little cumin. Bring to another boil for about 3 minutes. Eat the cabbage and drink the juice from this recipe immediately. Once a day is best.
Dried Figs
Posted by Ahmed (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) on 10/01/2006
★★★★★
Dry Figs cures Gall Stone and Prostate. If consumed 50 Gms daily, will ease passing urine in 3 days. (It's my personal observation) To clear gall stone, do this 2 months continuously. (I read this in a book and my sister got cured by this as confirmed by before/after ultrasounds) Thanks.
Pumpkin Seeds
Posted by Anonymous (California) on 08/19/2006
★★★★★
Pumpkin seeds (green, raw, no shells), sometimes sold as product Spanish name "Pepitas", ' increase time between urinations due to an enlarged prostate condition. Also prevents getting up in the night to urinate. I had an estimated 30 min. to 40 min. between urination needs due to my enlarged prostate, about an hour if seated during that time. In the "Green Pharmacy" natural cures book, I learned that taking a small handful (approx. 2-3 Tablespoons) of the raw green pumpkin seeds increased my bathroom urination visits to 1 hour or 1 1/2 hours. The longer times when I tend to be seated at work or driving. Two years ago when I took a Teachers entrance qualifying test, I was able to sit through four hours of testing without getting up! I found that in about five days of initially taking pumpkin seeds, I didn't have to get up at night to use the bathroom. I had been getting up once or twice a night, but now I sleep through the night. I was taking medication, but it had undesirable side affects. I stopped taking the medication, I see an urologist every six months, but my PSA still goes up periodically - I've had two episodes of tissue sampling. The benefit of medication is that you have an increased urination flow, unfortunately you don't get that benefit with pumpkin seeds, and there are no side affects with pumpkin seeds. You must take them daily or the benefits cease in a few days. My urologist is aware of my use of pumpkin seeds and no medication. I am grateful to the Green Pharmacy book for this information - giving me a bit of relief. My friends who where skeptical have also benefited by not getting up at night and getting a good nights sleep.
