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A Guide To Prostate Health

By Nancy Gardner


Every man should maintain proper health. The prostate is an important gland in the male reproductive system. It is normally located next to the urethra and bladder.

Prostate cancer is one of the common cancers known to affect very many men. Every man should take proper care of himself. With good prostate health care, this cancer can be prevented.

He should know what to do both physically and emotionally to feel good about himself and also know the factors that weaken the prostate. After identifying these factors he should know what he can do to avoid them.

Once he is able to do this, he will be able to restore balance and harmony in the entire body, mind and spirit. It starts with following a nutritional plan that provides one with the right nutrients to heal or keep the cancer at bay. There are several foods that one should include in their diet to benefit the prostate, the heart and bones.

One also needs to take up a holistic approach in fighting the cancer. It is not enough to ensure a proper diet and keeping a healthy body. To increase the chances of stopping prostate cancer, a man needs to reduce stress levels and exercise regularly. Any man who avoids exercise, is highly stressed or has an unhealthy lifestyle increases the chances of his body getting prostate cancer.

Though maintaining proper health does not guarantee you to be free of prostate cancer or cancer of any other kind, a healthy body has a better chance of fighting of the cancer. Genetics and other factors that one may not have any control of make the body weak and vulnerable to the cancer.

To maintain a healthy body that can keep the disease at bay, you need to feed on a proper diet. The diet should be sugar free, with reduced fat and be full of nutrients. There are specific foods that contain dense micro-nutrients which can fight this cancer.

One of these nutrients are antioxidants. They are very important in preventing and fighting cancer. Once in the body, they prevent free radicals and molecules from attacking healthy body cells. Foods that are rich in antioxidants include berries, water melon and tomatoes.

To promote good health, one should also include foods such as sardines, salmon, tuna, fresh water trout, herring and anchovies. These are foods that are high in Omega 3 fatty acids. They are useful in lowering high blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels and also reducing weight. They are also essential in the prevention of tumor growth as they have anti-inflammatory effects.

Nuts are also crucial in lowering cancer risk. Nuts such as almonds, pecans and walnuts have healthy fat that promote good health. However they should be taken with caution due to their high fat content.

Beans are a great source of plant protein and contain the right amount of fiber to help fight prostate cancer. You can substitute them for animal protein. Green tea is also beneficial in fighting cancer.

Additionally prostate supplements taken as prescription medication can help ensure proper health. They are an all-natural option with no side effects. One can also take up other supplements that boost the immune system and decrease cholesterol levels.




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