How to Use Ayurveda to Control Prostate Enlargement

How Ayurveda can help manage prostate enlargement (BPH). It highlights the role of the hormone DHT in prostate growth and discusses Ayurvedic concepts like the Tridoshas and the impact of lifestyle and diet on prostate health. Recommendations include using turmeric and hing, reducing caffeine and alcohol, staying hydrated, exercising, and maintaining regular routines. Ayurvedic medicines like Chandraprabha Vati are also suggested for managing urinary disorders.

1. How to Use
Ayurveda to

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2. What is prostate
enlargement?

The prostate gland is a gland present in males, just
below their urinary bladder. Its function is to release the
fluid present in semen. As the years go by, men over the
age of 50 experience enlargement of this gland, which
starts exerting pressure on the urinary bladder,
interrupting the regular flow of urine. In medical terms,
such non-cancerous growth of the prostate is known as
benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH).

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Lower Urinary
Tract Symptoms

The collection of symptoms related to
irregular urine flow is collectively known as
lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). They
are frequently caused by obstruction of
the bladder by the overgrown prostate,
although they can also occur due to other
reasons.

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The most common symptoms are:

e Weak stream of urine
Difficulty in starting urination =

Discontinuous stream that stops and starts
Inability to fully empty the bladder

Urge to urinate multiple times at night/nocturia
In severe cases, inability to pass urine

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Urinary Incontinence

It is commonly seen that senior citizens, after a
certain age, lose control over their urinary
bladder. This leads to leakage of urine without
their awareness. This condition is known as
urinary incontinence, and can occur alongside
LUTS or BPH.

The cause for this is that the muscle of the
urinary bladder - the detrusor muscle, contracts
to hold urine back. With age, the connection
between this muscle and the brain can weaken,
leading to a weak contraction, and poorly
controlled flow.

6. How does BPH develop?

Testosterone is a sex hormone circulating within
the body. An enzyme known as 5-alpha-
reductase transforms testosterone into an active
form known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT
causes the prostate gland cells to multiply, thus
increasing its size.

From the point of view of Ayurvedic philosophy,
there can be multiple factors behind prostate
problems.

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Point of View of Ayurvedic Philosophy

The Ayurvedic view of bodily processes states
that all processes (like digestion, respiration,
circulation, etc.) are governed by 3 main
‘Doshas or vital forces, which are types of
energies: Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas. They
are collectively known as the Tridoshas’.

The proportionate influence of each dosha on
a particular bodily activity ensures proper and
timely progression of that process, including
urination.

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Substances or Activities that go against the
Natural Rhythm of the Body

+ Consuming alcohol too regularly, or having caffeine rich beverages after noon can
contribute to this imbalance.

+ Excessive indulgence in junk foods, nutrient deficit diets and irregular timing of meals also
disturbs the natural balance between the Tridoshas, interfering with thorough digestion.

+ Undigested toxins known as ‘Aama’ to accumulate and circulate within the body.

+ These toxins then disrupt other processes such as the smooth flow of urination.

e Irregular sleeping time and unstable routine have overall negative consequences on the
body.

+ Prolonged sitting in one position for work puts unwanted stress and pressure on the
bladder, as it often leads to forcefully stopping the natural flow of urine, which can
contribute to urinary disorders in the long term.

9. How to
Manage
BPH Using
Ayurveda

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* Turmeric, commonly known as haldi, has the capacity to block this enzyme, stopping its
activity and limiting prostate growth.

+ Hing is another spice that has a detoxifying effect on the urinary bladder.

+ Consuming these spices regularly can help to slow the onset of prostate disorders.

+ Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake will help to re-establish the balance between the
tridoshas.

+ Regular meal times and maintaining hydration levels throughout the day allows the smooth
and thorough progression of digestion, reducing the formation of undigested toxins
(aama).

+ It is worthy to note that one should avoid drinking water before bed, as this increases
nocturia (urge to urinate at night) and disturbs sleep.

+ Changes in lifestyle should be made to accommodate 30-40 minutes of moderate intensity
exercise, since this boosts circulation, and has a host of benefits on digestion, sleep and
circulation.

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Cycling, swimming and jogging are
great ways to take care of your heart
health, along with keeping the
tridoshas balanced.

Fixing a daily routine, especially a
consistent bedtime, goes a long way
in helping the body find its natural
rhythm.

12. There are a variety of options available if one needs an Ayurvedic medicine for prostate,
which are also prescribed by doctors to patients of BPH. Chandraprabha Vati is an

ancient reputed formulation in Ayurveda, whose composition is being used since
thousands of years for urinary disorders.

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Conclusion

Ayurveda and its principles can prove to be a
unique means through which prostate and
urinary disorders can be understood and
managed. Ayurveda is a powerful tool used by
millions of health practitioners and common
folk across the world for such problems that
arise due to aging, lifestyle and diet.

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