Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Dos and Don'ts: Prevention
What you should do for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Make sure to regularly empty the bladder because holding it can weaken the bladder muscles over time. This might happen quite often especially if you're busy at work
Make sure to do daily vigorous physical activity for at least 30 minutes. Research suggests that this can help reduce the risk of prostate diseases by 10 to 30
What you should avoid for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Avoid caffeine because it affects the bladder functioning and stimulates BPH symptoms because it increases the urgency to urinate, as well as the frequency.
Saturated fats and trans-fats work indirectly to enhance cell proliferation and angiogenesis. This results in changes in the protein behavior which may
Avoid drinking liquids at night, at least 2 hours before you go to sleep. This would lessen the chances of getting up to urinate during the night.
Avoid holding urine for too long because it can weaken the bladder muscles over time. This might lead to problems such as incontinence and not being able to fully empty the
There is a link between being overweight and having a high risk of prostate enlargement (BPH). Excess weight, especially around the waist and hips can be associated with a
Avoid spices and spicy foods because it might irritate the bladder and increase the urge to urinate.
Avoid artificial sweeteners because they irritate the bladder and may triggers some benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms, causing the urge to urinate.
Eliminate alcohol, especially before bed time to avoid the urge to urinate at night. Alcohol causes the bladder neck to constrict, making urination more difficult and the
Consuming dairy products such as milk, yogurt, butter, cream, cheese, etc... makes it more difficult for men to urinate. This is because prostate is like a sponge
Processed sugars have inflammatory effects on the body tissue in general, which contributes to prostate inflammation and enlargement over time. Research has found
Research suggests that daily meat consumption may triple the risk of developing an enlarged prostate (BPH). This may be due to heterocyclic amines (HCAs) found in cooked
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