For every man, prostate health is essential. In many countries, tons of men experience prostate challenges. In the US, it has been projected that there’ll be 232,090 new prostate cancer cases to be diagnosed, and about 30,050 of these men will die from this condition.
If you’ve seen a picture of the prostate, you’ll notice it isn’t the most significant part of the body; as a matter of fact, it’s no bigger than a walnut, but is essential to the sexual and reproductive health of every man. It can be found right before the rectum and under the bladder. This means it also affects urination.
While ejaculating, the prostate produces a fluid that works with the seminal fluid to invigorate sperm and also prevent the urethra from infection. However, as the body begins to age (especially when a man is above 40), the hormones change, and the prostrate swells and gets weak.
It’s the swelling (also known as prostate enlargement) that heaps pressure on the urethra and bladder, and it hinders the smooth passage of urine. When this happens, you’ll experience increased urination, especially at night, a burning sensation while urinating and difficulty while urinating.
Caring for your Prostate the Traditional Chinese Medicine way
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hyperplasia of the prostate has been linked to kidney deficiency and damp heat. This is because once a man is over the age of 40, the strength of the kidney begins to wane, and this, in turn, affects the sex hormones. This is what leads to a decline in sexual energy and reduces the effectiveness of the prostate as well as smooth flow or circulation in that area.
Across various decades and ages, Traditional Chinese Medicine has been able to help men who experience a decline in prostate function by using different therapies such as Qigong, acupuncture, BMMT, Chinese herbs and other Chinese treatment to boost circulation and restore energy to the prostate area.
Other ways to improve prostate function include:
Stress reduction:
This is one crucial factor that is commonly overlooked by many. To be able to reduce stress, you need to understand your Qi. The value or worth of a man’s health depends on the quality of his Qi. The powerhouse of the Qi is the kidney, and it sends energy to the other organs in the body that need energy. When there’s chronic stress, the kidney has to compensate by giving more energy to the liver which is the organ that takes the blow of stress. If the kidney is low on energy it can’t support other organs and this is when you can feel the aches and pain in different parts of the body. The good thing is that less than 30 minutes of Qigong daily can help your body, mind, soul and spirit to recover the energy lost to stress and your kidney can find its strength once again.
Eating Healthy:
The body replenishes energy to the Qi through food. As much as you can, avoid fast foods and opt for foods that provide energy to the body.
- Begin your day with healthy foods such as oats, barley and other healthy foods.
- Enjoy seafood such as shrimps, oysters, lobster, salmon and others.
- Eat black beans, nuts, cashew, pine nuts, cauliflower, vegetables, bone broth and healthy fat. They will replenish your strength and help the kidney rejuvenate.
If you stick with these self-care tips, you aid the health of your prostate and reduce the risk of any prostate-related illnesses.
