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  • Prostate enlargement treatment gets a boost with new medication

    Prostate enlargement treatment gets a boost with new medication

    Relief for men experiencing the challenges of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement, has arrived with the introduction of Flowel and Flowel Plus by Superior Pharmaceuticals Limited. These innovative products have been endorsed by experts as effective solutions for managing BPH symptoms and improving quality of life. Flowel is designed to stop frequent urination, providing both daytime and night-time relief, while Flowel Plus targets the root cause by shrinking the size of the prostate gland. Together, they address key concerns such as reducing the urgency to urinate, enhancing urine flow, and preventing complications associated with prostate enlargement.

    Speaking at the 29th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Urological Surgeons of Nigeria in Enugu, Ike Okeke, Managing Director of Superior Pharmaceuticals, highlighted the proven efficacy of the products. He stated that Flowel and Flowel Plus offer a comprehensive approach to alleviating BPH symptoms and ensuring better patient outcomes. He said: “Both drugs remove the social stigma of clinical signs of prostate enlargement, increase confidence in the man and prevent the need for surgery in some patients. Most urologists and general practice doctors rely on Flowel and Flowel plus to take care of their patients. Flowel and Flowel plus are the most prescribed BPH drugs in the market currently indicating the confidence the doctors have in our brand. Flowel and Flowel Plus are not indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer.”

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    He added, “Enlarged prostate or BPH is a medical condition in men 45 yrs and above whereby the prostate gland is enlarged, thereby limiting free flow of urine. It is characterised by frequent urination, urgency of urination and waking up at night to urinate three to four times a night. In weddings and important occasions, such men are always in and out of rest rooms urinating. Flowel stops the frequent urination while Flowel Plus shrinks the size of the prostate gland, thereby allowing free flow of urine. If prostate enlargement is left untreated, it will lead to high blood pressure, kidney failure and stoppage of urine flow, a medical emergency that can lead to death.”

    Okeke assured that Flowel and Flowel Plus, the newly introduced solution for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is produced in India under stringent quality standards in a US FDA-inspected facility. Dispelling myths surrounding BPH, Okeke emphasised that the condition is not a death sentence and is 100 per cent curable if detected early. He clarified that while BPH and prostate cancer may exhibit similar symptoms, they are distinct conditions, with BPH being a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

    “BPH is manageable and treatable, especially with early detection,” Okeke said, reinforcing the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention. Flowel and Flowel Plus have been designed to not only alleviate the symptoms but also address the underlying condition, offering hope and relief to men affected by prostate enlargement. “It is a chronic disease of aging. If you are a man and you live long enough, you will get it. Herbs and vitamins will not help with BPH once established. You can live a full life with BPH if it is well managed. BPH is not a death sentence. Prostate cancer is 100 per cent curable if discovered early enough. Taking out the prostate gland by surgery or radiation or chemotherapy early enough in the initial phase of prostate cancer will resolve most issues and lead to a full life.

    “However, because our people do not take prostate health seriously and do not do annual check-ups, prostate cancer develops unchecked until it begins to show up as BPH or worse. By the time prostate cancer is diagnosed in our health institutions, the patient is at stage three or stage four. At this stage it requires more money and expensive medication to initiate and continue therapy. The 10-yr survival rate for such patients is very low,” the pharmacist said.

    Endorsing the products, a Consultant Urologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Dr Okwudili Calistus Amu, said Flowel and Flowel Plus are known for their effectiveness. “Flowel (Tamsulosin) and Flowel Plus (Tamsulosin combined with Dutasteride) are excellent options for treating prostate conditions. Many of our patients have reported positive results after using these products. In fact, some go ahead to purchase the medications on their own after seeing the benefits first-hand,” the expert said.

  • My health seminars on prostate enlargement and cancer and other topical health issues

    Our organisation has in the past one  month been involved in travelling from one state to the other for the purpose of organising and holding seminars across the country on prostate enlargement and urinary problems. We started with Abia State, where yours faithfully is an indegene.  I held seminars in Umuahia  and Aba where i enlightened the public about prostate enlargement and cancer, as well as urinary problems. We  then proceeded to  Cross River State, Calabar to be precise where we held same seminar with successful turn out and people being willing to hear us we were encouraged.

    The seminar was free. We also offered free computer digital test, whereas depending on the cases, had a medical laboratory scientist who assisted us in carrying out qualitative P.S.A, i.e prostate specific antigien test to determine the presence of PSA issue. The experience was also pathetic, as we met so many men who were on catheter due to complete urinary blockage,  we also met men whose PSA

    were so elevated and therefore raised serious  question about their cancer status.  I have pictures of all the seminars  we took…we shall in the next few weeks plan and hold same seminar in the other parts of the south south, south west, and northern part of Nigeria…this will be my sincere gift to my country.  Our organization – Express Medical Laboratory, The Saint Medical Foundation and

    The Saints Herbals are powering this project, i sincerely welcome any assistance from any interested person, or group.

    The prostate is a major male organ that helps in the production of siemen, it is located beneath the urinary bladder , urine flows from the bladder through the urethra, and when the prostate is enlarged a lot of pressure are placed on the urethra making  it difficult for normal urinary flow to take place. And it also results to other symptoms such as excess urination, especially during night hours (urinary incontinence), urgent urination, frequent urination, inability to completely empty the bladder, weak and slow urinary stream, difficult in starting urination, a urinary stream that starts and stops, straining to urinate, continued dribbling of urine, returning to urinate again minutes after finishing.  When prostate scan is done, the whole prostate is revelead,  an enlarged prostate is called BPH meaning benign prostate hyperplasia. According Kevin Slawin, MD, a  professor of urology at Baylor School of Medicine in Houston.

    It’s very annoying…and when they have to go, they really have to…they can’t sit through a meeting or a plane flight without getting up to urinate” In Nigeria for instance the awareness of prostate cancer is relatively low. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Nigerian men and second most common cause of death in men worldwide, the study further reveals.

    A lot of drugs have been formulated for prostate issue, but yours faithfully, who has been in the fore front of carrying out enlightenment for prostate problems is also the MD of The SAINTS  Herbals, makers of Prostalyn herbal, a quality herbal formular for healthy prostate and urinary flow. Prostalyn herbal regulates urinary passage. It relieves difficult and excess urination, notably also for men with urinary urgency also experience relief even from  day one of administering prostalyn herbal.

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    FOR TREATMENT, AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR HERBS,PLS Call Dr Paul Torty who is the C.E.O of the SAINTS HERBALS, THE SAINTS MEDICAL FOUNDATION, 08038824033,08120332030, 09097080098, Distance is a not a barrier.

  • Diabetes, prostate enlargement, STDs, and infertility : Diabetes and high blood pressure

    Before I commence this write up, let me mention that for the next one month from the 21st of July to 21st of August we will be offering reasonable discount on all our products….it will really be ‘ a big discount’. The essence of the discount is to mark well over 10yrs of our successful venture in natural medicine practice and to appreciates our numerous agents, patients and customers who had supported and patronized us.

    We have developed herbal remedies for high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke related conditions. As a matter of fact, a patient visited my office a month ago with elevated blood sugar of over 400mg/dl. He was assisted by his two brothers while he held his clutches into my office. He had been on insulin but without any progress in his general health nor his blood sugar that continued to fluctuate between 300 mg/dl to 400 mg/dl. He had wounds that are not healing. He was on our remedies for just one week and noticed that his blood sugar crashed down to 90mg/dl. For the past weeks he had remained stable, certain wounds on his body are also healing. He now tells his friends and associates about the efficacy of our diabetic remedies.

    Prostate enlargement, urinary problems and our testimonies

    At this point, let me share testimonies derived from our fertility, and prostate treatment as follows; The prostate and urinary testimonies will come first; During one of my trips to Ghana where I was invited to be honored with an entrepreneurial award in recognition of my efforts in advancing natural medicine practice particularly in Nigeria and Africa in general, I had interaction with colleagues in Ghana who are practictitioners of natural medicine who volunteered to market our herbal remedy for prostate, a remedy that has recently being certified by Nafdac. The name of the herbal drugs is PROSTALYN. Latest report reaching me is that Prostalyn Herbal is highly accepted and reliable among my colleague in the treatment of Prostate problems in certain part of Africa, yet Prostalyn is produced in Nigeria. Prostalyn regulates urination, relieves difficult urination and excess urination. Prostalyn also restores normal urinary flow and avoids sudden urinary blockage in men as well as normalize PSA (prostate specific antigen). Prostalyn helps to prevent prostate cancer and guarantees normal urinary flow. According to The US Prostate cancer society, prostate cases are high. Normal PSA IS 0-4ugl. Any prostate depending on age, that is above normal range could easly lead to cancer if not monitored . Apart from his PSA We have independent medical diagnoses laboratory that helps in conducting series of tests including prostate scan and PSA before our treatment. Symptoms of prostate problems are difficult and excess urination, urinary urgency, frequent urination and inability to completely empty the bladder. Risky stages of any prostate problems are sudden urinary blockage, elevated PSA and prostate cancer.

    In order to reach out to others, he had volunteered to market and serve as an agent in Owerri for our NAFDAC registered herbal remedies called Batulin for infections and restoration of strong immune system, as well as market our remedies for prostate enlargement, male and female infertility, ulcer, STDs and infections, HBP. You can call me for his phone numbers if you need our remedies in Owerri. Also note, that for those in Lagos we can carry out all forms of fertility test in our independent medical laboratory managed by licenced health officers, before our treatment.

    For enquiries and delivery instructions all Dr Paul Torty on 08037140368, 08038824033 08051625888, 08099829832, 08083860575. Distance is a not a barrier, wherever you are, call now.

    www.drpaultorty.com, email:paultorty@yahoo.com

  • Prostate enlargement and urinary problems

    Let me quickly mention that I will be in Abuja precisely next week; Within this one week I will use the opportunity to carry out some health seminars especially on our newly NAFDAC registered product for infection as well as prostate enlargement and urinary problems, a health condition seriously ravaging the male folks especially the aging male, a health condition which leads to elevation of P.S.A (prostate specific antigen) and subsequently leads to prostate cancer if not taken seriously. (if you are in Abuja book appointment to see me; call 08038824033). Our intervention over a decade with documented herb has been very fruitful in terms of addressing urinary issues in men such as (excess urination, urinary retention, difficult urination even when the patient is on urinary aid called cathethar as a result of sudden blockage of urine caused by prostate problems).

    Since I started this column, I have had many responses across Nigeria and beyond which to my mind show the extent people are beginning to crave for serious awareness concerning their health. And I also recall that my last health articles on this column have dwelled so much on fibroid and staphylococcus.

    Many people, especially those who are directly affected expressed great concern and appreciation over the way and manner I have reflected on their health condition. Moreover, we have also assured them that with the kind of herbs I discuss on this column they should not despair concerning their health status.  And I want to note that it is very wrong for anybody to write himself off concerning any health condition. I believe in miracle. I believe in God.

    I believe in nature. I mean, I believe in Plants, bark of trees and leaves that God has created for the entire wellbeing of mankind. The bible says that herbs are for the healing of the nation.  My venture into natural medicine is quite an experience. I started as a health publisher. I compiled article topical health issues and published them in health journal.

    We published prime health magazine where I educated and enlightened the public about certain health issues.  I reflected on several  views from experts within Nigeria and other part of the world.  Dr David Hofman’s herbal medicinal articles, health talks, and seminars were some sorts of eye opener to me .

    I have said in my previous articles that Dr David Hoffman was the former president of American Guild of Herbalists. He was also a former ecologist lecturer at the University of Wales.

    His research on herbal medicine that can restore good health even when certain health conditions have defiled other medications prompted me to tap from his wealth of knowledge. I was told that Dr Hoffman grew in a village in Europe where his grandfather had a garden. The garden is quite expansive where different species of herbs were cultivated.

    These herbs were herbs for different health diseases such as bacterial infections, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heamorroid,homonal imbalances, fibroid, amenorrhea, ulcer, prostate enlargement and cancer, arthritis, and weak erection etc. History had it that little Hoffman did better than his Grand Father as he harvested more herbs when his Grand Father died. His quest for better education took him out of the garden for a while.

    And after long years of studies in different areas of human endeavor, including being  an ecologist.  He came back to work in the garden. He became one of the biggest supplier of herbs in Europe and  America. Dr David Hoffman with the knowledge he acquired from his Grand Father rather decided to advance by researching on the herbs for different health problems.

    He documented his result and the efficacy of those herbs.  Dr Hoffman’s works influenced me greatly and for over a decade of practice we have left a landmark in the practice of natural medicine. Natural medicine is a not a medicine for mediocres. It is whole body of knowledge for the highest standard of life and wellbeing. Natural medicine is scientific..

    For enquiries and treatment  call dr Paul Torty on 08037140368, 08051625888 and 08083860575.Distance  is not a barrier, call we will tell you how to benefit from this herbs.  Email paultorty@yahoo.com; www;drpaultorty.com

  • Fibroids and infertility (2): Prostate enlargement and urinary problems in men

    Let me start by sharing this testimony, though I hate to share peoples testimony especially those  close to me for some reasons. My younger sister (same parents) after having the first baby in her first pregnancy well over 3 years has not been able to conceive until recently. The story is thus; Precisely two months ago my wife and I invited her to my house so that I will find out if there is any medical issues. Reluctantly she opened up to us that  her menstruation is relatively excess, and that she experiences discomfort in her tummy. However, I asked her to see me in my office the following day. When I checked her I  discovered that she has an abnormally bloated abdomen. I sent her for scan and you know what, my suspicion was cleared. She has fibroids. I immediately referred her for medical tests such as urine culture, blood culture as well as h.v.s (higher vaginal swap and the results proved presence of bacteria infections. Of course the scan she did had already indicated she had P.I.D. (Pelvic inflammatory  diseases). She was on our fibroid remedy for two months and got pregnant while taking our herbal formular for fibroid as well as infection. She has spread the news in the village to her mother in law, my parents and all our relations close to her. She has volunteered to grant interviews on my page in future in order to encourage women facing same challenges. All to the Glory of God.

    The essence of this write up most importantly is to inform my readers about our new research in treatment and handling of fibroid cases. As a matter of fact and  according to research, women in their productive years between the ages of 25 years to 44 years are prone to have fibroids at different  time in their life, though the exact cause of fibroids is not known, but its believed that hormones such as estrogen and progesterone play a role in their development. However, some medical analysts also believe in their research that certain lifestyle among women especially women in their reproductive age can also cause fibroid to grow. They are 3 kinds of fibroids that have been  identified by medical experts such as intramural fibroids, sub serous fibroids and submucous fibroids. All these terms connote that fibroids can grow either inside the womb, outside the womb and on the wall of the womb. Intramural fibroids usually can lead to excessive bleeding or excessive menstrual flow which in very bad cases can lead to anaemia among women. My study about the processes and research done in most part of Asia, and South America  showed that certain herbs are effective in helping to fight fibroid growth. However, our experience relying on those studies  conducted in those countries showed high success rate in our practice of natural  medicine.

    We have recently advanced our  fibroid remedies and they are indeed very effective in dissolving, and shrinking excessive fibroid growth and thereby helping women to even conceive where conception becomes a challenge due fibroids. It is important to note that due to astringent action of  some of the herbs, excessive bleeding or menstrual flow can be controlled in matter of days while the patient is on the remedy. We have on record many testimonies of women who took our herbs and eventually conceived  apart from the herbs helping to fight the fibroids, it is also useful and effective against ovarian cysts and other kinds of growth.

  • Prostate enlargement, urinary problems, infections and prostatitis

    What Is Prostate Enlargement:

    What Is Prostate Enlargement: The Prostate gland is the organ that helps in the production of simen, and it stays beneath the bladder surrounding the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder, when it becomes enlarged, the Prostate can put pressure on the urethra and cause difficult urination and  also leads to the following symptoms:

    Weak Urine, stopping and starting while urinating, dribbling at the end of urination, straining while urinating, frequent need to urinate,  increased frequency of urination at night, urgent need to urinate, not being able to empty the bladder, blood in the urine, urinary tact infection, back and lower abdominal  pains.

    In Africa, the rate of prostate enlargement and cancer is presently high.

    Let me  quickly mention that we have developed a herbal remedy that is certified by NAFDAC. The product is known as PROSTALYN herbal a quality herbal preparation that helps to normalise urination where it is excess or difficult, Prostalyn also relieves urinary retention, frequent and urinary  urgency. It is important to note that prostalyn regulates P.S.A where the PSA is excessively elevated.

    An elevated PSA can lead to prostate cancer. Fpr cases of infections and STDs we have also developed remedies that have been certified by NAFDAC one of which is BATULIN a quality herbal preparation that fights infections, improves the blood, boosts the immune  system and there for effective for general well being.  Batulin is effective against symptoms such as weak erections caused by long term infections, itching, abnormal discharges,  and internal body hotness.

    A week ago, i had  driven out of the office on my way home when i received a call from my secretary that there was an emergency. A man was brought to my office simply because he could not pass out urine naturally. He was under serious pain. I could hear the man screaming in pains even as my secretary spoke to me on phone.

    Immediately i suspected that he had just been hit by prostate enlargement a health condition that can start by blocking the urine passage, causing excess urination and difficulty, as well as urinary urgency and retention. Thank God, ourherbs are ready -made. i asked my secretary to immediately open one of the already made herbal preparation for prostate enlargement which she did and the man took out of it.

    Amazingly, within the next one hour after they got home, the man urinated, however i was told that the pains seized within 10 minutes after he took the herbs.

    When tests was done the following day, I was proved right that his prostate is enlarged. He is presently doing well with our treatment. Once the prostate is enlarged, a lot of pressure can be placed on the leading to difficult or excess urination. Other sysmptoms that can follow are; dribbling urination, inability to empty  the bladder while urinating, stopping and starting urination, abdominal and waist pain, NORMAL P.S.A is 0-4.0ug/l. Prostate specific antigen higher than 4.0 ug/L measurement is said to be elevating and should be monitored to avoid prostate cancer.

    According to U.S Prostate and Cancer Research Institute, in every 6 men, 1 one person will have prostate cancer. Considering this type  of researched information on prostate, i believe the issue of prostate enlargement and cancer should not be taken lightly. It is a serious issue, I write to involve  urologists and other interested health professionals to try out our herbs on their patients and  be able to documents fact and figures  about our herbs especially, where I am  convinced that human lives will besaved.

    In the past one year we have been able to reach even our elites in this country who  actually took our prostate herbs and confirm that indeed they are very effective. I have on records today that some science  Professors from the nations University took our herbs and testified of its effectiveness. Besides, we have reached other eminent Nigerians who have testified to the originality and effectiveness of our remedy.

    There are other outstanding testimonies in th areas of infertility/hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, low sperm count , STDs, staph, ecoli, clamydia and other bronchial and pulmonary  Infections, fibroids, prostate enlargement, hypertension, diabetes, ulcer, hepatitis, asthma, constipation and pile problems etc.

    For Treatment and delivery, enquiries call Dr. Paul Torty, The C.E.O of the Saints Herbals, and The Saints Medical Foundation. Phone Nos.  08037140368, 08038824033,08051625888, 08038824033, and 08083860575. Presently we are in Lagos, and Enugu, call now. Distance is no barrier wherever you are in Nigeria. Integrity, Honesty and Trust are our watchword  Email: paultorty@yahoo.com.

    Website: www.drpaultorty.com.

     

  • Prostate enlargement

    PROSTATE enlargement is generally a disease of elderly men; and it is characterized by urine retention, leading to severe pains, anxiety, discomfort, and sometimes, loss of consciousness.

    The full function of the prostate is not yet fully understood by scientists all over the world. However, it is known that as a gland, it produces fluid called ‘semen’ which is released by men, at the climax of sexual activity. The prostate gland will only grow and function under the influence of male hormones, the most important of which is called TESTOSTERONE, produced from the testicles.

    The prostate gland surrounds the neck of the bladder and the first part of the urethra goes through it. An enlarged prostate, presses on the urethra and decreases the size of the opening through it, or it forms a dam which holds back part of the urine.

    The causes of prostate enlargement are not very precise, but they are associated with hormonal imbalance; and available information indicates that most men who use drugs to improve their sexual performance tend to activate the level of their Testosterone hormone beyond the threshold, and consequently, they often end up developing prostate enlargement and related complications.

    The enlargement can be a simple type called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or it may be cancerous, that is, Malignant Prostatic Hyperplasia. Both the benign and malignant types usually present similar symptoms of frequency in urination, hesitancy, urgency, trickling flow of urine and in advanced stages, there is acute urine retention as a result of blockage of the urinary tract.

    A man suffering from enlarged prostate will first notice that he has to get up oftener than usual, to pass urine at night. The stream will be small and slow to start. A long time may be required to empty the bladder.

    Many men with enlarged prostate may have no further disturbance than the “nuisance” symptoms stated earlier. Other cases will get worse until the patient cannot empty the bladder, and must resort to a catheter for relief.

    Unfortunately, after the urine has once begun to be drawn by catheter, the danger of bladder infection is great. Also, the symptoms and problems of cystitis are likely to occur.

    Treatment and Control

    In Holistic Lifecare, it is strongly advocated that the best prospects of controlling Prostate Enlargement, is by going back to Nature. When symptoms of an enlarged prostate are noticed, it is advisable to avoid spices, condiments and alcoholic beverages; to lessen bladder irritation, which may promote infection. It is also important to avoid cold conditions or getting the feet wet, or holding the urine for too long.

    Prostate Enlargement is not new in African context. In fact, ethno-medicinal research has shown that herbal remedies are very effective, without complications or side effects.

    The holistic natural remedy being suggested for Prostate Enlargement is a combination of natural extracts of herbs such as Saw Palmetto, Cocos nucifera, Khaya ivorensis and Lycopersicum esculentum.

    For further information and consultation on Holistic Lifecare research and services, especially on Blood Infections, Infertility, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Chronic Debilitating Conditions as well as mental and social problems, please call  on: 0803-330-3897 or visit: Mosebolatan Holistic Lifecare Centre, Adeyalo Layout, Ogbere-Tioya, Off Olorunsogo Express Bridge, Ibadan. Website: www.holisticlifecare.com. Distance is no barrier, we can send remedies by courier if need be.

  • Prostate Enlargement

    Prostate enlargement is generally a disease of elderly men; and it is characterized by urine retention, leading to severe pains, anxiety, discomfort, and sometimes, loss of consciousness.

    The full function of the prostate is not yet fully understood by scientists all over the world. However, it is known that as a gland, it produces fluid called ‘semen’ which is released by men, at the climax of sexual activity. The prostate gland will only grow and function under the influence of male hormones, the most important of which is called TESTOSTERONE, produced from the testicles.

    The prostate gland surrounds the neck of the bladder and the first part of the urethra goes through it. An enlarged prostate, presses on the urethra and decreases the size of the opening through it, or it forms a dam which holds back part of the urine.

    The causes of prostate enlargement are not very precise, but they are associated with hormonal imbalance; and available information indicates that most men who use drugs to improve their sexual performance tend to activate the level of their Testosterone hormone beyond the threshold, and consequently, they often end up developing prostate enlargement and related complications.

    The enlargement can be a simple type called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or it may be cancerous, that is, Malignant Prostatic Hyperplasia. Both the benign and malignant types usually present similar symptoms of frequency in urination, hesitancy, urgency, trickling flow of urine and in advanced stages, there is acute urine retention as a result of blockage of the urinary tract.

    A man suffering from enlarged prostate will first notice that he has to get up oftener than usual, to pass urine at night. The stream will be small and slow to start. A long time may be required to empty the bladder.

    Many men with enlarged prostate may have no further disturbance than the “nuisance” symptoms stated earlier. Other cases will get worse until the patient cannot empty the bladder, and must resort to a catheter for relief.

    Unfortunately, after the urine has once begun to be drawn by catheter, the danger of bladder infection is great. Also, the symptoms and problems of cystitis are likely to occur.

    Treatment and Control

    In Holistic Lifecare, it is strongly advocated that the best prospects of controlling Prostate Enlargement, is by going back to Nature. When symptoms of an enlarged prostate are noticed, it is advisable to avoid spices, condiments and alcoholic beverages; to lessen bladder irritation, which may promote infection. It is also important to avoid cold conditions or getting the feet wet, or holding the urine for too long.

    Prostate Enlargement is not new in African context. In fact, ethno-medicinal research has shown that herbal remedies are very effective, without complications or side effects.

    The holistic natural remedy being suggested for Prostate Enlargement is a combination of natural extracts of herbs such as Saw Palmetto, Cocos nucifera, Khaya ivorensis and Lycopersicum esculentum.

     

    For further information and consultation on Holistic Lifecare research and services, especially on Blood Infections, Infertility, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Chronic Debilitating Conditions as well as mental and social problems, please call  on: 0803-330-3897 or visit: Mosebolatan Holistic Lifecare Centre, Adeyalo Layout, Ogbere-Tioya, Off Olorunsogo Express Bridge, Ibadan. Website: www.holisticlifecare.com. Distance is no barrier, we can send remedies by courier if need be.

  • Men above 40 prone to prostate enlargement

    Many men in their 40s are suffering from prostate enlargement without knowing what to do. WALE ADEPOJU reports that the condition is treatable, if detected early.

    Can prostate enlargement be managed naturally? The answer is Yes. According to a  traditional medicine practitioner, Dr. Olasunkanmi Azeez, the Managing Director of Qumas Herbs Nigeria Limited, eating one type of food or another probably won’t prevent an enlarged prostate, often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or relieve its symptoms, but a healthy diet can help.

    Several men from 40 years and above are vulnerable to prostate enlargement. Dr Azeez said a study in urology found that men who ate a lot of cereals and some types of meats had an increased BPH risk.

    He said, “but a diet that is low in starches and meats and high in vegetables and polyunsaturated fats seems to be best for preventing BPH and relieving its symptoms.

    “It is important to remember that just because a supplement is labelled “natural” doesn’t always mean it is safe. The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) doesn’t regulate herbal remedies like it does drugs. That means no one can be totally sure that what’s listed on the label is inside the bottle. Also, herbal remedies can cause side effects, and they can interact with other medicines you take. So it is advisable to carry you practitioner along when taking supplements for the condition.”

    According to him, it is a disease common in senior citizens. “It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer. In suferers, it causes severe pain, anxiety, discomfort and loss of consciousness in men”, he said.

    This condition, he said, affects the male organ known as prostate gland which produces semen, the male coloured fluid that nourishes and transports sperms during ejaculation.

    Dr Azeez said prostate condition af

    Azeez, who is the chairman, Herbal Therapy Society of Nigeria (HTSN), Lagos State chapter, said application of special herbal therapy against prostate enlargement and prostate cancer can provide remedy for the ailments.

    He said a prostate case not detected early enough can degenerate, saying that men in their 40s and 50s are dying of prostate problems.

    “Men in this age bracket are expected to go for tests particularly prostate scan, to confirm their status and go for early intervention if it is confirmed that they are having prostate enlargement challenge,” he said.

    Azeez said medical doctors find it difficult to diagnose the causes, adding: “It cannot be unconnected with ageing and changes in the ratio of male hormone testosterone level that stimulates prostate growth”.

    He identified hormonal imbalance as one of the major causes, adding that this occurred among men who enhance their sexual performance by taking drugs, thus activating the level of their testosterone hormone beyond the normal.

    The traditional medicine practitioner said sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, and staphylococcus among others may degenerate into prostate enlargement if they become chronic if untreated on time.

    He said the prostate is about the size of a pea during childhood.

    “But it grows a bit and at the age of 25, it develops fully. Part of the danger associated with prostate enlargement is that a man may not be able to urinate due to enlargement of the prostate gland,” he said.

    He said people plagued with prostate enlargement are usually unable to maintain a flow of urine.

    “Men often experience a break during urination, and dribbling at the end.  Other symptoms include recurrent pressure to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night, urgent need to urinate, inability to empty the bladder, blood stained urine, weak urine and urinary tract infection.”

    He advised men having this condition to avoid condiments and alcoholic beverages because it lessens bladder irritation which may promote infection. They should avoid cold conditions or allow urine to accumulate before passing it.

    Diagnosis, he said, can include Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test and Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) test which are simple clinical procedures for detecting prostate enlargement through the use of finger digits.

    He said prostate enlargement  worsen when the sufferer can no longer empty the bladder, hence the need for a catheter to draw urine.

    “But the danger of this is that bladder infection is most likely. Prostate enlargement can lead to death, especially if it is left untreated and becomes chronic. But no matter the magnitude of the ailment, herbal medicine has a remedy,” he said

  • Prostate enlargement

    Prostate enlargement is generally a disease of elderly men; and it is characterized by urine retention, leading to severe pains, anxiety, discomfort, and sometimes, loss of consciousness.

    The full function of the prostate is not yet fully understood by scientists all over the world. However, it is known that as a gland, it produces fluid called ‘semen’ which is released by men, at the climax of sexual activity. The prostate gland will only grow and function under the influence of male hormones, the most important of which is called TESTOSTERONE, produced from the testicles.

    The prostate gland surrounds the neck of the bladder and the first part of the urethra goes through it. An enlarged prostate, presses on the urethra and decreases the size of the opening through it, or it forms a dam which holds back part of the urine.

    The causes of prostate enlargement are not very precise, but they are associated with hormonal imbalance; and available information indicates that most men who use drugs to improve their sexual performance tend to activate the level of their Testosterone hormone beyond the threshold, and consequently, they often end up developing prostate enlargement and related complications.

    The enlargement can be a simple type called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or it may be cancerous, that is, Malignant Prostatic Hyperplasia. Both the benign and malignant types usually present similar symptoms of frequency in urination, hesitancy, urgency, trickling flow of urine and in advanced stages, there is acute urine retention as a result of blockage of the urinary tract.

    A man suffering from enlarged prostate will first notice that he has to get up oftener than usual, to pass urine at night. The stream will be small and slow to start. A long time may be required to empty the bladder.

    Many men with enlarged prostate may have no further disturbance than the “nuisance” symptoms stated earlier. Other cases will get worse until the patient cannot empty the bladder, and must resort to a catheter for relief.

    Unfortunately, after the urine has once begun to be drawn by catheter, the danger of bladder infection is great. Also, the symptoms and problems of cystitis are likely to occur.

    Treatment and Control

    In Holistic Lifecare, it is strongly advocated that the best prospects of controlling Prostate Enlargement, is by going back to Nature. When symptoms of an enlarged prostate are noticed, it is advisable to avoid spices, condiments and alcoholic beverages; to lessen bladder irritation, which may promote infection. It is also important to avoid cold conditions or getting the feet wet, or holding the urine for too long.

    Prostate Enlargement is not new in African context. In fact, ethno-medicinal research has shown that herbal remedies are very effective, without complications or side effects.

    The holistic natural remedy being suggested for Prostate Enlargement is a combination of natural extracts of herbs such as Saw Palmetto, Cocos nucifera, Khaya ivorensis and Lycopersicum esculentum.

    For further information and consultation on Holistic Lifecare research and services, especially on Blood Infections, Infertility, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Chronic Debilitating Conditions as well as mental and social problems, please call  on: 0803-330-3897 or visit: Mosebolatan Holistic Lifecare Centre, Adeyalo Layout, Ogbere-Tioya, Off Olorunsogo Express Bridge, Ibadan. Website: www.holisticlifecare.com. Distance is no barrier, we can send remedies by courier if need be. We also have facilities for accommodation, admission and hospitalization in a serene and homely environment.