Prostate Health
The following is a portion of my Feb. 2010 newsletter…
The following is a website related to only prostate health, http://www.prostatehealthguide.com/index.html. I chose this site because it has a very good description of the prostate and the most common prostate diseases. As a chiropractor in MN I am licensed as a primary care physician. This means that I have completed prostate exams and I’m licensed to do so. I, however, chose not to complete prostate exams in my office and do request that you get regular exams with your MD during your yearly physicals. Now that we have covered the medical side of the prostate here are some alternative non-prescription options. Adjustments of the pelvis and lumbar region help support the pelvic girdle and promote healthy nerve response to the prostate. Other alternative options include acupuncture and massage therapy. Nutrition is largely correlated with prostate disease. Increase your intake of vegetable/fruits. Decrease the intake of red meats, eggs, and milk (this is for prostate health-not bone health). Increase Lycopene intake found in red foods (tomatoes highest source). Increase Vit. D, Vit. E, Zinc, Selenium, garlic, and soy. Herbal supplementation should include Saw Palmetto, this helps reduce prostate size by reducing the body’s production of DHT. These items are a good place to start when addressing prostate health specifically. I hope you enjoyed this topic of the month!
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