Prostatitis is a disease that causes a lot of trouble to men. Due to inflammation of the prostate, urination and ejaculation pass with pain. And the prostate becomes inflamed for two main reasons - this is as a result of a bacterial attack on the organ, or due to circulatory disorders in the pelvic area. Treating prostatitis with folk remedies, as practice shows, has a positive effect.
Benefits of treating prostatitis with popular methods
What is the prostate in general, what is it for and where is it located? This is a very important organ located around the urethra. It produces prostate fluid, which is involved in sperm formation and gives sperm motility. In a normal state, the prostate is no bigger than a nut. With inflammation, it can reach a large size and compress the urethra.
For the treatment of prostatitis, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, drugs to boost immunity are usually prescribed. As well as various procedures in the form of laser treatment, prostate massage, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, etc.
All drugs, as you know, have indications and contraindications. There are no harmless antibiotics. Therefore, if possible, it is better to resort to alternative methods of treatment. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies has been tested for years, does not harm the body, certainly cures prostatitis at certain stages. By the way, folk remedies, as a rule, always go in combination with the "heavy artillery" of medicine at any stage of the disease. And doctors always recommend to turn to traditional medicine.
The most effective folk remedies for treating prostatitis
Treating prostatitis at home is quite effective if proven methods are used to treat the disease. There are some popular recipes that guarantee excellent results. But you have to be patient, any method of traditional medicine requires longer therapy than medicine, at least twenty days. And if we talk about bee products, then the treatment will be even longer. But as a result, the whole body, all its systems heal.
Among the most effective methods:
- treatment with parsley seeds;
- honey and other bee products;
- vegetable juices;
- garlic;
- treatment with various herbs.
But decoctions alone are not enough. Alternative treatment methods also require you to follow some recommendations. For example, reduce smoking and alcohol to a minimum. Because alcohol irritates the prostate, and smoking narrows blood vessels, disrupting already disturbed blood flow.
The diet also needs to make some adjustments. It is very useful to consume every day a variety of greens - parsley, dill, cilantro, lettuce, horseradish, nettle. And, of course, onions and garlic. Foods rich in zinc are beneficial, such as squash, seafood, nuts, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits rich in vitamin E.
Unsaturated fats are very useful for a daily diet. And this is fish, flaxseed oil, rose oil. Honey is essential.
And harmful foods include all the hot spices and vinegar, which contribute to the swelling of the blood vessels. As well as trans fats, fried and fatty foods that block blood vessels.
Treatment of prostatitis with herbs
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies includes herbal treatment. The most effective of these are wormwood, Kalanchoe. Wormwood for the entire course of treatment should not exceed 100 grams. First, the dried grass is rubbed by hand, and then sifted through a colander. Everything that is stored is for internal use. And what remains - to prepare a solution for washing.
And so, the treatment is 7 days:
- within 3 days, every two and a half hours, you should swallow a pinch of wormwood, washing it with water. It does not matter, before or after eating, it is important that even at night you can not stop taking the drug;
- in the next 4 days, wormwood is taken only during the day, at least 5-6 times a day;
- all 7 days you need to do douching for the evening. For this, 1 teaspoon of wormwood is poured with a liter of boiling water, cooled to body temperature, filtered and poured 100 mg. Half of this volume should be injected into the anus and the remaining 50 ml into the urethra. It is best to use a soft-nosed baby syringe for this. It is necessary to inject sharply, then the whole solution will reach the bladder. And on day 3-4, all the accumulated pus will come out of the urethra.
It is important in treating the prostate gland to follow a diet: no meat or fish, no dairy products and bread with cakes. Alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited. Only cereals, fruits and vegetables.
Another effective remedy is Kalanchoe. A glass of crushed Kalanchoe leaves is poured with half a liter of vodka, insisted in a dark place for 5 days. And then you need to drink a teaspoon every day. When the health condition normalizes, it is necessary to use one teaspoon of tincture per week. The pain passes quickly.
aspen bark
Aspen bark is an excellent remedy for prostatitis. But it is necessary to collect the bark in mid-April, when the tree is filled with sap. The most suitable thickness of the bark is 3-5 mm. Many of these raw materials are not required. Only 100 grams.
First you need to dry the peel either naturally or in the oven. Then grind. Pour 100 grams of raw material with 200 grams of vodka, close tightly with a lid and place in a dark place to inject for several weeks. Make sure the husk is completely covered with vodka. After insisting, everything is filtered and placed in a glass container. The scheme of taking the solution is as follows: 20 drops are poured into a quarter cup of juice and drunk before meals three times a day. The solution is sufficient for the entire course of treatment - 2 - 2, 5 months.
In some cases, it will be necessary to extend the course of treatment.
Honey folk remedies
This medicine is effective even when antibiotics have not helped. Lime or flower honey is needed for treatment. It should be consumed with tea daily for 100-200 grams. And for the whole course you will need at least 10 kilograms of honey.
Such therapy is allowed only if there is no allergy to the component.
Very soon the pain disappears, normal urination is established.
Good helps honey with celandine. To do this, first prepare a decoction. Boil 100 grams of grass in 700 grams of boiling water for 20 minutes. The liquid is then cooled and filtered. A pound of honey is added to the soup. Three times a day, the infusion is drunk in a tablespoon before a meal. And store it in the refrigerator. It is necessary to drink a decoction in combination with a decoction of oats in a glass three times a day for a month and a half. The first results will be displayed within a week. It will become much easier.
pumpkin seeds for prostatitis
30 grams of peeled unripe pumpkin seeds should be mixed with 200 g of honey. And then roll them into balls the size of hazelnuts and store in the fridge. It is necessary to eat every day before meals 1-2 balls. And do not rush to swallow, but enjoy for a while. It is enough to take such a course once a year. This is a good prevention of prostatitis in men. Also suitable as a treatment.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and this is very important for a male at any age.
The usefulness of parsley in the treatment of disease
Parsley is a storehouse of vitamins A and C. It is also a very strong anti-inflammatory agent. Just drink a tablespoon of fresh juice of this plant three times a day before meals.
Not only parsley is useful, but also its seeds.
4 tablespoons. l. grind the seeds, pour a glass of boiling water and then cook for 15 minutes. Drain the cooled liquid and take 5-6 times a day for one tablespoon before meals.
treatment with garlic
Garlic will help restore damaged blood circulation to the pelvis. To do this, grind 5 cloves and pour half a liter of boiling water. All this is injected at night. And in the morning, drain and take twice a day for a quarter cup before meals. Within 3-4 weeks, urination and sexual activity will improve.
Hot baths for prostatitis
Hot baths for prostatitis can serve as an adjunct to treatment.
But there are rules to follow:
- water should not be higher than 35-37 degrees;
- take a shower no more than 20 minutes.
The fact is that the benefit of such a procedure is to "disperse the blood", but not to increase the swelling of blood vessels, which will only worsen the course of the disease. With proper use of hot baths, a noticeable improvement is noticed.
Physical exercises
Exercise is effective when the cause of prostatitis is a violation of blood circulation in the pelvis. This usually happens to overweight men who lead a sedentary lifestyle. You need to do daily exercises.
The first of these involves the rhythmic contraction of the buttocks and the tension of the muscles, as if by inhibiting urination. A few seconds of tension - and relaxation. During compression - inhale, when relaxed - exhale. Repeat 10-15 times.
The second exercise is squats. It is necessary to sit down, keeping your back straight and not lifting your legs off the floor. When sitting, put your hands straight forward, when standing - hands sewing.
The third exercise is lying on the floor. It is necessary to bend the knees, legs to lie on the floor. Lift the pelvis off the floor and squeeze the buttocks, sit down, relax. Raise in suction, sit in exhalation. And so 10-15 times.
Characteristics of treating prostatitis with folk remedies:
Prostatitis can be acute or chronic. The acute form disappears without a trace after adequate treatment. Without proper treatment, it becomes chronic. Treatment also depends on the type of disease.
Chronic prostatitis
The best remedy for chronic prostatitis are pumpkin seeds. Everything smart is simple: you should eat a handful of unripe seeds before meals three times a day. You can grind the seeds and mix them with honey. If there is no allergy to honey, then such a mixture of one tablespoon three times a day will help not only to remove the prostate, but also to improve the functioning of the heart system.
Carrot juice is also very good in treating chronic diseases. It is only necessary to dilute it with 50% water. The juice improves strength, relieves inflammation.
Juice from fresh cucumbers increases blood circulation, relieves swelling. It should also be drunk daily and diluted halfway with water.
Acute prostatitis
The acute course of the disease causes pain due to inflammation. Prostate swelling is the result of exposure to bacteria. Therefore, the treatment aims at destroying the pathogenic flora. For acute prostatitis it is better to visit a doctor. He will prescribe medicine and treatment with folk methods. For this, a decoction of chamomile is good. You can buy ready-made flower bags at a drugstore and brew them as tea. Salt compresses will also help. In a solution of salt and nine percent water, moisten the cloth, squeeze and apply warmly to the sore spot. Fix in any convenient way and hold for 15-20 minutes. Perform the procedure every evening before going to bed.
But first, you need to make sure the prostate has no complications. Before using the compress, you should undergo an examination and consult a specialist.
Disease prevention
The best prevention is the avoidance of infectious diseases, hypothermia. Lead an active lifestyle, walk more often, have an ongoing intimate relationship with a trusted partner, and eat healthy food.
It is very good for prevention to eat every day a handful of non-fried pumpkin seeds, drink half a liter of asparagus juice, add burdock root in various dishes.
And if the characteristic symptoms appear in the form of painful sensations when urinating, you should consult a doctor and traditional medicine.