Prostatitis is a disease that causes a lot of problems for men. Due to inflammation of the prostate, urination and ejaculation pass painfully. And the prostate becomes inflamed for two main reasons - as a result of a bacterial attack on the organ or circulatory disorders in the pelvic region. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies, as practice shows, has a positive effect.
Benefits of treating prostatitis with folk methods
What is the prostate in general, what is it for and where is it located? It is a very important organ located around the urethra. It produces prostate juice, which participates in the formation of sperm and gives them motility. In a normal state, the prostate is no bigger than a walnut. With inflammation, it can grow to a significant size and compress the urethra.
For the treatment of prostatitis, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, drugs to increase 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 other methods of treatment. Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies has been tested for years, does not harm the body, reliably cures prostatitis at certain stages. By the way, folk remedies, as a rule, always go hand in hand with the "heavy artillery" of medicine at any stage of the disease. And doctors still recommend resorting to traditional medicine.
The most effective folk remedies for the treatment of prostatitis
Treatment of prostatitis at home is quite effective if proven methods of treating the disease are used. There are several popular recipes that guarantee excellent results. But you need to be patient, all methods of traditional medicine require longer therapy than drugs, at least twenty days. And if we are talking about beekeeping products, the processing will be even longer. But as a result, the whole body, all its systems are healed.
Among the most effective methods:
- treatment with parsley seeds;
- honey and other bee products;
- vegetable juice;
- Garlic;
- treatment with various herbs.
But decoctions alone are not enough. Alternative methods of treatment also require you to follow certain recommendations. For example, keep smoking and alcohol to a minimum. Because alcohol irritates the prostate, and smoking constricts blood vessels, disrupting the already disturbed blood flow.
The diet also needs to make some adjustments. It is very useful to consume a variety of green vegetables daily - parsley, dill, cilantro, lettuce, horseradish, nettle. And, of course, onions and garlic. Foods rich in zinc are beneficial, such as pumpkin, seafood, nuts, oatmeal, vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin E.
Polyunsaturated fats are very useful for a daily diet. And it's fish, linseed oil, rosehip oil. Honey is essential.
And harmful foods include all hot spices and vinegar, which contribute to swelling of blood vessels. As well as trans fats, fried and fatty foods that clog blood vessels.
Treatment of prostatitis with herbs
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies includes herbal therapy. The most effective of them are wormwood, Kalanchoe. Wormwood for the whole course should not exceed 100 grams. First, the dried grass is rubbed with the hands, then sifted through a colander. Anything screened is for internal use. And what is left - for the preparation of a solution for douching.
And so, the treatment is 7 days:
- within 3 days, every two and a half hours, you need to swallow a pinch of wormwood, washing it down with water. It does not matter, before meals or after meals, it is important that even at night you cannot interrupt the consumption of grass;
- in the next 4 days, wormwood is taken only during the day, at least 5-6 times a day;
- every 7 days you must 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-tipped infant syringe for this. It is necessary to inject sharply, then all the solution will reach the bladder. And on the 3-4th day, all the accumulated pus will come out of the urethra.
It is important in the treatment of the prostate to follow a diet: no meat or fish, no dairy products and bread with sweets. 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 state of health is normalized, 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 harvest the bark in mid-April, when the tree is filled with juice. The most suitable bark thickness is 3-5 mm. Much of this raw material is unnecessary. Only 100 grams.
First you need to dry the bark naturally or in the oven. Then grind. Pour 100 grams of raw materials with 200 grams of vodka, tightly close with a lid and put in a dark place to infuse for a couple of weeks. Make sure the bark is completely covered with vodka. After insisting, everything is filtered and placed in a glass dish. The scheme for taking the tincture is as follows: 20 drops are poured into a quarter cup of liquid and drunk before meals three times a day. The solution is enough for the entire course of treatment - 2-2. 5 months.
In some cases, it will be necessary to extend the duration of treatment.
Honey folk remedies
This remedy is effective even when antibiotics have not helped. Linden or flower honey is needed for treatment. It should be consumed daily with tea for 100-200 grams. And for the whole course you will need at least 10 kilograms of honey.
Such therapy is permissible only if there is no allergy to the component.
Very quickly the pain disappears, normal urination is established.
Well helps honey with celandine. To do this, first prepare a decoction. For 20 minutes, boil 100 grams of grass in 700 grams of boiling water. Then the broth is cooled and filtered. A pound of honey is added to the broth. Three times a day, the infusion is drunk in a tablespoon before a meal. And they keep it in the fridge. 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 appear in a week. It will become much easier.
pumpkin seeds for prostatitis
30 grams of unroasted peeled pumpkin seeds should be mixed with 200 g of honey. Then roll into hazelnut-sized balls and store in the fridge. It is necessary to eat daily before meals 1-2 scoops. And don't rush to swallow, but savor a moment. It is enough to conduct such a course once a year. It is a good prevention of prostatitis in men. Also suitable as a treatment.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which is very important for a man of any age.
Usefulness of parsley in the treatment of disease
Parsley is a storehouse of vitamins A and C. It is also a very powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It is enough to drink three times a day a tablespoon of fresh juice from this plant before meals.
Not only parsley itself is useful, but also its seeds.
4 tbsp. I. grind the seeds, pour a glass of boiling water, then cook for 15 minutes. Strain the cooled broth and take 5-6 times a day for a tablespoon before meals.
garlic treatment
Garlic will help restore impaired blood circulation in the pelvis. To do this, grind 5 cloves and pour half a liter of boiling water. All of this is infused overnight. And in the morning, strain 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 addition to treatment.
But there are rules to follow:
- the water should not be higher than 35-37 degrees;
- take a bath for a maximum of 20 minutes.
The fact is that the usefulness of such a procedure is to "scatter the blood", but not to increase the swelling of blood vessels, which will only aggravate the course of the disease. With the correct use of warm baths, a noticeable improvement occurs.
Physical exercise
Physical exercise is effective when the cause of prostatitis is a violation of blood circulation in the pelvis. This usually occurs in 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 muscle tension, as with inhibition of urination. A few seconds of tension - and relaxation. When compressing - inhale, when relaxing - exhale. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
The second exercise is the squat. You have to squat, keeping your back straight and not taking your feet off the ground. When squatting, place your right hands forward, when standing - hands at the seams.
The third exercise is lying on the floor. You have to bend your knees, feet flat on the ground. Lift the pelvis off the floor and squeeze the buttocks, lower, relax. Rise on inspiration, descend on expiration. And so 10-15 times.
Features of the treatment of 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 ingenious is simple: you need to eat a handful of unroasted seeds before meals three times a day. You can grind the seeds and mix with honey. If there is no allergy to honey, such a mixture of one tablespoon three times a day will not only help get rid of prostatitis, but also improve the functioning of the heart system.
Carrot juice is also very good in the treatment of chronic diseases. Just dilute it 50% with water. Juice improves potency, relieves inflammation.
Juice of fresh cucumbers increases blood circulation, relieves swelling. It should also be drunk daily and diluted by half 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 is aimed at the destruction of pathogenic flora. It is best for acute prostatitis to consult a doctor. He will prescribe medicine and treatment with folk methods. For this, a chamomile decoction is good. You can buy ready-to-use flower sachets at a pharmacy and brew them like tea. Salt compresses will also help. In a nine percent solution of salt and water, wet the cloth, wring it out, and apply it warmly to the sore spot. Fix in any convenient way and hold for 15-20 minutes. Perform the procedure every night before going to bed.
But first you need to make sure that prostatitis has not suffered complications. Before using the compress, you need to undergo an examination and consult a specialist.
Disease prevention
The best prevention is to avoid infectious diseases, hypothermia. Live an active lifestyle, walk more often, have a constant intimate relationship with a trusted partner and eat a healthy diet.
It is very good for prevention to eat a handful of unfried pumpkin seeds every day, drink half a liter of asparagus juice, add burdock root to various dishes.
And if characteristic symptoms appear in the form of painful sensations during urination, you should consult a doctor and traditional medicine.