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Health Solutions    Mens Health    Prostate
Prostate Problems
Naturopath Gerard Elms uses natural, safe and effective, herbal and nutritional treatments to treat prostate problems.
You will feel assured of efficacy, safety and learn how to positively influence your health by changing your diet and lifestyle.
Gerard works closely with Dr Nick Bassal at Wholistic Medical Centre, Sydney to accurately diagnose your prostate problem and get the best of both conventional and complementary medicines.

The Prostate Gland
The prostate gland is a walnut sized gland found only in men that is located at the base of the bladder, surrounding the urethra (tube that carries urine through the penis and out of the body). The main function of the prostate gland is to produce the fluid that carries the sperm when it is ejaculated from the penis at sexual orgasm.
For more acurate information about the prostate gland follow this link.
There are three main types of prostate problems that men can experience
  1. Prostate enlargement or Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  2. Prostatitis
  3. Prostate cancer


Prostate Enlargement
      
 
Prostate enlargement or BPH is a non-cancerous growth or enlargement of the prostate gland that is common among men over 40 years of age. The causes of prostate enlargement are not fully understood, however it is believed that overstimulation of the prostate by a type of testosterone, known as dihydrotestosterone may lead to prostate enlargement.
Prostate enlargement is a non-life threatening condition, however it can cause many unpleasant side effects that can negatively impact your quality of life. These include, an increased urge to urinate, frequent need to urinate at night, difficult starting urination and dribbling after urination.
 
Prostate enlargement can be successfully treated using a combination of safe, effective and natural medicines. Gerard uses a unique, natural treatment regime for enlargement of the prostate, utilising the most well researched herbal medicines and nutritional supplements to reduce both the size of the prostate as well as the symptoms caused by prostate enlargement. You will also be given diet and lifestyle advice on ways you can reduce your risk of prostate cancer and other cancers and increase your energy and libido.

Prostatitis
    Prostatitis is an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland that can be caused by bacterial and non-bacterial infections, although prostatitis can also occur when there is no prior history of an infection. Prostatitis causes many unpleasant symptoms including an increased urge to urinate, pain on urination and ejaculation, perineal pain and discomfort, erectile dysfunction and lower back pain.



Gerard's natural treatments for prostatitis involve the use of anti-inflammatory herbal medicines and nutritional medicines, which are targeted at resolving the inflammation and reducing the unpleasant symptoms as soon as possible. You may also be referred to an Acupuncturist or Osteopath in the Men's Health Team at the Wholistic Medical Centre as part of your treatment for prostatitis.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in Australia, usually affecting men over 50 years of age. Prostate cancer becomes more common with each decade over the age of 50, with 80% of men aged over 80 having some cancerous changes in their prostate,  these are often found on post mortum and are not usually the cause of death. However as prostate cancer can be a rapid growing cancer in some men, it is important to see your doctor yearly to have a prostate exam and a PSA test if you are over 50 years of age.
There are many dietary and lifestyle changes that you can make to reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. There are also some specific nutritional supplements that you can take to further reduce your risk. Gerard can outline a lifestyle and diet program specifically for you, that will aim to reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer.


           


If you are currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, Gerard can use individualised herbal medicines and nutritional supplements to support your immune system and your whole body throughout your treatment. Gerard actively keeps himself up to date on which natural medicines can be safely used along side cancer treatments and therefore the risk of interaction with your current treatment of prostate cancer is avoided.

For more information on prostate problems visit Andrology Australia.
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