Until twenty years ago, prostatitis was considered a middle-aged disease, as it was rarely diagnosed in men under the age of forty. Today, acute inflammation of the prostate gland is not uncommon in twenty year olds. And chronic prostatitis is observed in 45% of men aged 25 to 50 years.
Prostatitis is associated with painful symptoms (fever, pain, difficulty urinating, erectile dysfunction), leads to complications such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, infertility and, of course, seriously affects the quality of life.
Therefore, men today are increasingly interested in ways to prevent prostatitis.
Who needs prostate prevention?
There are groups of men who have a higher risk of developing prostatitis than others.
- Men over 45 years.
- Reduced professions: programmers, IT specialists, office workers, accountants, economists, etc.
- Drivers, lovers of long bike trips, as well as often using air transport.
- Men who are temporarily or permanently in adverse weather conditions: in low air temperatures and high humidity. For example, those who work on a rotational basis in the northern regions, climbers, high altitude builders, alpine skiing enthusiasts, etc.
- Suffer from chronic infectious diseases.
- Smokers.
However, given that the disease is repairing rapidly, all men should take precautions to avoid prostatitis in the future.
Prevention of prostate inflammation includes many recommendations. A man can follow all of them or some of them. Experts believe that even partial compliance with the recommendations reduces the risk of this disease.
Diet for the prevention of prostatitis
All doctors talk about the role of nutrition. Unfortunately, very often the recommendations are of a general nature. But in the case of preventing prostatitis, diet really plays an important role. The fact is that a diet to prevent problems with the prostate gland should solve some specific problems, and not just "strengthen the body".
The right diet to protect against prostatitis has the following goals:
- Reduce irritation of the prostate gland that occurs after you have eaten certain foods.
- Improve blood circulation in small and large capillaries.
- Normalize digestion to eliminate constipation and other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Constipation is one of the factors in the development of prostatitis.
- Provide a favorable environment for the development of natural intestinal microflora.
What foods damage the prostate gland and increase the risk of prostatitis?
- All kinds of peppers and sauces with them, horseradish, onions and other hot spices: they irritate the tissues of the prostate gland and cause inflammation.
- Citrus fruits, especially lemons and grapefruits, acidic fruits and berries are bad for the condition of the prostate and reduce its resistance to infections.
- Strong alcohol causes narrowing of the already narrow channels of the prostate, there is a stagnation of secretions, a direct consequence of which is prostatitis.
- Fermented beverages and carbonated drinks (kvass, beer) also irritate the prostate gland.
- Dishes from legumes (pea soup, beans, etc. ), Mushrooms and offal: difficult to digest, slows bowel movement and causes gas and constipation.
- Bacon, bacon and fried foods increase blood cholesterol levels, which impairs blood circulation, including the pelvic organs. It is this phenomenon that often becomes the main cause of prostate development in men.
What foods are good for preventing prostatitis?
- Seafood and fish at least once a week. They contain important amino acids and omega unsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for the normal functioning of the prostate gland and its ability to resist inflammation.
- Parsley and parsley (herbs and roots) can be added to food as spices in dishes, especially in summer. The positive anti-inflammatory effects of these herbs on the prostate have been proven in numerous studies.
- Cabbage of all kinds (cabbage, kohrabi, collar, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), radish, turnip - if possible, several times a week. Studies have shown that when consumed regularly, these vegetables prolong men’s health and protect against age-related changes in the prostate gland.
- Low-fat sour milk products - at least 2-3 times a week. They are needed to normalize bowel movement and maintain beneficial microflora.
- Antioxidants, especially routine, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and lutein, take a thirty-day course once a year or more often. Antioxidants protect prostate gland tissue from the effects of inflammation, increase the prostate’s ability to resist infections, and also improve blood circulation to small capillaries and slow down age-related disorders in the tissues.
Important! As for the recommendations to eat nuts, pumpkin seeds or bananas, as they are rich in necessary vitamins and antioxidants, experts have a clear opinion: the products contain insufficient amounts of these micronutrients to supply them to the body.
If a man likes nuts or seeds, then he can certainly include them in his diet, these products will not bring harm, but they will not significantly affect the condition of the prostate gland. When it comes to preventing prostatitis, it is much more effective to use complexes with a high content of antioxidants and vitamins. One of them, Synergin, was created specifically to protect the male reproductive system from unwanted changes. Contains 6 natural antioxidants in working doses. Experience of application shows that Synergin has a significant prophylactic effect even to protect against exacerbations of chronic prostatitis.
Lifestyle - what to look for?
If a man smokes, then giving up this habit will significantly reduce the likelihood of getting prostatitis. Smoking seriously impairs venous return, which leads to tissue edema, blood and lymphatic overload. The general blood circulation in the pelvic organs slows down, the prostate gland receives insufficient food and oxygen and its normal work becomes impossible.
A regular sex life plays an important role in preventing prostatitis. This is the main way to prevent overload in the prostate gland. However, it is important to use condoms when having sex.
With a sedentary lifestyle, a man should bring more physical activity into his life. Swimming, tennis or running, regular walking or not using the elevator will do.
Gymnastics and Prostate Prevention Exercises
There is also a special gymnastics, which aims specifically at improving the condition of the pelvic organs and reducing the likelihood of developing prostatitis.
First of all, Kegel exercises should be mentioned. They cause an active blood flow to the prostate gland, strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and also increase their tone. In addition to preventing prostatitis, these exercises also improve your quality of sex life.
The second option is to use gymnastic exercises that are familiar and familiar from childhood. "Bridge", "candle", "bicycle", "twigs" are intended to train and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It is advisable to do them every day, in the morning, for 15-30 seconds each and gradually increase the total training time to 4 minutes. Such gymnastics will not take much time, but with regular exercise will significantly affect men's health.
Prostate massage
Prostate massage is performed only by specialists and only after a proper appointment. Massage is a direct touch of the prostate through the anal passage. The prophylactic course is 8-10 procedures every day.
Many men have a negative attitude towards prostate massage and agree with it only in case of severe forms of chronic prostatitis. Although experts believe that this procedure gives the best results precisely to prevent the disease.
Thus, a man can choose those recommendations for prostate prevention, which he can follow regularly.