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Homeopathic Remedies for BPH

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), also called benign prostate hypertrophy, is a noncancerous enlargement of a man's prostate gland that can cause uncomfortable, frequent urination. Symptoms of urinary disease should always be checked by a doctor to ensure they are not originating from another condition in need of medical attention. If the source of discomfort is indeed BPH, then herbal and homeopathic remedies may be effective in relieving its symptoms.

  1. Whole-Health Treatment

    • Homeopathy is a system of medical treatment formally developed over the last 200 years, but drawing on ancient principles of herbal and holistic health practices. Homeopathic remedies consist of minute portions of natural materials that, in larger quantities, would produce reactions similar to the symptoms experienced by the patient, Homeopathy is based on the theory that like cures like, and that this encourages the body's protective responses and aids in natural healing.

      Homeopathic remedies are noninvasive and work in tandem with other herbal and lifestyle treatments for disease. They are specifically tied to particular disease symptoms, so it is important to obtain an accurate medical diagnosis from a doctor before beginning homeopathic treatment for BPH.

      Homeopathic BPH cures may be supported and enhanced by a healthy diet, regular exercise and avoiding caffeine and alcohol. Naturopaths and homeopathic physicians encourage patients to engage in whole-health treatment and not just address symptoms that may mask deeper constitutional problems.

    Selecting Homeopathic BPH Remedies

    • There is no one homeopathic cure for all BPH cases, but different homeopathic remedies are suggested if the patient feels burning pain following urination, needs to get up frequently at night or has a hesitant urine stream. Most vendors of homeopathic remedies have a printed manual or a web page questionnaire that assists you in selecting the correct homeopathic remedy for your particular needs. Consultation with a naturopathic or homeopathic physician can help in more serious or complex matters. The most common homeopathic BPH treatments include the herbs saw palmetto (Sabal serrulata) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), both of which are also recommended in powdered, extract or tea form.

    Combination Products

    • Although individually selected homeopathic remedies are ideal, BPH symptoms have become so common that many homeopathic treatment vendors have created shortcut products that combine several different common homeopathic BPH treatments. The largest natural supplement manufacturers offer combination supplements containing numerous herbal and homeopathic remedy components, and leading homeopathic vendors such as ABC Homeopathy and Native Remedies offer several combination prostate-health supplements that relieve mild BPH symptoms in many men.

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