PROSTATE HEALTH

Your prostate is a walnut sized gland located at the base of your bladder. It is part of your male reproductive system, your prostate makes fluid that helps carry sperm to form semen. Testosterone is the hormone that keeps your prostate the right size and working properly. It is in a constant state of change from the time a man is about 25. It grows slowly over the years but doesn’t become bothersome for most men until they reach their 50’s and 60’s. A lot of men never have any problem at all.

Symptoms to Note

Frequent need to urinate both day and night Difficulty urinating Weak urine flow Stopping and starting of urine flow Feeling of being unable to completely empty your bladder Dribbling or leaking urine

Learn More

Prostate Health Self Assessment Test Prostate.com Prostate Research Inst. Thermotherapy Understanding Prostatitis www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Treatments _for_Prostate_Cancer

Screening for prostate cancer is a rectal exam and a blood test, PSA. This should be done every year starting at age 50. If you have any risk factors, this should start at age 40. Risk factors include age, family history (for example, father, grandfather, uncle) of prostate cancer, black race and possibly higher dietary fat and calcium intake.

Diet does have an impact on your prostate. The best way to keep this in mind is that a heart healthy diet is also very good for your prostate.

We suggest you take these supplements:
Multivitamin one a day
Fish Oil, one capsule a day
Flaxseed, ground, 2 spoons a day

We look forward to working with you in the future and are here to answer any questions you may have.