Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. It’s also highly treatable if caught early. For many men, the standard treatments for prostate cancer often come with unpleasant side effects leading some men to wonder if complementary treatments might offer additional health benefits.
While no one treatment has been proven to be more effective than traditional treatment, research and clinical trials are exploring if complementary treatment might help prevent prostate cancer’s progression.
Some alternative options being explored for prostate cancer patients include:
• Saw palmetto: Saw palmetto has become more commonly used in Europe and the U.S. as a treatment for enlarged prostate, and it may help reduce frequent urination, improve urine flow and ease painful urination. Before taking saw palmetto (or any herb or supplement) check with your doctor, as they may interfere with other medicines, tests or treatments.
• Pomegranate Juice – A daily glass of pomegranate juice may help prevent prostate cancer recurrence, according to UCLA researchers. The UCLA study determined that pomegranate juice can slow – or perhaps even reverse – prostate cancer. In a three-year study, they found that drinking pomegranate juice daily helped keep the men’s PSA levels (a prostate cancer indicator) stable.
• Diet – Many professionals believe that healthy diets, rich in nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, may reduce prostate cancer risk. Studies show that consumption of foods high in lycopene, such as tomatoes and mango, can reduce prostate cancer risk by as much as 25%. Although cancer can be influenced by hereditary and environmental factors, research shows that men who eat low fat, high vegetable diets have the lowest rates of prostate cancer.
• Meditation, yoga, and massage – Wellness and mindfulness can improve mental and physical health, so some prostate cancer patients try meditation, yoga, massage, reiki, or acupuncture. For instance, yoga has been found to reduce fatigue, strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and increase blood flow, which may help improve erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence caused by conventional cancer treatments.
Source: https://buschcenter.com/exploring-alternative-ther...

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