Ayurveda has provided many herbs for prostate cancer like turmeric, tulsi, ashwagandha, kachnaar, guggul, which acts as natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic to subside tissues growth naturally.
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ABOUT
Prostate Gland
Risk factors of Prostate Cancer
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Staging
Treatment According to Ayurveda
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3. ABOUT PROSTATE GLAND
Prostate is a walnut sized
gland in male reproductive
system.
The literal meaning or prostate
is “Guard” or a “protector”.
It really guards the male’s
genetic material by engulfing
it into semen.
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80 % of the semen consists
of secretions from Prostate
gland.
The alkaline secretions help
to provide nutrition to the
sperms and alkaline media
to ensure their survival in
the acidic media of vagina.
5. It is located just below
urinary bladder and in
front of the rectum.
It surrounds the part of
the urethera ( urine tube).
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6. The haphazard growth of prostate
cells is mainly responsible due to
ageing.
The prostate cancer or enlarged
prostate is found mainly in elderly
men.
As the men age, the prostate
gland becomes bigger and blocks
the urethera.
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7. HOW PROSTATE CANCER DEVELOPS
This causes difficulty in passing
the urine and can also interfere
with sexual performance.
The condition at this stage is
called prostatic hypertrophy or
Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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8. This is not dangerous at this
stage and surgery is usually
done to remove the enlarged
prostate gland.
In some cases, the problem
becomes cancerous.
Usually the cancer type in
prostate is adenocarcinoma in
99 % of the cases.
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9. The reason is that the prostate
cancers develop in the glandular
part consisting of glandular cells.
It is not good to ignore prostate
enlargement and screening for
cancer is must.
Although in most of the cases, the
cancer growth is slow but in some
cases it can be rapid as well.
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10. CAUSES OF ENLARGED PROSTATE AND PROSTATE CANCER
Age – Usually patients above 60 years
of age are diagnosed with Prostate
cancer. All men above 50 should go for
prostate screening tests like ultrasound
exam, blood PSA levels to rule out
enlarged prostate or prostate cancer.
Race – Mainly African-american men are more prone to
enlarged prostate gland. Caucasians are more prone to
prostate enlargement and cancers than Asian population.
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11. Family History – Prostate enlargement
is also related to family history
Diet and Lifestyle – Protein rich diet,
alcohol, non-veg diet and artificial diet
is linked with development of prostate
cancer.
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12. SYMPTOMS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE OR PROSTATE CANCER
a) Frequent urination – especially at night
b) Interrupted flow of urine
c) Difficulty in urinating
d) Painful, burning micturition
e) Sometimes blood in urine or semen.
f) Pain in the back and hips
g) Pain during ejaculation
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13. HOW TO MAKE DIAGNOSIS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER
a) Physical examination by the doctor
– The rectal examination is done to
ascertain the size and position of
the prostate.
b) PSA test - A blood test indicates the
cancerous or benign growth of the
prostate.
c) Ultrasound - It is an important tool
to ascertain the size of the prostate.
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14. d ) Biopsy - The biopsy test is done
to physically look at the type of the
cells and make sure if it is
cancerous or not ?
e ) CT Scan and MRI scans are
important tools to quantify the size
of the tumor or prostate gland.
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15. STAGING OF CANCER
USUALLY THE TNM CLASSIFICATION IS ADOPTED TO CLASSIFY THE
SPREAD OF THE CANCER.
T denotes Tumor size,
N denotes the degree of spread
to adjoining lymph nodes and
M denotes further metastasis
beyond lymph nodes.
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16. 1st Stage - When the cancer has not
yet spread to adjoining lymph nodes
but it is present within the prostate
itself and a very small sized tumor.
2nd stage - The cancer is still inside
the prostate and not yet spread to
adjoining lymph nodes or any other
organs.
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17. 3rd Stage - When the cancer starts to
spread out of the prostate but not to
lymph nodes yet.
4th Stage - The cancer has spread to
the adjoining lymph nodes.
Final Stage - When the cancer has
spread farther than the lymph nodes.
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18. TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER AS PER AYURVEDA
Treatment of Prostate Cancer as per
Ayurveda Ayurvedic herbs give
excellent results in prostate cancer.
They help to shrink the tumor, improve
the symptoms of prostate enlargement
and reduce the PSA levels.
The treatment can be given along with
the radiotherapy or chemotherapy as it
will prevent their side effects and
improve the outcome.
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19. THE RESULTS ARE EXCELLENT AFTER USING THE CANCER CARE
PACKAGE.
THE CANCER CARE PACK
THE COMBINATION OF 6 HERBAL FORMULATIONS HELPS TO FIGHT ALL SORTS
OF CANCERS IN THE BODY AND PARTICULARLY PROSTATE CANCER
Cap. Ashwagandha
Cap. Curcumin
Tab. Chanderprabha Vati
Tab. Kanchnaar guggul
Cap. Guggul
Cap. Tulsi
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20. The herbs like Curcumin have been
well researched for its role in
treatment of cancer.
Similarly Ashwagandha and Tulsi
have numerous anti-cancer studies
published in various international
journals.
There have been numerous clinical
trials done on these herbs for their
role in cancer.
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21. The product Kachnaar guggul is
specifically used by Ayurvedic
experts worldwide for swellings in
lymph nodes, cancers, lymphomas
and prostate enlargement.
The herbs work in a synergistic
manner to support the cells to
perform their optimum functions.
They help to stop the spread of
cancer to various other organs.
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22. Chanderprabha tablets are classical
ayurvedic tablets to improve sexual
health, improve stamina, improve
flow of urine and prevent urinary
tract infections.
Tulsi is another wonderful herb to
prevent infections, treat various
forms of cancers and improve urine
flow.
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23. The combination works together
to minimize the tumor size, stops
the spread of cancer to other
organs and improves the outcome
of other ongoing treatments.
If the patient is already taking
radiotherapy or chemotherapy,
adjuvant use of this package helps
to improve the overall outcome.
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These herbal remedies for cancer help to
rejuvenate the cells and flood them with vital
energy, natural flavonoids, anti-oxidants.
All these supplements can be consumed even
if the cancer has already spread and it is a
malignant cancer.
These give excellent results in benign tumors
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as well.
These will help to improve the overall
outcome and prevent side effects.
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26. RECOMMENDED DIET
It is better if the patient consumes
natural food and juices of beets,
green leafy vegetables, carrots,
beetroot, wheat grass, aloe vera
juice, amla juice.
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27. Consume more raw green
vegetables, fresh salads
and fruits and nuts.
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28. Check the video of Pranayam demonstration by Dr. Vikram Chauhan at this page –
How to do pranayama - Breathing exercises - by Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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Pranayam – Breathing exercises
of Yoga are the best for all
prostate cancer patients.
29. AVOID DIET
Try to avoid fried food,
packaged food, citric fruits,
non-veg diet, frozen food
and also avoid alcohol.
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30. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE
Curcumin - 2 capsules twice daily, after meals with plain water
Ashwagandha - 2 capsules twice daily , after meals with plain water
Guggul - 2 capsules twice daily, after meals with plain water
Chanderprabha vati - 2 tablets twice daily, after meals with plain water
Tulsi - 2 capsules twice daily, after meals with plain water
Kachnaar Guggul - 2 tablets thrice daily, after meals with plain water
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31. These herbal formulations are 100 % natural,
without any preservatives or chemicals and
does not cause any side effects.
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