MD Cause:  Unknown – must be genetic…

MD Rx:  Proscar or Avodart – prescription drugs that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into the hormone dihydro-testosterone.

ND Cause: Nutrient deficiencies with an emphasis on selenium, sedentary lifestyles and consistent consumption of pro-inflammatory foods.

Discussion: Here is what WebMD says about this condition: “Overall, the number of men with BPH increases progressively with age. Between ages 51 and 60, 50% of men will have some signs of BPH. Up to 90% of men over ager 80 will have signs of this condition. About one-third of these men will develop symptoms that require treatment.” Given the fact that the life expectancy of men in the USA is 73.5 years it is entertaining that 90% of men over 80 years of age will have a problem with their prostates. But let’s not get sidetracked by the details… The most glaring statistic here is the fact that the MDs have zero idea of what causes this condition and therefore (to save face) must relegate it to the scapegoat catch-all trash bin of medical obfuscation – “It’s just life. Your prostate enlarges as you age because it just does. Shut up and take your meds please.” This thought process would be laughable if it weren’t so epidemic in the profession. The allopaths take no responsibility at all for the bad health outcomes that have occurred under their watch – and everybody is OK with it. But I digress.

I am of the belief that the prostate enlarges because it has run out of the nutrients necessary for its health. The same thing happens to the thyroid gland when it runs out of the essential nutrient Iodine – e.g. it becomes swollen. This isn’t rocket-science folks, but the MDs miss it – again – and they lean of pharmaceuticals to manage the problem, instead of nutrient supplementation which attempts to cure it.

My Rx: In addition to the 90 EN and elimination of the 12 Bad Foods:

• Ultimate Selenium: Weeks 1-3: 2 caps 3 times daily; Weeks 4-6: 2 caps twice daily; Week 7 – the rest of your life: 1 cap twice daily. All doses are to be taken between meals if possible.

•  Good Herbs Prostate Support: 2 ml 3 times daily for 40 days- this will require 2 bottles.

• Hydrotherapy: Sitz bath once a day for 40 consecutive days. Immerse the pelvis into a tub of water brought to 68 F. Remain in the bath for 15 minutes. After the time is up, exercise out-of-doors for another 15 minutes – this could be ANY type of physical exercise – walking, jogging, push-ups, jumping jacks, etc. You can purchase Sitz Bathtubs online.