Tom Bohager
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 Symptoms are vague and can include difficulty in starting urination, blood in the urine, a burning sensation during urination, and increasing frequency of urination at night. The symptoms can be mistaken for the problems associated with an enlarged prostate.
Recommendations for maintaining prostate, bladder, and kidney health include thorough prostate examinations every year for men over forty years of age, dietary changes (including avoiding foods with a high fat content), regular exercise, and increased water intake. |
| Symptoms of prostate enlargement can include frequent urination, especially during the night; pelvic pain; burning; impotence; and difficulty starting and stopping urination. Problems urinating can lead to urine remaining and becoming stagnant in the bladder, causing infection of the bladder and the kidneys. See also bladder infection and kidney stress.
Symptoms of prostatitis include fever, frequent urination accompanied by a burning sensation, blood or pus in the urine, urinary tract infection, and pain between the scrotum and the rectum. |
Mike Adams
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 Bladder Disorders / Kidney and Bladder Infections / Painful urination / Urinary Dysfunction / Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Painful, frequent urination and feelings of urinary incontinence can seriously inhibit your quality of life. It's not easy to have fun at the park, at a ball game or in the movies if you have to keep going to the bathroom. Sometimes painful, frequent urination and feelings of urinary incontinence are a result of bladder or kidney infections, but these can also be symptoms of vaginitis or old age, as well as the aftereffects of certain surgeries. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 While there are natural herbal products that work to diminish frequent nighttime urination, the best approach is to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can reduce the frequency of the need to urinate. Women who suffer from disturbed sleep due to frequent nighttime urination may also benefit from Kegel exercises. But because there are so many educational resources on Kegel exercises for women, we'll focus here on Kegel exercises for men, with a set of exercises I call "Prostate Aerobics. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 All had the expected symptoms of increased urinary frequency, decreased force of urinary stream, urinary "dribbling," and repeated night-time urination. The men took "vitamin F complex," a flaxseed oil-based concentrate containing essential fatty acids. All 19 had a reduction in the size of their prostates. Of the 19 men, 18 had no further "dribbling;" excess night-time urination was eliminated in 13 of 19 men; and 12 of the 19 had no further "residual urine" after urination. Most of the men also reported an increase in libido. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| For more : info, see "Heat Therapy" in the
Resources section)
Defecation
• Have 2 to 4 bowel movements daily
• Drink plenty of pure water
• Eat only fresh organic fruits for breakfast each morning
• Combine colon hydrotherapy with oxygen-based cleansers
• Use a squatting stool with your toilet to encourage proper waste elimination
• Don't delay when you have the urge to go
Urination
• Drink plenty of water
• Don't delay urination when you have the urge to go. If you wake up during the night to urinate, it means this elimination route is partially blocked and you need to purge toxins. |
Mike Adams
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| Bladder Disorders / Kidney and Bladder Infections / Painful urination / Urinary Dysfunction / Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Painful, frequent urination and feelings of urinary incontinence can seriously inhibit your quality of life. It's not easy to have fun at the park, at a ball game or in the movies if you have to keep going to the bathroom. Sometimes painful, frequent urination and feelings of urinary incontinence are a result of bladder or kidney infections, but these can also be symptoms of vaginitis or old age, as well as the aftereffects of certain surgeries. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 Like defecation, urination goes by a wide variety of names, both naughty and nice. Whether you call it by the more socially acceptable terms (micturition, urination, voiding) or the more popular and colorful terms (peeing, pissing, tinkling, taking a whiz, or taking a leak), it's a good idea to take a peek at your pee now and then.
COLORED URINE
We might enjoy being tickled pink, but if we tinkle pink, it's another story—one that may not be something to giggle about. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
The drug is used to treat depression, disorders of the mucous membranes, hemorrhoids, herpes, painful kidney disorders, (in particular inflammation of the kidney and an increase in urination), liver disorders, poorly healing wounds and pruritus. The herb is used as a supporting treatment in various carcinomas. It is used both internally and externally to treat pains in the joints.
The efficacy of Scarlet Pimpernal in the treatment of these conditions has not been proven. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 The leaves have been used to reduce fevers and increase urination. Extract from the bark of the black currant tree has been used for hemorrhoids. Black currant jelly mixed with hot water has been helpful for colds.
RED CURRANTS: The leaves have been used to relieve pain from arthritic symptoms, sprains, and dislocated bones. The fruit has been used as a laxative. It has also been used to prevent scurvy. Red currants have also been made into facial masks for firm skin.
Throw Me a Lifesaver!
CANCER: One study found that black currant juice stopped the growth of tumors in mice. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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| But men with BPH (see
Frequent urination, below) are at increased risk because they often are unable to completely empty their bladders. The remaining urine is fertile ground in which bacteria can grow. People with diabetes and those whose immune systems are compromised are also particularly vulnerable to UTIs. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| Saw Palmetto is used for urination problems in benign prostate hyperplasia stages I and II. This medication relieves only the difficulties associated with an enlarged prostate without reducing the enlargement.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Stomach complaints following intake have been observed in rare cases.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Comminuted herb and other galenic preparations for oral use. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| Women who suffer from disturbed sleep due to frequent nighttime urination may also benefit from Kegel exercises. But because there are so many educational resources on Kegel exercises for women, we'll focus here on Kegel exercises for men, with a set of exercises I call "Prostate Aerobics."
The pelvic floor muscles are generally ignored by men, with many unfortunate repercussions, including poor urinary control, prostate dysfunction, and diminished sexual performance. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| OVERDOSAGE
High dosages (over 8 gm) cause irritation of the urinary passages, kidney and bladder pains, albuminuria and urination problems. Beyond this, vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac pain and skin rashes can occur. After stomach and intestinal emptying, treatment of poisonings should proceed symptomatically.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Cubeb is contained in medicinal preparations, such as bath additives.
LITERATURE
Batterbee, J E et al, (1969) J Chem Soc (c), 2470.
Ikeda, RM, (1962) J Food Sci 27:455.
Koul SK et al., Phenylpropanoids and (-)-ledol from Piper species. In: PH 32:478. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 Saw palmetto is used in the treatment of acne (cystic), asthma, bronchitis, cancer, catarrh, colds (head colds), cough, cystitis, dysuria, epididymitis, erectile dysfunction, failure to thrive, genital atrophy, hir-suitism, HIV, incontinence, irregular menses, low libido, low sperm count, malabsorption of food, migraine, mucous-membrane inflammation, nocturia (excessive nighttime urination), polyuria, premature ejaculation, prostatitis, orchitis, sexual debility, sore throat, urinary infection, urinary hesitancy, and wasting diseases. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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| Whether you call it by the more socially acceptable terms (micturition, urination, voiding) or the more popular and colorful terms (peeing, pissing, tinkling, taking a whiz, or taking a leak), it's a good idea to take a peek at your pee now and then.
COLORED URINE
We might enjoy being tickled pink, but if we tinkle pink, it's another story—one that may not be something to giggle about. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| Queasiness, vomiting, diarrhea and urination occur.
OVERDOSAGE
With fatal doses, breathing becomes irregular and the heartbeat slows down and becomes arrythmic. Intense pains are characteristic. Death usually follows within 6 hours due to heart failure or asphyxiation. For adults, the estimated fatal dosage lies between 1 to 2 g. |
Marshall Editions
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 Symptoms of dryness in the mouth and on the tongue, thirst, frequent urination, dizziness, and vertigo are usually diagnosed as an insufficiency of kidney yin. Combine 12 g of Bei Mao Gen (wooly grass rhizome), 10 g of Yu Mi Xu (corn silk), 12 g of Xuan Shen (ningpo figwort root), 12 g of Di Huang (Chinese foxglove), 10 g of Shan Zhu Yu (Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit), 12 g of Tian Men Dong (asparagus tuber), and 12 g of Wu Wei Zi (schisandra fruit) with 3-4 cups of water in a ceramic or glass pot. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 Symptoms of prostate enlargement are difficulty starting urination, slow urine flow, frequent urination, urgency, retained urine in the bladder, dripping after completion of urination, and nighttime urination interrupting sleep. Saw palmetto extract helps all of these symptoms by interfering with the production of a testosterone metabolite (dihydrotestosterone) that is a strong stimulant to prostate enlargement.
Saw palmetto is available as 120- to 160-mg capsules. The usual therapeutic level is 300-500 mg per day. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 These include increased urination, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, heartburn, and irritability. The amount of caffeine that leads to each of these symptoms varies with the individual. Caffeine-related insomnia shows great variation from one person to another, but, in general, the sleep-delaying effects are greatest in those who do not regularly consume caffeine. Pregnant women should steer clear of all sources of caffeine; if possible, women should even avoid caffeine entirely for a few weeks before conception. |
Marshall Editions
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| Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which cause dehydration by inducing urination. Eat five to seven servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Most fruits and vegetables contain at least 70-90% water. They can also provide you with important vitamins and minerals. Excessive consumption of simple carbohydrates and sugars may cause dehydration, so limit your intake of these substances.
HOMEOPATHY
Because dehydration can constitute a medical emergency (especially in the very young and the elderly), the first priority is to rehydrate the patient as quickly as possible. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Known in medical circles as "the three polys," the most typical of these symptoms are polyuria, excess water in the tissues, which causes frequent urination; polydipsia, excess thirst; and polyphagia, excess hunger.
Culprit Carbs Can Lead to the Chronic Big Killers
If Dr. Strausz hadn't gone for a physical and taken the blood sugar tests that identified his borderline diabetes, he might not have been tipped off early enough to prevent it from progressing into the full-blown form of the disease. |
| If you experience frequent urination, excess thirst, and excess hunger, find out if you have prediabetes. If you're inactive, overweight, and hooked on sweets and quickie carbs, it's a good idea to get checked for diabetes, prediabetes, or Syndrome X.
3. DO SOME SUGARY SOUL-SEARCHING.
Look inward and do what I call "Sugary Soul-Searching"—a vital first step to sever the hold that sweets and refined carbs have over you. In other words, face your sugar reality. Pay attention to what, when, where, why, and how you eat or overeat sweets or quickie carbs. |
Marshall Editions
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| The solution should be sipped throughout the day until the urine returns to a normal color and urination occurs four to five times a day.
Intravenous fluids: If symptoms persist, intravenous fluids containing saltwater (saline solution) at 9% and sometimes other electrolytes and glucose will be given. A doctor will assess the cause of the dehydration, and begin treating any underlying illness as necessary.
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For severe dehydration, you should seek emergency medical help. |
Jack Challem
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 Too much lithium can cause diarrhea, excessive urination, tremor, and weight gain, and overdoses can be fatal. Valproate (or valproic acid), an anticonvulsant drug, is also used to treat bipolar disorder. But valproate interferes with the body's use of carnitine, an important nutrient, and may result in extreme fatigue.
While these drugs may help to stabilize symptoms, they don't treat the underlying causes of bipolar disorder. Nutrition may further help to reduce symptoms, although it is unlikely to result in a cure. |
Marshall Editions
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| Uva ursi: An astringent and slightly sweet plant, uva ursi increases urination and renal circulation, while acting as a urinary antiseptic. The key constituent, arbutin, is converted to its active component, hydroquinone, in the alkaline environment that uva ursi creates. This herb may tinge the urine green. Take 2 ml of tincture or boil 1 tsp of dried leaf in a cup of water for 30 minutes and drink four times daily. Do not use if pregnant.
Buchu: This herb has a sharp, spicy, and bitter taste. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 Frequent urination and fatigue are symptoms but not important problems like the other effects, such as arthritis, infections, kidney failure, accelerated arterial aging (that's heart attack, strokes, memory problems, and impotence), damage to the peripheral nerves, and the development of vision problems that can cause blindness.
Here's the big surprise for this Major Ager. For most people, grounding your hospital-home type 2 diabetes shuttle is in your control. Just beginning to lose weight will immediately shift your body's response to insulin glycosylation. |
Marshall Editions
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| It contains antioxidants, tannins, coumarins, and many other compounds that make it effective for kidney stone prevention, prostate problems, painful urination, and lingering symptoms from chlamydia infection. Purchase a tincture from a store that sells or makes herbal medicines, and take a M dropper (30 drops) twice a day until your symptoms have improved.
Marshmallow: This herb can soothe the urinary tract. To treat urinary symptoms of Chlamydia, use a tincture of marshmallow root, available from herbal medicines stores. |
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