Prostate
If you have been tolld you have hyperplasia (enlargement) of the prostate, your Chinese Medicine practitioner will tell you it is kidney system deficiency and damp heat. If you are over the age of 40, your vital force energy in your kidney system will have decreased, resulting in your sex hormones (testosterone) getting disturbed. You will experience a decrease in sexual energy, and it will effect the function of your prostate and your blood circulation in this area. Your prostate will naturally enlarge due to your aging process. Your hormones will change and weaken after the age of 40. Acupuncture will help you slow down the aging process by balancing your body thus alleviating the symptoms of and enlarged prostate.BPH
For 1000's of years, men in China have successfully used regular acupuncture treatments to improve the circulation and energy in the prostate, to compensate for the decline of prostate function. To enhance the effect of acupuncture, they have also used Chinese herbs, in traditional, custom herbal formulas to replenish the kidney essence.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Kidney essence is essential, as it nurtures your prostate. Once your prostate is revitalized, it will have a renewed capability of self-regulating which allows normal functioning and the ability to maintain a balance of growth and non-growth once again. This is an example of how Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas will help your prostate health.
Prostatitis
Chinese medicine will balance your body, naturally addressing abnormal patterns of urination (more night time urination, burning sensation, difficulty, dribbling and blockage) which are common indications of your prostate enlargement as the swelling of your prostate puts pressure against the bladder and urethra.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer as the most common form of cancer among U.S. men . If you are over the age of 40 and prostate cancer runs in your family, it is extremely advisable to monitor your Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. Recent experts state that if your PSA level is 2.5 or higher, it indicates prostate growth (hyperplasia), but it does not always mean that cancer is present in your body.
Call to book your Acupuncture session today and receive your individual Chinese herb formula prescription. Patricia Pilot Licensed Acupuncturist (805) 636-6522
Many people refer to prostrate cancer symptoms. When you hear prostrate, enlarge prostrate or enlarged prostrate read it as prostate, which is the dictionary spelling.

