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Exercise can be one of the most effective ways to reduce an enlarged prostate. Exercise reduces inflammation in your body that can contribute to symptoms associated with enlarged prostate. Research has shown that resistance exercise can have a positive effect on men with prostate problems. It reduces inflammation, improves physical and psychological well-being, improves blood sugar levels, relieves stress, anxiety and fatigue.
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Yoga may help men with enlarged prostate (BPH) improve urinary function and protect against prostate cancer. In addition, it reduces stress, which can worsen BPH symptoms. Nydia Darby of Nydia's Yoga Therapy in San Antonio, Texas, conducted a study that showed that practicing yoga for two to three weeks before radical prostatectomy improved patients' quality of life. In addition, participants' immune cells responded to the practice, increasing their cytokine and interferon-gamma levels. If you're new to yoga, a good position to start with is Cobbler Pose. This seated forward bend strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and improves bladder control, making it easier to urinate comfortably.
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Walking has many health benefits, including improving overall well-being, lowering blood pressure, and increasing quality of life. But it also has an added bonus: It can shrink your prostate! Men who are overweight or obese have an increased chance of developing benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. This condition presents with various urinary symptoms such as painful urination or frequent urges, dripping at the end of urination, and difficulty urinating.A study in Italy discovered that regular aerobic walking three times a week significantly improved symptoms of chronic prostatitis (prostate problem). Participants who performed aerobic exercise reported less pain, anxiety and depression.
