Tips To Improve Your Sleep ~No alcohol or caffeine ~Try and maintain a routine of getting up and going to bed around same time ~Exercise at least 30 minutes daily ~Take a warm bath or shower just prior to bedtime ~Read or watch TV if these are relaxing for you, if they are stimulating then you would want to avoid ~Avoid conversations on phone right before bedtime ~If your having difficulty getting to sleep or wake up in middle of night, having an orgasm can help you. After having an orgasm, endorphins are released that make you relaxed and sleepy. You must be lying down at time of orgasm and then immediately close your eyes and attempt to sleep, before endorphins wear off. ~Keep your sleeping environment clean and free from toxic chemicals such as perfumes, cleaning supplies, pesticides etc. In addition to toxicity, chemicals can stimulate brain and keep you awake. ~Use sheets and blankets that are made of natural fibers. Synthetic fibers are a chemical and can stimulate brain and prevent you from sleeping. Don’t wash your bedding with bleach or scented laundry products for same reason. ~See a holistic physician for possible nutritional deficiencies or thyroid abnormalities. Both of these can cause sleep difficulties. *Do not use drugs (prescription or otherwise, to assist you in sleeping) Drugs interfere in stage IV sleep, which only aggravates symptoms and robs you of benefits you should derive from sleeping. Drug induced sleep is not healthy sleep. If you need assistance, seek a holistic physician that can advice you which supplements and herbs such as melatonin, serotonin, valerian, chamomile etc. can be used to improve your sleep.

Recommendations For Wellness

If you are over 40, have your doctor perform a prostate exam during your regular checkup.

Incorporate a healthful diet filled with lots of fruits and vegetables and low on unsaturated fats, sugars and processed foods.

Kegel exercises can be done to improve circulation to these tissues. A kegel exercise is performed by pulling up all muscles around scrotum and anus. Repeat this movement 10 times. Try doing this “invisible” exercise 5-6 times daily.

For men suffering from prostate enlargement, saw palmetto is place to start. Saw palmetto has a long history of relieving testicular inflammation and inhibiting hormone responsible for prostate enlargement.

Zinc has also been used for decades to support a healthy prostate.

The herbs nettle and pygeum have also been show to be effective for relieving symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. They can be used alone or in conjunction with saw palmetto.

A great combination for prostate issues is Nature’s Sunshine Men’s Formula with Lycopene, which contains pygeum, saw palmetto, gotu kola, stinging nettle and zinc.

You can also try Nature’s Sunshine’s PS II or P-X. PS II contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for maintaining healthy prostate gland function.

Incorporate herb damiana into your wellness program. Damiana has a long history of helping balance body’s hormones.

Hydrangea is another herb that supports urinary system, where it is know to promote overall health of prostate gland and help to reduce inflammation and swelling.

Take antioxidants. Supplementation with antioxidants (vitamins A,C, E and selenium), such as those found in Defense Maintenance or super Antioxidant will help to protect these sensitive tissues from oxidative damage.