Increase water intake to more than three litres in day. Drink water even at night before going to bed. Avoid cola drinks. Deficiency of B6 and potassium leads to stone formation, hence eating foods such as barley, potatoes, wheat flour, cauliflower and banana may be helpful. Avoid foods high in oxalic acid such as tomatoes, wheatgerm, spinach, carrots, peas, beef, strawberries, raspberries, almonds, cashew nuts, and chocolates.

Salt intake should be restricted. Avoid sodium-rich foods such as pickles, tamarind etc. Sugar is to be restricted. Eat high fibre foods such as sweet corn, fruits and vegetables. Avoid meat and consume more vegetarian proteins as they make urine alkaline. Avoid alcohol tea, cocoa and caffeine.

To manage your problem, try taking Saw Palmetto. It is effective in altering hormone levels by increasing breakdown and excretion of DHT that is responsible for multiplication of prostate cells. Pumpkin Seed is a rich source of essential fatty acid, zinc and plant sterols. Zinc is essential for general growth and proper development of reproductive organs and for normal functioning of prostate gland.

The omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids possess anti- inflammatory and anti-allergy properties, which are beneficial in treatment of inflammatory disorders such as prostatitis. Clinical studies have shown that friendly bacteria from family groups -- lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and streptococcus -- to be beneficial for improving digestive health, rebalancing gut microflora and modulating immune functions.

Eat plenty of organically grown leafy vegetables, whole grains, raw wheat germ, freshly squeezed juices, soy beans, soy bean products, nuts and seeds. Avoid hydrogenated fats from processed foods like margarine and vegetable shortening. Avoid or limit intake of meat, sugar, white flour and dairy products, fatty foods, caffeine and alcohol.