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ginger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akQmtFNaMSo
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Prostate cancer is a grave public health problem worldwide. Despite the fact that most cases
currently present with localized disease at the time of diagnosis, about 5% of men still present with
metastatic disease.[2] The most common site of spread is bone, and these lesions are frequently
symptomatic, causing pain, debility, and functional impairment.[9] Many of these men do not have
curative treatment options, and this remains a crucial clinical problem, both in terms of the number
of men affected and its impact on their quality of life. For these reasons, it is fundamental to invest
time and intellectual resources into finding new and novel targets for the treatment of prostate
cancer.
It seems that the studies of Sarfaraz and colleagues lead to the direction that cannabinoids should
be considered as agents for the management of prostate cancer, pending support from in vivo
experiments. This would not only make sense from an anti-androgenic point of view but also for
men with bone metastatic prostate cancer, perhaps from a pain management or palliative point of
view. Among the patients suffering with chronic pain and receiving opioids, one in five abuse
prescription controlled substances,[69,70] and it is not difficult to see that opioid dependence and
abuse is becoming a public health problem. Different methods of managing pain should be
addressed to avoid these scenarios.
The presence of pain in men with advanced prostate cancer is an immediate indication for
aggressive management with analgesics, while adequate treatments that address directly the cause
of the pain are pursued.[10] Cannabinoids possess attributes that have impact in both cancer pain
and prostate cancer pathophysiology. These compounds harbor analgesic properties that aid bone
cancer pain, reduce opioid consumption, side effects, and dependence, as well as exhibiting anti-
androgenic effects on experimental prostate cancer cells.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3339795/
ACTIVE chemicals in cannabis have been shown to halt prostate cancer cell growth according to
research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today.
Researchers from the University of Alcala, in Madrid tested the effects of the active chemicals in
cannabis called cannabinoids** on three human prostate cancer cell lines - called PC-3, DU-a45 and
LNCaP.
The prostate cancer cells carry molecular 'garages'- called receptors- in which cannabinoids can
'park'.
The scientists showed for the first time that if cannabinoids 'park' on a receptor called CB2, the
cancer cells stop multiplying.
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http://www.nature.com/bjc/press_releases/p_r_aug09_6605248.html
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Update from Dennis Hill (2.28.13):
My progress is good. Asked my doctor the meaning of my last three PSAs. He said: The PSA
has not risen over 2.4 in nine months, we can presume the cancer is in remission. Music to
my ears. Cannabinoid extract wins again. Huzzah!
Previous update (12.8.12):
After six months using cannabis extract, a prostate biopsy confirmed the cancer was gone, in
February 2010. Twenty months later, biopsy showed cancer had returned. I have reinstated
cannabis extract and PSA is declining. I expect the cancer to be gone soon, just as it did
previously.
https://patients4medicalmarijuana.wordpress.com/biochemist-dennis-hill-who-cured-his-stage-4-
prostate-cancer-with-cannabis-oil-explains-how-it-works/
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CANNAHEMP C-GLY R400.00 per bottle should last approx. 2 months
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Every man should have an examination every year!
Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate
gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure
that makes up part of a man's reproductive system. It
wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine
out of the body.
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of
control. There are often no early prostate cancer symptoms, but some men have urinary symptoms
and discomfort. Prostate cancer treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy,
hormonal therapy, and/or radiation. In some instances, doctors recommend "watchful waiting”.
There are no warning signs or symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor causes
the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following
symptoms may be present:
• A frequent need to urinate, especially at night.
• Difficulty starting or stopping a stream of urine.
• A weak or interrupted urinary stream.
• Inability to urinate standing up.
• A painful or burning sensation during urination Symptoms
.The PSA blood test is often done to screen men for prostate cancer. Because of PSA testing, most
prostate cancers are now found before they cause any symptoms.
The symptoms listed below can occur with prostate cancer (Most of the time these symptoms are
caused by other prostate problems that are not cancer):
• Delayed or slowed start of urinary stream
• Dribbling or leakage of urine, most often after urinating
• Slow urinary stream
• Straining when urinating, or not being able to empty out all of the urine
• Blood in the urine or semen
• Bone pain or tenderness, most often in the lower back and pelvic bones (only when the cancer
has spread)
Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of death from cancer in men of all ages and is the
most common cause of death from cancer in men over age seventy-five. Prostate cancer is rarely
found in men younger than forty.
People who are at higher risk include:
• African-American men, who are also likely to develop cancer at every age
• Men who are older than 60
• Men who have a father or brother with prostate cancer
• Men exposed to agent orange exposure
• Men who abuse alcohol
• Farmers
• Men who eat a diet high in fat, especially animal fat
• Tire plant workers
• Painters
• Men who have been exposed to cadmium
The lowest number of cases occurs in Japanese men living in Japan (this benefit is lost after one
generation of living in the U.S.) and those who do not eat meat (vegetarians). A common problem in
almost all men as they grow older is an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH).
This problem does not raise your risk of prostate cancer.
Prostate biopsy is the only test that can confirm the diagnosis. Tissue from the prostate is viewed
underneath a microscope. Biopsy results are reported using something called a Gleason grade and a
Gleason score.
The Gleason grade is how aggressive the prostate cancer might be. It grades tumors on a scale of (1
– 5), based on how different from normal tissue the cells are.
Often, more than one Gleason grade is present within the same tissue sample. The Gleason grade is
therefore used to create a Gleason score by adding the two most predominant grades together (a
scale of 2 - 10). The higher the Gleason score, the more likely the cancer is to have spread beyond
the prostate gland:
• Scores 2 - 4: Low-grade cancer
• Scores 5 - 7: Intermediate- (or in the middle-) grade cancer. Most prostate cancers fall into this
category.
• Scores 8 - 10: High-grade cancer (poorly-differentiated cells)
There are two reasons your doctor may perform a prostate biopsy:
• Your PSA blood test is high.
• A rectal exam may show a large prostate or a hard, irregular surface. Because of PSA, testing,
prostate cancer is diagnosed during a rectal exam much less often.
The PSA blood test will also be used to monitor your cancer after treatment. Often, PSA levels will
begin to rise before there are any symptoms. An abnormal digital rectal exam may be the only sign
of prostate cancer (even if the PSA is normal).
The following tests may be done to determine whether the cancer has spread:
• CT scan
• Bone scan
The best treatment for your prostate cancer may not always be clear. Sometimes, your doctor may
recommend one treatment because of what is known about your type of cancer and your risk
factors. Other times, your doctor will talk with you about two or more treatments that could be
good for your cancer.
In the early stages, talk to your doctor about several options, including surgery and radiation
therapy. In older patients, simply monitoring the cancer with PSA tests and biopsies may be an
option.
Prostate cancer that has spread may be treated with drugs to reduce testosterone levels, surgery to
remove the testes, or chemotherapy.
Surgery, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy can interfere with sexual desire or performance.
Problems with urine control are common after surgery and radiation therapy. These problems may
either improve over time or get worse, depending on the treatment. Discuss your concerns with
your health care provider.
Surgery is usually only recommended after a thorough evaluation and discussion of the benefits and
risks of the procedure.
Surgery to remove the prostate and some of the tissue around it is an option when the cancer
has not spread beyond the prostate gland. This surgery is called radical prostatectomy. It can
also be done with robotic surgery.
Possible problems after the surgeries include difficulty controlling urine or bowel movements
and erection problems.
Radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy works best to treat prostate cancer that has not spread outside of the prostate. It
may also be used after surgery, if there is a risk that prostate cancer cells may still be present.
Radiation is sometimes used for pain relief when cancer has spread to the bone.
External beam radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays pointed at the prostate gland.
• It is done in a radiation oncology center usually connected to a hospital. You will come to the
center from home 5 days a week for the treatments. The therapy lasts for six -8 weeks.
• Before treatment, a therapist will mark the part of the body that is to be treated with a special
pen.
• The radiation is delivered to the prostate gland using a device that looks like a normal x-ray
machine. The treatment itself is generally painless.
• Side effects may include impotence, incontinence, appetite loss, fatigue, skin reactions, rectal
burning or injury, diarrhea, bladder urgency, and blood in urine.
• Prostate brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds inside the prostate gland.
• A surgeon inserts small needles through the skin behind your scrotum to inject the seeds. The
seeds are so small that you do not feel them. They can be temporary or permanent.
• Brachytherapy is often used for men with smaller prostate cancer that is found early and is slow
growing.
• It also may be given with external beam radiation therapy for some patients with more
advanced cancer.
• Side effects may include pain, swelling or bruising in your penis or scrotum, red-brown urine or
semen, impotence, incontinence, and diarrhea.
• Proton therapy is another kind of radiation used to treat prostate cancer. Doctors aim proton
beams onto a tumor, so there is less damage to the surrounding tissue.
T estosterone is the body's main male hormone. Prostate tumors need testosterone to grow.
Hormonal therapy is any treatment that decreases the effect of testosterone on prostate cancer.
These treatments can prevent further growth and spread of cancer.
Hormone therapy is mainly used in men whose cancer has spread to help relieve symptoms. There
are two types of drugs used for hormone therapy.
The primary type is called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormones (LH-RH) agonist:
These medicines block the body from making testosterone. The drugs must be given by
injection, usually every 3 - 6 months.
They include leuprolide, goserelin, nafarelin, triptorelin, histrelin, buserelin, and degarelix.
Possible side effects include nausea and vomiting, hot flashes, anemia, lethargy, osteoporosis,
reduced sexual desire, decreased muscle mass, weight gain, and impotence.
The other medications used are called androgen-blocking drugs.
They are often given along with the above drugs.
They include flutamide, bicalutamide, and nilutamide.
Possible side effects include erectile dysfunction, loss of sexual desire, liver problems, diarrhea, and
enlarged breasts.
The testes make much of the body’s testosterone. As a result, removal of the testes (called
orchiectomy) can also be used as a hormonal treatment. This surgery is not done very often.
Chemotherapy and immunotherapy are used to treat prostate cancers that no longer respond to
hormone treatment. An oncology specialist will usually recommend a single drug or a combination
of drugs.
After treatment for prostate cancer, you will be closely watched to make sure the cancer does not
spread. This involves routine doctor check-ups, including serial PSA blood tests (usually every 3
months to 1 year).
The outcome varies greatly. It is mostly affected by whether the cancer has spread outside the
prostate gland and how abnormal the cancer cells are (the Gleason score) when you are diagnosed.
Many patients with prostate cancer that has not spread can be cured, as well as some patients
whose cancer has not spread very much outside the prostate gland.
Even for patients who cannot be cured, hormone treatment can extend their life by many years.
Following a vegetarian, low-fat diet or one that is similar to the traditional Japanese diet may lower
your risk. This would include foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Finasteride (Proscar, generic) and dutasteride (Avodart) are drugs used to treat benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH).
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Urological Association (AUA)
recommend that doctors discuss the pros and cons of these drugs with men who:
• Have a PSA score of 3.0 or below
• Are being screened yearly for prostate cancer
• Do not yet show signs of prostate cancerNot all experts agree with this recommendation.
Inhibition of human tumor prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids R (+)-Methanandamide and
JWH-015: Involvement of CB2
We have previously shown that cannabinoids induce growth inhibition and apoptosis in prostate
cancer PC-3 cells, which express high levels of cannabinoid receptor types 1 and 2 (CB1 and CB2). In
this study, we investigated the role of CB2 receptor in the anti-proliferative action of cannabinoids
and the signal transduction triggered by receptor ligation.
We found that the anandamide analogue, R(+)-Methanandamide (MET), as well as JWH-015, a
synthetic CB2 agonist, exerted anti-proliferative effects in PC-3 cells. R (+)-Methanandamide- and
JWH-015-induced cell death was rescued by treatment with the CB2 receptor antagonist, SR 144528.
Down regulation of CB2, expression reversed the effects of JWH-015, confirming the involvement of
CB2 in the pro-apoptotic effect of cannabinoids. Further analyzing the mechanism of JWH-015-
induced cell growth inhibition, we found that JWH-015 triggered a de novo synthesis of ceramide,
which was involved in cannabinoid-induced cell death, insofar as blocking ceramide synthesis with
Fumonisin B1 reduced cell death. Signaling pathways activated by JWH-015 included JNK (c-Jun N-
terminal kinase) activation and Akt inhibition. In vivo treatment with JWH-015 caused a significant
reduction in tumor growth in mice.
This study defines the involvement of CB2-mediated signalling in the in vivo and in vitrogrowth
inhibition of prostate cancer cells and suggests that CB2 agonists have potential therapeutic interest
and deserve to be explored in the management of prostate cancer.
Cannabinoids: potential anticancer agents
Manuel Guzmán
Cannabinoids — the active components of Cannabis sativa and their derivatives — exert palliative
effects in cancer patients by preventing nausea, vomiting and pain and by stimulating appetite. In
addition, these compounds have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells in culture and
animal models by modulating key cell-signaling pathways. Cannabinoids are usually well tolerated,
and do not produce the generalized toxic effects of conventional chemotherapies. So, could
cannabinoids be used to develop new anticancer therapies?
The endocannabinoid system, anandamide and the regulation of mammalian cell apoptosis
Two main molecular targets of -9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive principle of
Cannabis sativa, are type 1 and type 2 cannabinoid receptors (CB1R and CB2R). Both of them were
discovered and characterized more than four millennia after the beneficial effects of cannabis
extracts had been exploited in folklore medicine. Afterwards, an endogenous THC-like molecule,
called anandamide (N-arachidonoylethanolamine; AEA) from 'ananda', the Sanskrit word for 'bliss',
was isolated and found to activate CB receptors, thus mimicking the psychotropic effects of THC. In
a few years other endogenous agonists of CB receptors were characterized, and were collectively
called 'endocannabinoids'. Recently, the biological actions of the endocannabinoids and their
implications for human health have been reviewed. In particular, attention has been focused on the
possible role of AEA and other endocannabinoids in regulating cell growth and differentiation, which
might account for some pathophysiological effects of these lipids. This paper will focus on the
metabolism of AEA and its involvement in apoptosis, and more generally, it will discuss the ability of
AEA to control cell fate.
Prostate cancer is a major health problem and a significant cause of mortality in men worldwide.
Family history and race are the two major risk factors for this disease. The age-adjusted incidence
rate and mortality rate of prostate cancer is significantly higher in African-Americans compared to
Caucasian-Americans or other races in the US and worldwide. Thus, an understanding of the
molecular mechanism responsible for the development and progression of prostate cancer is
extremely important to the development of more effective therapeutic strategies. Cannabinoids
(including endocannabinoids) regulate cell death or cell growth, depending on the cell type and
concentration of the cannabinoid. Cannabinoids inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells. We
have found that activation of cannabinoid receptor-2 (CB2) inhibits androgen-sensitive prostate
cancer (AS PC) cell proliferation and motility. Our preliminary data also suggest that cannabinoid
compounds possess selective efficacy, producing less adverse effects on normal prostate epithelial
cells compared to LNCaP prostate cancer cells. To date most of the anti-tumor effects of
cannabinoids have been correlated with the CB1 receptors rather than CB2 receptor activation,
although CB2 receptor expression is high in many tumor tissues including prostate tumor. However,
downstream mechanisms mediating anti-tumor effects of cannabinoids under in vivo conditions are
poorly understood. Further, CB1 receptors are highly expressed in neuronal cells and brain tissue.
Therefore, unlike activation of CB2 receptors, CB1 receptor activation produces neurobehavioral and
psychotropic side effects. Thus, CB2 receptor-mediated therapeutic intervention of prostate cancer
has clinical advantages. Based on our preliminary data we hypothesize that activation of CB2
receptor inhibits androgen-sensitive prostate cancer (AS PC) growth. To test this hypothesis, we
have developed the following 2 specific aims: (1) To determine the effects of CB2 receptor activation
on cultured LNCaP and LAPC4 prostate cancer cell proliferation, viability and migration in relation to
activation of RhoA and the focal adhesion kinase (FAK) signaling pathway; and (2) To determine the
effects of exogenous activation of CB2 receptor and increase in endogenous cannabinoid activity on
AS prostate cancer growth in mice in relation to FAK activity.
Madison, WI: The administration of synthetic cannabinoids inhibits malignant cell growth in human
prostate cells in vitro in a dose-dependent and time-dependent manner, according to clinical trial
data published in the March issue of the journal Cancer Research.
Researchers at University of Wisconsin's Department of Dermatology reported that the
administration of the cannabis receptor agonist WIN-55,212-2 inhibited cell growth in certain human
prostate cells, and induced apoptosis (programmed cell death). Administration of a cannabis
receptor antagonist prevented these effects.
"Our results suggest that ... cannabinoid receptor agonists (a drug or chemical that combines with a
receptor to produce a physiological reaction typical of a naturally occurring substance) could be
developed as novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of prostate cancer," authors concluded.
Previous trials have found cannabinoids to induce tumor regression in rodents and in human cells,
including the inhibition of lung carcinoma, glioma (brain tumors), lymphoma/leukemia, skin
carcinoma, and breast cancer.
Reuters) - Chemicals in cannabis have been found to stop prostate cancer cells from growing in the
laboratory, suggesting that cannabis-based medicines could one-day help fight the disease, scientists
said Wednesday.
After working initially with human cancer cell lines, Ines Diaz-Laviada and colleagues from the
University of Alcala in Madrid also tested one compound on mice and discovered it produced a
significant reduction in tumor growth.
Their research, published in the British Journal of Cancer, underlines the growing interest in the
medical use of active chemicals called cannabinoids, which are found in marijuana.
Experts, however, stressed that the research was still exploratory and many more years of testing
would be needed to work out how to apply the findings to the treatment of cancer in humans.
"This is interesting research which opens a new avenue to explore potential drug targets but it is at a
very early stage," said Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at Cancer Research UK, which
owns the journal.
"It absolutely isn't the case that men might be able to fight prostate cancer by smoking cannabis,"
she added
The cannabinoids tested by the Spanish team are thought to work against prostate cancer because
they block a receptor, or molecular doorway, on the surface of tumor cells. This stops them from
dividing.
In effect, the cancer cell receptors can recognize and "talk to" chemicals found in cannabis, said Diaz-
Laviada.
"These chemicals can stop the division and growth of prostate cancer cells and could become a
target for new research into potential drugs to treat prostate cancer," she said.
Her team's work with two cannabinoids -- called methanandamide and JWH-015 -- is the first
demonstration that such cannabis chemicals prevent cancer cells from multiplying.
Some drug companies are already exploring the possibilities of cannabinoids in cancer, including
British-based cannabis medicine specialist GW Pharmaceuticals.
It is collaborating with Japan's Otsuka on early-stage research into using cannabis extracts to tackle
prostate cancer -- the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men -- as well as breast and brain cancer.
GW has already developed an under-the-tongue spray called Sativex for the relief of some of the
symptoms of multiple sclerosis, which it plans to market in Europe with Bayer and Almirall.
Other attempts to exploit the cannibinoid system have met with mixed success. Sanofi-Aventis was
forced to withdraw its weight-loss drug Acomplia from the market last year because of links to
mental disorders.
Cannabinoid receptors agonist WIN-55,212-2 inhibits angiogenesis, metastasis and tumor growth of
androgen-sensitive prostate cancer cell CWR22R1 xenograft in athymic nude mice Cannabinoids and
their receptors agonists are drawing renewed attention as potential anti-tumor agents. Recently, we
have shown that expression levels of both cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 are higher in human
prostate cancer cells than in normal prostate epithelial cells (Cancer Res. 65:1635-41, 2005) and
observed that sustained activation of ERK1/2 by cannabinoid receptors agonist WIN-55,212-2 (WIN)
leads to G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in LNCaP cells (J. Biol. Chem., PMID: 17068343). To
establish in vivo relevance of these in vitro findings, we implanted athymic nude mice with
androgen-responsive CWR22R1 cells, which form rapid tumors and secrete PSA in the blood stream
of the host. As compared to untreated animals, WIN treated mice (0.5 mg/kg b.wt, i.p, alternate
day) exhibited significant inhibition in the tumor growth with significant reduction in PSA secretion
in the serum. In animals without WIN treatment, targeted tumor volume of 1200 mm3 was reached
at 35 days post-tumor inoculation; whereas this tumor volume was attained in 51 days in WIN
treated mice. Since angiogenesis is an essential component to primary tumor growth and
metastasis, we next assessed the effect of WIN treatment on the markers of cell proliferation,
angiogenesis and metastasis. Protein expression of PCNA, a marker of cell proliferation was
considerably lower (45%) in tumors of WIN treated mice as compared to untreated animals. Protein
expression of angiopoetins and VEGF, members of the vascular endothelial growth factor family that
participate in the formation of blood vessels were also evaluated. Tumor tissues from WIN treated
mice had notably lower expression of both angiopoetin-1 (41%) and angiopoetin-2 (38%) and
showed marked decrease (47%) in the expression of VEGF positive cells. Loss of function of E-
cadherin is associated with progression of cancer by increasing proliferation, invasion, and/or
metastasis. We observed that in WIN treated mice E-cadherin expression was (2.5) fold higher as
compared to untreated animals. We also found a decrease in the protein expression of cadherin
associated proteins β-catenin and -catenin in tumors of mice treated with WIN. In the next series of
experiments, we determined the effect of WIN on the expression of proteins involved in metastasis.
The balance between matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMP) is an
essential factor in the aggressiveness of several cancers. We observed that MMP to TIMP ratio in
WIN treated mice was tilted towards TIMP expression suggesting inhibition of MMP expression.
Here, we provide in vivo evidence for potential use of cannabinoid receptors agonist for slowing
tumor growth of androgen sensitive cells in a xenograft model.
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Chemicals found in marijuana could be linked to a possible cure for prostate cancer.
Ines Diaz-Laviada and colleagues from the University of Alcala in Madrid found that chemicals in
cannabis stopped the growth of prostate cancer cells in laboratory tests.
Additionally, researchers found that the chemicals derived from cannabis helped shrink the size of
prostate cancer tumors in mice.
“Cannabinoids can stop the division and growth of prostate cancer cells and could become a target
for new research into potential drugs to treat prostate cancer”, ? Diaz-Laviada and colleagues wrote
in the British Journal of Cancer.
Researchers believe the cannabinoids — methanandamide and JWH-015 ““work against prostate
cancer by blocking a receptor on the surface of tumor cells.
"Our research shows that there are areas on prostate cancer cells that can recognize and talk to
chemicals found in cannabis called cannabinoids,”? said Diaz-Laviada.
However, Lesley Walker, director of cancer information at Cancer Research UK, said that the study
does not prove that “men might be able to fight prostate cancer by smoking cannabis."
"This is interesting research which opens a new avenue to explore potential drug targets but it is at a
very early stage," said Walker.
According to Reuters, drug companies have been studying the impacts of cannabinoids in cancer
prevention and control.
British-based cannabis medicine specialist GW Pharmaceuticals has been working alongside Japan’s
Otsuka with researching the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of prostate, breast and brain
cancer.
Cannabinoids regulate cell survival pathways The role of JWH-133, a CB2 selective agonist, as an anticancer agent The role of WIN 55,212-2, a CB1/CB2 non-selective agonist, as an anticancer agent
The majority of the literature demonstrates that various cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell growth in
vitro and tumor growth in vivo and that the induction of apoptosis plays a major role in the
mechanism for this effect. The potency of this effect varies with each cannabinoid. Therefore, the
differences in binding properties at the cannabinoid receptors may result in different downstream
effects. For example, partial agonism at the cannabinoid receptors by D9-THC or AEA compared to
potent full agonism at the cannabinoid receptors by the synthetic cannabinoids JWH-133 or WIN
55,212-2, could lead to a divergence of downstream signalling that could produce altered responses
in cell growth. The full potential of these synthetic cannabinoids has yet to be determined and there
is a need for much more extensive research into the dose-response relationships as well as the
mechanisms elicited by the specific cannabinoids if cannabinoids are going to be further developed
into potential cancer treatments.
Although the consensus in the current literature indicates that cannabinoids have anti-cancer
effects, a few studies have shown that D9-THC has a biphasic effect in cancer cells, where lower
concentrations result in an increase in proliferation of cancer cells and higher concentrations cause a
decrease in cell proliferation. For example, D9-THC at 100–300 no elicited a 1.2 and 2-fold increase
in the proliferation rate of NCl-H292 (lung cancer) and U373-MG (glioblastoma) cells, respectively D9
-THC (4– 10 lM) were cytotoxic and i. In contrast, higher concentrations of D9 increased the number
of apoptotic cells (30–80%). Similarly, Sanchez et al demonstrated that D 9-THC (50-100 nM)
increased the pro- liferation and viability of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells (PC3), while
Ligresti et al. demonstrated that higher concentrations of D9 -THC inhibited the proliferation of
MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. This increase in cell proliferation in vitro has also been supported
by in vivo studies. However, the increase in tumor growth was elicited by higher doses of D9 -THC.
Speci?cally, McKallip et al. demonstrated that D9-THC (25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg i.p. every other d, 21
d) caused 2-fold increase in tumor volume compared to vehicle control in female BALB/c mice
bearing murine mammary 4T1 tumors. However, when they repeated the study in SCID-NOD mice,
which are devoid of an immune response, 9-THC (25 mg/kg i.p. every other d, 19 d) did not alter
tumor volume compared to vehicle treated animals.
They hypothesized that these effects were probably due to a D9-THC-mediated inhibition of a
specific anti-tumor immune response. It is well known that cannabinoids may cause suppression of
the immune system via CB2 activation and Xu et al. found that JWH-133 cause. . .
The cannabinoid R+ methanandamide induces IL-6 secretion by prostate cancer PC3 cells.
In the present study, we have investigated the effect of the cannabinoid R+ methanandamide (MET)
in the androgen-resistant prostate cancer PC3 cells. MET induced a dose-dependent decrease in PC3
cell viability as well as a dose-dependent increase in the secretion of the cytokine IL-6. Looking
deeper into the mechanisms involved, we found that MET-induced de novo synthesis of the lipid
mediator ceramide that was blocked by the ceramide synthase inhibitor Fumonisin B1. Pre-
incubation of cells with the cannabinoid receptor CB2 antagonist SR 144528 (SR2), but not the CB1
antagonist Rimonabant or the TRPV1 antagonist capsazepine, partially prevented the anti-
proliferative effect, the ceramide accumulation, and the IL-6-induced secretion, suggesting a CB2
receptor-dependent mechanism. Fumonisin B1 did not have any effect in the IL-6 secretion increase
induced by MET. However, even an incomplete down-regulation of (i.e., not a total silencing of)
ceramide kinase expression by specific siRNA prevented the MET-induced IL-6 secretion. These
results suggest that MET regulates ceramide metabolism in prostate PC3 cells that is involved in cell
death as well as in IL-6 secretion. Our findings also suggest that CB2 agonists may offer a novel
approach in the treatment of prostate cancer by decreasing cancer epithelial cell proliferation.
However, the interaction of prostate cancer cells with their surrounding, and in particular with the
immune system in vivo, needs to be further explored.
The cannabinoid JWH-015 activates NFB in prostate cancer PC-3 cells: Involvement of CB2 and
PI3K/Akt .
In recent years, much progress has been done about the role of Cannabis sativa derived compounds
on the regulation of cell proliferation. In particular, cannabinoids have shown the ability to inhibit
the growth of prostate cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. Cannabinoids bind to two types of GPCR
receptors named CB1 and CB2. Whereas CB1 is mainly found in central nervous system and
mediates the psychotropic actions of cannabinoids, CB2 has been mostly found in peripheral and
immune tissues. Androgen-resistant prostate cancer PC-3 cells express both cannabinoid receptors
although only CB2 is clearly involved in the anti-tumbril effect of cannabinoids on PC-3 cells. In this
study, we have used the CB2 selective agonist JWH-015 to analyse the signalling mechanisms
activated in PC-3 cells.
Main conclusion: We have found that JWH-015 induces the secretion of IL-6 to the PC-3 culture
supernatant that was blocked by the PI3K inhibitor LY 294002 as well as by the CB2 antagonist SR
144258. In line with these results, incubation of PC-3 cells with JWH-015 increased the levels of Akt
phosphorylation that was reversed by SR144285. Treatment of PC-3 cells with JWH-015 resulted in
an increase in the phosphorylation of I?Bα as well as a translocation of p65 to the nucleus. This
phenomenon was reversed by LY 294002 and by SR 144258. Moreover, the secretion of IL-6 in
cannabinoid-treated cells was abrogated by the pre-incubation with the IKKβ inhibitor, BAY11-7082.
Taking together this findings suggest that the cannabinoid JWH-015
induces IL-6 secretion by a mechanism involving CB2, PI3K/Akt and
NF?B activation.
More research and more clinical studies are necessary. From what I
can evaluate, cannabis is the obvious adjunct treatment for
prostate cancer.
Use whole plant extracts: Indica x Sativa hybrids
Oils, tinctures, concoctions, cannabutter, edibles, spray, under the
tongue, vaporizer, and suppositories.
Objective: get the medicine into the system as soon as possible.
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Enlarged Prostate
Treatment Options
Saw Palmetto
Beta-sitosterol
Pygeum
Rye Grass Pollen Extract
Stinging Nettle
Foods
Considerations
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Part 1 of 9: Enlarged Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that wraps around the urethra (the tube that outflows urine).
It’s part of a man’s reproductive system. One of its main jobs is to add fluid (called semen) to sperm.
Although the gland starts out small, it tends to enlarge as a man ages. An excessively enlarged
prostate results in a disease known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Eventually, an enlarged
prostate can clamp down on the urethra, restricting the flow of urine from the bladder. This leads to
problems such as frequent urination, difficulty in voiding, urinary leakage, and urinary tract
infections.
Read about natural remedies that can improve some BPH symptoms.
Part 2 of 9: Treatment Options
There are several treatment options for an enlarged prostate. Men can take alpha blocker drugs
such as terazosin (Hytrin) to help relax the prostate muscles, or antibiotics for chronic prostatitis
(which may occur alongside BPH). They can also take dutasteride (Avodart) or finasteride (Proscar)
for reducing BPH symptoms. They might also undergo surgery to remove the extra prostate tissue.
One common surgical procedure for BPH is known as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
In addition, there are also natural remedies that work to combat prostate growth. However, the
evidence is debatable on whether these treatments work. The American Urological Association
currently does not recommend any herbal therapy for managing BPH. If you do want to try any of
these natural remedies, talk to your doctor first.
Part 3 of 9: Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is an herbal remedy that comes from a type of palm tree. It’s been used in traditional
medicine for centuries to relieve urinary symptoms, including those caused by an enlarged prostate.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a few small-scale studies have suggested that
saw palmetto might be effective for relieving BPH symptoms.
However, the NIH reports that when larger studies were conducted, they didn’t find saw palmetto
any more effective than an inactive pill (placebo). Saw palmetto is safe, though, and it doesn’t cause
any serious side effects.
Part 4 of 9: Beta-sitosterol
This prostate remedy is a mixture taken from different plants that contain cholesterol-like
substances called sitosterols. Several studies have found that beta-sitosterol can relieve urinary
symptoms of BPH, including the strength of urine flow.
There haven’t been any major side effects reported with the use of beta-sitosterol, although doctors
still don’t know all the long-term effects of this natural remedy.
Part 5 of 9: Pygeum
Pygeum comes from the bark of the African plum tree and has been used in traditional medicine to
treat urinary problems since ancient times. It’s often used to treat BPH symptoms, especially in
Europe. Because studies on pygeum haven’t been well designed, it’s hard to know for sure whether
it’s effective. TheAmerican Academy of Family Physicians does not recommend its use.
Still, a small study reported in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that when prepared
with other herbal remedies, it helps reduce the number of trips to the bathroom — both during the
day and at night. Pygeum is safe, but it can cause stomach upset in some people who take it.
Part 6 of 9: Rye Grass Pollen Extract
Rye grass pollen extracts are made from three types of grass pollen — rye, timothy, and corn. A
review of studies published in BJU International found that men who were taking rye grass pollen
extracts reported an improvement in their symptoms compared to those who were taking a placebo.
This supplement seems to be especially helpful for preventing the need to get up during the night
and use the bathroom. It can also help men urinate more completely, so there is less urine left in the
bladder afterwards.
Part 7 of 9: Stinging Nettle
You’ll know if you’ve accidently touched the common European stinging nettle, as hairs on its leaves
can cause a sharp jolt of intense pain. But stinging nettle can have some benefits when used as a
medicine. Nettle root is thought to moderate BPH symptoms, and is commonly used in Europe.
However, a 2007 review concluded that more studies were needed.
Sometimes nettle is used in combination with other natural BPH remedies, such as pygeum or saw
palmetto. Side effects from nettle are usually mild, including upset stomach and skin rash.
Part 8 of 9: Foods
Eating one type of food or another probably won’t prevent BPH or relieve its symptoms, but a
healthy diet can help. According to the Mayo Clinic, consuming vegetables that are high in vitamin C
and zinc are best for preventing BPH and relieving its symptoms. Drinking moderate amounts of
alcohol may help too.
Part 9 of 9: Considerations
It’s important to remember that just because a supplement is labeled “natural” doesn’t always mean
it’s safe or healthy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate herbal remedies like it
does drugs. That means you can’t be totally sure that what’s listed on the label is inside the bottle.
Herbal remedies can cause side effects. They can also interact with other medicines you take. Check
with your doctor before trying any natural supplement.
Has long been used as an alternative treatment for a variety of conditions -- from menopausal hot
flashes to psoriasis -- because it is rich in isoflavones, a protein found in soybeans. Not only is this
believed to help inhibit prostate and other cancer tumors, it could help treat BPH. A product
commercially sold as Trinovin (and whose manufacturer paid for Katz's study) has been found in
several trials to improve urine flow and decrease symptoms by as much as 23%.
Pros: Isoflavones are suspected of helping more than BPH, but Trinovin contains four types believed
to be powerful for overall health and in treating BPH and reducing prostate cancer risk.
Cons: Some studies suggest that improvements are most noticeable after one month and then
continue at a much slower rate. Little or no improvement is noticed at varying doses.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 by: Craig Stellpflug
(NaturalNews) Prostate cancer is one of the most over-treated cancers out there. By 50 years of
age, about 40 percent of all men already have prostate cancer and likely will never know it. But it will
not kill them either - unless they are screened for it and then treated with Big Pharma protocols.
Then things take an ugly turn as the benign and slow-growing cancer turns into the killer kind. The
numbers for prostate cancer doubles to 80 percent of all men by the age of 80 years old. If you are in
the business of selling cancer treatments, this is a financial boon and a cash-cow.
The male prostate gland naturally enlarges with age. The bigger it gets, the greater the chance that
some of the cells in the prostate will turn cancerous. This is mainly due to our highly inflammatory
diets full of gluten, cancer causing GMOs, sugars and chemical additives combined with our
sedentary lifestyles and poor stool habits.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force this year found that PSA blood tests are too unreliable and
give false positives 80 percent of the time with 1,000 men needing to be screened just to prevent a
single prostate cancer death - but that's not the worst of it. Many will succumb to impotence,
incontinence, heart attacks and even death from treatment of tiny tumors that never would have
killed them in the first place.
The British Journal of Nutrition published the results of an American study recently in which ginger
extract (zingiber officinale) actually killed human prostate cancer cells while healthy prostate cells
did not die. The results occurred at a daily dose of 100 mg of ginger extract per kg of body weight
(based on a man weighing 150 pounds this equals about 550 mg extract per day). In eight weeks, the
ginger extract slashed prostate tumor growth in half. The researchers have estimated that 100 grams
of fresh ginger eaten daily will offer the same results.
As a cancer champion, ginger has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiproliferative effects upon
tumors making ginger a promising chemopreventive agent. Whole ginger extract holds significant
growth-inhibitory and death-inductory effects in a spectrum of cancer cells by interrupting cancer
cell-cycle progression, impairing cancer reproduction and modulating apoptosis. But most
importantly, ginger does not have any toxicity in normal, rapidly dividing tissues such as gut and
bone marrow.
Ginger taken orally can prevent or relieve nausea resulting from chemotherapy, motion sickness,
pregnancy, and surgery.
Not only can ginger root cure cancer, but it is a natural remedy for travel sickness, nausea,
indigestion, flatulence, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, loss of appetite, chills, poor circulation,
menstrual cramps, dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion and many other gastrointestinal problems.
Ginger root is also a powerful anti-inflammatory for joint problems and is indicated for arthritis,
fevers, headaches, toothaches, coughs, bronchitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis,
high cholesterol and blood-pressure and can also prevent internal blood clots. Ginger is even anti-
viral and makes a warming cold and flu remedy.
There are studies showing that men consuming large amounts of synthetic folic acid and zinc oxide
are more likely to develop prostate cancer. Men also taking large amounts of high-dose multi-
vitamins develop prostate cancer more frequently. On the other hand, other studies suggest that
fish oil, magnesium, curcumin, broccoli and lycopene (found in tomato products) help protect men
against cancer. Avoiding all GMO foods and processed foods along with their litany of chemical
additives is a must for prostate health. Maintaining a low-carb diet is also known to reduce the risk
of developing prostate cancer.
Oh, and don't forget to take ginger root.
Sources for this article
Cancer Research 1999 Mar 15;59(6):1225-30.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2007;99:754-64.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21849094
http://ije.oxfordjournals.org/content/36/2/278.full
Prostate. 2008 Jan 1;68(1):11-9.
Craig Stellpflug is a Cancer Nutrition Specialist, Lifestyle Coach and Neuro Development Consultant
at Healing Pathways Medical Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.http://www.healingpathwayscancerclinic.com/
With 17 years of clinical experience working with both brain disorders and cancer, Craig has seen
first-hand the devastating effects of vaccines and pharmaceuticals on the human body and has come
to the conclusion that a natural lifestyle and natural remedies are the true answers to health and
vibrant living. You can find his daily health blog at www.blog.realhealthtalk.com and his articles and
radio show archives at www.realhealthtalk.com
Learn more:
http://www.naturalnews.com/038215_ginger_root_miracle_cure_prostate_cancer.html#ixzz3xcHhy
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by Robert Rister — over a year ago in Men's Health
Men who have prostate problems may be surprised to learn
that in some cases, herbs can be more effective for relief of
symptoms than commonly prescribed medications.
4. Lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes, watermelon, and
shrimp, is well-researched as a means of stopping the growth
of prostate cancer cells. When foods containing lycopene are
consumed over a number of years, lycopene accumulates in
the nucleus of the cells lining the prostate, and triggers
apoptosis, also known as cell suicide, when these cells
become cancerous.
5. Phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense) is a Chinese herb that has been used for nearly 2,000
years in the treatment of various urinary conditions. Laboratory studies confirm that it prevents
contraction of the prostate gland, which is helpful in keeping an enlarged prostate open for flow of
urine.
6. Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) is an African herb used in many European prostate health products.
Tested in 18 separate clinical studies involving a total of 1,562 men, this herb is a little less effective
than saw palmetto for stopping nighttime urination and increasing the flow of urine during the day,
but it is still helpful to a majority of men who take it.
7. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is the best-known herb for prostate health. This herb contains the
amino acid tyramine, which relaxes the tissues surrounding the prostate, permitting greater flow.
Since tyramine can trigger migraines, men who are prone to migraines should avoid it. Another,
well-researched effect of the herb is to prevent the conversion of testosterone to its active form.
This action slows prostate growth, but can also interfere with erections. The best use of the herb is
for preventing swelling after prostate surgery.
8. Wild basil (Ocimum gratissimum) (We stock the Herb) is the latest herb in the anti-cancer arsenal
for men with prostate cancer. Also known as clove basil or tree basil, this herb grows wild in Hawaii
and is traditionally used to treat parasitic infestations with intestinal worms. Research at Jackson
State University in Mississippi has found that alcohol extracts of the herb stop proliferation of
several different kinds of prostate cancer, but thusfar research has only been conducted in the
laboratory.
9. Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus and Vitex negundo) is an herb more often used to treat excessive
estrogen production in women. Ordinarily, men should not use vitex at all, since it can interfere with
testosterone production. In men with prostate problems of various kinds, however, lowing
testosterone production helps shrink the prostate. The key to using vitex successfully is taking only
the recommended dose, since overdoses cancel out the anti-testosterone effects of the herb.
10. Xue lian hua (Saussurea involucrata) is a Tibetan plant in the sunflower family that is traditionally
used in treating colds. Mildly inflammatory, the plant is also used formulas for treating arthritis pain.
Some recent research at China Medical University in Taiwan has found that it interferes with growth
factors in hormone-resistant prostate cancer, indicating that traditional Chinese herbal formulas
including xue lian hua (the herb is never used by itself in Traditional Chinese Medicine) may be
helpful to some men who have hormone-refractory forms of the disease.
Clematis is included in remedies for slow-flowing or dribbling urine.
Lycopodium is used homeopathically when symptoms also include bloating and gas, and when
there is pain or pressure around the prostate before or during urination.
Pulsatilla is used when there is pain along the shaft of the penis, or when there is a yellow
discharge from the penis, as is the case in prostatitis.
Saw palmetto is used in homeopathic remedies to treat nighttime urination in older men. Unlike
most homeopathic remedies saw palmetto (referred to Sabal Serrulata, rather than Serenoa
repens, in homeopathic terminology) is more effective in lower concentrations.
Staphysagria treats burning in the urinary tract that continues even after urination.
Thuja is used to treat a forked stream of urine, or cutting pain associated with urination.
Anti-oxidants have been a lot in the news lately—
because it turns out they are very effective in
mopping-up the excess oxidized compounds that
every organism is always producing. These oxidized
compounds are a normal product, but can damage
tissues and organs if they are present in high
concentrations. Anti-oxidants ensure that the
concentration of these compounds is reduced.
Lycopene is a caretenoid, an anti-oxidant and slows
down the growth of the prostate gland. It is found
in human blood, skin, liver, lungs, colon and—the
prostate.
Another anti-oxidant is Vitamin E . Vitamin E (along with selenium) has been used to prevent prostate
cancer. I recommend it both Vitamin E and selenium supplements for general health, but the jury is still
out as to whether it can actually prevent prostate cancer. Another anti-oxidant is in green tea. The
record is more solid that drinking green tea can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The question
always comes up—how much green tea to drink? My answer is — if you enjoy green tea, drink as much
as you like. If you don’t like it so much, try for at least a cup or two a day.
Soy protein isn’t just good for women during
menopause—it also appears that the
phytoestrogens in soy and legumes may very
well help to prevent prostate cancer in men. It
is believed that one of the reasons Asian men
have lower rates of prostate cancer is due to the
large amounts of soy protein and legumes
regularly seen in Asian diets. The phytoestrogens act as an anti-androgen—and since the
hypertrophy seen in BPH and cancer is dependent on testosterone, it is thought that the
phytoestrogens block the actions of testosterone. Soy and soy products may also help stop the
spread, or metastases, of prostate cancer cells throughout the body. This is based on a study of
genistein, one of the main phytoestrogens in soy.
Cayenne pepper is actually considered a fruit
more than a herb or spice, but regardless, it's one heck of a powerful prostate cancer killer! An
article published in Reuters back in 2006 confirms this...
The article titled "Hot Pepper Kills Prostate Cancer Cells in Study" talked about the research
performed by Dr Soren Lehmann of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA School of
Medicine. Dr Lehmann stated after the study...
"Capsaicin (contained in cayenne pepper) had a profound anti-proliferative effect on human prostate
cancer cells in culture. It caused 80% of the prostate cancer cells growing in mice to commit suicide in
a process known as apoptosis". thetruthaboutcancer.com
Dr Lehmann is not alone in his findings either. Japanese researchers have also found that cayenne
pepper significantly slows the development of prostate cancer cells in vitro.
So be sure to take cayenne pepper capsules everyday and use this cancer killing fruit in your cooking
as much as possible!
- See more at: http://www.life-saving-naturalcures-and-naturalremedies.com/natural-cures-for-prostate-
cancer-herbs.html#sthash.bCRjTCf7.dpuf
Black seed
contains some very powerful anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties. This plant has been studied
extensively in regards to treating cancer and every time it comes up trumps. Black seed has been
found to be particularly beneficial as a natural cure and treatment for prostate cancer and for
treating prostate problems such as prostatitis. In fact, research has found it to be 50 to 80 percent
effective at killing cancer cells!
This substance is another one of natures remarkable "cure all" treatments. Even well-known health
advocate, Dr Gary Null says... “Black cumin oil is probably the most important oil you can put in your
system.”
So yes, this one definitely needs to be added to your "natural cures for prostate cancer" list. You can
buy black seed oil from most health food outlets or online from Amazon.
- See more at: http://www.life-saving-naturalcures-and-naturalremedies.com/natural-cures-for-prostate-
cancer-herbs.html#sthash.bCRjTCf7.dpuf
Natural Cures For Prostate Cancer
Some incredible information about natural cures for prostate cancer and selenium supplementation
have now been released. Here's why this mineral is considered to be the "ultimate" in natural
prostate remedies...
Back in the 1990’s, Dr Larry Clarke performed the now famous study on selenium and cancer. What he discovered about selenium and prostate cancer shocked the cancer world beyond belief... Two thirds of the participants in his study were men and
Dr Clarke found that by males simply taking 200
micrograms a day of selenium they could reduce their
risk of prostate cancer by an astonishing 63%!
Not bad eh?
And as a result of separate studies carried out on selenium and cancer, the British Medical Journal
confirmed Dr Clarke's findings by saying that the use of selenium on patients can easily cut cancer
rates by over half!
So how does selenium actually work as a preventative for prostate cancer?
Well, here's the great part. It completely stops all pre-cancerous cells from ever being able to grow
and replicate in the first place. So, according to acclaimed cancer expert, Dr. James Howenstine… it
helps stop cancer before it even gets started.
This is most significant as prostate cancer is now the biggest killer in men today, so being able to
easily prevent it is the first step in being able to completely cure it!
So the fact that selenium can prevent prostate cancer in men is great news, but what if you already
have the disease? Can selenium still be of benefit to you?
Well, further studies have been able to show that selenium supplementation can help slow, and
even reverse, the progression of cancer - including prostate cancer - in people who already have the
disease. And researchers have also discovered that the powerful effects of selenium are further
enhanced when it's combined with vitamin E, vitamin C and beta carotene!
The fact is, western soils are now extremely deficient (almost dead actually) in selenium, so
supplementation is an absolute must. Japanese soils, on the other hand, are still relatively rich. This
is one of the reasons why five times as many American men die of prostate cancer every year
compared to Japanese men.
For extra validation and proof, here's some terrific quotes from some of the world’s most prestigious
natural health authors on the powerful benefits of selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene
as natural cures for prostate cancer. They are worth taking the time to read…
Men with higher intakes of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and the trace mineral selenium
have lower levels of prostate cancer.
- Alternative Cures by Bill Gottlieb (available from Amazon.com)
The patients receiving selenium had a 67% decrease in cancer of the prostate, a 58% decrease in
colon or rectal cancer and a 45% decrease in lung cancer. This suggests that possibly up to 100,000
lives a year might be saved in the USA by the simple addition of selenium to the diet.
– A Physicians Guide To Natural Health Products That Work by James Howenstine MD (available
from Amazon.com)
But what if you already have cancer? Again, the research shows a prolongation of lifespan with
proper supplementation. In a study in Cancer Letters (Evangelou et al. 1997), animals with malignant
tumors given high doses of vitamins C, E and selenium manifested a significant prolongation of the
mean survival time. Complete remission of tumors developed in 16.8% of the animals.
– Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation (available from Amazon.com)
A powerful antioxidant “selenium is a crucial mineral in the battle against prostate cancer”, says Dr.
Schachter. In one study of hundreds of men, a daily intake of 200 micrograms of selenium cut the
incidence of prostate cancer by 60 percent.
– Alternative Cures by Bill Gottlieb (available from Amazon.com)
The garlic connection. It has long been noted that people who ate garlic, onion, broccoli, and whole
grains had a reduced risk of cancer. It turns out that all of these foods are rich in selenium, in fact,
selenium is one of the reasons that these particular foods are so healthful for us.
– Antioxidants Against Cancer by Ralph W Moss PhD (available from Amazon.com)
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Sesame seeds are rich in zinc, a mineral essential to the health of the prostate, according to a
study in the Indian Journal of Urology. Men with either BPH or prostate cancer have lower levels of
zinc in their bodies -- sometimes up to 75 percent lower than healthy prostates.
Zinc that comes from food is easier to absorb than zinc supplements. Help your body by snacking on
sesame seeds. Or try oysters, adzuki beans, pumpkin seeds, and almonds, which are all high in zinc.
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are healthy fats that
can protect you from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and
rheumatoid arthritis. Fatty acids also help in the synthesis of
prostaglandin. Fatty acids deficiency may lead to prostate
problems, according to a study published in theAlternative
Medicine Review.
If you’re not a fan of fish, you can get your omega-3s from
walnuts, ground flax seeds, canola oil, and kidney beans.
A study published in The Journal of Urology showed that Asian
men have a lower risk of developing BPH than Western men.
One possible reason is that Asian men eat more soy. Soybean
isoflavones have been linked to a lower risk for an enlarged
prostate, according to a study published in The Prostate.
Eating more soy might even reduce the risk of developing
prostate cancer.
For other sources of soybean isoflavones, try low-fat soymilk,
tempeh, roasted soybeans, soy yogurt, and meat substitutes
made with soy.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that might play a role in fighting
BPH. Not all vitamin C is the same, however. According to
Mayo Clinic, only vitamin C obtained from vegetables lowers
your risk of an enlarged prostate. Fruits don’t offer the same
benefit.
Bell peppers contain more vitamin C than any other
vegetable. One cup of raw bell peppers contains 195 percent
of your daily requirement intake of vitamin C. Other
vegetables to try include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and
Brussels sprouts.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the bright carotenoid that gives tomatoes its red color. Lycopene may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. It can also help men with BPH, according to theNational Cancer Institute. Lycopene also helps lower the blood level of antigen, a protein connected to prostate inflammation and BPH. Tomatoes and tomato products (such as tomato sauce and tomato juice) are the best source of
lycopene. You can also get this carotenoid from watermelon, apricots, pink grapefruit, and papaya.
Avocadoes are rich in beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol. According to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, beta-sitosterol can help reduce symptoms associated with BPH. Men taking beta-sitosterol supplements have better urinary flow and less residual urine volume. Beta-sitosterol can help strengthen the immune system. It can reduce
inflammation and pain, as well.
Besides avocadoes, other foods rich in beta-sitosterol include
pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, soybeans, and pecans.
Eating more vegetables can help lower your risk of BPH. Green leafy vegetables are especially important because they are rich in antioxidants. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli also reduce the risk of prostate problems, including BPH and prostate cancer. People who eat onion and garlic regularly might also have a lower risk
of BPH, according to research published inUrology. Onions and garlic
are often used in natural medicine to fight infection and help
strengthen the immune system.
Men entering midlife commonly experience an enlarged prostate, which can restrict the flow of
urine from the bladder and lead to such problems as frequent urination, urine leakage and urinary
tract infections.
Here are 10 natural remedies for men to treat an enlarged prostate:
1. Eat pumpkin seeds. (We stock the Item) The crunchy snacks contain protective compounds called
phytosterols, which may be responsible for shrinking the prostate, according to Prevention. They
also contain chemicals that may be beneficial for prostate health.
2. Make and drink watermelon tea, a beverage the Amish use to flush out the system, according to
AgingFit. Enjoy a slice of watermelon and spit the seeds into a cup. When you have one-eighth of a
cup of watermelon seeds, put them in a one-pint jar and fill it with boiling water. Let the tea cool,
strain it and drink it. Drink one pint of tea every day for 10 days.
3. Prepare a drink made using silk from corn, a remedy Amish men have used for generations.
AgingFit suggests, when fresh corn is in season, cut the silk from six ears of corn. Put them in one
quart of water, boil it, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain it and drink. Drink three cups a week.
4. Acquire capsules from health food stores containing the extract of the berries of saw palmetto, a
type of palm tree. The extract can reduce prostate enlargement by altering certain hormone levels.
5. Take capsules containing beta-sitosterol, a mixture taken from different plants that contain
cholesterol-like substances called "sitosterols,"according to Healthline. Studies have found beta-
sitosterol can relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.
6. Learn to eat and enjoy soy foods. Soy-based foods contain phytoestrogens, which are thought to
help reduce testosterone production, which is believed to aggravate prostate cancer growth,
according to AgingFit. The phytoestrogens are thought to limit the growth of blood capillaries that
form around tumors of the prostate.
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7. Take capsules containing the extract of stinging nettle(We stock the Item), which has been used to
reduce symptoms of prostate problems in Europe for more than a decade, reports AgingFit. The
extract inhibits the binding of testosterone-related proteins to their receptor sites on prostate cell
membranes.
8. Take capsules containing rye grass pollen extracts made
from any of three types of grass pollen — rye, timothy and
corn, according to Healthline. This supplement seems to be
especially helpful for preventing the need to get up during
the night and use the bathroom.
9. Take capsules containing pygeum, which comes from the
bark of the African plum tree and has been used to treat
urinary problems since ancient times, reports Healthline.
Studies have shown pygeum also helps reduce the number
of trips to the bathroom, both during the day and at night.
10. Capsules containing garlic extract can be used to treat
various conditions, including an enlarged prostate,
according to MensHealthReview.org. However, keep in
mind that garlic may cause bad breath, heartburn, gas,
nausea and diarrhea.
Kegel or pelvic-strengthening exercises can help ease some of the discomforts of enlarged prostate
as they help tighten and clench specific pelvic muscles to help control urination.
Empty your bladder and lie on the floor with your knees bent and apart. Tighten your pelvic floor
muscles for 5 seconds, then relax them for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 to 20 times, 3 or 4 times each
day. Pelvic floor muscles are the muscles you use to stop your urine flow.
Another option is to squeeze the muscles in your anus, then relax your pelvic floor muscles. Do it
10 to 20 times, a few times a day.
Regularly perform kegel exercises throughout the day. You can do them after waking up in the
morning, at lunchtime, in the evening and before going to bed. Target your pelvic muscles only and
avoid tightening the muscles in your stomach, buttocks or thighs. If you are having difficulty locating
the pelvic muscles, get help from an expert.
Note: Men who suffer from chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome must avoid doing
kegel exercises.
Staying active is good for the prostate as well as overall health. Inactivity contributes to obesity, one
of the risk factors for enlarged prostate. Even a small amount of exercise like aerobic and resistance
exercises can help reduce urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate and can even prevent
this problem.
Aerobic exercises can help you maintain a healthy weight. Incorporate aerobic exercises like walking,
jogging, running, tennis, basketball and rowing in your daily routine.
Resistance exercises help improve strength and muscle tone, while reducing inflammation. Examples
of resistance exercises are swimming, push-ups and lifting weights. Do these for 30 minutes, a few
times a week.
A contrast sitz bath is a soothing and effective remedy for enlarged prostate. The hot bath will
helprelax the pelvic muscles, reduce swelling and promote healing. On the other hand, the cold bath
will ease pain.
1. Fill one bathtub with warm water and add ½ cup of Epsom salt to it.
2. Fill another bathtub with cold water and add a few drops of lavender essential oil to it.
3. First, sit in the bathtub with hot water up to your waist for 3 minutes.
4. Next, sit in the bathtub with cold water up to your waist for 1 minute.
5. Do this 2 more times. The last bath should always be in the cool water.
6. Enjoy a sitz bath a few times each week.
Note: Do not follow this remedy if you have acute bacterial prostatitis.
Stinging nettle can also lessen BPH symptoms. The root contains essential bioactive phytochemicals
that help shrink prostate tissue. Being a natural diuretic, it also encourages the elimination of
inflammatory wastes through urination.
Add 1 teaspoon of dried nettle leaves to a cup of hot water. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain it.
Drink this tea 2 or 3 times daily.
You can also take a stinging nettle supplement. The usual amount is 300 mg daily. Always consult a
doctor before taking a supplement for the correct dosage for your condition.
Corn silk is a time-tested remedy to fight off symptoms of prostate enlargement. It acts as a natural
diuretic and even helps relax the urinary muscles and lining. This leads to improved urine flow.
Put the silk of 6 ears of fresh corn in 4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then simmer for another 10
minutes. Strain and drink up to 3 cups of this corn silk tea a day.
Another option is to add 15 drops of corn silk extract to 1 cup of water and drink it a few times a day.
Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar has astringent properties that help shrink swollen prostate
glands. It also aids weight loss and helps prevent complications of enlarged prostate like UTIs.
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey in a
glass of warm water. Drink it twice daily.
Another option is to add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to a bathtub of water and soak in it for 10
to 15 minutes. Enjoy this soothing bath a few times a week.
Herbal therapy has a lot to offer the treatment of prostate problems. Herbs can reduce the size of an
enlarged prostate and even prevent one. Relief from the annoying symptoms is also possible.
First, it's important to understand the probable cause of this condition. The abnormal growth may
be triggered by the presence of dihydrotestosterone, which is produced in the body by the male
hormone testosterone and an enzyme.
An extract of saw palmetto berries can halt the body's manufacture of dihydrotestosterone,
according to several studies, reducing the size of the gland, making urination easier and less
frequent, and relieving any accompanying pain and discomfort. The berries come from a small palm
tree that's native to the southeastern coast of the United States.
Panax ginseng can also offer relief from some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, postponing
the need for drugs or surgery. This herb can be taken in the form of an extract or as a dried root.
Bark from the Pygeum africanum tree has received widespread use for treating enlarged prostate in
some European countries. Researchers have found that it significantly lessens the symptoms.
Other helpful herbs include:
couch grass
damiana
hydrangea
nettles
According to nutritional therapy, diet and supplements can effectively treat an enlarged prostate.
High cholesterol levels have been linked with a larger than normal prostate and its accompanying
symptoms. A diet low in fat, especially saturated fat, can help lower cholesterol. A vegetarian diet,
eating no meat, poultry, or seafood, can be one way to achieve an overall reduction in dietary fat
and saturated fat. According to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarians typically have lower
total blood cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the so-called "bad
cholesterol") levels than meat-eaters.
Diet can have a direct effect on the health of the prostate as well. Certain foods may irritate the
prostate, causing symptoms to worsen. Some of the foods to avoid include:
coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated)
other caffeine sources (soda, chocolate, and tea)
alcohol
red pepper
Sometimes food allergies may be the source of some irritation in the urinary tract, thus exacerbating
the problem of frequent urination. Potential allergens should be investigated and avoided.
Zinc disables the enzyme that helps produce dihydrotestosterone and is, therefore, commonly
recommended to men with prostate problems. Researchers have shown that patients can decrease
their enlarged prostate symptoms by adding zinc to their diet. (Care should be taken with zinc
supplementation, though, as large doses of zinc decrease the body's absorption of copper and may
lead to copper deficiencies; check with your practitioner before taking zinc.)
As an alternative to zinc supplements, try pumpkin seeds. They provide a lot of the minerals, as well
as essential fatty acids, which are also beneficial to men who have enlarged prostates.
Other good sources of essential fatty acids include cold-pressed unrefined vegetable oils such as
flaxseed oil. (Sunflower and sesame oil are also decent sources.) Vitamin B6 supplements are
typically prescribed along with zinc.
To boost the levels of dietary zinc, a naturopathic physician may recommend eating raw pumpkin
seeds rather than taking a supplement, as the pumpkin seeds may contain other beneficial
substances as well.
Detoxification, Fasting, and Colon Therapy for Enlarged Prostate -- A short-term cleansing diet
may eliminate some of the causes of an enlarged prostate including constipation (possibly bowel
toxicity) and waste products in the blood.
Environmental Medicine for Enlarged Prostate -- Pesticides and other chemicals have been
linked to prostate growth. A whole-foods, organic diet can bolster the body against these toxins.
Homeopathy for Enlarged Prostate -- Several remedies can be helpful, but chronic problems
with the prostate require a professional homeopath who can tailor the remedy to the
individual's symptoms.
Hydrotherapy for Enlarged Prostate -- Alternating hot and cold water sprays or sitz baths can
offer pain relief.
Yoga for Enlarged Prostate -- Breathing exercises and postures can reduce stress, provide
exercise, and balance the energy flow.
The appropriate reason for prostate cancer still remains as a myth. The factors that enhance the risk
of prostate cancer are hereditary, aging, prolonged smoking, continuous intake of alcohol, excess
indulgence in sex, accumulation of phlegmatic constitution mainly for men in colder areas, ethnicity
(African American doubles have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer), irregular eating habits
and the lack of essential vitamins in the diet.
The most common symptoms of prostate cancer are frequent urination, dreary pain in the lower
pelvic region, blood in the semen or urine, reduce in weight, lack of appetite, burning sensation
while urinating, destabilized urine flow, swelling of the prostate gland, painful ejaculation, increased
pain in upper thighs, hips, bones and lower back.
Ayurvedic treatment for prostate cancer: The best way to treat prostate cancer is to follow
Ayurvedic treatment as it is claimed to be natural, safe and treats the system without any adverse
side effects. Prostate, being a part of the male reproductive system known as Shukra dhatu shows
signs of the emotional, spiritual and physical relationship that the affected individual has previously
had with his reproductive potential. According to Ayurveda, prostate cancer is a slowly growing
syndrome that gets adverse with age and it involves aggravation of all the three doshas. The most
fruitful Ayurvedic remedies for prostate cancer are:
Hippocrates rightly said that ‘Let food be thy medicine and
medicine be thy food’. Ayurveda states that a healthy eating habit can help you prevent enormous
diseases and prostate cancer is one among them. When nature has gifted us with natural cures in
the form of fruits and vegetables, why should we trust machines and chemicals in treating our
illness? The best diet tips to combat prostate cancer are to take in cruciferous vegetables like
cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower as they have anti-cancerous properties attributed to the presence of
indole-3-carbinol, acting as a powerful anti-androgen and proven to fight the production of
cancerous cells in the prostate.
Choose that reduce the risk
of cancer, remember to add turmeric in your daily diet as the presence of Curcumin has been proved
to arrest the spread of cancerous cells and prevent the cancer causing elements in the prostate,
make it a practice to add garlic in your diet everyday as the presence of selenium and allicin in garlic
has been witnessed to prevent and control prostate cancer.
as
they take much time to digest and have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Make sure that
you always choose fresh food items instead of processed or stored food varieties. Add enough of
vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids (present in carrot, spinach, cantaloupe, kale, sweet potato etc,)
and vitamin A as these nutrients have promising antioxidants that can help you in fighting numerous
cancerous diseases and aid in strengthening the immune system.
Practicing certain Yogasanas regularly in the early morning can help you in fighting
prostate cancer with power and confidence. The most promising asanas for treating prostate cancer
are Sarvangasana, Garudasana, Shirshasana, Sinhasana, kapalbhati, bhastrika and Pranayama, the
art of yogic breathing. Get proper guidance from a practiced Yoga expert, who can aid you better in
performing these asanas in the right manner.
The concentrated and pure oils extracted from plants are known as Ayurvedic essential oils. It has
been proved that certain essential oils like Sandalwood essential oil (has been proved to eradicate
90% of the cancerous cells in case of breast and prostate cancer) and Turmeric essential oil
(Curcumin in this oil is proved effective in combating cancerous cells in numerous cancers including
prostate cancer with its anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties) efficaciously kill
cancerous cells and are relatively non-toxic to other normal cells of the body.
Clinical studies have revealed that essential oils that are rich in limonene like Orange essential oil,
Lemon essential oil, Idaho Balsam Fir essential oil and Tangerine essential oilare useful in fighting
cancer. Few other essential oils include Grapefruit essential oil,Frankincense essential oil, Lavender
essential oil and Thyme essential oil.
There are innumerable herbs for reducing the complicacies of prostate cancer. Ayurveda suggests
the use of herbs in such a way that it treats the imbalances of the three predominant doshas namely
vata, pitta and kapha. The most effective herbs for prostate cancer due to vata vitiation are guggulu,
gokshura, roots of the salep orchid and punarvana for their invigorating power. Prostate problems
due to pitta vitiation are treated with herbs like barley, hog weed and khus khus as these herbs
stabilize increased pitta with their cooling properties. Warm herbs like ginger, cinnamon and guggulu
assist in treating prostate cancer due to kapha vitiation.
The other defensive herbs for prostate cancer are milk thistle, with its powerful ingredients like
silybin and silymarin that are attributed to the anti-tumor properties of milk thistle herb in the view
of the Herbal Safety project from the El Paso University of Texas. Stanford University suggests the
use of Green tea for cancer as it acts as a powerful cancer-preventing agent. This is mainly because
of the presence of polyphenols compounds in Green tea like flavanols, epigallocatechin and
catechins that alleviates the free radicals, which smash up DNA paving way for cancer.
