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Friday, April 17, 2009

Waterford FESTIVAL OF FOOD in Dungarvan,
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th April 08

We have some complimentary tickets for Saturday's 2pm talk:
'Addressing Allergies, Changing Habits and Having Fun with Food'
with nutritionist Patricia Quinn,
Luke Sweetman author of 'What to eat when you can't eat anything'
and Cookery Demonstration with Naoise O'Cathasaigh.
>Check here for full programme.

posted by Juergen 9:00 AM

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Prostate Enlargement - A growing problem
Saw Palmetto appears to have the efficacy similar to that of medications like finasteride, but is better tolerated. Reported side effects are rare. - American Family Physician 2003

The frequency and severity of benign prostate enlargement (BPH =benign prostatic hypertrophy) increases with age, and symptoms will tend to worsen if the condition is not treated. With a large and increasing number of men affected, many seek advice from their GPs and pharmacists on means of easing the unpleasant symptoms without suffering the side effects common with pharmaceutical drugs.



Saw Palmetto and BPH
In the UK and Ireland, management of BPH has mainly focused on drug or surgical treatments and the use of herbal medicine is not common. In Germany and Switzerland, Saw Palmetto is extensively used as first line treatment against mild to moderate cases of BPH. It provides therapeutic effects equal to those achieved with conventional drug treatments.

The oil rich berries of the Saw Palmetto contain the active ingredients that make the herb so effective in the treatment of BPH. They reduce the sensitivity of prostate cells to the hormone, di-hydrotestosterone (DHT). If DHT is over-produced, the prostate gland increases in size. The oil also helps to reduce swelling and inflammation, relieving pressure on the bladder.

posted by Juergen 7:15 AM