A Powerful Approach to Prostate Health Maharishi Ayurveda Prostate Protection

Most men hardly know they have a prostate until they reach middle age, when prostate health
becomes a serious issue. Prostate enlargement is found in 50 percent of American men in their
sixties, and up to 90 percent of men in their seventies and eighties. Worse, prostate cancer is
the second leading cause of death by cancer in men, with about 80 percent of all cases of
prostate cancer occurring in men over sixty-five. Even though the prostate seems to be an older
man's health problem, these imbalances begin much earlier in life. The good news is that most
prostate problems can be prevented by making simple lifestyle and dietary changes to restore
balance. In this interview, our ayurvedic expert provides an in-depth analysis of prostate health
from the perspective of Maharishi Ayurveda, and gives practical and effective advice for keeping
the prostate healthy throughout life. Q: Let's start at the beginning. What exactly is the prostate
gland, and what does it do? A: The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. The
interesting thing is that even though it is called a gland, it is actually an organ made up of 70
percent glandular and thirty percent fibro-muscular tissue. About the size and shape of a
walnut, it is located directly beneath the bladder and surrounds part of the urethra, the tube
that drains the bladder. The prostate secretes a thin, milky substance contained in semen that
protects and nourishes the sperm and lubricates the urethra. In ayurvedic terms, the prostate's
secretion supports the flow of Shukra Dhatu, the reproductive tissue. Q: How would you know if
you had a prostate problem? A: One major symptom is prostate enlargement, which is caused
by imbalances that accumulate over time but become manifest with age. The initial symptoms
include excessive urination at night, a weak urine stream, stopping and starting while urinating,
a feeling that the bladder is never empty, difficulty in starting to urinate, and dribbling at the
end of urination. If a man has these symptoms, he should consult his doctor immediately. Often,
when the symptoms are mild, the physician will say, "Wait and watch." This is the ideal time to
get help from Maharishi Ayurveda, when the problem is mild to moderate. At this point, there is
still an opportunity to correct the imbalance that has caused the problem. Of course aging is the
main etiological factor, or cause of the problem, but Maharishi Ayurveda also identifies the
lifestyle or dietary factors that act as a trigger, and if unchecked, can turn a mild problem into a
serious one. Q: Every man would naturally want to keep the problem from becoming serious.
What are some of the causes, or triggers, of prostate problems? A: There are several. One is
overuse of Shukra Dhatu, or overuse of the sexual organs. Another is lack of adequate fluids in
the body, due to not drinking enough water during the day. Habitually suppressing the natural
urge to urinate also can, over time, cause the urine to become more concentrated and, in turn,
irritates the prostate. Drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages can also cause an
imbalance. Alcohol, for instance, creates an abnormal increase in urine production, which
aggravates Pitta and Vata doshas. Another cause is taking too many over-the-counter
antihistamines and decongestants. These can cause the muscle that controls urine flow to
tighten, making urination difficult. Even your job can be a source of imbalance. If you have to sit
for long periods of time without taking a break or stretching, this can create an imbalance in the
reproductive area of the body. Not getting daily exercise, or eating a diet that creates impurities
(ama) in the body, are other causes of prostate problem. If your diet does not contain spices
that purify the urine daily (such as turmeric, cumin and fennel) that can also cause toxins to
build up that lead to imbalances or infection. Finally, if you don't have a healthy daily routine,
for instance if you watch TV late at night or for other reasons don't sleep enough, or if you don't
eat meals on time or your routine is very irregular, that can also cause ama to build up and
disturb the immune system. Q: It sounds like a wide number of factors can cause prostate
problems. A: Yes, they do sound like they are widely disparate on the surface, but actually there
is an underlying principle that ties them all together. One main factor is ama. Ama refers to the
sticky impurities that are created when digestion is weak and food is not digested completely.
Now, aging itself can create some weakening of the digestion, but most ama is created by poor
dietary and lifestyle habits already mentioned -- eating foods that are old and heavy or eating
meals at irregular times of the day. If this kind of diet becomes a habit, then ama eventually
mixes with the nutrient fluid (Rasa Dhatu) and even the blood (Rakta Dhatu). The urine, which is
part of the body's purification system, also becomes overloaded with ama and thus more prone
to infection. It becomes a fertile ground for bacteria, and can create additional problems of
urinary tract infections, and that impacts the prostate. Weakened immunity also creates a
problem for the prostate. If the ama problem is not corrected, and ama reaches the muscle and
fat tissue, then it creates an additional factor -- imbalance in cell production. This, compounded
with testosterone levels declining due to age (or due to overuse of the sexual organs), is a major
factor in prostate enlargement. If the person also has an imbalance in Shleshaka Kapha (the
subdosha of Kapha that governs lubrication of the joints, body fluids, and moisture balance in
the skin), and ama is accumulating in the body fluids due to dietary mistakes, then Shleshaka
Kapha and ama gets mixed with urine, creating a more irritated situation and further weakening
the immune system. Also, when Shleshaka Kapha is mixed with ama, it creates shleshma (a
sticky, toxic mixture of Shleshaka Kapha and ama). This condition is a common factor in
imbalanced cell production. When combined with the problems of ama spreading to the tissues
mentioned earlier, then the cell production becomes abnormal, and the prostate grows
abnormally large. Maharishi Ayurveda tries to support health on all fronts: by balancing Apana
Vata, the subdosha of Vata related to the downward flow of energy such as occurs with
urination, stopping ama from being produced, strengthening the immune system, and cleansing
the urine and nutrient fluid, and cleansing the blood, muscle and fat tissues of ama, and
cleansing Shleshaka Kapha of amavisha. Q: It certainly sounds like Maharishi Ayurveda takes a
holistic approach to prostate health and functioning. Can you tell us why age is such a critical
factor in prostate health? A: Again, this comes back to the doshas. Vata dosha increases as we
age. The later part of life is actually known as the Vata Kala (or Vata time of life) in Maharishi
Ayurveda. Because Vata dosha is irregular, dry, and moving by nature, it can cause the digestion
to become more irregular. This contributes to more ama being produced and spreading to the
tissues. Also, you have to consider that the prostate is located in the area of the body that is
governed by Apana Vata, which includes the colon, lower abdomen, elimination and
reproductive areas. Because the prostate is governed by Apana Vata, anything that aggravates
Apana Vata creates pressure on the prostate. Not everyone has to have problems with Apana
Vata, of course, and some people will maintain balanced Vata even in old age. But if the person
has been keeping an irregular routine, eating foods that are difficult to digest, and sitting for
long periods of time at their job, the stage is already set. With the added factor of aging then
the downward flow of energy in the body will become obstructed, affecting the organs in the
reproductive system, including the prostate. As the flow of energy and nutrients to the area gets
blocked by ama, and the flow of impurities out of the area gets obstructed (as found in more
concentrated urine), the prostate gets weaker and more and more imbalanced. Q: So far we've
only been talking about enlarged prostate. But is there a connection here to even more serious
problems? A: Yes. You see, initially, the imbalance in Shleshaka Kapha, called amavisha, causes
enlargement of the prostate. But if the imbalance becomes more serious, and the person never
adopts an ama -reducing diet or makes lifestyle changes to create more balance, then the
common kind of amavisha becomes an even more toxic type of ama called amavisha. Then the
imbalance has become very serious. In other words, what if ama continues to be created, and
mixes with Shleshaka Kapha, blood, muscle and fat tissue, and that occurs conjointly for a long
period of time? If the person is not taking corrective measures to dissolve the ama, pacify Apana
Vata, and restore balance to the entire area, then amavisha, the most toxic stage ama, spreads
and really takes hold. Amavisha breeds free radicals and obstructs the natural flow of
intelligence between cells, breaking down the connection between nature's intelligence and
that area. This is how cancer tends to begin -- when the cell forgets its own nature and starts to
grow uncontrollably. Q: That is certainly a scenario we all want to avoid. So then an enlarged
prostate or prostate imbalance could lead to cancer if the situation is not checked? A: Yes, and
that is why the doctor recommends that you keep checking, and keep testing on a yearly basis
once you have an enlarged prostate. It's also why you should see a doctor immediately if you
notice any of the symptoms that we mentioned earlier. But as you wait and watch, you can be
using the Maharishi Ayurveda approach, which is preventive and holistic in nature. The role of
Maharishi Ayurveda is really prevention -- ideally to prevent a problem from starting in the first
place, or to prevent a mild problem from becoming worse. Q: What about stress, does stress
play a role? A: Stress can also create some problems. Because Vata dosha governs the nervous
system, stress has a greater impact on Vata dosha, and therefore on anyone who is entering the
Vata time of life. For instance, if you have a job that requires overuse of the mind, or jars the
senses, this can aggravate Prana Vata, the subdosha of Vata that governs the brain, head, chest,
respiration, sensory perception and the mind. When Prana Vata is out of balance, it easily brings
the other aspects of Vata out of balance, including Apana Vata, creating disturbances in the
prostate as well as other parts of the body. Q: What are some dietary and behavioral
recommendations to correct these problems? A: First of all, it's important to understand that
the right diet is very necessary to improve the health of the prostate. In choosing the right diet,
there are several factors to consider. First of all, it's a good idea to eat Pitta pacifying foods,
because the problem involves an imbalance in the blood tissue, which is governed by Pitta
dosha. But at the same time, Kapha dosha must also be pacified, because Shleshaka Kapha is
involved. And Vata dosha must also be brought into balance because this disease occurs during
the Vata stage of life, and the prostate is located in the area governed by Apana Vata. So
prostate problems involve the combination of Pitta, Kapha, and Vata -- as without the Kapha
imbalance there would be no abnormal growth, without the Pitta imbalance there would be no
inflammation, and without the Vata imbalance there would be no discomfort. So all three
doshas are involved, and therefore all the dietary and behavioral recommendations have to take
all three doshas into account. Q: What sort of diet would pacify all three doshas? A: In balancing
the three doshas simultaneously it's important to avoid any extremes. You don't want to eat
anything that is too cold, too spicy, too dry, too bitter, too sweet, or too salty, as any taste taken
in excess can create an imbalance in one of the doshas. You'll want to eat a diet that is
moderate in every way. To keep from aggravating Vata dosha, don't eat foods that are too dry
and lack nourishment, such as too many crackers or dry cereals. Avoid long, leafy greens such as
chard or spinach when they are cooked whole, as they are hard to digest and obstruct the
natural movement of the intestine. If you chop the chard and spinach into small pieces and cook
them well with spices, then they are easy to digest, help elimination and immunity, and do not
aggravate Vata dosha. Avoid eating ice-cold drinks or cold foods such as cold salads, as these
aggravate Vata dosha. for Pitta, avoid extremely spicy foods that heat the blood tissue (such as
hot chili peppers and cayenne found in some Mexican and Indian foods). Too much horseradish,
garlic, onions and mustard seeds are other examples. Vinegar is another food that pollutes the
blood tissue, and it is found in mustard, ketchup, salad dressings, and pickles. To keep from
aggravating Kapha dosha, avoid cold and heavy foods such as fried foods, ice cream, and other
rich desserts. Aged cheeses and yogurt should also be avoided, as they are heavy and difficult to
digest. Q: That covers the extremes to be avoided. What are some foods to improve prostate
health? A: For prostate health, a diet of warm, cooked, easily digestible, light yet nourishing
foods are best. Organic vegetables cooked in mild spices, whole grains, light proteins such as
mung dhal soups, and sweet, juicy fruits will nourish the body and pacify all three doshas. It's
important to cook with mild spices that improve digestion, burn away ama, and pacify Vata
dosha, but don't create heat in the blood tissue. Include a mixture of fennel, coriander, cumin,
fenugreek, and small amounts of turmeric (see recipe in box). Small amounts of black pepper
and small amounts of fresh ginger also are healthy for maintaining prostate health and balance.
You may think that just adding these spices to your diet may not be that significant, but they are
very powerful. Let me just explain a small amount of research on these common spices.
Turmeric is strongly anti-inflammatory, and intensifies the anti-cancer activity of other phyto-
nutrients. Ginger and turmeric both have been found to have cancer-preventing qualities.
Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful antioxidants, has more DNA protective qualities than
Vitamin E and betacarotene. It helps clear away amavisha, the breeding ground of free radicals,
thus supporting the liver in its effort to clear itself of free radicals. By stopping the production of
ama and amavisha, it balances Ranjaka Pitta, thus purifying the blood and urine. Black pepper is
another common spice whose effects in the diet have been well documented. Research
published in Cancer Letter in the August 16, 1993 issue reported that 20 days after adding black
pepper to the diet, the subjects' liver detoxification systems were strengthened, aiding in
purification of the blood tissue and enhancing the overall immune system. The mixture of black
pepper, long pepper and ginger (trikatu) is famous in ayurveda, because it is the most effective
combination of spices to prevent ama and amavisha, and to clear them away. You can add small
amounts of black pepper and ginger to your foods to help clear the channels and micro-channels
of the body, which carry away waste and supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Q: That's
fascinating, how helpful the right spices are for prostate health. What kinds of vegetables do
you recommend? A: Squashes cooked with these mild spices are excellent for prostate health.
The best squashes for prostate health are the types that are white inside, such as zucchini or loki
(for more information on buying and cooking loki, visit the recipe section of our web site). Avoid
the dark yellow ones such as pumpkin; however, squashes with a mildly yellow color are fine.
Asparagus is another vegetable that is recommended, because it helps support balanced
hormones. Daikon is a mild type of white radish root that purifies the urine. Because it is spicy, it
should be cooked with other vegetables more as a seasoning than as the main vegetable. You
could combine it with squashes such as zucchini or shred it and add it to mung dhal soup. Light
dairy products such as milk, lassi (a drink made with one part freshly-made yogurt and three
parts water), and occasional fresh cheeses such as panir or cottage cheese should be included in
the diet, but avoid the hard-to-digest aged cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar,
brie, blue cheese, and Gruyere. As for grains, quinoa is best because it is rich in zinc. Zinc
supports seminal health, and because seminal health and prostate health are connected, zinc
also supports prostate health. Recipes for mung dhal soup, lassi and many vegetables are
available in the recipe section of our web site. Q: That doesn't seem so complicated after all. It
seems like the whole idea is to avoid extremes that can aggravate the doshas. A: Yes, and to eat
wholesome, fresh foods that won't create ama. It's important to avoid the foods that create
ama or impurities in the body because they are lifeless and hard to digest. These include
canned, frozen, packaged and processed foods, as well as leftovers. Buy your fruits and
vegetables fresh, and if possible, buy organic foods. Non-organic foods contain pesticide and
chemical residues that can irritate the blood tissue and pollute the body with toxins. This, in
turn, overloads the elimination systems such as the urine and irritates the prostate. Warm,
cooked, light, and mildly spiced foods, on the other hand, are easy to digest and thus help
cleanse the body of ama. Q: What about lifestyle, doesn't that affect the doshas as well? A:
Absolutely. Here, it's the same principle: avoid extremes in lifestyle and routine. Moderate
habits and daily routine help remove ama and pacify all three doshas. Lifestyle habits that
aggravate Vata dosha include eating at different times of the day from one day to the next.
You'll want to eat your meals at the same time every day, and eat your largest meal at noon,
when the sun is at its zenith, as that is when your digestive powers are also the strongest. Take
time to eat nourishing, appetizing meals. Avoid staying up late (past ten o'clock), as night
wakefulness aggravates all the doshas, but especially Vata. Go to bed at the same time every
night, before ten o'clock, and rise before six o'clock in the morning. Sleep is necessary to pacify
Apana Vata and all aspects of Vata. It is also important in enhancing the immune hormones,
eliminates ama and creates more ojas, the product of good digestion that promotes lightness,
bliss, immunity, health, and longevity. Be sure to exercise regularly, and be sure that the
exercise you choose is suitable for your age and body type. Daily ayurvedic massage, called
abhyanga, is another important part of the daily routine. You can do it in the morning to help
improve circulation and digestion, remove ama from the body, tone the muscles, and increase
energy. Avoid too much mental pressure, such as a job that requires you to work long hours.
Take time to enjoy life, and to maintain healthy relationships with your family and friends.
Practice a technique to reduce stress, such as the Transcendental Meditation technique.
Dozens of research studies show that it reduces stress, increases inner happiness and creates
more balance in the mind, body, and emotions. It is an important part of the daily routine to
eliminate mental and physical ama and to balance all three doshas. Q: This is certainly a holistic
plan for improving the health of the prostate. The beautiful thing about such a prevention
program is that your overall health and vitality will improve, and you'll start feeling younger. Are
there any specific recommendations for men who are already feeling some mild symptoms of
prostate problems. A: Yes, here are some tips, which also summarizes what we just talked
about: Drink lots of water throughout the day, in between meals. This will keep the urine from
becoming too concentrated. If you add some herbs to the water, it will flush out toxins, dissolve
ama in the blood tissue and help purify the urine. Here's a recipe: Boil two quarts of water and
put the water in a thermos flask. Add three leaves of holy basil, 1/3 t. fennel seed, 1/4 t.
coriander seed, and six white pumpkin seeds or six fresh cucumber seeds. Keep drinking this
water throughout the day, but stop drinking it after 7:00 p.m. Stay away from fluids at night if
you have a prostate problem, as a full bladder at night can cause pressure on the prostate and
disturb your sleep with the need to get up frequently to urinate. Each time you urinate, take the
necessary time to empty your bladder completely. Because the urethra (the passageway
through which the urine drains from the body) is already narrow, when there is some
enlargement of the prostate, the urinary channel becomes even narrower. If you are in too
much of a hurry, all of the urine might not be drained from the bladder. This is not a good thing,
because the urine becomes more concentrated if it is not drained from the bladder each time
you urinate. So take the time to empty the bladder completely. Avoid drinking alcohol, because
it creates imbalances in the blood tissue, as does caffeine. Both of these create abnormal urine
production and irritate the bladder as well. If you have to sit all day at your job, take short
breaks frequently and try to stretch or take a short walk. This will restore the normal flow of
energy, blood, and nutrient fluid to the prostate area. When the weather is cold, take care to
keep your head, neck, and body warm. If your body temperature drops, it leads to urine
retention, which aggravates the prostate. So keep your body temperature in a moderate range.
Make sure that your bowel movements are regular. Constipation creates an obstruction in
Apana Vata, in turn creating pressure on the prostate, increasing ama in the blood tissues, and
creating excessive dryness in the whole area. To help with regular elimination, try having a
stewed apple in the morning for breakfast with stewed figs, raisins, or prunes. You can also add
more fiber and cooked vegetables to your diet, and have 24 teaspoons of psyllium seed husk
with warm milk or water at night before going to bed. If these measures don't work, take 24
Herbal Cleanse tablets before bed with water. Daily abhyanga or oil massage pacifies Apana
Vata, and that is always good. Massage the hands and feet, in particular, as an effective
preventative. Use Rejuvenation Oil for Men, which contains herbs and oils to rejuvenate the
male physiology. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, be sure to correct the underlying
imbalance. If you are not able to fall asleep, take Blissful Sleep for Vata imbalance that causes
this problem. If you wake up between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. with lots of energy, this is a Pitta
imbalance, and Deep Rest can help. Eat foods that are tri-doshic, which means that they pacify
all three doshas. These include soaked walnuts and soaked almonds. Avoid foods that aggravate
any one of the doshas: food that is too dry, too oily, too greasy, too cold or too hot, too spicy or
not spicy enough. Avoid extremes. Include lots of sweet, juicy fruits in your diet, as these help
nourish the Rasa Dhatu (the nutrient fluid), purify the urine and help maintain a healthy flow of
urine. They also create ojas, improving immunity and enhancing cellular intelligence. If stewed
or cooked until they are soft, they are not only pacifying to Apana Vata, but also to Pitta dosha.
They make an ideal breakfast when combined with prunes, figs, and raisins. If you have a Kapha
imbalance, you can eat sweet, juicy fruits raw, but even then you should avoid eating raw fruit
after sunset, as the digestion is not as strong after the sun goes down. Q: That's quite a list. The
man who adoptss these recommendations will be taking a giant step for his overall health, not
just for his prostate. You had mentioned earlier that Maharishi Ayurveda is really for prevention
of disease. What would a man do if he didn't have any symptoms of prostate irregularity, but
just wanted to avoid having any problems? A: He should follow the same recommendations. In
fact, this list of tips is really is more for prevention of prostate problems, but it can also help if
the man is noticing some mild symptoms of prostate imbalance. But even if there are no
symptoms there, I think that any man from 40 on up, especially if he has a body type that is Vata
predominant, could benefit from this plan, as it is holistic and will create more good health,
vitality, and balance when entering the Vata stage of life. If a man has noticed some imbalance
and tries this regimen, he should not expect a change overnight. He should give himself some
time to make these dietary and lifestyle changes, and then give his body a chance to respond. It
will take some time. That's why it's better to start out with a healthy diet and habits and in that
way avoid the problem from starting in the first place. Q: Maharishi Ayurveda has formulated an
herbal compound called Prostate Protection, based on the ayurvedic texts, to enhance prostate
health. Can you tell us about its ingredients and benefits? A: There are two main herbal
ingredients in the Prostate Protection formula. These are Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) and
Guggul (Indian Bedellium). Kachnar is a famous herb for maintaining prostate health and
function in Maharishi Ayurveda. Both have a specific effect in clearing ama from the blood,
muscle, and fat tissue, and help maintain the normal size of the prostate gland by supporting
balanced cell production. Other herbs enhance the flow of urine, and ease irritation and
burning. White Sandalwood, Small Caltrops, Heart-leaved Moonseed (Guduchi), and Spreading
Hogweed (Punarnava) are the herbs that support and balance the healthy flow of urine and
reduce irritation. To enhance immunity in the prostate area is the role of Heart-leaved
Moonseed, Turmeric, and Zinc Bhasma. The combination of Guggul and Zinc Bhasma is a
traditional ayurvedic remedy for balancing the size and health of the prostate. Turmeric and
Guggul are both effective anti-inflammatory herbs. Mineral Pitch (Shilajit) and Barley Ash also
help in maintaining the purity of the urine. Guduchi, Zinc Bhasma and Turmeric enhance
immunity in the genito-urinary tract. Another group of herbs supports the Shukra Dhatu and
maintains testosterone production, including Small Caltrops, Country Mallow (Bala), and Shilajit.
Bala, and Zinc Bhasma help balance the amount of testosterone and improve sexual desire.
Research has shown that Small Caltrops has the overall effect of supporting the man's
testosterone level. The overall impact of this nutritional supplement is to prevent imbalances in
the prostate, and to support the body's natural intelligence in maintaining prostate health and
enhance overall functioning in that area. It helps break the cycle of pathogenesis for prostate
imbalance. Q: That is an amazingly well-rounded formula, with all aspects of prostate health
being supported. It seems like this holistic, balanced herbal compound provides a lot more
healing power than if you took one single herb. Could you tell us how Prostate Protection
compares with a single herb such as Saw-toothed Palmetto in restoring prostate health? A: That
is a good question, and it is important to understand the distinction. Prescribing just one
isolated herb to treat the prostate is a fragmented rather than holistic approach, and reflects a
limited vision of the body and nature's intelligence. Saw-toothed palmetto is prescribed to
enhance or modulate testosterone production, but as we've seen, that is only one small element
in a rather complex physiological structure and function. It does not take into account the
underlying imbalances of the doshas, tissues, and ama, and does not remove the underlying
cause of the problem by recommending changes in diet, lifestyle, and stress management. You
could say that such an approach does not take the whole picture into account. Prostate
Protection includes a sophisticated combination of herbs to not only balance testosterone
production, but also to maintain the size and health of the prostate, purify the urine, reduce
inflammation and irritation, enhance immunity, and normalize cell production. Prostate
Protection also contains zinc, which is an important mineral for prostate health. The prostate
needs ten times more zinc than any other organ. In fact, one of the reasons that American men
suffer from prostate enlargement in such great numbers is because the food they eat is over-
processed and lacking in essential minerals such as zinc. That is why Maharishi Ayurveda
recommends organic vegetables, and also why I mentioned quinoa in the dietary
recommendations. A half-cup of cooked quinoa, for instance, contains three milligrams of zinc.
Yet important as zinc is, the recommendation is not that you take high doses of zinc, as that
would be a simplistic, isolated approach that would only create further imbalance. Zinc is
included in Prostate Protection, but it is combined with other herbs to help support the body's
normal healing response. As in every Maharishi Ayurveda formula, Prostate Protection also
includes secondary herbs to balance the primary herbs that are targeted for the prostate. Thus,
there is no possibility that the formula targets one problem but creates an imbalance elsewhere.
Everything is carefully balanced to create only a positive effect. Also, the entire herb is
contained in every formula, not just the active ingredient. This is because nature packaged all
the necessary elements to create balance, whereas if you extract the active ingredient, you can
create an imbalance elsewhere in the body. Q: The Maharishi Ayurveda approach appears to be
quite unique, in a time when most herbal formulas contain the active ingredient of one plant,
which can create harmful side effects. Are there any other safe but effective herbal formulas
that might be useful to men who wish to improve their prostate health? A: If a man feels that he
needs extra help in maintaining Shukra Dhatu and enhancing semen production, he could take
Rejuvenation for Men, one tablet twice a day after eating. If you need extra help for the flow
and purity of the urine, you could take Genitrac in addition to Prostate Protection. Take one
tablet morning and evening. If you need an additional antioxidant to fight free radicals, take one
tablet of Organic Premium Amla Berry with each tablet of Genitrac. As mentioned earlier,
ongoing stress can be an important factor in prostate health, and especially mental stress -- in
the form of overuse or misuse of the mind -- can disturb the immune system and aggravate
Apana Vata. For this, you could take Worry Free tablets and Worry Free Tea along with Prostate
Protection. But if you feel that you need more than three of these products, you should consult
a physician trained in Maharishi Ayurveda, to make sure that you need that many products. The
ayurvedic physician will also guide you in a personal dietary and lifestyle program to restore
balance to the prostate and your mind, body and emotions. These articles provide a great
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