by Gary Wikholm, M.D.

AMA Journal Says ‘Yes’ to Saw Palmetto

Key Ingredient for Enlarged Prostate

Before using typically prescribed medical drugs for your prostate problems, you should know that a very positive comprehensive review article on herbal therapy for benign prostate enlargement was published in the November 11, 1998 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers found that saw palmetto extract contained in Prostsafe^Ž from Whitewing Labs is truly beneficial for enlarged prostate syndrome. The JAMA analysis used results of 18 studies totaling 2,939 men.
Compared to a placebo, men who received saw palmetto were twice as likely to have improved urinary symptoms. The benefits were equivalent to more expensive medically prescribed drugs, the article reported. What’s more, while men's use of medical drugs such as finasteride may result in erectile

Diet and Lifestyle Guidelines for a Healthy Prostate
Let’s not neglect our diet. Although the influence of food on prostate size increase is not quickly apparent, over time, what we eat could make a significant difference, notes Dr. Sahelian. Among his recommendations:

Include a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes in your diet. These may also reduce your risk for prostate cancer.

Soy products such as tofu have phytoestrogens which could be helpful. Try grilled tofu once or twice a week as a meat substitute. You will also lose weight and lower your cholesterol.

Substitute green tea for sodas and coffee.

Decrease your consumption of red meat and fatty foods, and instead consume more fish.
Additionally:

Avoid the use of decongestants such as the ones found in cold medicines. Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are some examples. Diet prescription pills can also be a problem.

Avoid excessive alcohol and tobacco.

Don’t drink fluids at least two hours before bed. Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning in order to rehydrate yourself.

dysfunction, saw palmetto, to the contrary, is considered a mild aphrodisiac.
“I find saw palmetto very helpful in improving symptoms of prostate enlargement,” says Ray Sahelian, M.D., author of Saw Palmetto: Nature's Prostate Healer (Kensington Press, 1998). “At least two-thirds of patients

find that they visit the bathroom less frequently during the night. At a fraction of the cost of finasteride, saw palmetto is an excellent first line therapy for any male who has mild to moderate symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Improvements are most often noticed starting after two weeks of therapy.”

Prostsafe helps relieve the pressure of the enlarged prostate which, in turn, cuts down on the trips to the bathroom. Therefore, one will get a better night's sleep. If, after all the improvements in your urination problems you are still suffering from insomnia, use Whitewing Labs' all natural SleepSafe^™ an hour or so before bedtime.

How Saw Palmetto Protects
Prostate Health

Inhibits conversion of testosterone to byproduct, dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Inhibits DHT from attaching to androgen receptors in prostate cells.

Blocks effect of estrogens on prostate tissue.

Inhibits out-of-control hormonal growth factors responsible for stimulation of prostate tissue.

Acts against spasm of bladder neck.

Herbal Step By Step Approach
If your doctor determines that you have a mild or moderate case of BPH, it would be appropriate to give natural options a trial before proceeding to pharmaceutical agents.
Under the guidance of a health care practitioner, start with Prostsafe from Whitewing Labs, two tablets twice daily.
Many of my male patients with prostate problems also complain of poor sleep because they are getting up so frequently to urinate.

I’m excited for our readers. This is what I call good medicine.

How to Obtain the
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Prostsafe is available together with Sexhilarate^Ž in the specially priced Men’s Health Package from Whitewing Labs. SleepSafe is available separately. To order this great men’s health system, turn to the order form in the center of this journal.