Heat Massage with Herbs - Home Treatment for Prostatitis
Introduction
Heat Massage with herbs is a simple yet effective home therapy for prostatitis. The remedy increases blood circulation in the prostate, and reduces inflammation. The remedy is best used with the home treatment for enhanced efficacy.
Theory of Heat Massage for Prostatitis
Heat to Increase Blood Circulation in Swollen Prostate
When the prostate is swollen or in chronic prostatitis, the blood capillaries are mostly blocked, constricted due to the pressure of swelling. The obstruction of blood vessels prevents the enlarged prostate from getting nutrition and white blood cells from the body, therefore, the prostate is constantly inflamed, infected and obstructed. Heat massage increases local blood circulation, reduce inflammation and infection, and reduces the swelling.
Heat to Loosen Enlarged Prostate
When enlarged prostate is in low temperature, the prostate shrinks and gets more tight with the blockage, and these cause more symptoms and pain. Low temperature also causes the prostate tissue to grip the blockage tightly and hinder the unblocking process of the herbal medicine. When heat remedy is administered, the prostate and the surrounding tissues are warmed and get less attached to the blockage. Prostate in warm condition facilitates the herbal medicine's unblocking process.
Heat to Bring Oxygen and Nutrients to Enlarged Prostate
Herbs and heat increase blood circulation, therefore, it brings more oxygen and nutrients to tissues of the prostate through blood vessels. Oxygen and nutrients remove accumulated toxins, improve inflamed condition and nourish the cells of the prostate.
Heat to Remove Infection and Inflammation in Swollen Prostate
Herbs and heat speed up the blood circulation in the swollen prostate, bringing more oxygen and white blood cells to the prostate acini. White blood cells fight the infection and reduce inflammation.
Heat to Relieve Prostatic Symptoms and Pain
Herbs and heat massage cause relaxation of the prostatic tissue, and relieve pressure of the blockage on the prostate. The nerve system is also less compressed by the blockage. All these changes lead to a temporary reduction of prostatic pain, and also various prostatic symptoms.
Procedure of Heat Massage
Overview
Heat massage for swollen prostate can be done with burning herbal stick. The stick is placed in an acupoint in the navel or the perineum where the herbs and heat can penetrate into the prostate.
Procedure
Cut a small chunk of herbal stick, light it up on one end of it, put it in a small metal container and put in on top of the navel or perineum, adjust the heat and let it burn for some time.
Frequency of Heat Massage
It is advised to have a few heat massages each day so that the prostate is constantly in a relaxed state. Heat massage is a remedy that requires patience.
Precautions of Heat Massage
Maintain Regular Ejaculation
During treatment, maintain regular ejaculation so that the toxins and inflamed waste are flushed out in a faster rate. Usually, a few times a week is appropriate, or you may have as many times as you want as long as you don't feel tired.
Avoid Alcohol During Heat Massage
Alcohol cause prostate congestion, damage immune system and speed up growth of bacteria, therefore, it is prohibited during the whole period of prostatitis.
Avoid Spicy Food During Heat Massage
Spicy food, such as hot peppers, chili paste, miso, salsa, and various curries may trigger chronic prostatitis or aggravate prostatic pain and symptoms. If you notice that spicy foods make your symptoms worse, you may wish to eliminate these foods from your diet.
Caffeine
Foods contain caffeine cause congestion and may irritates prostatic symptoms, these foods include coffee, soda and tea.
Avoid Heating the Scrotum
Perineum and the scrotum are close to each other. Testicles are sensitive to heat and may get damaged if exposed to heat for some time. During heat massage, make sure the burning stick is kept in a distance from the scrotum.