{"id":32019,"date":"2021-12-09T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=32019"},"modified":"2023-09-07T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T11:14:13","slug":"is-honey-good-for-enlarged-prostate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/is-honey-good-for-enlarged-prostate\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Honey Help Prostate Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are one of the millions of men suffering from an enlarged prostate due to BPH, then it makes sense to want to try all the natural ways you can find to thwart its size. Or at least be able to curb its symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, no one wants to spend their time running for the bathroom or managing the bladder pressure. That constant nighttime urination can be nerve-wracking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research suggests that honey may have health benefits for the prostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is an Enlarged Prostate?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BPH<\/a> is a nonmalignant prostate growth typically found in older men. This ailment triggers lower<\/a> <\/a>urinary tract symptoms<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These symptoms can be obstructive and result in a weak urine stream<\/a>, straining, hesitancy<\/a>, or prolonged voiding. Or they can be irritative, leading to urgency<\/a>, urge incontinence, poor voiding volumes, and nocturia<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those affected may also find it difficult to empty their bladder completely. Others will deal with a postvoid dribble.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is, you are not alone in this. Almost 50%<\/a> of all men in their 60s have BPH. That prevalence skyrockets to almost 90% by the time you reach your 80s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When there is inflammation and unstable sex hormones, that\u2019s when prostate enlargement happens. The treatment for the ailment starts with watchful waiting<\/a>. Depending on its progress, doctors can suggest surgical or medical interventions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Honey?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Honey is a byproduct created via a completely natural chemical process. This thick, sweet, and delicious food substance comes from honey bees and other bees. The honey bee is one of the key insects crucial for humankind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not that many species are as mutually beneficial to each other as these bees and humans. Most of our favorite veggies and fruits are pollinated by bees. We use that to plant crops that would help bees create their primary food source \u2013 honey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, roughly 90 million beehives were recorded on a global scale. They went up by 10 million from 2010. But, to understand the benefits of honey, it is important to look at the various types of raw honey you can encounter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Honey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are varieties and types of honey people can purchase. They vary in texture, taste, and potential beneficial properties. While the cheapest brand of honey may do the trick if you need to add it to a quick recipe, its impact can\u2019t compare to that of organic honey.\u00a0 You have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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