The importance of the prostate to men goes without saying, it can be said to be the life gland of men. But the prostate is a sensitive organ to the cold, especially in winter, prostate inflammation is also prone to worsen.
Moreover, patients who have been cured of prostate inflammation in winter are also prone to recurrence, so in the cold winter, men also need to pay attention to protecting their prostate.
How to protect the prostate in winter? Do these 6 things for a healthier life gland
1. Keep warm
Because the prostate is sensitive to the cold, if not kept warm, exposure to cold can trigger or exacerbate existing diseases.
When the prostate is stimulated by cold, the muscles and blood vessels of the prostate will contract, causing a slowdown in blood circulation in the prostate, leading to insufficient blood supply to the prostate. This can cause prostate pain and the onset of prostatitis, so men should first focus on staying warm in winter.
2. Drink plenty of water in winter
Although sweating is less common in winter, drinking water should not be neglected. In winter, it is important to drink an adequate amount of water to increase the frequency of urination, which helps flush the urethra.
This can also facilitate the better discharge of prostate secretions, thus preventing prostate infection, so in winter, drinking plenty of water daily is also recommended.
3. Urinate promptly
Delaying urination is not a good habit for both men and women. In winter, some people reduce the frequency of going to the toilet or delay urination due to cold or other reasons.
Delaying urination keeps the bladder continuously full, putting pressure on the prostate, which can easily lead to difficulty urinating or urinary retention, increasing the likelihood of prostate diseases. Therefore, whenever there is an urge to urinate, do so promptly.
4. Get enough sleep
Burning the midnight oil has become a common practice among modern people, and it brings great harm to the body, including causing damage to the prostate.
Staying up late for prolonged periods will first weaken the body’s immune system, leading to a disruption in the immune system, which in turn reduces the defense capacity of the prostate, making it more susceptible to bacterial infections.
5. Maintain a light diet
Many men enjoy eating heavily flavored foods or cannot do without spicy dishes, but excessively spicy foods can also cause stimulation to the body. It can also stimulate the prostate and urethra in men.
Spicy foods can cause congestion and edema in the prostate and bladder, ultimately increasing the likelihood of developing prostatitis and cystitis, so men should consume less overly spicy and stimulating foods.
6. Avoid prolonged sitting
Prolonged sitting is unfavorable for the male prostate because constant sitting can compress the prostate, especially when sitting on very soft sofas for extended periods.
This can cause congestion and edema in the prostate, and may also affect the blood supply to the prostate, leading to insufficient blood supply to the prostate and increasing the risk of prostate diseases. Therefore, one should take short breaks and move around every half hour to an hour.
References:
[1] Yu, L. How to protect the prostate in winter for the elderly. Rural New Technology, 2015 Issue 12.
[2] Winter prostate protection: Selenium supplementation is crucial. Longevity, 2010 Issue 12.
[3] Wang, W. What should be done to protect the prostate in winter. Elderly World, 2011 Issue 11.
