A large percentage of men over fifty years of age suffer from prostate troubles of one form or other. The prostrate gland is a male gland; comparable in shape and size to a large chestnut .It is situated at the base of the urinary bladder and around the commencement of the urethra. There are various types of prostrate disorders, the more important being hypertrophy or enlargement of the prostrate gland, and prostatitis or inflammation in the prostate gland.

Symptoms:

There are two warning signals to indicate the possibility of prostate disorders. The first is the interference with the passage of urine, and the second is the need to void the urine frequently during the night’s sleep. Other symptoms are a dull aching pain in the lower back and pain in the hips, legs and feet

Causes of Enlarged Prostate:
Enlargement of prostate is caused by vitiated vayu and apaana vayu.
This vitiation is caused by Controlling the urge of urination Controlling the urge of defecation Over indulgence in sex. Consuming dry, very cold and less quantity of food Old age, General weakness, Indigestion

Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate:
Difficulty starting urination
Dribbling of urine, especially after urinating
A sense of not emptying the bladder
Leaking of urine
More frequent urination and a strong and sudden desire to urinate, especially at night
Difficulty to control the urination urge.
Feeling a burning sensation when passing urine.
Passing urine mixed with blood (symptom of infection)

Youngever Treatment for Prostate disorders :

Aloevera juice	Goteertham	Ashwagandha powder

Diet :
Prostate enlargement is caused by an imbalance in Vata dosha, it’s important to avoid Vata-aggravating foods. Foods like wheat, rice, milk, tomatoes, yogurt, citrus fruits are recommended, while care should be taken to minimize spicy, bitter foods and astringents like beans and apples. For pacifying vata, larger portions of food can be eaten, but not more than what can be digested easily. Include lots of fiber in diet ( fruits and vegetables which are rich in fiber).
Life Style:
The patient should not expose himself to sun or heat. Excessive perspiration takes away lot of water from the body and the urine thus becomes concentrated. Passage of this concentrated urine through the urinary tract causes irritation and gives rise to burning sensation.
Useful Herbs:
Shilajeet: Purified exsudate of mineral origin, Shilajeet is a balanced general tonic comprising useful mineral and organic constituents. It is taken to help digestion and with the assimilation of foods. Shilajeet is often used in combination with other specific plant decoctions to support various functions. Traditionally it has been used in genitourinary infections, diabetes, enlarge prostate, bronchial asthma, stomach problems, stress anxiety and convalescence indication.
Ushira (Vatti vellu): Ushira is popularly known as Khas, Khas or Khus grass in India. It is a densely tufted grass, found throughout the plains and lower hills of India, particularly on the riverbanks. Different parts of this grass is used for many diseases such as mouth ulcer, fever, boil, epilepsy, burn, headache, enlarge prostate etc.

Swet Chandana (Santalum album): Indiglenous to southern part of India. It is a parasitic tree, bury's its roots in surrounding trees and takes nutrition. Useful in the state of anxiety, mental tension, headaches, enlarge prostate, anger negativity and depression. Good for urinary track infections, due to too much heat or due to too much drinking of alcohol, respiratory disorders, cystitis and gonorrhea. It produce freshness in body and mind.
Gokshura(palleru)--Small Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) Tribulus terrestris has traditionally been used to reduce inflammation and improve urination – the latter includes an ability to ease painful, burning sensations when urinating.
Khadira (Chandra): Areca catechu has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac and to reduce an enlarged prostate.
Shatavari: Asparagus racemosus helps relieve inflammation and improves urination – including urine retention.
Punarnava (galijeru)- Hog Weed (Boerhaavia diffusa) It is prescribed in case of all urinary problems that are caused due to prostate ailments.
Gorakhmundi:Globe thistle( Sphaeranthus hirtus) is very useful in enlargment of prostate . .
Lata Karanja: Caesalpinia bonducella has also been found to exert a soothing, anti-inflammatory action, which makes it particularly beneficial for improving an enlarged prostate.
Typical Ayurvedic Treatment :
Prostate problems due to vata vitiation - Herbs like gokshura, punarnava, salam mishri, guggulu and shilajit are provided. Three of these herbs are prescribed in the form of a mixture, in doses of 1 to 3 grams per day for a month.
Prostate problems due to pitta vitiation - When the prostate problems are due to pitta vitiation, then cooling herbs must be provided to reduce the agni. Herbs of choice in this case are punarnava and Ushir. Marshmallow and barley are also found to be effective.

Prostate problems due to kapha vitiation - Guggulu and shilajit are the herbs of choice. Along with then spices like turmeric, ginger and cinnamon may be added. Juniper berries are also prescribed in some cases.
Yoga:
A very useful yogic exercise in Ashwini mudra (named after a horse’s bottom!). You can do this sitting or standing in any comfortable position as you inhale, you draw your anus upwards in a strong contraction and as you exhale you relax the anus. Do this 10-15 times up to three times a day. All squatting postures will also assist the function of contraction-relaxation in the lower pelvic area, which helps to increase circulation and to reduce the inevitable venous congestion that occurs after the prostate has been inflamed for a long time.
Vajrasana
Forwardbend (Paschimothana Asana)

Ashwini Mudra	Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture in shoulder stand)
	Posture Ashwa means horse, in this asana a similar movement of expansion and contraction of anus of horse is expected. To achieve maximum movements a specific position is taken which is called 'Ashwini Mudra". Duration It should be maintained for up to 45 seconds, and can be increased to 2 minutes.
Internal Effects This Mudra has particularly good effects on the empty spaces in the stomach. Due to the pressure functioning of these parts is improved. It also has good effects on Uterus in women and prostate gland in men. Precaution Any healthy person can practice this asana but women suffering from Uterus problems should do this asana under expert observation.