1. Engage in Sex More Often
Recent findings by the American Medical Association suggest that regular sexual activity may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by as much as one-third. Though they're not quite sure why, researchers found that men who ejaculated 20 times per month or more had significantly lower prostate cancer rates than men who abstained from sex or enjoyed only infrequent orgasms. Doctors suspect that the reasons may be psychological as much as physical.
2. Make Dietary and Lifestyle Adjustments
There is no surefire way to prevent prostate cancer, but doctors often direct men towards specific dietary and lifestyle modifications that are widely held to have beneficial effects. The first rule is to limit your caloric intake. Overeating and diets rich in fat and salt have been linked to higher prostate cancer rates. Cut the fried, fatty foods and empty calories. Whenever possible, you should choose whole grains rather than processed products and sharply reduce your intake of saturated fat.
Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables is also linked to lower rates of prostate cancer and malignancies of all sorts. Soybeans are also thought to have prostate cancer fighting power, and omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in salmon, enriched eggs and herring, also seem to reduce prostate cancer risk.
What you drink may be just as important as what you eat. Doctors urge men to limit alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks per day and drink fluids rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, such as green tea.
3. Consider Taking Finasteride
You'll likely be introduced to this hormone-blocking substance if you contract prostate cancer, but doctors are finding it increasingly useful as a preventative measure. Finasteride reduces the body's natural production of androgens, which are male hormones that play a crucial part in the development of prostate cancer. Since using finasteride comes with a number of side effects, the most prominent of which affect the libido, you should discuss the potential risks and benefits in detail with your physician.
