Are you feeling stressed or depressed

because of your prostate problem?

Has your lifestyle or sex life been affected

by your prostate trouble or treatment?

You are not alone.

Prostate problems are the major health issues in men's health. Over 90% of men over the age of 50 are suspected to have some degree of prostatitis and  benign prostate enlargement. Chronic prostate problems without treatment often lead to prostate cancer later in life.

- Ache or soreness in the lower abdomen

Factors associated with prostate problems

- Treatment with antibiotics recently or in the past

- Excessive use of caffeine, coffee or tea

- Working long hours

- Working long hours in a labour intensive industry such as gardening or construction

- Working long hours in a mentally strenuous industry such as IT or legal professions

Possible causes behind the symptoms of prostate include:

- Poor blood circulation to the prostate due to muscle spasm

- Chronic inflammation caused by clogging and blockages in the prostate gland.

- Weak immune system in fighting bacterial and viral infections in the prostate. After a long time, this can result in benign prostate enlargement, changes in prostate texture and possibly prostate cancer.

- Trauma caused to prostate gland after procedures or surgery, this can result in local swelling, congestion and inflammation, that failed to heal.

- Cumulative poor personal hygiene and frequent changes in sexual partners can introduce viruses and bacteria, and result in inflammation, chronic infections. After a long period of chronic inflammation, it often leads to prostate cancer.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine offer effective treatment options to your prostate problems.

Acupuncture for your prostate:

Acupuncture points used for prostate problems are where your problem lies, this tells your body to speed up the repair work and its own healing actions. Other associated activities can include increase blood circulation to the local area, boost immune responses to fight off any viral, bacterial infections as well as to resolve swelling and inflammation. Furthermore, other acupuncture points used for your prostate also benefits your sex life, health and wellbeing.

Chinese herbal medicine for your prostate:

Chinese herbal medicine used in conjunction with acupuncture may provide excellent treatment results even in the most challenging cases. Individualised Chinese herbal medication made of between 6 to 10 herbs according to the individual's condition provides a powerful supplement to acupuncture treatment. Many herbs that are used frequently by Tenercy contains potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. In addition, other herbs used to compliment the alkaloids directs and boost blood circulation to the area to give the prostate a powerful boost it desperately needed.

Recommended treatment schedule:

For the first time:

All new patients are required to have an initial consultation (Standard 40 min to extensive 60 min pending on the complexity of the history). This includes gathering of detail health history, diet and lifestyle detail, stress levels... etc. for evaluation. Then, the practitioner will suggest a suitable treatment modality/course that suits  your condition.

Intensive boost for the severe and the debilitated: Total of 18 sessions recommended.

For patients with severe prostate conditions, a treatment schedule of 3-5 treatments a week in the first 2 weeks may be recommended. Similar to charging up a very flat battery, it often takes up to 8 treatment hours to experience drastic improvement.

Standard treatment schedule: Total of 15 sessions recommended.

For patients with recent prostate problems, or a history of prostate troubles, a standard treatment scheme of 2 sessions in the first 3 weeks is often recommended. Tenercy may suggest a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment if needed after the third week.

Maintenance treatment schedule:

If you are feeling well and healthy, but just like to MAKE SURE nothing goes wrong, a maintenance treatment schedule of 2 sessions a week in the first 2 weeks, and 1 session every fortnight thereafter may be recommended. However, this is subject to individual assessment.

Cost:

Initial consultation + acupuncture treatment is usually around $130.

Acupuncture treatment for prostate problems for 1 hour is $90. Concession rate available.

Chinese herbal treatment 40g = $30. Chinese herbal treatment is charged by weight.

For appointment or more information, please call our clinic in 02 9386 1018 during clinic hours (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri).