Prostate Health

The prostate gland, an integral component of the male reproductive system, serves critical functions in hormone production and sperm nourishment. Western medicine emphasizes its role in the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and the secretion of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) enzymes in seminal fluids (NIH, Harvard Medical School). On the other hand, traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) attributes prostate-related conditions to 'toxic heat,' a state of physiological imbalance characterized by symptoms such as swelling and pain. This condition is posited to arise from prolonged internal heat affecting internal organs (NIH, TCM doctrines). Both paradigms offer a holistic understanding of prostate health, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to well-being (WHO, FDA).