Enlargement of Prostate gland. More than half of men in their sixties exhibit symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. As men grow older, the prostate continues to grow which can result in urine flow obstruction. Changes in the balance of sex hormones might be another reason. Prostate gland enlargement symptoms include - weak urine stream, difficulty in starting urination, dribbling at the end of urination, frequent urination, straining while urinating, blood in the urine, urinary tract infection etc. Having an enlarged prostate doesn't increase the risk of prostate cancer. Men with a total PSA level greater than 10ng/ml in the blood might be at risk; you just need to continue regular prostate exams.

Boerhavia diffusa (spreading hogweed), Tribulus terrestris (small caltrop), Commiphora mukul, Shilajit (mineral pitch / Black Bitumen), Solanam indicum (Indian Nightshade), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Kanchanara (Bauhinia variegate) etc.

Most infections involve the lower urinary tract - the bladder and the urethra. Persistent urge to urinate, burning sensation, frequent urination, red, pink, cloudy urine, strong smelly urine, pain, fever are common symptoms. Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria from digestive tract enter the urinary tract through the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing UTI than men are. Though most of the patients respond to antibiotics, several people experience frequent UTIs, wherein Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani medicines can be of help.

• Favor: Barley, gokshura, cucumber, tender coconut and drink plenty of water
• Reduce: Coffee, alcohol, citrus juice

Kidney Stones are small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys. Kidney stone may not cause symptoms until it moves around within your kidney or passes into the ureters. When stone moves, it causes, severe waves of pain in the side and back, lower abdomen and groin and frequent urge to urinate. Urine may be pink, red, cloudy or brown colored. Fever may be present. Urinary tract infection, low intake of fluids, high protein diet, high uric acid levels, hereditary factors, high doses of Vitamin D and certain diet programs increase the risk of kidney stone formation.

• Favor: Drink water throughout the day, barley, horse gram, old rice, ginger
• Reduce: Sour & salty foods, meats, calcium supplements, rhubarbs, beetroot, okra, spinach, sweet potatoes, nuts, tea, chocolate, soy products