Acute infectious prostatitis is uncommon and is usually caused by bacteria.
Standard medical treatment typically involves antimicrobial medication or antibiotic. Acute infectious prostatitis comes on
suddenly, and its symptoms such as frequency, urgency, lower abdominal pain and pressure, burning on urination, and including
chills and fever can be severe and life threatening.
Chronic infectious prostatitis is also caused by bacteria and
is usually treated with antimicrobial medication or antibiotic. Unlike an acute prostate infection, the only symptoms of chronic
infectious prostatitis may be recurring infectious cystitis (bladder infection). While its chronic symptoms may not be as
severe as acute infectious prostatitis, it is as potentially debilitating due to it chronic recurrent nature and it can impact
on one's quality of life significantly.
Noninfectious prostatitis is reserved for prostatitis not caused
by bacteria. This class of prostatitis is difficult to treat successfully. Standard medical therapy usually involves
medication, surgery, and behavioral therapies such as biofeedback. It is generally a chronic recurrent process that
can wax and wane in severity.
EDGAR CAYCE'S PERSPECTIVE
Edgar Cayce gave many reading for men suffering from the various
forms of prostatitis. Consistent with the modern medical literature, Cayce recognized a variety of factors which can cause
inflammation of the prostate gland resulting in the symptoms associated with this illness. For example, reading 5357-1
attributes the prostate inflammation to infection.
Whereas modern medicine is confounded by noninfectious prostatitis,
the Cayce readings provide a number of clues to understanding the causes of this type of the disease. Several
readings discuss the role of nerve reflexes from the spinal centers. Usually the lower areas of the spine were involved.
Typically the nerve reflexes were transmitted via the ileum plexus, a nerve ganglia associated with the pelvic organs and
reproductive system.
Whether the prostatitis was caused by nerve reflexes or other
factors, invariably other organs of the digestive and eliminating systems were involved in the etiology of the disorder.
Problems with the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and colon were often associated with the prostatitis. Thus prostatitis is
best viewed from a specific (local) and systemic (general) perspective with regard to causation and treatment.
Several forms of specific (local) treatments for prostatitis
were recommended by Edgar Cayce. The most common was the Elliott machine. The Elliott machine is a form of hydrotherapy
consisting of a rectal tube containing hot water (130 degrees Fahrenheit). Unfortunately, this form of hydrotherapy
is no longer available.
Prostate massage is another specific therapy for prostatitis
recommended in the Cayce readings. This therapy is also recognized by modern medical science as an effective treatment
for prostatitis.
The sitz bath is a form of hydrotherapy recommended by Edgar
Cayce which is also part of the medical therapeutic regimen for prostatitis. A sitz bath involves sitting in a tub of
hot or cold water, sometimes alternating between the two. Stimulation to the lower circulation can help to relieve the
discomfort of prostatitis.
The general (systemic) treatments recommended in the Cayce readings
on prostatitis are mainly directed toward improving the digestive, circulatory, and eliminating systems. Diet, moderate
exercise, a mild form of electrotherapy (Radial Appliance), spinal manipulations and general massage, colon irrigation, and
castor oil packs are therapies intended to improve these vital systemic functions, thus assisting in the healing of the prostate.
Generally speaking, surgery was not recommended for prostatitis. As was typical of Cayce's holistic approach, the mental
and spiritual aspects of therapy were emphasized.
Here are the basic therapies recommended for the treatment of
prostatitis based on the Cayce information on this disorder:
- INTERNAL CLEANSING: Hydrotherapy includes
drinking six to eight glasses of pure water daily, colonic irrigations (preferably) or enemas, and a cleansing diet of fresh
fruits and vegetables.
Castor oil packs across the abdomen are recommended to improve eliminations through the liver and
colon. Mild laxatives may be helpful if constipation is a problem. Fume baths assist with elimination of toxins
through the skin.
- MANUAL THERAPY (SPINAL MANIPULATION
AND MASSAGE): Osteopathic or chiropractic treatment is recommended to relieve any pressures that may be hindering circulation
and decreasing eliminations. Gentle massage is suggested to relax the body and improve circulation and eliminations.
Internal massage of the prostate may be helpful (talk with your physician on the appropriateness of this therapy).
- DIET: The Basic Cayce Diet is intended
to improve assimilation and elimination. The diet focuses heavily on keeping a proper alkaline/acid balance while avoiding
foods which produce toxicity and drain the system. Essentially, the diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables while
avoiding fried foods and refined carbohydrates ("junk food"). Certain food combinations are emphasized.
- ENERGY MEDICINE: In addition to the
above therapies which will tend to improve circulation, the Radial Appliance is recommended to further assist in balancing
circulation.
- ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS: The mental and emotional aspects of healing are
frequently discussed the Cayce readings. Particularly, an attitude of desiring and expecting to be healed is important.
A positive mental and emotional attitude and can be created and maintained by focusing on a high purpose (ideal) for being
healed.
