> Correcting [[hypothyroidism]] will usually reduce prostate problems, and often [[pregnenolone]] helps with that as well as with increasing [[testosterone]]. Checking temperature and [[pulse]] rate at waking and in the middle of the day, and checking the Achilles tendon reflex relaxation rate, can help to judge the hormonal situation. Having a [[carrot]] salad every day (shredded [[carrot]], with a little olive oil, vinegar, and [[salt]]) can help to lower the stress hormones that are usually associated with prostate [[inflammation]].