Posts Tagged ‘libido’

Saw Palmetto

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

About half of the men above 50 are facing the problem of an enlarged prostate also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH symptoms involve from changes or problems with urination, such as frequent urination or a weak urine stream, to pain during urination.

Mother Nature offers us plenty of herbal medicines for BPH, among them is Saw Palmetto fruit extract that is proved to be the most effective cure in prostate problems.

Aboriginal Americans used the fruit of Saw Palmetto in the treatment of a variety of urinary problems and also for decreased male libido.

Saw palmetto or Serenoa repens is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols which will block the production of dihydrotestosterone that is responsible for enlarged prostate and also for male baldness.

Saw palmetto will show its effects in about 6 weeks.

Side effects

Saw Palmetto can cause minor stomach irritations that usually will be settled by itself. Rarely were reported cases in which blood was passed in urine during the Saw Palmetto cure. Serenoa repens could act as an inhibitor for some drugs so consult your doctor before taking any combinations.

Because of its potential hormonal effects, pregnant women should not use it.

By stimulating the prostate’s healthy biochemical processes, Saw Palmetto in a right dose will increase the male virility.

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Viagra

Friday, May 8th, 2009

sildenafil A famous pill produced by the Pfizer Company used in impotence treatment. The name of the medicine comes from the unification of vitalis and Niagara words. Featuring politicians, sports stars and other celebrities, Viagra’s advertising campaign has been nearly impossible to miss.

It is a revolutionary innovation because before Viagra the lack of sexual reaction could be treated only with long lasting psychotherapy, injections or with artificial penis implants.

For this reason, it was met with great acclaim by both patients and physicians. While Viagra continues to hold a number of advantages over some of its predecessors, it does have limitations that might motivate some men to seek an alternative.

Ingredients

Viagra’s active ingredient is Sildenafil Citrate.

Action

The scientists who discovered sildenafil citrate were not looking for a treatment for erectile dysfunction at all, but rather a drug to treat hypertension and angina. While the treatment had little effect on these ailments, it did produce pronounced erections. Viagra increases the efficiency of hormones produced by sexual desire, which will cause better blood supply in penis, relaxing smooth muscle. In spite of rumors, there is no clinical evidence that it improves sexual performance in men who are not experiencing regular erectile dysfunction.

So if there is no sexual desire, Viagra is useless.

Indications

Viagra is typically prescribed to men who are experiencing regular difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection. Users take a dose roughly one hour before sexual activity and should experience an erection when sexually stimulated. While the drug’s effects last approximately 4 hours, the erection generally goes away upon release, as under normal circumstances.

Positives

  • High success rate (over 80%)
  • Treatment is taken orally, rather than injected or inserted as a suppository
  • Posts clear usage warnings
  • Generic version of Viagra is available without prescription at low prices

Negatives

  • Does not increase libido
  • Cannot be taken more than once in a 24-hour period
  • Brand Viagra can be expensive and it is available by prescription only
  • Numerous side effects were reported like headache, flushing, indigestion, stuffy or runny nose, upset stomach and diarrhea
  • Should be used with caution or not used at all with alpha blockers.
  • Should not be used with some antibiotic, antiviral or antifungal medications.
  • Alcohol interaction not recommended

Prescription drugs like Viagra have provided relief for many men with erectile dysfunction. However, even before it entered the scene, herbal aphrodisiacs were used successfully to not only dilate blood vessels, but to stimulate sexual appetite too.

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Tribulus Terrestris – Puncture Vine, Caltrop, Goathead

Monday, May 4th, 2009

tribulus-terrestris With an increasing demand for natural herbs and products to cure many diseases, this herbal remedy that is known as tribulus terrestris is truly worth investigating. The surprising part is not many people have heard of this herb. This enigmatic plant bears its roots in India (used also in Ayurveda), China and South Eastern Europe but was demanded more by the western culture at the time when it proved that it could help the Bulgarian bodybuilders a great deal.

Bodybuilders increased their stamina and energy with the intake of the extracts from the plant. Once its credibility was proved, then more and more people started paying good attention to this herb as word-of-mouth publicity increased.
It got even more attention when it was learnt that many problems that are faced by adult males and females today could be eliminated.

The active components inside the leaf of the herb are known as furostanol saponins that are plant steroids. These are winkled out from the leaf of this plant. To treat infertility, tribulus terrestris is harvested from the leaf. Besides, it is used in sex pills to treat impotence and low libido in both men and women.

Many synthetic drugs are available on the market that helps with sexual dysfunction and stamina that is cause due to low levels of testosterone. Nevertheless, a natural alternative is better than any counter drug or prescription sex pills as it does not include a lot of side effects.

In this herb, there are three main groups of phytochemicals found in Tribulus Terrestris that have many varying functions. Dioscin, protodioscin and diosgenin can provide a helping hand for the correction of sexual dysfunction. They also act as a hormone balancer for woman. The second group known as sterols are made use to promote healthy prostrate. At last, X-steroidal saponins are there that seem to assist the immune system work better demonstrating anti-viral and anti-bacterial effects. What happens is to amplify production of luteinizing hormones, tribulus terrestis naturally jumpstarts the body. Also, in a female, at the time when LH is augmented, the cells in the ovaries are stimulated, thus amplifying estrogen. More estrogen for females gives its way to satisfactory sexual function and also helps with the daunting symptoms of menopause.

So, all in all, it can be said that tribulus terrestis is a natural hormone replacement for woman.

In the case of males; the LH will bind to receptors and stimulate synthesis and secretion of testosterone. What is important is proper amount of testosterone. Depression can be caused due to low levels of testosterone. Moreover, strength loss, sexual dysfunction, fatigue can also be experienced if one has low levels of testosterone. A decline in testosterone levels can be started out as early as thirty, contrary to what most of the men think like. If one has increased amount of testosterone levels, then one can experience marvelous things such as increased density of bone, increased lean muscle, and decrease of fat. Also, the overall mood is enhanced. There are no side effects related except stomach upset.
Thus, tribulus terrestis can be a good benefactor for treating low libido in men and women.

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Maca – Increased Libido And Sexual Stamina

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

maca The first reported use of maca root goes back thousands of years when Inca Warriors of South America ate maca to give them greater strength and stamina before battles. In more recent times it has gained popularity to increase libido naturally, let’s see why more and more people are using to boost sex drive.

Impotence, erectile dysfunction and low sex drive is not a new problem and ancient societies found and used, there own herbal remedies and Maca is one of them.

Today, many people don’t want to rely on prescription drugs and want natural solutions, making Maca and many other natural herbal cures more popular than ever before.

For thousands of years Maca has been used throughout South America as a general nutrient, body tonic, to enhance libido and improve reproductive health and it’s now popular all over the world.

The Plant

Maca, Lepidium meyenii or Cat’s Claw is an annual plant which produces a radish-like looking root. It’s grown and cultivated in Peru’s Central Highlands and has a life of about seven years when harvested.

The legend of the maca plant goes back to ancient times, when after conquering a city the Incan soldiers were prohibited from using Maca in order to protect the women of the city from the higher sex drive of the warriors, which Maca was considered to give them.

Why it Works

Maca contains large amount of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and contains around 60 phytochemicals.

Maca is an adaptogen, this means it adapts itself to the body’s metabolism to give a greater sense of wellbeing and vigor.

It balances the functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary master glands, the adrenal glands, the thyroid and the pancreas. Maca increases and optimizes the levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone in the body and this is why it such a good herb for overall wellbeing and increasing libido.

Like many other natural sex enhancers there are those that swear by Maca and those that dismiss it.
The best way to find out if it works for you is to simply try it – it will do you good anyway and will probably give you an increased libido as a result.

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