Alternative herbs for healthy living

Many men in today's society are interested in enhancing their sex life through the use of natural herbs, which are used to activate sexual desire, promote erections, maintain the prostate and increase virility. Let's take a look at some of the most potent and time-tested herbs that have been used around the world to promote male sexual health.  In Asian countries, herbs have been used for thousands of years to increase male sexual health. Ginseng in China, and Ashwagandha in India are two herbs that are considered to be beneficial for the sex life of men. In Africa, the herb Yohimbe has been used by various cultures as a powerful male sexual stimulant. In South America, Maca is considered a potent male sexual energy enhancer. Ginseng According to a report published by the Department of Physiology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, ginseng has been sh...

Many people who are trying to conceive have found success with herbal supplements. While herbal supplements are not typically scientifically tested on a large scale, they have been around for many years and many people believe in their ability to help with infertility. There are some specific herbs that are believed to help with fertility in men. These can include: False Unicorn   False Unicorn is thought to specifically help with male impotence issues. Ginseng Ginseng is believed to stimulate the immune system. Like false unicorn, Ginseng may help with male impotence. In addition, ginseng is believed to help increase levels of testosterone. In addition, ginseng may help with both sperm count and sperm motility. Maritime Pine Bark  This extract, sometimes with the trade name Pycnogenol, is thought to be a powerful antioxidant. As such, it may be able to help when a man has abnormal sized or shaped sperm. Saw Palmetto  This natural steroid help...

Guarana is an herb that contains caffeine. It is used in some energy drinks, and also as an herbal remedy to help with weight loss, migraines and fatigue and to improve mental and sexual function. However, guarana can also cause certain side effects and it is not safe for everyone to use. Impotence Impotence, also called erectile dysfunction, is defined as not being able to sustain an erection firm enough to have sex. Many factors can increase your risk for impotence, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, alcoholism, some prescription medications, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, low testosterone, depression, fatigue, stress and tobacco use. Guarana and Impotence The effect of guarana on impotence is not clear. A study published in April 2008 in the "Journal of Andrology" found that erectile fu...

  Men and women have used anaphrodisiacs--herbs that suppress the libido--for centuries. In antiquity, priests, nuns and soldiers would take anaphrodisiacs to curb sexual desire during times of temptation. Today, some people take libido-suppressing herbs before an exam, date, job interview or presentation, hoping to prevent distracting thoughts or physical signs of arousal. Herbs that suppress the libido have been the subject of very limited clinical study, and none has been scientifically proven to decrease sexual desire. Consult your health care provider before taking any medicinal herb. Chasteberry Also known as monk's pepper, chasteberry owes its name to its historic popularity as an anaphrodisiac for monks and priests. Accor...

For various reasons, a decreased desire for sex may be experienced by both males and females, and is often cause for concern to those experiencing decreasing libido. The problem can originate with either the mind and emotions; or from physical issues such as lack of lubrication or blood flow to the genitals. There are a number of herbal products on the market which claim to increase libido, and it's important to know what, if any, information actually supports the claims of some of these products. In particular, there are a number of herbal teas marketed for this purpose. Typically they contain more than one herb in combination. The ingredients contained in these products have different mechanisms for acting on libido, so if you are not entirely sure what the origin for lessened sex drive is for you, consider trying several to determine benefit.   American Ginseng There are two varieties of ginseng ...

Here’s an odd pairing for you: what do your sperm and National Lampoon’s Vacation , that cult hit from way back in 1983 have in common? Never seen it? I’ll summarize it for you. An all-American family from Chicago, quarterbacked by determined, yet dim-witted Chevy Chase (sorry Clark, love ya man) drives across the western United States with their intended destination of Walley World – a knock-off for Disneyland, where good old Dad swears his family will have a rewarding vacation that will bring them together. Well, it wouldn’t be a comedy if things didn’t go crazy stupid along the way now, would it? And the Griswolds’ journey was, as you’d imagine, tumultuous, hair-raising, completely off course and, in hindsight, hilarious. Now how does this relate to your swimmers? There are several parallels, actually. First, only healthy sperm make it to and fertilize the egg that develops into a fetus. If your sperm resembles a clunky old station wagon, that doesn’t qualify as ...