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Impotence: 3 Men Fix Problems in the Bedroom

February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Josh is over 70 and has a wife twenty years younger.  He first came in to the office because of diabetes, but after several visits he admitted he could no longer have a sexual relationship with his wife.  “I’m impotent,” he stated in his matter-of-fact way.  We discussed his problem at length and found that he just couldn’t maintain an erection.

A sexual relationship is more than just for reproduction.  It represents and acknowledges the intimacy and commitment between a husband and wife so it is an ongoing part of a healthy relationship.  In the past, it was considered “normal” to become impotent (a lot of folks don’t like that word, which means “not powerful,” so the doctors now have a new term: “erectile dysfunction”) with age and nobody thought treatment would be an option.  However, since the marketing of the drug Viagra there is a lot more attention paid to this problem.

Josh was on multiple medications for diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.  All of these medications can lead to erectile dysfunction, so we started him on a diet and exercise program to normalize his numbers and be able to go off of the medications.  Within one year, he was off of all medications and his blood sugar and blood pressure were controlled – and he regained normal sexual function!  In this kind of case, the home cure works better than the prescription drugs, such as Viagra.

Erectile dysfunction is a symptom of vascular disease in other areas of the body.  If the penile blood vessels don’t work properly, then your arteries will be having trouble in other areas – like the heart and brain.  The process of fixing the erectile dysfunction will also correct atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in the rest of the body.  It’s a win-win!

The other issue with Josh was his medications.  The first thing I do when a man comes in with this problem is to look at any prescription drugs he may be taking; erectile dysfunction is a common side-effect.  In such a case, it would be best to work with a doctor who knows how to help you get off the medication, rather than adding another one.  As you add medications, you multiply their inherent risks.

Very often the first thing men ask about when dealing with impotence is...


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Intended for Intimacy

February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

As the father of seven young children, my friend is accustomed to the looks and comments of strangers out in public.  Some are even brazen enough to quip things like, “Do you know what’s causing this?”  My friend is quick with the retort, “Yes, and we enjoy it too much to stop.” That typically puts them in their place. My favorite line is when he tells people he has seven kids not because he loves kids so much but because he loves his wife so much. People always laugh.

There would be absolutely nothing to smile about if his seven kids were from seven different mothers, three of whom were his sisters. My apologies for the quick turn into creepsville and dysfunction. It was necessary to make the point that sex is a good and wonderful thing within the confines of certain boundaries, in particular the boundary of marriage. Marriage is the life-long commitment between one man and one woman. Outside that context of fidelity, sex isn’t safe.

Those who read this column each month know I regularly connect health and wellness with living as our Creator intended. The reason God put sex within the confines of marriage is not because he wants to spoil the fun, but because he wants to spare us the pain.

There is much confusion today with regard to sex and sexuality. There is even more hurt, brokenness, shame and addiction. This is not the place to review our nation’s Puritan and Victorian past as it relates to the suppression of human sexuality as an evil. Nor is it necessary to detail what we all see every day: an over-sexed society where lust an exploitation are a multi-billion dollar industry and where perversion is reaching frightening levels under what can only be described as...


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Sexy Grandma? Sizzle over 60

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There is a powerhouse of women ruling the world.  If you check the Forbes List of ”The 100 Most Powerful Women,” you would see that more than 60% of them are past 60 years young and still keep the sizzle!  Mature women are in positions of power and leadership.  But, does that include ruling the bedroom?

As a grandmother myself, let me dispel some myths about women over 50. Remember your own grandmother?  They looked old at forty!  Today, our lifespan is over 80 years. We work in the world, spend our own money and still manage to keep families together.  Is it possible that women in their middle and older years could be more sexually active, as well? As fertility declines and menopause approaches (or passes), good health can lead to good sex.

Myth #1: Women over fifty don’t like sex

The truth is you can realistically expect 10-15 years of a sexually active lifestyle after the age of 55.  At this point, the freedom to walk past the pregnancy prevention shelf proves its worth, especially when your healthy, willing and attractive man comes into play. 


Myth #2: Women over fifty find menopause terrible and debilitating

Menopause can be worse than diet ice cream. Nobody looks forward to those captivating time in a woman’s life. However, it comes and goes and there is one less thing you have to buy from the “women section” of the pharmacy. You can came out the other side feeling stronger and surer than ever — and sexier.

The magic bullet for this period of life is...


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Foods That Boost Sexual Performance In Both Males and Females

February 1, 2011 By 3 Comments

Top 10 Grocery Store Items For Improving Couple’s Libidos

Spanish fly. Rhinoceros horn. Phallic-looking foods. Throughout history, people have gone to a lot of trouble—not to mention in some cases putting their health in danger—trying to find libido boosters to improve their sex lives. Today, pleasure seekers have it easier because, as it turns out, the grocery store is the perfect place to find natural aphrodisiacs.

Bonus: In addition to making sex a little steamier, nearly all these foods have health benefits beyond the bedroom.

1. Chocolate

This dark, delicious dessert has long been associated with indulgence, but that’s not the only reason chocolate puts you and your guy in a sensual mood. The treat contains caffeine, which helps perk you up and also boosts serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that contribute to feelings of well-being and happiness.

Chocolate brings on feelings of euphoria because it is a psycho-stimulant so it has an arousal effect.  This is caused by phenylethylamine, a chemical with an amphetamine-like affect that temporarily mimics feelings of falling in love. In fact, a 2007 British study found that letting chocolate melt in your mouth is more stimulating and raised heart rates more than kissing. Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, is also loaded with antioxidants that improve circulation and lower cholesterol.

2. Pumpkin Pie

The next time you want to seduce a guy, bake a pumpkin pie. A study that measured blood flow south of the border in men ages 18 to 64 found that the scent of pumpkin pie rated the highest response—a 40% increase. Romantic lavender rated equally high, while close runners-up included donuts and black licorice, which boosted blood flow to men’s nether regions by more than 31 percent. As surprising as it may seem, when it comes to sex, scent offers a greater libido lift than ingestion: 90% of what people call taste is actually smell.   The scent of these foods may reduce anxiety, which helps remove inhibitions.

3. Licorice

You probably won’t look at the candy counter at the movies the same way after reading this: Smelling and tasting licorice-flavored candy caused a 13% increase in vaginal blood flow, according to recent research. Why? The scent may trigger olfactory nostalgia, such as positive memories from childhood as well as feelings of security and safety—a state of mind that helps make sex more relaxing and enjoyable. Oddly enough, the smell of cherries...


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10 Exercises for Better Sex

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Boost your bedroom skills by adding these moves to your exercise routine

For those in long-term relationships, when the honeymoon is over, sex often becomes stale or takes a backseat to stress caused by busy family schedules. For many women, sexual enjoyment and orgasm are elusive due to feelings of inadequacy or emotional repression. For the older generation, sex may become physically difficult due to aging joints, aches and pains, and age-related genital changes.

No matter what the reason, sex can be less than fulfilling for many. Instead of seeking sexual solace in cosmetic enhancements and quick-fix consumer products, try improving your fitness. Beginning an exercise program or expanding your fitness routine will not only benefit your overall health but also your sex life.

We found some experts to share the moves they recommend most for ramping things up in the bedroom.

Squats

You already know this move as a terrific leg and butt toner, but did you know that it can also get the blood flowing to the places that may energize your libido? “Sometimes your heart might be there, but you don’t feel anything in the ‘southern hemisphere,’” explains Debbie Mandel, MA, a stress and fitness expert and the author of Addicted to Stress: A Woman’s 7-Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life. “Many women need a little physical help with arousal to get blood flowing to the genitalia.” She suggests squats. With your feet spread shoulder-width apart, “make sure your heels stay on the floor as you ‘sit’ on an imaginary chair,” she explains. “The lower you squat, the more you recruit your glutes and reap the benefits. Push off from your heels and hold your abdominals in tightly [as you return to standing position].” Do them slowly, aiming for 15 to 30 reps.

Happy Baby Pose

Limberness goes hand in hand with great sex—after all, who wants to deal with aching legs or a stiff lower back while in the heat of the moment? That’s why Marta Montenegro, MF, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, a fitness expert and the creator of the fitness DVD series Montenegro Method, suggests certain stretches to prepare you for intercourse agility between the sheets. “One of the most common reasons for lower back pain is tight hamstrings and hip flexors,” she says. “Also, after spending eight hours asleep, there is a natural inflammation of the spinal discs due to the increase of the homeostatic pressure.”

The happy baby pose to the rescue! “It will stretch the spine while loosening up the adductor muscles and the hamstrings, which are heavily compromised in traditional sex positions such as the missionary,” she says. Lie on your back with your knees bent toward your chest. Grasp the outside of each foot with your hands, allowing the knees to drop down toward the floor. Align your ankles with your knees so that the shins are perpendicular to the floor. Apply downward pressure with your hands to encourage deeper opening. You can allow the tailbone to curl up off the floor slightly to decompress the lower back. Hold the pose for three to five minutes.

Pelvic Tilts

Want a move that will strengthen the muscles you use most during intercourse? Try the pelvic tilt. “Women tend to suffer from lower back pain, and this sometimes affects sexual positions as well as desire,” says Mandel. “Pelvic tilts give you a bonus of core strength and strengthening the lower back.” Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Raise your pelvic region in a straight line like a bridge. Hold your abdominals in while you tighten your glutes and push your inner thighs toward each other. Slowly lower to the floor and repeat, 20 to 25 reps, if possible.

Biceps Curls

How can you get toned, gorgeous arms and also boost your sex drive? Grab your hand weights and work in 15 to 20 reps of biceps curls! Here’s why: “Medical studies show that testosterone plays a role in sexual drive in both men and women,” explains Mandel. “Giving a woman with low libido testosterone is controversial, and could lead to undesirable side effects,” she says. “However, strength training increases levels naturally and is healthy too. The testosterone levels that are generated create the tipping point for desire.” And don’t worry—weightlifting is not going to give you facial hair or a lower voice. The testosterone that’s released is at healthy, natural levels.

Tandem Stationary Lunges

Past research has indicated that couples who exercise together have better sex. So why not do a few moves with your guy? Mandel suggests the tandem lunge. “A romantic variation of the traditional stationary lunge: Hold your partner’s left hand with your right [as you stand next to each other] and together do five lunges, with the same legs forward so that you don’t bump into each other.” Need a stationary lunge primer? With one leg forward and one leg back, slowly bend the knees as if you’re trying to kneel down and touch one knee to the ground (but don’t let it touch), keeping both knees at 90-degree angles. Aim for two sets of five repetitions on each side—gradually increasing to 10.

Kegel Exercises

When it comes to fitness, Kegels count too! These pelvic-floor-strengthening exercises that your ob-gyn is always encouraging you to do can have big payoffs when it comes to sexual enjoyment, says Tone It Up cofounder Karena Dawn, a certified personal trainer in Los Angeles. “Kegels consist of contracting and relaxing the muscles in your pelvic floor,” she explains. “Improving the strength of these vaginal muscles is beneficial for greater sexual satisfaction and stronger orgasms, as well as preventing urinary or bowel incontinence and pelvic prolapse in women.” To do a proper Kegel, tighten your pelvic muscles (the ones that control the start and stop of urine). Hold for about 5 seconds, relax and then repeat. Dawn recommends doing Kegels for at least 5 minutes every day. (Psst! You can do them anywhere—even right now—and no one will know but you!)

Ab Rolls

The core is compromised of more than 20 muscles, and working them “will give you the strength to support your man’s weight without hyperextending your back,” says Montenegro. “A great exercise that works both the core and the muscles of the upper body is the roll-in, roll-out on a stability ball.” Start with your hands fully extended on the floor in a push-up-like position. Place your shins on a stability ball, keeping your back straight. Roll the ball in toward your chest and back out, using the abdominals to drag your knees toward your chest and to push your feet back out. Keep your back flat and hips tight, and don’t move your upper body. Do three sets of 10 reps.

Plank Pose

Is there one move that can make you more sexually confident, daring and strong? Yes: the plank, a core-building exercise popular in yoga, says Madeleine Castellanos, MD, a psychiatrist who specializes in sexual medicine and sex therapy in New York City. “This exercise works upper arms, abdominals, obliques, thighs and buttocks,” she says. “These are important muscles that help stabilize you when you are engaged in intercourse on all fours, any sex position where the woman is on top, or in transition from one position to another while maintaining close genital contact with your partner.” Lay facedown with the palms of your hands flat on the floor on each side of your shoulders. In this position, your forearms should also be flat on the floor and will act as your support when you raise your body. Push your weight to the balls of your feet as you push up onto your forearms and palms so that your entire body is suspended in the air. Be careful to keep your body as straight and flat as possible, and avoid lifting your hips in the air. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then relax for a few seconds before repeating; do three sets of 10 reps.

Bridge Pose

Another yoga pose that can improve your sexual enjoyment is the bridge pose. “This exercise helps strengthen the lower back, gluteus muscles and hamstrings,” says Dr. Castellanos. “It helps enhance a woman’s sexual experience because it increases her strength and endurance in these muscles, which are used to create resistance during a man’s thrusting, thereby increasing the intensity of the thrust.” Start out lying flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Lay your arms to the side of your body, lift your hips up in the air and squeeze your gluteus muscles. Continue to press upward until just your upper back/shoulders, arms and feet are touching the floor. Hold this position for 10 seconds, breathing normally, then slowly lower back down to the floor and relax for a few seconds before repeating again. Aim for three sets of 10 reps each.

Seated Leg Extensions

Do your thighs quiver during orgasm and after sex—but not in a good way? “The large muscles of the thighs are often used during sex and can get fatigued quickly since they are such a large muscle group,” says Dr. Castellanos. The solution: seated leg extensions. “Find a stable chair in which you can sit up straight and have your knees bent at a 90-degree angle with your feet flat on the floor,” she says. “While keeping your thigh and knee as steady as possible, lift one foot up to straighten your leg slowly, then bring it back down to the floor. Do three sets of 10 reps for each leg.

Adapted from WomansDay.com by Sarah Jio
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Helen Mirren And The Sexy Art Of Aging

February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Revealing Age Defying Secrets To Staying Young And Sexy

Helen Mirren is a beautiful Oscar winner that looks better than many 45 year olds.  Unfortunately, today, with the excessive emphasis that is placed by society on youth, many women over 40 are beginning to feel unsexy – and with that often comes a tremendous feeling of insecurity.

But, the truth is there are plenty of sex appeal role models for them to aspire to: women like Dame Helen are by no means in the minority for looking sexy and stunning. Older women are more beautiful, more driven, more powerful and more prominent than ever before.

They all have one thing in common, however: they have taken care of themselves all their lives – and by this I mean eating a reasonably healthy diet, exercising moderately, and not allowing themselves to become overweight.

From the look of her face and her body, Helen Mirren has taken jolly good care of herself and her diet, and it shows. So, all hail Queen Helen. After all, there is nothing like a Dame.

She credits “vitamins, a healthy diet and exercise” for her incredible good looks, although she emphasizes that the desire to do certain activities is her impetus to exercise, not vanity.

But, her advice is the timeless kind that we should all follow anyway:

“Although I come and go about exercise. I do do it, but, honestly, it’s not particularly a beauty thing, it’s just that as one gets older, one has to keep up one’s energy levels, and if you want to do that, you can’t stop exercising.”

Older women are also looking after themselves. Studies consistently show that regular physical activity, a healthy diet, a positive attitude and maintenance of relationships and social engagements lead to a better old age.

Helen Mirren is a strong proponent of keeping a youthful attitude and sex appeal.  Here are Helen’s top 5 sexy shape-up secrets to keep fit:

  1. Bikini Body Diet. Always be on a diet, but don’t be afraid to enjoy the occasional hamburger or glass of champagne. Balance the excess out of your body!
  2. Way Fun. Wii Exercise. The 65-year-old actress can currently be seen jogging and practicing yoga moves in TV ads for Nintendo’s Wii Fit, which allows users to workout at home, but admits she nearly snubbed the offer because she doesn’t consider herself an exercise expert.
  3. Sleep for Beauty. The 64-year-old actress sleeps as much as it’s possible avoiding the parties and restaurants when working hard.
    “I sleep. When I’m working really hard, I don’t party. I don’t go to the bar after work. I don’t go out to restaurants. I just go to bed. If I’m on a film, I even try to catch some sleep in my trailer at lunchtime. I really try to sleep as much as possible. It’s very important and, as you get older, it becomes more so.”
  4. Be yourself. “Her sensuality comes from her honesty,” says Mirren’s husband Taylor Hackford. “She’s not hiding behind makeup or a baby-doll hairdo.  She’s the real thing.”
  5. Youth In Vitamin Tablets. Helen Mirren has admitted her love for Swiss apple stem cell products, know to reverse skin aging, increase the lifespan of human cells and delay the onset of wrinkles!

So, there you have it: No magical herbal remedies or wheat grass smoothies, just sensible, wholly unexciting and healthy advice. The prospect of looking a little more like sexy Dame Mirren at her age, or any age, is enormous incentive.

On her famous sex appeal Helen Mirren said, “I don’t think women do lose their sex appeal it just shifts, it is some indefinable thing that has to do with appreciation of life, appreciation of wisdom, there should be a special word for it.”

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Removing Sexual Disorders and Improving Intimacy… Naturally

February 1, 2011 By 3 Comments

Men let’s talk straight about “sex” and, please, women listen in…

Fact is men who have sexual performance concerns will turn to anything for a solution, which is the reason arousal drugs sales are so incredibly successful. Yet, they are far from being a cure.

Read the warning labels. These drugs are only meant for short-term use, at best, and even when properly prescribed these drugs can kill you. To make matters worse, the easy availability of these drugs and their bootleg counterfeits has become a huge public health concern.

Read on to learn a better way.

Just considering the sheer numbers of men and women who continue to suffer from sexual performance problems is startling.

In a 1992, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Conference on Impotence estimated between 10-20 million men in the U.S. have Erectile Dysfunction (ED). That estimate jumps to 30 million if you count men with partial erectile dysfunction.

Taking prescription drugs is a real problem in our American culture. Even the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported 106,000 patients die from properly prescribed drugs every year and more than 2,000,000 suffer serious side effects1. The moral of this story is, “Say no to drugs.”

Before I reveal some proven safe and effective ways to increase your sexual prowess and all that, it’s vital I point out that if you’re frustrated by sexual performance, you may be unaware of “deeper underlying health concerns.”

A major study carried out in four countries revealed prevalence of male impotence increased by 10% per year of age. Additionally, increased risk was associated with diabetes, heart disease, lower urinary tract symptoms, heavy smoking, and depression2.

In this study, sexual impotence increased with age from 2% in 18 year old men up to an amazing 39-48% in men 70 years and older3.

According to the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted6 major disease rates remain high, the cost of medical care is the highest in the world and all this is due to under-nutrition — NOT drug deficiencies.

In the ultimate search for a natural cure, you must consider your whole lifestyle, diet and environment and not just your symptoms — no matter what they may be.

If you suffer from sexual impotence, you could pop a Viagra, or similar PDE-5 inhibitor class drug. If you survive the side effects, at best you’ll have a 35% chance you’ll be able perform sexual intercourse, despite your remaining in poor overall cardiovascular health (the likely cause of your sexual disorder).

Or, you could take the nutritional approach using whole plant-based foods scientifically proven to have a “natural” overall healing benefit.

As far as which “magic pill” leads to successful intercourse faster, patients reported that:

  • Only 35% treated with sildenafil succeeded within 14 minutes
  • Only 21% treated with vardenafil within 10 minutes
  • Only 16% treated with tadalafil within 16 minutes

Viagra (sildenafil ), made by Pfizer is similar to Eli Lilly’s Cialis (tadalafil) and GlaxoSmithKline’s Levitra (vardenafil). All three of these drugs work the same way and have the same toxicity profiles.

The big question is, is it really worth the risk? Apparently, millions of people think so, but do they even have half the facts?

By the way, PDE stands for Phosphodiesterase. PDE is a natural enzyme that is needed to break down nitric oxide in your tissue cells. PDE-5 Inhibitors block that natural breakdown of nitric oxide, prolonging erections for unnaturally long periods of time.

Nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate ejaculation, maintain erection and also helps your eye “retina” to expand and contract, as well as many other biological functions.

Are There Any Good Medical Uses For PDE-5 Inhibitors Other Than Risky Recreational Drugs?

One medical use does seem promising for those patients who had radiation therapy for prostate problems. It appears if the patients use a PGE-5 inhibitor drug within 18 to 36 months after prostate radiation therapy, then they’ll have a better chance of restoring erectile function4. There you have it, a medical use. BUT, they are NOT designed to be like “sex candy.” These are serious prescriptive medications.

Here are some of the extra risks PDE-5 inhibitors bring to your bedside:

  • Headache pain
  • Flushing of the skin
  • Indigestion problems
  • Sinus issues
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Diarrhea

Very sexy guys . . . NOT!

PLUS, these arousal drugs can also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and trigger heart attack, stroke, chest pain, heart palpitations and SUDDEN DEATH, which is really NOT the way to go!

As I mentioned before, the PDE-5 inhibitor drugs block PDE enzymes from doing their normal biological function. PDE is involved in the constriction and dilation of your eyes’ retina, allowing you to focus properly.

That’s why vision problems is one of other “bizarre and totally unwanted effects” of these arousal drugs: PDE-5 Inhibitors block the enzyme that regulates a critical function in “all your cells,” not just the penis.

This adverse side effect is so serious they have a new warning label for it called “non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy” (NAION).

Short of experiencing sudden and total blindness while making love, many men taking these sexual arousal drugs also experience hallucinations of blue-green colored halos around objects for several hours accompanied by eye pain.

Using Natural Herbs Can Provide The Same Benefits, But Without The Risks

Here’s a hand full of common remedies people have used successfully for thousands of years to help with sexual disorders.

The point here is to address your underlying cause of sexual impotence first, which is usually “lack of cardiovascular health,” then consider using proven natural remedies instead of dangerous designer drugs like PDE-5 Inhibitors.

By properly using natural plant-based remedies such as Ashwagandha, Horny Goat weed, Maca, Yohimbe root, Ginseng, Catuaba bark, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus, Passion flower and Miura Puma, along with healthy lifestyle modifications you can ignite your sexual libido, boost youthful vitality and transform overall health.

Natural aphrodisiacs are reported to work great with little or no risk. Always ask your doctors about “unexpected reactions” with the medications you may be already taking and never suddenly stop taking a prescription unless under a physicians care.

Recapturing your sexual prowess using herbal aphrodisiacs is safer, less expensive and they work with you and your mate in a “natural” way, which sexually active people report is more intimate.

Artificially stimulating your sex impulse by blocking brain, tissue and whole body chemistry with drugs is not to be taken lightly. Death from using PDE-5 inhibitor drugs are rarely reported, but the risks are real.

Keep in mind, sexual impotence is a sign of a weakened circulatory system. The same biological factors causing erectile dysfunction (ED) are the same factors that cause heart disease and risk of heart attack. Erectile dysfunction (ED) usually appears 1 to 5 years before more obvious signs of cardiovascular health disease of which the next sign can be death.

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Whatever problem you are facing, work through it as a couple. Not just figuratively, but literally. It’s easy to begin to feel very alone when you’re at odds with your partner. But, by simply holding hands with your partner can make you feel loved and supported enough to get through whatever unsexy problem falls in your path.

The Whole Hearted Truth

The biggest risk people take with their health is by simply NOT taking control of it. Taking control can be fun and educational. You wouldn’t tell your child to make an important decision that will affect the rest of his or her life without looking into the matter completely, now would you? Then, why would you?

The key to renewed sexual vitality is to first love yourself enough to strengthen those primal healing connections naturally, without drugs.

Improving your sexual health means you need to nurture your health at the cellular level first. Healthy cells give you healthy organs, sexual drive and overall superior health and vitality. It couldn’t be simpler!

Now that you know you can have renewed sexual vigor and vitality, start investing whole heartedly in your relationship with a more endearing, positive and intimate manner.

It is a good idea is a to talk to your health professional about curing “the real cause” of your sexual impotence before you risk your health, vision and life on resorting to these popular arousal drugs.

It may also surprise you to know that countless males have sexual impotence because of adverse effects of “other prescriptive drugs” like SSRs, antidepressants and even asthma breathers.

As you eliminated all other possibilities, the real cause will become more obvious.

Truth is you may be suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol levels or other conditions that would NOT make you a safe risk even for just one night of chemically induced sex.

High Risk Sex Vs No Risk Sex

They say even if you smoke, or were a smoker, wear glasses or are over the age of 50, that you could go blind within 24 hours of popping a Viagra. Why even take the risk when there are proven ways to help your situation improve naturally?

On the other hand, if you’re “un-lucky” enough to experience some of these serious side effects you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

So, if you’re planning on having sex with arousal drugs, then make sure you not only have an eager date, but that you’re also able to secure a good lawyer, too. Or, maybe just date a good lawyer who’s willing to take your case on contingency.

Wait there’s more! The FDA just issued another health alert concerning Viagra, Cialis and Levitra’s (All PDE-5’s) adverse effects. Sudden hearing loss has been reported by enough men that they had to make more label changes. I imagine there must have been an awful lot of lawsuits to make that happen.

Think of it from your mates point of view: you got dizzy passed out, woke up with a headache whining about blue fuzzy halos everywhere as your ears ring, your hearing stops, you go blind and, finally, you have heart palpitations and suddenly die of a massive stroke. Was it worth it?

NOT!

Blind, deaf and paralyzed . . . Hmmmm, you know there is a better way!

Taking control of your real biological age—not your age in years—can mean the difference between enjoying sex at 50, 75 or at 100.

Making smart dietary choices, using the simple plant-based remedies and enjoying walks together can cure and transform your love life faster than you think.

Sexual disorder or dysfunction  is NOT part of the “normal” aging process.

While enhancing your sex life imagine turning-back your biological age too.

Improve your cell health and everything else quickly follows suit.

Healthy living backed up by a mostly plant food-based diet is the best way to ensure strong sexual performance levels throughout your entire lifespan5,6.

Reference:
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  2. Nicolosi A, Moreira ED Jr, Shirai M, Bin Mohd Tambi MI, Glasser DB.: Epidemiology of erectile dysfunction in four countries: cross-national study of the prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction. Urology 2003 Jan;61(1):201-6
  3. Parazzini F, Menchini Fabris F, Bortolotti A, Calabro A, Chatenoud L, Colli E., Landoni M, Lavezzari M,, Turchi P, Sessa A, Mirone V.: Frequency and determinants of erectile dysfunction in Italy Eur Urol 2000 Jan;37(1): 43-9
  4. BJU Int 2006;98:1255-1258.
  5. SOURCE: Bacon, C. Annals of Internal Medicine, August 2003; vol 139: pp 161-168.
  6. Campbell, T. Colin (2006). The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health. Benbella Books. ISBN 1-932100-38-5
Martin Jacobse (Big Pharma Corporate Arm), a hearing and speech specialist of 30 years, was first inspired by the natural home remedies used by his Cherokee Grandmother. He has since expanded his interests into naturopathic, alternative and energy medicine. Excited to share his findings and close the gap between the medical profession and natural home remedies, Jacobse found a passion as an independent medical researcher and ghost writer, dedicating his life to getting the word out as a consumer health advocate for Barton Publishing. Jacobse spends his free time practicing the healing art of magnetic Qigong, publishing books and enjoying the quiet of a small horse ranch near the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
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Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Passion is the flammable fabric necessary for any romantic relationship to survive in the long run.

The danger is passion alone can consume you in its exciting flames just about as fast as it can abandon you.

Intimacy, on the other hand, takes time to grow and blossom, which when nurtured with genuine love and compassion eventually leads to commitment.

“Sometimes, things really do turn out right, for strangers in the night.”

If you’re a die-hard romantic who still holds out for and believes in true love, nothing could be more important than having it and keeping it. When you have your health and you’re really in love, then you have a priceless piece of heaven on earth.

The Triangle Of Love

As you may already know, passion without love is nothing but pure infatuation. Infatuation is the state of being temporarily carried away by unreasoned passion or addictive love.

Passion, intimacy and commitment cannot stand alone.

Let’s look at the different forms of love, passion, intimacy and commitment make up . . .

  • If you have a sense of commitment and desire to make your relationship last, but you don’t have passion and intimacy you have only “the idea” of love or . . . emotional love.
  • Let’s say you’ve got passion and the drive to build a life together, but you lack intimacy . . . you have puppy love or fatuous love.
  • Alright, so you are in an intimate relationship and you are committed to building a future together, you’re like siblings, there is no fiery passion or erotic attraction involved . . . you have companionate love.
  • Have you ever fell head-over-heels with a friend? You’re enthralled in the arms of both passion and intimacy . . . you have romantic love.
  • Ultimately, when you have all three dimensions of intimacy plus passion and commitment you have it all . . . Congratulations, you have consummate love!

Sometimes we all get a little obsessed with finding our own “idea of love,” but experiencing love and wishing for it are as far apart as day and night.

You don’t need another philosophy or theory about love; you desire the experience. The real challenge isn’t in finding “true” love. It’s really only about removing the obstacles to love’s presence. That’s the secret.

It’s been said that love and fear are opposites, but I’m telling you today that true love has no real opposite. Once you remove the blocks to really loving, your life becomes an inspiration for others as you experience the intimate interconnectedness of life itself. For it is life that made love possible.

Fear is the lack of love and love is the lack of fear; they are irreconcilable.

The only mystery of love is for those who keep themselves cut off from it. Love’s purpose is to reveal your connectedness and give you a permanent sense of belonging — where there are no more illusions.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.” (1 Cor. 13:4–7, NIV)

Love is the fearless knowledge of living right. Call a rose by any other name and it’s still a rose. So, though true love has many names, it’s the quintessential “experience” beyond words we long for.

Being in love is good for you in many splendored ways.

It’s a scientific fact that happily married couples live longer healthier lives than single people do.

Couples who express themselves intimately and passionately have fewer stress hormones according to the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

It shouldn’t surprise you that having sexual intercourse, kissing and even holding hands has a beneficial biological effect on lowering levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol.

Chronic stress has been shown to weaken the immune system and promote heart disease, even a “broken heart.”

Give Your Sex Life Wings!

In dealing with the ups and downs of any relationship one of the most important things you can do is to find new activities to do together which create a positive feeling for both partners.

Sometimes we place too much pressure solely on intimacy or sex, which is a big reason why so many couples are having sexual issues. Great sex takes patience.  Having sex should never be a pressure issue; take your time to romance the flame of passion.

In fact, did you know “emotional factors” are responsible for nearly half of the male impotence issues in America? The other half has underlying health factors such as diabetes, circulatory problems or some physical trauma.

If you or your partner is suffering from sexual performance issues the best thing you can do, besides addressing your health through diet, exercise and lifestyle, is to introduce novel activities you both might consider to be intimate.

What if your level of sexual pleasure and performance is all in your head?

Bottom line nothing is less attractive than fear. Fear also releases the stress hormone cortisol, which reduces circulation, increases inflammation and wastes your source of intimate sexual energy.

Remember: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

Here are 3 sexually attractive attitudes to help you men out there who know they deserve to be loved often:

  • Like your self.
    Women are turned on by men who like being men. It keeps you interesting and sends out a positive attractive message.
  • Be a fun lover.
    Women love to go out and play with their sexual partners, so go somewhere or do something together that’s fun.
  • Get what you want.
    Have a big personal goal that drives you and go for it.

Nothing is sexier or a bigger turn on than the mind. Learning to turn on your mind will increase your own sexuality and attract the intimacy you crave form your mate.

Did you know your brain uses 18% of the body’s energy intake while constituting merely 2% of its weight?

Most sexual problems can be overcome naturally using your intelligence, creativity and attitude. Truth is most drugs can’t even beat the placebo effect in the first place, which means if you “believe” you can or can’t, either way you’re right . . .

With a healthy attitude comes a desire for a healthier body. The “right” nutrition is important for sexual health because it energizes your brain, stimulates your nervous system and strengthens circulation.

The foundation for great sex is a healthy mind and body . . . here are some key vitaminerals and nutrients to help you enjoy incredible sex:

  • Vitamin A found in carrots, broccoli and sweet potatoes help produce optimal level of progesterone, which is an important sex hormone that supports libido (that sexy feeling).
  • Vitamin B1 found in sprouted grains, asparagus and pineapples is essential for optimal nerve transmission and energy production throughout the body, which is vital to increase libido.
  • Vitamin B3 found in avocadoes, sprouted grains and beans can enhance the sexual sensation, increase blood flow to the skin and mucous membranes, and intensify the orgasm!
  • Vitamin B6 found in vegetables, nuts and bananas helps regulate prolactin, a natural libido booster.
  • Vitamin C found in citrus, Camu camu and beets is used to help make beneficial hormones vital in sexuality and getting “turned on.”
  • Vitamin D found in mushrooms, eggs and sunlight helps you maintain a healthy and vigorous libido.
  • Vitamin E found in seeds, nuts and green leafy vegetables is a powerful antioxidant and is necessary for healthy cells, especially those involved in the sexual experience.
  • Magnesium found in cacao beans, spinach and nuts is important for the production of sex hormones and neurotransmitters and is a powerful smooth muscle relaxant.
  • Selenium found in parsley, brazil nuts and seaweed is a mineral vital for healthy sperm health. Nearly is stored and used in the testes and seminal ducts.
  • Zinc found in alfalfa, mustard and almonds is used to make testosterone and other sexual hormones. Zinc is loaded in the prostate gland and sperm more than anywhere else in the body.
  • Last, but not least, Essential Fatty acid found in black currants, nuts and cacao butter are needed to make sex hormones and store sexual nutrients to keep you in the game.

Bottom line is your “consummate” relationship needs a constant balance between intimacy, passion and commitment, but without having a healthy lifestyle, a smart diet and quality sex, the triangle of love can collapse.

So, always make it a priority to romance your partner like you did when you were first dating and remember: great sex and romance begin while your clothes are still on.

Nurturing a healthy partnership isn’t just about pushing the right buttons, so don’t let your “sexual rendezvous” to become just another routine. Learn to overcome, be adventurous and have fun.

Learn how to nurture your passion, renew your intimacy and revitalize a healthier sexuality for the years to come.

SOURCE: Dr. Beate Ditzen of the University of Zurich in Switzerland, et al.

Martin Jacobse (The 7 Rungs of the Health and Wellness Ladder), a hearing and speech specialist of 30 years, was first inspired by the natural home remedies used by his Cherokee Grandmother. He has since expanded his interests into naturopathic, alternative and energy medicine. Excited to share his findings and close the gap between the medical profession and natural home remedies, Jacobse found a passion as an independent medical researcher and ghost writer, dedicating his life to getting the word out as a consumer health advocate for Barton Publishing. Jacobse spends his free time practicing the healing art of magnetic Qigong, publishing books and enjoying the quiet of a small horse ranch near the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
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L-Arginine – Best Natural Supplement to Boost Libido

February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The ProSexual Nutrient

Sexual dysfunction is estimated to affect 43% of women and 31% of men in the U.S. For women, sexual dysfunction consists primarily of loss of libido (sexual drive) and inability (or great difficulty) in achieving an orgasm. For men, sexual dysfunction primarily takes the form of impotence, known technically as erectile dysfunction.

One of the more popular supplement ingredients for sexual dysfunction is L-arginine, also referred to as arginine. Arginine assists in relaxing blood vessels to allow more blood circulation, thereby increasing blood flow to the genitals, as a by product of synthesizing nitric oxide. More blood flow makes sexual stimulation more sensitive and increases libido or desire for sex in both men and women.

Stronger Libido … Greater Endurance

It has been hypothesized that taking extra arginine will increase nitric oxide levels and in turn increase blood flow to the penis. However, not all pharmaceutical studies have shown increasing nitric oxide have been to be effective.  Instead, increasing the sensitivity to nitric oxide can bring greater blood flow, thus assisting erections, endurance and orgasms. L-arginine has also been reported to improving fertility in men with low sperm counts and been found as an active ingredient in many sexual dysfunction support products. Men should consider supplementing 500 mg/day or for organic erectile dysfunction (ED): 5 grams per day.

If women are looking for greater satisfaction in their love life, more orgasms and greater clitoris stimulation, then consider taking up to 2,500 mg of L-arginine with your daily vitamins and minerals. Results may take up to 4 weeks.

Get It On Naturally

Normally our bodies produce enough L-arginine for normal body function, but certain injuries or conditions can cause you to not produce enough L-arginine for your body to work or heal properly.

Some foods that naturally have this amino acid in them are poultry, pork, dairy products, seafood, nuts, chickpeas, soy beans, and chocolate. Yes, another scientific reason for eating chocolate!

For over the counter supplements, the following 3 L-arginine brands were tested for quality, label consistency and lead contamination, recommended to you for safe consumption:...


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Thanda Passion Booster™ for Women

February 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Promote Female Sexual Desires

Do you need help with Libido? Thanda Passion Booster may be able to help as an all-natural remedy for enhancing the female sex drive to increase sexual desire and arousal in women.

Use Thanda Passion Capsules To:

  • Awaken and enhance female sexual pleasure
  • Increase and promote orgasmic strength
  • Relax and enjoy sex day and night
  • Achieve optimal sexual health and vitality
  • Support hormonal balance and circulation

What is Thanda Passion Booster?

Thanda – Xhosa (a language native to South Africa) word for ‘love’ – is a 100% safe, non-addictive, natural herbal remedy. Thanda Passion Booster has been used for many years to safely maintain health and systemic balance in the female reproductive system.

Using Thanda Passion Booster on a regular basis helps to maintain healthy sexual desire, orgasmic functioning and sexual health – helping you to relax and enjoy sex, day or night!

This powerful tonic for female sexual health contains a range of specially selected herbs from Africa and the Orient which are traditionally identified as having aphrodisiac properties. They are known for their supportive function in maintaining healthy female sexual arousal and as an effective tonic for the female reproductive system.

Thanda also supports the healthy functioning of the female reproductive system by helping to maintain balanced flow of blood and routine sensitivity to the female genitals. Thanda can make all the difference, without compromising health or risking serious side effects.

The natural remedy formula remains true to the whole spectrum method of herbal manufacture, ensuring the bio-availability and balance of all the active ingredients contained in the remedy. This method of manufacture also significantly reduces the likelihood of side effects and maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance – exactly as nature intended!

Now you can get in touch with your passionate self with Thanda Passion Booster for Women.

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Related Products: For a male sexual health tonic, visit Ikawe.

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