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Boosting Your Libido (Part Four)

9/20/2021

Fenugreek is a popular herb in alternative medicine that may help enhance libido and improve sexual function.

It contains compounds that your body may use to produce sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone.

A 6-week study in 30 men found that supplementing with 600 mg of fenugreek extract daily increased strength and improved sexual function.

Similarly, an 8-week study in 80 women with low libido determined that taking 600 mg of fenugreek daily significantly improved sexual arousal and desire, compared with the placebo group.

That said, very few human studies have examined fenugreek and libido, so more research is needed.

In addition, this herb interacts with blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin. If you’re on a blood thinner, you should speak with your medical practitioner before taking fenugreek.

Fenugreek can be purchased at iHerb.com. Use this coupon code, BER298, to save money at checkout.
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Another way to boost one’s sex drive is without taking supplements is to read and/or write erotic literature. Check out, “Her Haunting Lover,” at https://books2read.com/u/mB2y8O

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Discuss with your PCM about taking this supplement.

Boosting Your Libido Part Three

8/24/2021

Red Ginseng is another supplement known for aiding low libido and improving sexual function. A 20-week study in 32 menopausal women found that taking 3 grams of red ginseng per day significantly improved sexual desire and function, compared with a placebo. Here’s the link: Effects of Korean red ginseng on sexual arousal in menopausal women: placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover clinical study - PubMed (nih.gov)

In addition, red ginseng may boost the production of nitric oxide, a compound that aids blood circulation and help muscles in the penis relax. In fact, studies have revealed that this herb was at least twice as effective as a placebo at enhancing erectile function.

However, other studies have found no effect of red ginseng on libido or sexual function, and some experts question the strength of these studies.

Red ginseng is generally well-tolerated, but may cause side effects, such as headaches and upset stomach. It may also interact with medications like blood thinners, so those who take them may want to consult a medical professional before use.

If interested, a wide-selection of Red Ginseng products is available at iherb.com. Iherb.com offers natural health products at a discount. Use this coupon code, BER298, to save more at checkout. https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=Red%20Ginseng

Another way to boost one’s sex drive is without taking supplements is to read and/or write erotic literature. Check out, “Her Haunting Lover,” at https://books2read.com/u/mB2y8O

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Discuss with your PCM about taking this supplement.

Boosting Your Libido, Part Two

8/19/2021

In the previous article, Tribulus terrestris was discussed as a sexual booster, but it is NOT the only supplement known for helping to boost one’s libido. Maca, a root vegetable, has been traditionally used to enhance fertility and sex drive. One can buy supplements in various forms, including powders, capsules, and liquid extracts.
In a 12-week study, it was noted that 42 percent of men who took 1,500 – 3,000 mg of Maca daily experienced an increased sex drive. Here’s the link for more information: Effect of Lepidium meyenii (MACA) on sexual desire and its absent relationship with serum testosterone levels in adult healthy men - PubMed (nih.gov)

Furthermore, in a review of 4 studies in 131 people, taking Maca consistently for at least 6 weeks improved sexual desire. It also helped treat mild erectile dysfunction in men.

Additionally, some evidence suggests that Maca may help combat the loss in libido that may occur as a side effect of certain antidepressant drugs.

Most studies found that taking 1.5 – 3.5 grams daily for at least 2 – 12 weeks was sufficient to boost libido. Here’s the link for more information: Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review - PubMed (nih.gov)

If interested, a wide-selection of Maca products is available at iherb.com. Iherb.com offers natural health products at a discount. Use this coupon code, BER298, to save more at checkout. https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=maca

Another way to boost one’s sex drive is without taking supplements is to read and/or write erotic literature. Check out, “Her Haunting Lover,” at https://books2read.com/u/mB2y8O

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Discuss with your PCM about taking this supplement.

For Teachers Boosting Your Libido (Part One)

8/11/2021

Of course, teachers are human beings just like everyone else! So, when it comes to sexual fulfillment, it becomes big NO! NO! to have a discussion on this topic in the teacher’s lounge or anywhere on school property. But, it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t read this article.

As a retired teacher, I am allowed to discuss this topic and wished I had known more about it in my younger years.

A popular, small leafy plant whose roots and fruit used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for boosting the libido is “Tribulus.”

It is also widely available as a sports supplement and commonly marketed to boost testosterone levels and, of course, improve one’s sex drive.

While human studies have not shown that it can raise testosterone levels, it appears to increase the sex drive in both men and women.

In a 90-day study in women reporting low sexual pleasure, taking 750 mg of Tribulus terrestris daily increased sexual satisfaction in 88 percent of partcipants.

In a 90-day study in women reporting low sexual pleasure, taking 750 mg of Tribulus terrestris daily increased sexual satisfaction in 88% of participants. Check out this link to learn more: Clinical Assessment of Tribulus terrestris Extract in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction - PubMed (nih.gov)

What’s more, a 2-month study in men revealed that taking 750-1500 mg of Tribulus terrestris daily improved sexual desire in 79 percent of them. Check out this link to learn more: Pro-sexual and androgen enhancing effects of Tribulus terrestris L.: Fact or Fiction - PubMed (nih.gov)

However, studies in men with erectile dysfunction show mixed results. One study found that taking 800 mg of this supplement daily for 30 days did not treat erectile dysfunction. Conversely, in another study, taking 1,500 mg daily for 90 days improved erections, as well as sexual desire.

One study found that taking 800 mg of this supplement daily for 30 days did not treat erectile dysfunction. Conversely, in another study, taking 1,500 mg daily for 90 days improved erections, as well as sexual desire.

This is NOT the only supplement available for boosting one’s libido. More will be revealed in upcoming articles.

If interested, a wide-selection of Tribulus terrestris products is available at iherb.com. Iherb.com offers natural health products at a discount. Use this coupon code, BER298, to save more at checkout.
https://www.iherb.com/search?kw=Tribulus%20terrestris

Another way to boost one’s sex drive is without taking supplements is to read and/or write erotic literature. Check out, “Her Haunting Lover,” at https://books2read.com/u/mB2y8O

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Discuss with your PCM about taking this supplement.

Alma Oil to Treat Hair Loss, Dandruff, and toe Prevent Pattern Baldness (Part Three)

8/5/2021

As I mentioned in Part One, I began using amla oil to help get rid of the dry flakes on my scalp. It is best recommended to leave it on the scalp overnight for a deep conditioning and to wear a shower cap and to cover yur pillows with towels to prevent staining. Amla oil can have a strong, musky odor, so you may want to use it sparingly, if you don’t plan to rinse it out right away.

However, you can make your own hair product by mixing alma powder with warm water to create a paste-like cream. When applied to dry, clean hair, the mixture is thought to increase the hair’s softness and thickness.

For myself, I use about quarter’s worth and rub into my scalp the night before I plan to wash my hair. I don’t bother using a shower cap, but I do cover my pillow with a towel. In the morning, I wash my hair, using Organic Excellence shampoo (no conditioner, needed.)

At first, I thought the oil would be hard to wash out, but I was WRONG! This stuff definitely works to eliminate the dry flakes and I am experiencing less fall out and I am seeing regrowth! Simply amazing and so economical! I can’t believe I never heard of amla oil before now!

The alma oil product I purchased…(Used coupon code, BER298, at checkout to save money)
https://www.iherb.com/pr/heritage-store-organic-cold-pressed-alma-hair-serum-2-fl-oz-60-ml/71957

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.

Part Two: Alma Oil to Treat Hair Loss, Dandruff and Pattern Baldness

7/27/2021

Amla oil might help in treating male and female, pattern hair baldness, according to some evidence. As we know, hair loss can be characterized by a receding hairline and the gradual disappearance of hair from the crown and frontal scalp, all characteristics of androgenic alopecia or male pattern hair loss.

In a 2012 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that, of the 17 plants commonly used for hair treatments, amla extract was the second most potent inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase. This is the same enzyme target for inhibition by the oral drug, Propecia, used to treat male pattern hair loss. Whether the plant applied topically offers anywhere the same effect, has yet to be proven. Ironically, might not ever be proven, because it certainly is much cheaper to buy a bottle of alma oil, rather than spend money on high-price consumer products.

In another study conducted by Yeungnam University in Korea evaluated a naturopathic hair product called DA-5512 which contains six plant extracts, including alma oil. According to the scientists, when applied daily to mice for 16 weeks, there was significant hair growth comparable to that seen in mice treated with Rogaine---a topical drug used to treat male pattern baldness.

The alma oil product I purchased…(Used coupon code, BER298, at checkout to save money)
https://www.iherb.com/pr/heritage-store-organic-cold-pressed-alma-hair-serum-2-fl-oz-60-ml/71957

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.

Alma Oil to Treat Hair Loss, Dandruff, and to Prevent Pattern Baldness (Part One)

7/20/2021

Of course, I never, even heard of Alma Oil. I decided to try it to remove the scaly dandruff from my scalp. No matter the herbs I’m taking, nor the pure shampoo I’m using, I couldn’t seem to deal with the issue of having a dry, flaky scalp. And, if I could remove these flakes from scalp, then I will probably not see any new hair growth.
I stumbled across Alma oil at, of course, iherb.com to use on my dry scalp. I figure, give it a try and see what happens. Now, this oil amazed me! Why didn’t I hear about it before?
Alma oil is a natural oil used for hair health that contains extracts from the Indian gooseberry. It is traditionally made by drying the fruit and immersing it in a base oil for a duration, after which the oil is filtered and purified. Alma oil is said to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss and premature graying. When used as a hair treatment, alma oil is applied directly to the scalp.
In Ayurvedic healing, the Indian gooseberry is said to possess astringent properties beneficial to hair. It is high in vitamin C and natural antioxidants known as flavonoids and polyphenols.
When used for hair treatment, amla oil is thought to strengthen and condition follicles down to the roots. Ayurvedic practitioners also believe that amla oil can promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and prevent the graying of hair.
The alma oil product I purchased…(Used coupon code, BER298, at checkout to save money)
https://www.iherb.com/pr/heritage-store-organic-cold-pressed-alma-hair-serum-2-fl-oz-60-ml/71957

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.

I Want My Hair Back (Part Seven)

7/13/2021

Finding an Effective Shampoo
There are so many shampoos on the market that claim to help with hair loss and to regrow one’s hair. Well, I certainly was fooled by some! As a cautionary measure, one needs to make sure to do one’s homework. Read the label carefully and research all ingredients one is not familiar with and, of course, this may take some time.
Recently, I found out that some products I thought I was safe using, turned out not to be what I had expected. Beware of certain ingredients found in various shampoos and the following are on my watch list: Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, sodium chloride, polyethylene glycols (PEG), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), formaldehyde, alcohol, synthetic fragrances (irritate the scalp causing hair loss), synthetic colors, diimethicone (can clog pores causing hair loss), cocamidopropyl betaine, triclosan, and retinyl palmitate.
Now, finding a shampoo that was free of any of these culprits was impossible.
Now, an alternative to trying to purchase an over-the-counter bottle of shampoo was to make one’s own shampoo. I did find this recipe:

Homemade Coconut Milk Shampoo.
1/4 cup liquid castile soap, like Dr. Bronners. 20 drops of essential oils of choice (Peppermint, lavender, rosemary and orange, or a combination of those). For dry hair, add ½ tsp olive or almond oil (optional).
I did try using this mixture with rosemary drops, but I just didn’t feel like my hair was truly washed. Now, I thought about using a bar of unscented soap like my mother had done, and her hair did grow back, but I remember her having a hard time getting her hair rinsed to her satisfaction.
So, I kept on buying certain shampoos believing I had found the right one, only to discover there was at least one ingredient that could cause hair loss. I was just about to give up when I came across a shampoo that was truly pure from any harsh chemicals.
I came across a shampoo from Organic Excellence along with a conditioner at http://www.iherb.com. (Use this coupon code: BER298, to save money during checkout.) It is sulfate-free and toxin-free. It is formulated with certified organic ingredients, vitamins and botanicals. This shampoo can be used on all hair types. Now, iherb.com had the wild mint version of the shampoo. Now, I don’t know if I am allergic to wild mint or not. But, still I wanted a shampoo with no fragrance, what-so-ever! As it turned out, Organic Excellence does offer a shampoo without the wild mint added, but it is not available at iherb.com. I had to purchase the shampoo and conditioner directly on their site: http://www.organicexcellence.com. There is no code for a product discount, but they do offer a free sample pack of their products when purchasing a product off their website, which is rather nice.

Now, I don’t wash my hair every day. I only wash my hair when it feels dirty. That’s how it was when I was growing up. So, one could say I’ve gone back to my childhood ways. In addition, I will rinse my hair in slightly cold water, so that my scalp gets the tingly feeling, which helps the blood to circulate.

Getting my hair back is not an easy task, but one I am working on and will continue to work on. As I continue to keep up with the necessary supplements and washing my hair with a toxic-free shampoo, I have noticed an improvement, and that to me, means the world!

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.

I Want My Hair Back (Part Six)

7/7/2021

This is my continued story about finding a solution to m hair loss problem and believe me...there is so much to discover! I became more interested in biotin, when I noticed how thick my older daughter's hair was....after she had a baby???? In fact, her hair was thicker than its ever been!!!! So, I had to find out more about that faithful biotin, as well as folate..

If you're experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, biotin may assist in regrowth. There's some research to suggest that increased biotin intake can improve overall hair quality, including thickness and shine.

I know for a fact that after my daughter, Michelle, had her first child, she had kept her hair. In fact, it was thick and looked wonderful! I asked what she took to maintain the health of her hair and she mentioned ‘biotin.’ So, I thought just taking biotin would help me or getting it a shampoo would help my hair loss problem. Well, it didn’t! Age has so much to do with it and being that I went through menopause, I needed more than just taking biotin.

Along with taking the herbs for menopause (pre-menopause for younger women), mentioned in a previous chapter, as well as the bee pollen, I heard about folate. Now, I had been taking a supplement of folic acid, but when I learned it was a synthetic form of folate, that’s not the same as taking the real stuff!

A diet with sufficient folate can help support healthier hair growth. This B Vitamin is important for one’s hair because it has a hand in keeping so many functions of one’s body running smoothly. Regarding the foundations of healthy hair, folate plays an important role in DNA synthesis and how we replicate our cells, which truly is the groundwork of how our body gets and keeps us going.

To get more specific, folate is the key in keeping our red blood cells circulating in healthy numbers, which ensures a steady flow of the nutrients and oxygen our hard-at-work hair follicles need. Hair growth, being an energy-dependent process, leans on folate and other B vitamins to help us break down our food and generate energy. Folate also helps to maintain our hair growth cycle. For example, folate helps support optima blood sugar regulation, which helps us side step the unwanted impacts of insulin resistance.

Excellent sources of folate in found in green, leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, avocados, asparagus, beans, beets, and broccoli. Despite, consuming some of these foods that are known for containing folate, had not helped this aging woman! I prefer a supplement to make sure I am getting the right amount.

Fortunately, I have found one which contains both biotin and folate from Nature’s Plus. I purchase this supplement at http://www.iherb.com. Use this coupon code to save money during checkout (BER298)

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.

I Want My Hair Back (Part Six)

7/2/2021

Bees can help with hair loss. "How!" you might ask. The answer will surprise you!

Bee pollen contains the amino acid L‑Cysteine, which contains sulfur and is said to help reverse hair loss and can strengthen the hair strand. You can achieve timeless skin by regular consumption of bee pollen! ... Bee pollen has a LOT of health benefits but it also has remarkable beauty benefits as well!
It is used as a basic dietary supplement for hair and is considered a preventive treatment for its fall due to illness or fatigue. It also helps to stimulate hair in cases of baldness. So, of course, I’ve started using it!

How to Use

Food supplement to stimulate hair growth: Mix half a teaspoon of honey with half teaspoon of pollen in a glass of water. Drink the mixture twice a day, one hour before meals.
Hair growth mask: A mask made of bee pollen with hot water helps stimulate hair growth.
Prevention of hair loss: Eating about a tablespoon of bee pollen every day by adding it to juices or milk shake helps to strengthen hair roots and prevents it from falling. It gives it a great shine!
Improve the appearance of hair: dissolving a teaspoon of bee pollen in a tablespoon of shampoo contributes to get beautiful hair!

Fortunately, I have found a bee pollen product from Y.S. Eco Bee Farms sold at http://www.iherb.com. Use this coupon code to save money during checkout (BER298)

I’m a fan of iherb.com and have been since 2006. Check out my product page: (https://www.iherb.com/me/teachershealth)
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. Only an avid reader. Check with your healthcare provider before starting something new.