LIBIDO ENHANCERS…HOPE IN A BOTTLE?

Q. Ok…I see on health food store shelves libido enhancers and sexual performance products. Does this stuff really work, or is it like “take an eye of the newt” witches brew? I take a prescription for E. D. but would like to find something that works and is cheaper.
Tom T.
A. Ok…straight up (no pun intended) you have hit a sore spot of mine concerning these types of products on store shelves. Nothing you see on a health food store shelf…irregardless of the hype on the bottle…will work as quickly or efficiently as your little blue prescription pill. The problem with the blue pill is that most guys either can’t afford it or can’t tolerate the side effects. That’s when they come in a health food store looking for “hope” in a bottle.

Most of these over the counter libido enhancing products contain herbal compounds which have had very little and in some cases, virtually no studies done on their claims. One such herb is Yohimbe bark. Yohimbe (African tree bark) can cause your blood pressure to spike and your blood sugar to plummet. Both of which could be harmful for many men.

Your little blue pill works by relaxing the testicular sphincter muscles and increasing nitric oxide (N.O.) production and storage therefore acting in a hydraulic function. Thus far, to the best of my knowledge, nothing OTC (over the counter) has been “proven” to achieve both of these desired results with a single application.

I must say, I am a true believer in the placebo effect. If you believe it will work then it probably will. Perception is reality. Try it then let me know what you think. I would caution men who have cardio vascular (heart) issues or blood sugar irregularities to stay away from these OTC products.
AMV

*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

TASTELESS HERBAL TEAS!

Q. Why do the teas I buy from health food stores seem tasteless? I am trying to drink less coffee and more tea but I can’t find an herbal tea that I like. What do you recommend?
Mary B.

A. For many years herbal teas were nothing more than dried herbal (weeds) essence. You could count on it being nearly tasteless, odorless, colorless (unless you didn't mind drinking what looked like dirty water) and usually meaningless colored water. The health food purists loved it, the buying public usually hated it.

Fast forward to today’s herbal tea market and you've got a whole different pot brewing. Many of the herbal tea companies that began back in the 1960’s and 70’s have begun to listen to their customers. They are now expanding there lines to include herbal teas that are now blended or “infused” with natural flavor enhancing substances. These are usually products that will give it a boldness or “kick” such as ginger, mint, berries, cinnamon etc.

You may also want to try adding you own flavor enhancing to your herbal tea. Try a squeeze of lemon or a teaspoon of honey the next time you brew.
Check out your health food store again and look for some new herbal tea blends by the following manufacturers: Celestial Seasonings, Good Earth Teas, Higher Living Teas and Dr. Stuart’s Tea Company.
AMV

*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.