Libido
The libido is generally defined as a male or females sexual desire or appetite. Libido may be described as absent, low, normal or excessive and tends to fluctuate according to life's ups and downs. It should not be confused with impotence or other more physical difficulties associated with love making. In many ways the libido gives a decent reflection of the general health of an individual, not always indicating the state of the physical but also to the mental and emotional health. Low libido can result from stress, exhaustion, over-work, unbalanced sex hormones, depression, adrenal gland exhaustion or over excitation, parathyroid gland disorders, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, malnourishment, anaemia, certain medications (some anti-depressants and high blood presuure medicines), psychological issues with sex and sexuality or being bored with a partner. Excessive libido can result form unbalanced sex hormones, adrenal gland disorders, bi-polar disorder or mania, medications (such as those used for Parkinson's disease), stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines, alcohol abuse or psychological reasons connected with a greater than normal need for intimacy and close contact. It should be stated that fluctuations in sexual desire are perfectly normal. There are no norms when it comes to how often we should have sex, either as single individuals or as couples. Only when libidos of couples are consistently out of sync should it really be considered a problem, or when the continual desire for sex interferes with living a normal productive life. Eat a diet based around fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds and avoid processed and junk type convenience foods. Stay away from foods and products that contain hormone disruptor's. Unfortunately they are pretty much everywhere but some of the worst culprits include non-organic meat and dairy products and the foods containing them. Look at this site for much more information on sources and effects of common hormone disruptors in our everyday world. Make sure your alcohol intake is moderate and controlled. Eat foods rich in zinc such as oysters and other sea-foods, pumpkin seeds and whole grains to help boost male sexual vitality and possibly libido. The herb siberian ginseng (Eleuthrococcus senticosus) is an all round excellent herb that helps the body adapt to stress and acts as an overall tonic to the whole body including sexual appetite, performance and stamina and even fertility. It also acts to enhance the health and hormonal output of the adrenal glands which are often implicated in an over or under active libido. It can be safely taken for long periods by both men and women. Take 1 teaspoon of the tincture 3 times daily to get things started.General characteristics
General characteristics
Diet and lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle
Useful herbs
Useful herbs
Natural healing
Natural healing
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