Showing posts with label Sexual Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sexual Health. Show all posts
Food to eat during menstrual periods.
Most women experience symptoms of bloating, fatigue, cramps, headache, digestive problems and mood swings before and during their menstrual cycle. One of the best ways to prevent and treat these symptoms is via a healthy diet, which can also aid general health and overall well-being.
Beans
The high fiber content of beans and peas reduces the congestive symptoms of cramps by producing bulkier stools with higher water content. This rids the body of excess fluid and also normalizes digestion, reducing both constipation and diarrhea, according to Dr. Susan Lark, director of the PMS Self-Help Center in Los Altos, California, and author of "Dr. Susan Lark's Menstrual Cramps Self Help Book." Legumes are also a good source of B vitamins, which prevent cramps and menstrual fatigue. Although beans can create excess gas, this can be minimized by eating small amounts and increasing slowly, or by taking a digestive enzyme like Beano.
Green Vegetables
Green vegetables are high in calcium, magnesium and potassium, which relieve and prevent the spasms that lead to cramping pain. Lark also adds that these minerals can calm and relax emotions, reducing irritability. Dark green vegetables also contain high amounts of vitamin K, which is needed to coagulate blood and prevent excess bleeding.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A group of hormone-like substances in the body called prostaglandins are involved in muscle contractions and menstrual pain. One way to shut down the prostaglandin effect is by consuming omega-3 fatty acids like those contained in salmon, walnuts and flaxseed. A 1995 study in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that women whose diets are balanced in favor of omega-3s, rather than other fats, tend to have milder menstrual symptoms.
Pineapple
A report from Dr. Phyllis Johnson, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, found that young women who consumed low amounts of manganese had an increased menstrual flow of up to 50 percent, leading Johnson to recommend that women with menstrual discomfort increase their manganese consumption. Fruits are high in manganese, but one of the richest manganese food sources is pineapple. Pineapple also contains high levels of bromelain, an enzyme thought to help relax muscles and therefore prevent menstrual cramping.
Tea
Tea is another source of manganese, according to Johnson, although women should avoid the caffeinated version, which can actually lead to greater menstrual discomfort. Ginger tea may be helpful in relieving nausea and bloating, and chamomile tea also contains properties that relieve muscle spasms and reduce the tension that can lead to anxiety and irritability.
Water
Excessive fluid retention is one of the main causes of congestive symptoms seen with cramps, which are characterized by dull, aching pain. One of the very best ways to help decrease water retention, even though it may seem counterintuitive, is to increase water consumption--if a woman isn't drinking enough, her body may overcompensate by retaining extra water.
Whole Grains
A study by British doctors found that eating small amounts of carbohydrates every three hours and within one hour of going to bed combated PMS symptoms in 70 percent of women. Dr. Lark adds that whole grains are excellent sources of magnesium, which reduces neuromuscular tension. Whole grains also have B-complex vitamins and vitamin E to combat fatigue and depression.
Yogurt
Yogurt contains live and active cultures of bacteria that promote a healthy digestion. Yogurt is also a good source of calcium, and getting twice as much calcium as an average women consumes on a daily basis, 1,300 milligrams instead of 600, seems to alleviate menstrual discomfort, according to James G. Penland, Ph.D., a psychologist at the Department of Agriculture. However, since meat and dairy products contain arachidonic acids, which increase the production of cramp-causing prostaglandins, women may prefer to choose nondairy forms of calcium such as broccoli, kale, canned salmon with bones and calcium-fortified foods like cereals and juices.
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PCOD-everything you wanted to know and how to manage it
About 3 to 10 percent of woman suffer from the syndrome called Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Syndrome. This syndrome is a multisystem endocrinopathy characterised by Menstrual irregularities (Oligomennorrhoea or Amenorrhoea), Hirsutism (Male like hairness in woman), Obesity, hormonal imbalance leading to metabolic disorders. The most disappointing feature of this disease is that it begins in females just after puberty but may manifest during the reproductive period. Earlier it was thought that this disease occurs due to Ovarian defect or enlarged polycystic ovaries but now it is found that it may occur in females with normal menstrual cycle and normal sized ovaries. This disease has genetic and familial influence and may be autosomal dominant inherited.
The exact cause of this syndrome is unknown but it is caused when the ovaries produces increased androgen. The over production for LH or Leutenizing hormone in the pituitary gland is responsible for this. Androgen is linked with hyperinsulinaemia and insulin resistance. Hence people with PCOS have inability to process insulin effectively. Elevated insulin levels further affects the condition of PCOS.
The patients are usually of 15 to 25 years of age mainly manifest infrequent, absent or irregular mensturation. Central obesity is seen with BMI greater than 30kg/cmsq. The waistline is greater than 35″, high waist to hip ratio. A fat tummy but relatively thin limbs is seen. Due to increased male hormones or Hyperandrogenism, excessive hairgrowth over face, abdomen, toes or thumbs are seen. Hairloss over scalp i.e baldness, deepening of voice and increased muscle mass are other features.Patient may have reccurent acne and skin is usually oily type. Pigmented skin is seen over inner thigh, axilla, nape of neck, beneath the breast and over exposed areas like knees, knuckles and elbows. This is otherwise called Acanthosis nigra caused due to Insulin resistance.
Repeated Abortions may occur in women due to altered pregnancy hormones. Infertility is a very common feature of this disease. The infrequent or absent ovulation causes Infertility. High B.P, high triglyceride level, low HDL, high LDL and total cholestrol level, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases like Coronary artery disorders are other clinical features. Blood test may reveal other important factors like high estrogen, low FSH level, high LH level, high testosterone and androgen level, high fasting insulin, high prolactin level. An ultrasound report may confirm the diagnosis.
Modern Treatment :
Metformin and newer glitazone antidiabetic medications commonly used drug in treatment of PCOD are insulin sensitizers. These drugs reduces insulin level, delays glucose absorption and improves peripheral utilisation of glucose. By normalising insulin level, testosterone level decreases and ovulation becomes normal. Drugs like Metformin produces side – effects like gastrointestinal irritation and lactoacidosis. Surgery involving laproscopic multipuncture of cysts is available but requires anasthesia. In addition to this specific treatments are given to manage the overall symptoms. Weight reduction is advised.
Ayurveda Treatment
Ayurveds has good cure for this health condition. With Ayurveda medicines the hormonal levels can be normlaized with out any side effects. To know more about Ayurveda treatments please contact us at info@ayurwellness.in
Infertility and PCOD :
A lady who is unable to conceive or having recurrent abortions due to PCOD must never lose hope as this is only a temporary complaint.Getting treatment from a good Siddha Physician, Food regulation and Exercises is very helpful. Regulation of B.P, Blood Sugar, Keeping Lipid profile and Cholestrol into check and putting weight under control should be done always. While planning to conceive, abortificient foods like pineapple, Sesame, pappaya must be avoided. Meditation and Prayers along with medication can lead to miracles. Birth of a blessed child is also one of the beautiful miracles of God. God is the one who heals, a physician is only a tool in the hands of God.
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Improve your sex drive Naturally - Food for your libido
1 . Watermelon is rich with Citrulline, an amino acid that helps improve blood flow to the heart and genitalia and actually produces an effect similar to drugs like Viagra.
2. Cheese is a good source of mineral Zinc which is essential for Testosterone production. Testosterone levels control both male and female libido and sex drive.
3. Nutmeg has been used since ancient times in Indian medicine to boost libido and is known to have the same effect as Viagra. Nutmeg helps the brain relax and helps males respond better to sexual stimuli.
4. A steak is packed with Protein, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc or nutrients that boost testosterone levels. Protein foods are a good source of dopamine and norepinephrine which help heighten sensitivity during sex.
5. Asparagus drizzled with chilly red pepper boosts your alertness and metabolic rate. Asparagus is rich in Vitamin E that stimulates the production of testosterone and is important for a healthy sex life.
6. Shrimp and Seafood is rich in Zinc that increases fertility and makes pleasure points more responsive. Seafood also contains stress-reducing amino acid that releases feel good neuro-transmitter Serotonin.
7. Red beans, Lima beans, Kidney beans or Navy beans, all are rich in Zinc and Protein. Zinc helps boost male libido by reducing the production of a hormone called Prolactin, which may interfere with the arousal.
8. Dark Chocolate helps improve sex drive as it contains Serotonin that helps boosts your mood. Phenylethylamine in Dark Chocolate stimulates the release of Dopamine into the pleasure centers linked with an orgasm.
9. Oysters are rich in mineral Zinc that increases the testosterone and sperm production Oysters also boosts Dopamine production, resulting in increased libido in both men and women.
10. Bananas contain the enzyme Bromelain that helps improve male libido. Bananas are rich in Potassium and B vitamins like Riboflavin which are necessary for sex hormone - Testosterone production.
11. Avocado is rich in Vitamin B6 that helps in increasing male hormone production. Avocado is also rich in Potassium that helps in regulating the female thyroid gland and helps enhance female libido levels
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Foods to boost your sex life
Check out these food which can help boost your sex life and energy
1.Almonds and Walnuts. Almonds and walnuts contain the necessary healthy fats and nutrients that are required in the production of sex hormones. Without these critical nutrients one can experience depression and can negatively affect mood, desire and focus.
Almonds have been described as a sexual stimulant but have also been found to reduce infertility and miscarriages. These seeds and nuts also provide critical minerals such as selenium, zinc and provide a great source of vitamin E.
2. Citrus Fruit. Citrus fruits such as grapefruits, oranges and added lemon to your water can boost your confidence and performance in bed. According to several studies vitamin C has been found to improve overall sperm health in men and decrease the risk of infertility in both male and female.
Citrus fruits provide a boost of antioxidants and glucose for improved focus, enhanced mood and decreased impact of stress hormones that can kill an erection and the moment.
3. Berries. Berries such as blueberries and strawberries can be one of the most sensual foods for both men and women. Strawberries contain high amounts of folate and vitamin C. These powerful nutrients will enhance your thoughts, your actions and your performance.
How creative you are with your berries may indicate how creative you are sexually. Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries all make perfect teasers that can drive your partner over the edge. You can dip those berries in chocolate for stimulating your pleasure organs.
4. Dark Chocolate. Eating Dark chocolate may be music to your ears and send you to a state of bliss. Dark chocolate is a sensual food that can not only trigger the mood but also the brain chemicals needed for sex. The brain chemical serotonin can directly produce feelings of pleasure. Dark chocolate also contains arginine and flavinols that can create a Viagra like effect.
5. Avocado. Avocados are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with healthy fats that will stimulate fat loss, balance hormones and have a powerful aphrodisiac effect. Avocados are a super food for your brain, heart and most importantly the blood vessels in the action areas.
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Common Sexual Saboteur is Ruining Relationships
Is Your Relationship At Risk?
Over 75% of North American couples are silently struggling with a
problem so severe that it ends an estimated 65% of relationships
every year. If that wasn't bad enough, this deal breaking
harbinger of heart ache and emotional woe can enter into our love
lives at any point and leave them completely destroyed. Its
called premature ejaculation, and if you haven't experienced its
effects get ready because the odds are stacked against you. North
America's most respected and credible authority on sexual
dysfunction, the Kinsley Sexual Institute, reports that 60% of
all relationships are suffering from the emotional turmoil caused
by premature ejaculation or PE.
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Ganoderma - King of Herbs
Ganoderma Lucidum or Reishi is also known as King of Herbs. In order to be known as King of Herbs, it has to have some qualities that aren’t commonly available in other herbs and because this has been found to be true Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is also called ‘King of Herbs’.
Herbs are plants or their produce, which are naturally found or cultivated. Even most fruits, vegetable and spices that we use in our day-to-day life are known to have therapeutic value. Therapeutic means medical properties that can be used to cure a disease or body disorder. These home based herbs too are effective and work wonderfully in many health related problems, that is why they have been used as home remedies for centuries. Most of these home remedies or herbs have limited therapeutic property as well as quality and quantity, which isn’t superior enough or comparable with Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum or King of herbs.
The main characteristics of Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum that make it a real king of herbs are listed below
Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum – An adaptogen
Adaptogens are herbs that provide strength and stamina to body system and help it in relieving stress. The King of Herbs Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is well known for its adaptogenic properties.
An adaptogen is non toxic in nature which means its safe to eat. An adaptogen enables body to develop its self-help defence system and resist against harmful agents whether physical, chemical or biological in nature.
Nutritional Value of Reishi/Ganoderma Lucidum
King of Herbs Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum provides a whole spectrum of vitamins and minerals to our body. It contains potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Germanium (Ge) beside other essential micronutrients along with vitamins and minerals. All these nutrients are easily absorbed by our body system because they are naturally available in Rieshi Ganoderma Lucidum and therefore have a simple structure.
Therapeutic Value of Reishi/Ganoderma Lucidum
Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum: The King of Herbs therapeutic value aren’t hidden from anyone now a days. Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is estimated to have approximately 200 medicinal constituents and more and more are being discovered with new researches. It is a wonder of nature that so many useful medicinal constituents are available in a single product, which have a wide range of medical application. These 200 therapeutic elements can be broadly categorised as
1. Polysaccharides for cleansing
2.Organic Germanium for balancing
3. Adesnosine for regulating
4. Triterpenoids for building
5.Ganoderic essence for regeneration
Although there are a number of herbs that are known adaptogens or have a high nutritional or therapeutic value but Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum shows all above properties in combination, naturally that is why Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is called The King of Herbs.
for more details on the herb and how to use in treating various diseases mail at dr.ayur@yahoo.co.in
Herbs are plants or their produce, which are naturally found or cultivated. Even most fruits, vegetable and spices that we use in our day-to-day life are known to have therapeutic value. Therapeutic means medical properties that can be used to cure a disease or body disorder. These home based herbs too are effective and work wonderfully in many health related problems, that is why they have been used as home remedies for centuries. Most of these home remedies or herbs have limited therapeutic property as well as quality and quantity, which isn’t superior enough or comparable with Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum or King of herbs.
The main characteristics of Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum that make it a real king of herbs are listed below
Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum – An adaptogen
Adaptogens are herbs that provide strength and stamina to body system and help it in relieving stress. The King of Herbs Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is well known for its adaptogenic properties.
An adaptogen is non toxic in nature which means its safe to eat. An adaptogen enables body to develop its self-help defence system and resist against harmful agents whether physical, chemical or biological in nature.
Nutritional Value of Reishi/Ganoderma Lucidum
King of Herbs Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum provides a whole spectrum of vitamins and minerals to our body. It contains potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Germanium (Ge) beside other essential micronutrients along with vitamins and minerals. All these nutrients are easily absorbed by our body system because they are naturally available in Rieshi Ganoderma Lucidum and therefore have a simple structure.
Therapeutic Value of Reishi/Ganoderma Lucidum
Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum: The King of Herbs therapeutic value aren’t hidden from anyone now a days. Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is estimated to have approximately 200 medicinal constituents and more and more are being discovered with new researches. It is a wonder of nature that so many useful medicinal constituents are available in a single product, which have a wide range of medical application. These 200 therapeutic elements can be broadly categorised as
1. Polysaccharides for cleansing
2.Organic Germanium for balancing
3. Adesnosine for regulating
4. Triterpenoids for building
5.Ganoderic essence for regeneration
Although there are a number of herbs that are known adaptogens or have a high nutritional or therapeutic value but Reishi or Ganoderma Lucidum shows all above properties in combination, naturally that is why Reishi Ganoderma Lucidum is called The King of Herbs.
for more details on the herb and how to use in treating various diseases mail at dr.ayur@yahoo.co.in
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Circumcision: New Weapon Against AIDS?
Circumcised men are up to 60% less likely to get HIV, and now the World Health Organization and the UNAIDS program recommend adult surgery to slow the AIDS pandemic.
The recommendation comes only weeks after the WHO and UNAIDS officials asked an expert panel for advice. The advice is based on three clinical trials suggesting that circumcised men are 50% to 60% less likely than uncircumcised men to get HIV during heterosexual sex.
Circumcised men can and do get infected with the AIDS virus. There is, yet, no evidence that male circumcision protects women. But widespread circumcision would have a major impact on the AIDS pandemic, says Catherine Hankins, MD, chief scientific officer for the UNAIDS.
"This is an exciting development. It is only partial protection for men -- still, it is not to be scoffed at. We have not had good news like this in quite a long time," Hankins said at a WHO/UNAIDS news conference.
Ronald Gray, MD, professor of reproductive epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, led a clinical trial of male circumcision in Uganda. He was also a member of the WHO/UNAIDS expert panel.
"This is unique. We have never before used surgery for prevention of infectious disease," Gray tells WebMD. "We are going to have a steep learning curve. But all the evidence is it will have a substantial impact on the AIDS epidemic over the next 10 to 20 years."
Male Circumcision Does Not Replace Safe Sex
Circumcision will have a major impact only if properly implemented, warns Kevin De Cock, MD, director of HIV/AIDS for the WHO.
"Male circumcision should now be considered as an additional strategy for HIV prevention in the context of comprehensive prevention programs," De Cock said at the news conference. "This is important protection but incomplete protection. It is an additional rather than a replacement strategy."
The key WHO/UNAIDS recommendations:
1.Countries should implement free or low-cost male circumcision programs if a high percentage of their population is uncircumcised, if HIV is widespread, and if HIV spread is predominantly heterosexual. Most such nations are in southern Africa and, to a lesser extent, in eastern Africa.
2.Circumcision programs initially should target sexually active men -- that is, young men and adolescents.
3.Circumcision should be part of a comprehensive AIDS risk-reduction program. "It does not replace promotion of safer sex, delay of onset of sexual relations, abstinence, reduction of penetrative sex, reduction in number of partners, and provision of male and female condoms with education on their use," Hankins said.
4.Medical ethics and human rights must be respected. This included informed consent, confidentiality, and lack of coercion.
5.Circumcision must be provided by trained personnel in a hygienic manner, with medical follow-up to prevent and treat complications.
6.After circumcision, men must abstain from sexual relations for at least six weeks after surgery, to ensure that their wounds have healed.
7.Circumcision must be offered in ways that do not offend cultural norms.
8.Circumcision is not advised for men already infected with HIV, but circumcision
should not be denied to HIV-positive men who want the procedure.
Who Will Pay?
The recommendations have one major drawback: money. Although WHO and UNAIDS say they will provide technical support to any nation that wishes to start a circumcision program, details on funding such programs remain vague. The WHO and UNAIDS say only that funding must not come at the expense of funding for other health care programs or HIV prevention programs.
"Money is going to be the key. If additional resources brought to bear, we can have very substantial effects on the AIDS epidemic in East and Central Africa," Gray says. "These are not cheap resources. There are the costs of training, the costs of equipment and supplies, the costs of all the complexities of providing surgeries and providing postsurgical care and managing any problems that arise."
If money is not forthcoming, the recommendations may do more harm than good. Men in areas with high HIV prevalence are very much aware of the news that circumcision lowers HIV risk. "There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that men already are lining up asking for circumcision, " Gray says. "And if we do not provide safe services, they will seek unsafe services."
The same message comes from Kim Dickson, MD, medical officer at the WHO department of HIV/AIDS.
"In certain countries we have reports of interest by men for male circumcision services," Dickson said at the news conference. "Yes, if safe services are not in place, then there will be practitioners who will provide unsafe services. The thing that must be done is to set up safe circumcision services with trained practitioners. "
Despite this major obstacle, Gray is highly optimistic. "It is doable," he says. "This one-time procedure is likely to confer very long -- perhaps lifelong -- reduction in HIV risk."
Meanwhile, studies are under way to determine whether male circumcision reduces women's HIV risk and whether circumcision offers protection to homosexual men.
SOURCES: World Health Organization and Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, "New Data on Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention," March 28, 2007. Ronald Gray, MD, professor of reproductive epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore. News conference with Kevin De Cock, MD, director of HIV/AIDS, WHO; Catherine Hankins, MD, chief scientific officer, UNAIDS; and Kim Dickson, MD, medical officer, department of HIV/AIDS, WHO.
The recommendation comes only weeks after the WHO and UNAIDS officials asked an expert panel for advice. The advice is based on three clinical trials suggesting that circumcised men are 50% to 60% less likely than uncircumcised men to get HIV during heterosexual sex.
Circumcised men can and do get infected with the AIDS virus. There is, yet, no evidence that male circumcision protects women. But widespread circumcision would have a major impact on the AIDS pandemic, says Catherine Hankins, MD, chief scientific officer for the UNAIDS.
"This is an exciting development. It is only partial protection for men -- still, it is not to be scoffed at. We have not had good news like this in quite a long time," Hankins said at a WHO/UNAIDS news conference.
Ronald Gray, MD, professor of reproductive epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, led a clinical trial of male circumcision in Uganda. He was also a member of the WHO/UNAIDS expert panel.
"This is unique. We have never before used surgery for prevention of infectious disease," Gray tells WebMD. "We are going to have a steep learning curve. But all the evidence is it will have a substantial impact on the AIDS epidemic over the next 10 to 20 years."
Male Circumcision Does Not Replace Safe Sex
Circumcision will have a major impact only if properly implemented, warns Kevin De Cock, MD, director of HIV/AIDS for the WHO.
"Male circumcision should now be considered as an additional strategy for HIV prevention in the context of comprehensive prevention programs," De Cock said at the news conference. "This is important protection but incomplete protection. It is an additional rather than a replacement strategy."
The key WHO/UNAIDS recommendations:
1.Countries should implement free or low-cost male circumcision programs if a high percentage of their population is uncircumcised, if HIV is widespread, and if HIV spread is predominantly heterosexual. Most such nations are in southern Africa and, to a lesser extent, in eastern Africa.
2.Circumcision programs initially should target sexually active men -- that is, young men and adolescents.
3.Circumcision should be part of a comprehensive AIDS risk-reduction program. "It does not replace promotion of safer sex, delay of onset of sexual relations, abstinence, reduction of penetrative sex, reduction in number of partners, and provision of male and female condoms with education on their use," Hankins said.
4.Medical ethics and human rights must be respected. This included informed consent, confidentiality, and lack of coercion.
5.Circumcision must be provided by trained personnel in a hygienic manner, with medical follow-up to prevent and treat complications.
6.After circumcision, men must abstain from sexual relations for at least six weeks after surgery, to ensure that their wounds have healed.
7.Circumcision must be offered in ways that do not offend cultural norms.
8.Circumcision is not advised for men already infected with HIV, but circumcision
should not be denied to HIV-positive men who want the procedure.
Who Will Pay?
The recommendations have one major drawback: money. Although WHO and UNAIDS say they will provide technical support to any nation that wishes to start a circumcision program, details on funding such programs remain vague. The WHO and UNAIDS say only that funding must not come at the expense of funding for other health care programs or HIV prevention programs.
"Money is going to be the key. If additional resources brought to bear, we can have very substantial effects on the AIDS epidemic in East and Central Africa," Gray says. "These are not cheap resources. There are the costs of training, the costs of equipment and supplies, the costs of all the complexities of providing surgeries and providing postsurgical care and managing any problems that arise."
If money is not forthcoming, the recommendations may do more harm than good. Men in areas with high HIV prevalence are very much aware of the news that circumcision lowers HIV risk. "There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that men already are lining up asking for circumcision, " Gray says. "And if we do not provide safe services, they will seek unsafe services."
The same message comes from Kim Dickson, MD, medical officer at the WHO department of HIV/AIDS.
"In certain countries we have reports of interest by men for male circumcision services," Dickson said at the news conference. "Yes, if safe services are not in place, then there will be practitioners who will provide unsafe services. The thing that must be done is to set up safe circumcision services with trained practitioners. "
Despite this major obstacle, Gray is highly optimistic. "It is doable," he says. "This one-time procedure is likely to confer very long -- perhaps lifelong -- reduction in HIV risk."
Meanwhile, studies are under way to determine whether male circumcision reduces women's HIV risk and whether circumcision offers protection to homosexual men.
SOURCES: World Health Organization and Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, "New Data on Male Circumcision and HIV Prevention," March 28, 2007. Ronald Gray, MD, professor of reproductive epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore. News conference with Kevin De Cock, MD, director of HIV/AIDS, WHO; Catherine Hankins, MD, chief scientific officer, UNAIDS; and Kim Dickson, MD, medical officer, department of HIV/AIDS, WHO.
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Oral contraceptives: side effects
Cholestatic jaundice
Oedema (corneal)
Nasal congestion
Thyroid dysfunction
Raised BP
Acne/ Alopecia/ Anaemia
Cerebrovascular disease
Elevated blood sugar
Porphyria/ Pigmentation/ Pancreatitis
Thromboembolism
Intracranial hypertension
Vomiting (progesterone only)
Erythema nodosum/ Extrapyramidal effects
Sensitivity to light
Oedema (corneal)
Nasal congestion
Thyroid dysfunction
Raised BP
Acne/ Alopecia/ Anaemia
Cerebrovascular disease
Elevated blood sugar
Porphyria/ Pigmentation/ Pancreatitis
Thromboembolism
Intracranial hypertension
Vomiting (progesterone only)
Erythema nodosum/ Extrapyramidal effects
Sensitivity to light
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Food To Cure Sexual Disorders
Loss of sexual vigour, immature ejaculation, oligospermia, erectil dysfunction are some among the main problems that lead to infertility in man. As this is one of man’s greatest needs, we are ready to spend thousands to treat and cure this problem. But we often forget the fact that the best medicines are available in our kitchens and garden surrounding our home.
This article will surely help you to manage these problems if done wisely.
Before coming into the article let’s just divide this into 2 parts. The first parts dealing with aphrodisiac foods available around us and the other part dealing with some yogic exercises and other factors to be taken care of.
FOOD HABITS
The worst enemies of sexual power are smoking, alcohol,
Tea, and coffee; and all processed, canned, refined, and denatured
foods, especially white sugar and white flour
Diet is an important factor in treating sexual debility. To begin
with, carry out the spring detox and be on an exclusive fresh-fruit
diet for a week, taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits.
After the all-fruit diet, gradually embark upon a well-balanced
diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits, with
generous use of special rejuvenative foods such as whey, milk-
particularly cow or goat's mailk, millet , garlic, honey, cold-
pressed vegetable oils. Add following as per your tastes,
availability and time available to cook.
Search for natural VIAGRA ends in kitchen. Viagra is supposed to take
care of erectile dysfunction first. Many are suffering from this
problem. Excess working, lack of adequate good quality sleep,
psychological illness such as depression which lowers both sexual
drive and erectile function, tiredness, alcohol abuse, the
therapeutic use of synthetic oestrogens, paralysis of parasympathetic
nerves by drugs or permanent damage to them, diabetes, insuline
resiatnce are few of the reasons for sexual weakness. Other causes
include a devitalised condition of the system in general. The main
problem of erectile dysfunction is the apprehension created by an
earlier failure, which generates a good deal of anxiety for the next
time. There can be a total lack of erection from beginning of sexual
life, or erection can not be sustained longer. Food is an important
part of ayurvedic treatment.
Some commonly available food recommendations are given here.
1. Broken wheat, cooked in buffalo or cow raw milk for time till wheat
cooks and milk thickens is a mild aphrodisiac.
2. The juice extracted from ginger is beneficial in the treatment of
sexual weakness. For better results, a tablespoon of ginger juice
should be taken with a half-boiled egg and honey, once daily at
night, for a month. It relieves erection loss, premature ejaculation,
and spermatorrhoea. Those who are averse to eggs, can boil ginger in
milk till milk thickens, add honey when look warm and drink.
3. Garlic is one of the most effective natural harmless aphrodisiac if
taken properly. It is a tonic for loss of sexual power due to any
cause, and for sexual debility and resulting from sexual
overindulgence and nervous exhaustion. Two to three cloves of raw
garlic should be chewed daily or better still, put them in a vessel,
on low heat in cow ghee till they turn golden brown. This takes care
of the heat, without loss of aphrodisiac value. Garlic is also strong
immune system booster, and has strong affinity to attract mercury
which poisons the brain as a result of modern medicines, vaccines
and pollution of air and water.
4. Onion is another commonly available aphrodisiac food, though
slighle less effective than garlic. It increases libido and
strengthens the reproductory organs. The white skin variety of onion
is more useful for this purpose.
5. Carrots also help in erectile dysfunction. Grate them finely, mix
in Indian cow ghee or cow milk and heat till cooked, adding a little
sugar and cardamom, nutmeg etc. This receipe is termed Carrot Halwa
in India, but very few may be knowing that it is an aphodisiac.
Instead of sugar, you can add honey when took warm. The carotene in
carrots preserves its health value even when cooked. When cow milk is
heated, it forms a thick solid termed Khoya, and it retains its
carotene content. It is this vitamin A precursor which Indian cow
ghee or milk has in plenty.
You can replace carrots by bottle gourd, and then the receipe
increases sexual stamina. In order to get adequate benefit, these
receipes should be tried for 2-3 months continuously.
6. Lady’s fingers are another tonic for improving sexual vigor. The
persons who take five to ten grams of the root powder of this
vegetable with a glass of milk and two teaspoons of ground candy
sugar daily, will have strong sexual vigour Those suffering from
excess bleeding or endometriosis can take 2-3 ladies finger, cut them
lightly along the length and soak them in a glass of water overnight.
In the morning, remove them and squeeze their mucilage contents in
the glass and drink this water. If you carry out for 4 weeks, you
will see the difference in the amount of bleeding next cycle. This is
the reason the vegetable may have assumed its name.
7. The dried roots of safed musli (asparagus) are used in Unani medicine
as an aphrodisiac. Fifteen grams of roots boiled in one cup of milk
should be taken twice daily. The regular use of this remedy is
valuable in loss of erection and premature ejaculation.
8. A soup made with about fifteen grams of drumstick flowers boiled in
250 ml milk is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of
sexual debility. It is also useful in functional sterility in both
males and females. The powder of the dry bark is also valuable in
erection loss, premature ejaculation, and thinness of semen. About
100 gm of the powder of the dry bark should be boiled in half a litre
of water for about half an hour. Thirty grams of this powder, mixed
with a tablespoon of honey, should be taken three times daily for a
month.
9. Dried dates and figs are high power food. Pounded and mixed with
almonds, pistachio nuts and pumpkin seeds in equal quantities, about
100 gm should be taken daily as an effective medicine for increasing
sexual power.
10. Black raisins are useful for restoration of sexual
vigour. Wash them thoroughly in tepid water first and then boil with
milk till cooked. This will make them swollen and sweet. Eating of
these raisins should be followed by the intake of milk. Starting with
30 gm of raisins, followed by 200 ml of milk three times daily, the
quantity of raisins should be gradually increased to 50 gm each time
WHY USE COW’S MILK??
The procedure to cook a fruit or herb with milk is so common in most
of the aphrodisiac receipes. Same process is also used in safed musli
pak, adadiya pak, aswgandha ksheer pak, Kaunch pak. The common factor
every where is Indian cow milk, which makes us curious to know what
is such an extra ordinary quality or chemical in Indian Cow milk.
Healthy people can experience extra strong erection early morning if
they eat few pieces of sweet made from milk khoya. This also explains
higher population density in North India, where milk consumption
greater than in South India. Similarly, the poorer fertility in
western countries as compared to eastern countries (Middle east,
India, Pakistan, China) are notable. Modern milk production is the
root cause of reduced fertility, while chemicals in food air water
are secondary reasons.
There is hidden power of a sexual nature in cows' milk. Did you
ever wonder why so many recipes for aphrodisiac tonics were made in
Indian cows' milk? Acharyas did not know the chemistry of cows' milk,
but they knew about the cows' bio-energy, which she collects both
through her horns and by grazing in the sunlight. She is the only
animal who enjoys sunlight. Secondly, consider the location of her
single central breast in relation to her spine and also in relation
to the location of her genitals. Does anything strike you? God would
not have created the internal wiring of her nervous system in such a
complex way. While the human breast is close to heart chakra, the
cow's breast is close to her swadhistan chakra, the one which
controls her sexual energy. Her milk therefore must be packed with
this energy. In addition to the milk of the cow, this same advantage
goes to goat's milk, buffalo milk and in general the milk of all
creatures where a single breast is located centrally on the body
close to the swadhistan chakra.
SOME TREATMENTS AND REGIMEN
1. An oil massage all over the body is highly beneficial in the
treatment of erection problems as it helps to revive muscular vigour
which is essential for the nervous energy we require. Special oils
for this purpose have already been discussed under the topic of
Vajikarana, in various ancient texts. It is important to realize that
the oil is the endosperm of the nut or oilseed from which it is
extracted, and while the agni of the body processes unutilized sperm
into Ojas, heated/processed oil in the human body causes that oil to
turn into a toxin or free radical! As the metabolic waste of the
muscles gets drained and eliminated by oil massage, the blood
circulation improves. It is worth noting that although arterial
surgery is performed primarily for the coronary artery, the largest
artery in the body provides blood flow to the musculature of the
penis! Nobody discusses the possibility of blockages in this artery.
2. The nerves of the genital organs are controlled by the pelvic
region so a cold hip bath for ten minutes in the morning or evening
is very effective and mud-baths also restore the flow of sweat out of
this area. We meet the earth + water principle in the mud bath. The
deficiency of minerals in the blood is compensated by absorbing
minerals from mud, and mud in turn absorbs the toxins in the blood.
Acharyas did not know the science of osmosis but they certainly knew
its net effects. The groin area always remains damp, God provided
that no toxins should accumulate in this area so that the race can
remain healthy and in good quality. Unfortunately when we use those
chemical deodorisers, so that we smell better in that area, we can
also incur heavy metal poisoning. It is not realized that what we
think smells better, may not smell better to the partner. The
pheromones released through the sweat in the groin and armpits causes
the synchronization of menstrual cycles among women based on
unconscious odor cues. There are two types of pheromone involved:
firstly that produced prior to ovulation which shortens the ovarian
cycle and secondly that produced just at ovulation which in turn
lengthens the cycle.
3. Few studies have suggested that people might be using odor cues
associated with the immune system to select mates who are not closely
related to them.. Using a brain imaging technique, Swedish
researchers have shown that homosexual and heterosexual males' brains
respond differently to two odours that may be involved in sexual
arousal, and that the homosexual men respond in the same way as
heterosexual women. According to the researchers, this suggests a
possible role for human pheromones in the biological basis of sexual
orientation. Another study demonstrated that the smell of
androstadienone, a chemical component of male sweat, maintains higher
levels of cortisol in females. The scientists suggest that the
ability of this compound to influence the endocrine balance of the
opposite sex makes it a human pheromonal chemosignal. Perhaps God
designed pheromones, so that his race would remain healthy and evolve
into a better race but the use of chemicals have caused premature
puberty, premature ejaculation, premature graying and baldness,
premature ovary failure, and finally premature menopause. Everything
is as fast as the fast food that we consume.
4. Did you notice that many of the foods recommended for sexual
debility were those which are rich in sulphur? Onion, garlic,
horsegram and the yellow part of the egg for instance. We hear a lot
about mercury poisoning these days – the ancients knew all about
mercury's potential dangers. Sulphur however attracts mercury and
thereby detoxifies the nervous system. Many people believe that
depression and bipolar disorders etc., are a result of heavy metal
poisoning and so foods which are rich in sulphur are very helpful in
removing mercury and in enhancing the immune system.
5. Every effort should be made to build up the level of general health
to the highest possible degree so fresh air and outdoor exercises are
essential for the success of this treatment. Yogasanas such as
dhanurasana, sarvangasana, and halasana are highly beneficial and
shirshasana also helps, by cooling or reducing the anxiety which can
build up about sexual performance, this will then extend the time
prior to ejaculation.
6. More than Yoga, Tibetan breathing techniques discovered by the
Tantric masters strengthen the Chakras to an extent where sexual
debility vanishes altogether. Some techniques even use unprocessed
mercury, the very poison that is believed to cause autism! Many think
that Tantra's whole purpose is to enjoy better sex, but in fact
Tantra gives control over sexual energy and offers techniques to
sublimate this energy into one which charges the higher chakras. When
this happens, one does not need sex to obtain bliss, for the bliss
obtained when the higher chakras are energized and activated is far
more enjoyable than that of the short lived sexual pleasures. While
most Tibetan breathing techniques need to be learnt from a teacher in
person
NOW WE CAN SAY GOOOD BYE TO VIAGRA AND ALL SYNTHETIC DRUGS
This article will surely help you to manage these problems if done wisely.
Before coming into the article let’s just divide this into 2 parts. The first parts dealing with aphrodisiac foods available around us and the other part dealing with some yogic exercises and other factors to be taken care of.
FOOD HABITS
The worst enemies of sexual power are smoking, alcohol,
Tea, and coffee; and all processed, canned, refined, and denatured
foods, especially white sugar and white flour
Diet is an important factor in treating sexual debility. To begin
with, carry out the spring detox and be on an exclusive fresh-fruit
diet for a week, taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits.
After the all-fruit diet, gradually embark upon a well-balanced
diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits, with
generous use of special rejuvenative foods such as whey, milk-
particularly cow or goat's mailk, millet , garlic, honey, cold-
pressed vegetable oils. Add following as per your tastes,
availability and time available to cook.
Search for natural VIAGRA ends in kitchen. Viagra is supposed to take
care of erectile dysfunction first. Many are suffering from this
problem. Excess working, lack of adequate good quality sleep,
psychological illness such as depression which lowers both sexual
drive and erectile function, tiredness, alcohol abuse, the
therapeutic use of synthetic oestrogens, paralysis of parasympathetic
nerves by drugs or permanent damage to them, diabetes, insuline
resiatnce are few of the reasons for sexual weakness. Other causes
include a devitalised condition of the system in general. The main
problem of erectile dysfunction is the apprehension created by an
earlier failure, which generates a good deal of anxiety for the next
time. There can be a total lack of erection from beginning of sexual
life, or erection can not be sustained longer. Food is an important
part of ayurvedic treatment.
Some commonly available food recommendations are given here.
1. Broken wheat, cooked in buffalo or cow raw milk for time till wheat
cooks and milk thickens is a mild aphrodisiac.
2. The juice extracted from ginger is beneficial in the treatment of
sexual weakness. For better results, a tablespoon of ginger juice
should be taken with a half-boiled egg and honey, once daily at
night, for a month. It relieves erection loss, premature ejaculation,
and spermatorrhoea. Those who are averse to eggs, can boil ginger in
milk till milk thickens, add honey when look warm and drink.
3. Garlic is one of the most effective natural harmless aphrodisiac if
taken properly. It is a tonic for loss of sexual power due to any
cause, and for sexual debility and resulting from sexual
overindulgence and nervous exhaustion. Two to three cloves of raw
garlic should be chewed daily or better still, put them in a vessel,
on low heat in cow ghee till they turn golden brown. This takes care
of the heat, without loss of aphrodisiac value. Garlic is also strong
immune system booster, and has strong affinity to attract mercury
which poisons the brain as a result of modern medicines, vaccines
and pollution of air and water.
4. Onion is another commonly available aphrodisiac food, though
slighle less effective than garlic. It increases libido and
strengthens the reproductory organs. The white skin variety of onion
is more useful for this purpose.
5. Carrots also help in erectile dysfunction. Grate them finely, mix
in Indian cow ghee or cow milk and heat till cooked, adding a little
sugar and cardamom, nutmeg etc. This receipe is termed Carrot Halwa
in India, but very few may be knowing that it is an aphodisiac.
Instead of sugar, you can add honey when took warm. The carotene in
carrots preserves its health value even when cooked. When cow milk is
heated, it forms a thick solid termed Khoya, and it retains its
carotene content. It is this vitamin A precursor which Indian cow
ghee or milk has in plenty.
You can replace carrots by bottle gourd, and then the receipe
increases sexual stamina. In order to get adequate benefit, these
receipes should be tried for 2-3 months continuously.
6. Lady’s fingers are another tonic for improving sexual vigor. The
persons who take five to ten grams of the root powder of this
vegetable with a glass of milk and two teaspoons of ground candy
sugar daily, will have strong sexual vigour Those suffering from
excess bleeding or endometriosis can take 2-3 ladies finger, cut them
lightly along the length and soak them in a glass of water overnight.
In the morning, remove them and squeeze their mucilage contents in
the glass and drink this water. If you carry out for 4 weeks, you
will see the difference in the amount of bleeding next cycle. This is
the reason the vegetable may have assumed its name.
7. The dried roots of safed musli (asparagus) are used in Unani medicine
as an aphrodisiac. Fifteen grams of roots boiled in one cup of milk
should be taken twice daily. The regular use of this remedy is
valuable in loss of erection and premature ejaculation.
8. A soup made with about fifteen grams of drumstick flowers boiled in
250 ml milk is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of
sexual debility. It is also useful in functional sterility in both
males and females. The powder of the dry bark is also valuable in
erection loss, premature ejaculation, and thinness of semen. About
100 gm of the powder of the dry bark should be boiled in half a litre
of water for about half an hour. Thirty grams of this powder, mixed
with a tablespoon of honey, should be taken three times daily for a
month.
9. Dried dates and figs are high power food. Pounded and mixed with
almonds, pistachio nuts and pumpkin seeds in equal quantities, about
100 gm should be taken daily as an effective medicine for increasing
sexual power.
10. Black raisins are useful for restoration of sexual
vigour. Wash them thoroughly in tepid water first and then boil with
milk till cooked. This will make them swollen and sweet. Eating of
these raisins should be followed by the intake of milk. Starting with
30 gm of raisins, followed by 200 ml of milk three times daily, the
quantity of raisins should be gradually increased to 50 gm each time
WHY USE COW’S MILK??
The procedure to cook a fruit or herb with milk is so common in most
of the aphrodisiac receipes. Same process is also used in safed musli
pak, adadiya pak, aswgandha ksheer pak, Kaunch pak. The common factor
every where is Indian cow milk, which makes us curious to know what
is such an extra ordinary quality or chemical in Indian Cow milk.
Healthy people can experience extra strong erection early morning if
they eat few pieces of sweet made from milk khoya. This also explains
higher population density in North India, where milk consumption
greater than in South India. Similarly, the poorer fertility in
western countries as compared to eastern countries (Middle east,
India, Pakistan, China) are notable. Modern milk production is the
root cause of reduced fertility, while chemicals in food air water
are secondary reasons.
There is hidden power of a sexual nature in cows' milk. Did you
ever wonder why so many recipes for aphrodisiac tonics were made in
Indian cows' milk? Acharyas did not know the chemistry of cows' milk,
but they knew about the cows' bio-energy, which she collects both
through her horns and by grazing in the sunlight. She is the only
animal who enjoys sunlight. Secondly, consider the location of her
single central breast in relation to her spine and also in relation
to the location of her genitals. Does anything strike you? God would
not have created the internal wiring of her nervous system in such a
complex way. While the human breast is close to heart chakra, the
cow's breast is close to her swadhistan chakra, the one which
controls her sexual energy. Her milk therefore must be packed with
this energy. In addition to the milk of the cow, this same advantage
goes to goat's milk, buffalo milk and in general the milk of all
creatures where a single breast is located centrally on the body
close to the swadhistan chakra.
SOME TREATMENTS AND REGIMEN
1. An oil massage all over the body is highly beneficial in the
treatment of erection problems as it helps to revive muscular vigour
which is essential for the nervous energy we require. Special oils
for this purpose have already been discussed under the topic of
Vajikarana, in various ancient texts. It is important to realize that
the oil is the endosperm of the nut or oilseed from which it is
extracted, and while the agni of the body processes unutilized sperm
into Ojas, heated/processed oil in the human body causes that oil to
turn into a toxin or free radical! As the metabolic waste of the
muscles gets drained and eliminated by oil massage, the blood
circulation improves. It is worth noting that although arterial
surgery is performed primarily for the coronary artery, the largest
artery in the body provides blood flow to the musculature of the
penis! Nobody discusses the possibility of blockages in this artery.
2. The nerves of the genital organs are controlled by the pelvic
region so a cold hip bath for ten minutes in the morning or evening
is very effective and mud-baths also restore the flow of sweat out of
this area. We meet the earth + water principle in the mud bath. The
deficiency of minerals in the blood is compensated by absorbing
minerals from mud, and mud in turn absorbs the toxins in the blood.
Acharyas did not know the science of osmosis but they certainly knew
its net effects. The groin area always remains damp, God provided
that no toxins should accumulate in this area so that the race can
remain healthy and in good quality. Unfortunately when we use those
chemical deodorisers, so that we smell better in that area, we can
also incur heavy metal poisoning. It is not realized that what we
think smells better, may not smell better to the partner. The
pheromones released through the sweat in the groin and armpits causes
the synchronization of menstrual cycles among women based on
unconscious odor cues. There are two types of pheromone involved:
firstly that produced prior to ovulation which shortens the ovarian
cycle and secondly that produced just at ovulation which in turn
lengthens the cycle.
3. Few studies have suggested that people might be using odor cues
associated with the immune system to select mates who are not closely
related to them.. Using a brain imaging technique, Swedish
researchers have shown that homosexual and heterosexual males' brains
respond differently to two odours that may be involved in sexual
arousal, and that the homosexual men respond in the same way as
heterosexual women. According to the researchers, this suggests a
possible role for human pheromones in the biological basis of sexual
orientation. Another study demonstrated that the smell of
androstadienone, a chemical component of male sweat, maintains higher
levels of cortisol in females. The scientists suggest that the
ability of this compound to influence the endocrine balance of the
opposite sex makes it a human pheromonal chemosignal. Perhaps God
designed pheromones, so that his race would remain healthy and evolve
into a better race but the use of chemicals have caused premature
puberty, premature ejaculation, premature graying and baldness,
premature ovary failure, and finally premature menopause. Everything
is as fast as the fast food that we consume.
4. Did you notice that many of the foods recommended for sexual
debility were those which are rich in sulphur? Onion, garlic,
horsegram and the yellow part of the egg for instance. We hear a lot
about mercury poisoning these days – the ancients knew all about
mercury's potential dangers. Sulphur however attracts mercury and
thereby detoxifies the nervous system. Many people believe that
depression and bipolar disorders etc., are a result of heavy metal
poisoning and so foods which are rich in sulphur are very helpful in
removing mercury and in enhancing the immune system.
5. Every effort should be made to build up the level of general health
to the highest possible degree so fresh air and outdoor exercises are
essential for the success of this treatment. Yogasanas such as
dhanurasana, sarvangasana, and halasana are highly beneficial and
shirshasana also helps, by cooling or reducing the anxiety which can
build up about sexual performance, this will then extend the time
prior to ejaculation.
6. More than Yoga, Tibetan breathing techniques discovered by the
Tantric masters strengthen the Chakras to an extent where sexual
debility vanishes altogether. Some techniques even use unprocessed
mercury, the very poison that is believed to cause autism! Many think
that Tantra's whole purpose is to enjoy better sex, but in fact
Tantra gives control over sexual energy and offers techniques to
sublimate this energy into one which charges the higher chakras. When
this happens, one does not need sex to obtain bliss, for the bliss
obtained when the higher chakras are energized and activated is far
more enjoyable than that of the short lived sexual pleasures. While
most Tibetan breathing techniques need to be learnt from a teacher in
person
NOW WE CAN SAY GOOOD BYE TO VIAGRA AND ALL SYNTHETIC DRUGS
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