Podcasts about veggie caps

Our three co-hosts discuss natural remedies which they utilize at home for symptoms related to cold and flu. They introduce the use of products from such companies as Standard Process and doTerra Essential Oils, and discuss their various applications like diffusers, roll on applicators and Veggie Caps.

Have you wondered if you are providing your body with the right supplements and food to achieve your goals, esp. when it comes to weight loss? Today is part 2 of my weight loss series.  Kristen Pardue is back on the show with me to help share the products that I took during my journey to getting healthier and losing weight. Not only is she a dietitian but she cured herself of an auto immune disease with products that we are going to be talking about. She has so much knowledge and does such an amazing job at breaking things down and explaining why we need certain things in our diet to be healthier.  Some products I didn't take the whole time, some I just started not that long ago but wanted to include everything. So I put the oils and supplements at the top of the show notes and if you want to scroll to other things esp. items you can find on Amazon, make sure to scroll to the bottom of the show notes. One topic that really stood out to me is that we have so much inflammation in our bodies and people don't even realize it. To hear about this and more listen to the podcast. If you are wanting to order anything from Doterra please email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com, the links I currently have are directing to a different Amber Sandberg in Utah.  I am in the process of getting this fixed, if you need anything please email me.  If your podcast player cuts off my shownotes, make sure to go to this episode on my website to see all the links and products if you are just looking for Doterra products click here Shop Doterra   and then click SHOP at the top to find what you need, to see all the other products click here:  weight loss go to products Amber Sandberg   I am going to start with Doterra products at the top and then I will have my other products that I highly recommend including a smart scale further down so make sure to scroll all the way down to see all the products. Some things I didn't touch on during the episode but wanted to make sure I mentioned them here. If you are new to oils, and want to the biggest bang for your buck, I would start with the kit first and if you buy wholesale you can get a $53 savings.  If you have any questions feel free to email (amber@mominspiredshow.com)  me or message me and I can help you with this. If you already have oils and you want the supplements you can click here: Shop Doterra   FLOOM- for fighting off the flu or any other kind of sickness (if you order the starter Healthy Kit then you would only need to add Melaleuca to your order) FLOOM- Immune Boosting Oils Frankincense Lemon On-guard Oregano Melaleuca also known as Tea Tree   Diffuser Perfect to diffuse your oils in your home. I love to diffuse in my kitchen.   Doterra starter kit Family Essentials Kit: (5 mL bottles) Lavender Lemon Peppermint Tea Tree Oregano Frankincense Deep Blue® doTERRA Breathe® doTERRA On Guard® DigestZen® Brevi® Stone Diffuser   Veggie Caps- Made specifically for you to customize your dietary supplement needs, Veggie Caps provide a convenient and healthy way to take dietary ingredients orally. Vitality Pack Skinny Jean Combo Turmeric Frankincense Black Pepper Pink Pepper Yarrow Pom Slim and Sassy (I added this to my skinny jean combo) Gut Health PB Assist PB Assist JR (this is the powder that is like pixie stick and my girls love it) Terra Zyme DigestZen soft gels or the roller is great for kids- perfect for food poison or an upset stomach Women's Health ClaryCalm roller- helps with PMS Phytoestrogen- helps balance your hormones Bone Nutrient Essential Complex ( Kristen said this is paired really well with Phytoestrogen to balance hormones and it has magnesium) Yarrow Pom Capsules- The Yarrow|Pom Cellular Beauty Complex combines clinically studied extracts and a powerful blend of CTPG® essential oils to provide powerful antioxidant suppo...

Tamara chats with Acupuncturist and Herbalist Margaret Webb to talk about approaching menopause with Chinese medicine.  Margaret provided this great list of links, with approximate times in the podcast when they are referenced:  10:30 --Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org   13:32--Dim supplement for liver health  https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Encapsulations-Supplement-Detoxification-Cellular/dp/B0063X0J0O   Liver health blend:    https://www.amazon.com/LivCo-120-Tablets-by-Mediherb/dp/B01LMPK3HQ/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549159509&sr=8-4&keywords=livco+standard+process   16:14.  Thyroid information https://integrativerd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Optimal-Thyroid-Health-DIFM-slides-1pp-color.pdf   32:30 D Mannose https://www.amazon.com/NOW-D-Mannose-500-120-Capsules/dp/B000JN4CR0/ref=asc_df_B000JN4CR0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312170559286&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3130492733438340853&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028309&hvtargid=pla-406644635895&psc=1   34:15 Vaginal Health: https://www.iherb.com/pr/Vitanica-FemEcology-Vaginal-Intestinal-Support-30-Veggie-Caps/49485?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnNXiBRCoARIsAJe_1cqJ6Fh5e3V8wuC7FEwKbPI1k7jJeWlDXBVnzxHG0TkK8CoRMyAnAdkaAkYUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   https://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Therapeutics-Probiotics-Clinically-Lactobacillus/dp/B00AESGDEU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549159053&sr=8-3&keywords=pro+flora+women%27s+probiotic+integrative+therapeutics   Also great for building better lactic acid and a balanced ecology to prevent infections. Take 1 wafer per meal.  https://www.vitaminyou.com/shop/vitamins-minerals/standard-process-lactid-acid-yeast-100-wafers-5150-supplement-best-by-12-18/      PH balanced Soap: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Plus-Natural-Beauty-Cleansing/dp/B00014EKJC   YinCare to be used for infection or after sex (must be diluted) https://www.amazon.com/Arbor-International-Herbal-3-4oz-100ml/dp/B0009Y2EVK/ref=asc_df_B0009Y2EVK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025890921&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11162182057319281145&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028309&hvtargid=pla-589344099486&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64728044760&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312025890921&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11162182057319281145&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028309&hvtargid=pla-589344099486     Great for hot flashes in most women (but if you get stuck then consult with an herbalist)    https://www.herbdoc.com/female-formula   Please feel free to reach out with questions: https://www.facebook.com/sailthroughmenopause/ www. margaretwebblac.com   Many of these supplement recommendations can also be ordered through my site.      

Описание подкаста Сегодня в гостях у MY FOODIE Юлия Богданова, практикующий нутрициолог. Юля закончила Bauman College в США, она основатель онлайн ресурса yulyavogdanova.com и автор программы по восстановлению и регуляции веса «В здоровом теле здоровый вес!». Сегодня мы поговорим с Юлей о трансформации питания и образа жизни мам! Юлия расскажет: • Какие проблемы исчезнут после изменения питания; • С какими сложностями она столкнулась в процессе ; • Как воспринимала семья эти изменения ; • Как изменилось питание и жизнь мужа, детей ; • Как она лечится и лечит своих детей. • С чего начать маме, которая задумывается о том, чтобы улучшить свое питание и образ жизни? • Ключевые принципы здорового питания от Юлии Богдановой; • Какие действия/изменения принесут максимум результата; • Как избежать срывов и разочарований в процессе трансформации? • Как поддержать семью, сохранить общность на фоне изменения своего образа жизни? • О сочетании продуктов, о том какие сочетания стоит избегать? • Как питаться во время ГВ и как поддержать свой организм после длительного ГВ? • О сильной тяге к сладкому на ГВ и объяснит. что с этим делать? • Как не сойти с ума в погоне за ЗОЖ? А также Юлия поделится: • Книгами/ресурсами/профилями экспертов в социальных сетях, которые ее вдохновляют; • С чего начать свою первую покупку для своего здоровья; • Какие продукты всегда есть на ее кухне; • Какие здоровые привычки она хочет передать детям. Ресурсы, которые рекомендует Юлия : www.chriskresser.com. Сайт Криса Крессера врача функциональной медицины http://lookbio.ru Онлайн журнал о здоровой жизни в городе. Добавка, рекомендуемая Юлией: Life Extension, Neuro-Mag, магний L-треонат, 90 вегетарианских капсул https://ru.iherb.com/pr/Life-Extension-Neuro-Mag-Magnesium-L-Threonate-90-Veggie-Caps/40244?rcode=PCM206 Отправьте email с темой «сахар» на hellomyfoodie@gmail.com и получите PDF документ о сахаре от Юлии Богдановой Следите за новыми рецептами и советами о здоровом питании в социальных сетях: Личная страница Елены Гордиенко https://www.facebook.com/E.N.Gordienko Группа в Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/812934055481010/ Бизнес-страница в Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myfoodie.ru/ Наш Инстаграм https://www.instagram.com/myfoodie.ru/ Канал в Телеграмме https://t.me/MYFOODIEru Для звукового оформления были использованы композиции: Wallpaper Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Are you worried about hair loss? Let’s take a look at both causes and cures. And there can be many causes, from hormonal imbalances due to under active thyroid, drugs, pharmaceuticals, and poor diet, especially too few B complex vitamins, Vitamin C, zinc, sulfur, and iron. But if you find you’re losing hair at a rapid rate, don't panic. It’s normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs each day. There is a strong link between anxiety and hair loss, especially excess shedding of hair at the telogen stage, which can be made much worse by worrying about it. It’s time to go through a rational process of elimination to discover possible causes then you can do what’s necessary to correct the shedding. Ask yourself the following questions: Are you taking any medication such as the birth control pill or artificially based hormone-replacement therapy? These are common causes of thinning hair, which can be corrected by stopping the drugs and turning to bio-identical hormone replacements under the guidance of a knowledgeable health practitioner. Anti-coagulants, cortisone, and diet pills such as amphetamines are also anathema to hair health. So is boric acid, which stupidly gets added to shampoos, skincare products, ointments for cuts and burns—even eye baths—so read labels carefuly before you buy. Thyroid medication can be a culprit—shift to natural thyroid treatments instead. So can simple aspirin, if you take as many as one or two a day. Now, let me with share you what I have learned over the years about how to stop hair loss: Have you had major illnesses or traumas in your life recently? Shock, illness, and emotional worry can bring about heavy shedding of telogen hairs. This is called telogen effluvium. Help can be had from vitamin supplements—more about this in a moment—and from eating organic liver often. Even getting enough physical activity to help you deal with stressors in your life can help. dramatically. Is is your scalp tight or loose when you put your fingers into it? Start giving yourself a daily scalp massage. And start brushing the old fashioned way—fifty strokes each day. I do myself, and it works. Are you anemic? Women, who suffer from anemia far more often than men do, frequently find their hair has thinned greatly. Have a serum iron test and a total iron-binding capacity test done to find out. Is your hair breaking off near the roots from over-processing, sun bleaching, or too much heat on it? This is easy to detect. If you sit in front of a mirror with the light coming from behind, you’ll be able to see a myriad of tiny hairs standing up out of the scalp no longer than a half to three quarters of an inch. If you examine them carefully, you’ll find that even these short hairs are damaged, with split ends. Consider cutting your hair shorter until the damaged hair has grown out and healthy hair shafts replace it. Have you recently been pregnant? Women often lose hair during pregnancy. It may be the result of hormonal changes or some kind of subclinical vitamin or mineral deficiency—often zinc as it is very low in most women just after childbirth. Happily this condition usually disappears a few weeks after the baby is born, provided your diet is adequate and you are generally well. Do you wear your hair pulled back, or have you been putting rollers in too tightly? A common cause of hair loss is simple traction caused by a tightly wrapped rubber band around a ponytail, or curlers that are too tight. The pull on the hair interferes with proper circulation there and results in damage to the hair follicles, which shed their hairs. If this is the case, you need to change your hairstyle, stop rolling curlers tightly, and give yourself daily massage or treatment with an electric vibrator. If you are using a nylon-bristled brush, rollers with brushes in them, or a too fine-toothed comb, you should replace them as they can exacerbate hair loss. Most important of all—Look to your diet: Eat plenty of foods high in biotin and take biotin supplements. Biotin is needed for healthy hair and skin and to help prevent hair loss. Good food sources include brewers yeast, brown rice, bulgur, green peas, lentils, oats, sunflower seeds, and raw organic walnuts. Don’t eat raw eggs until hair loss has stopped.  You see, because raw eggs contain a protein that binds biotin and prevents it from being absorbed. Cooked free-range eggs are okay. Rinsing your hair with Kombucha tea is far more effective than all the fancy products sold in salons for hair growth and regeneration. It might even prevent hair greying. You can also use apple cider vinegar and sage tea as a rinse to encourage hair growth. Horsetail tea is the best source of silica, which all of us need for strong, shiny hair, and healthy nails. BEST HAIR GROWTH SUPPLEMENTS Good quality Omege-3 oils improve hair texture and help prevent hair loss and damage. Raw thymus glandular—500 mg a day—stimulates immune function and improves the functioning capacity of hair glands. Vitamin B complex with B3 50mg, B5 100 mg, B6 50 mg, biotin 50 mg, and inositol 100 mg top quality B vitamins are needed for the health and growth of hair. Vitamin C—3000 to 10,000 mg a day can greatly improve scalp circulation. Vitamin E—start with 400 IU and slowly increase to 800-1000 IU—increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. Coenzyme Q10—improves scalp circulation and increases tissue oxygenation. Kelp—500 mg/day—supplies minerals for healthy hair growth. Silica or horsetail—helps keep your hair looking shiny and sleek. Finally, when it comes to reestablishing a gorgeous thick head of healthy hair, always go the natural route. Why? Because it works. You can spend a fortune on hyped-up hair restoring products and get nowhere. Let Nature do it for you! Supplements I personally recommend: Life Extension, BioActive Complete B-Complex What distinguishes BioActive Complete B-Complex is that it provides enzymatically active forms of critical nutrients like the pyridoxal-5-phosphate form of Vitamin B6, the active form of folate (5-MTHF) that is up to 7 times more bioavailable than folic acid, and meaningful potencies of each B-vitamin. Life Extension, Natural Vitamin E, 400 IU There has been a long-standing debate as to whether natural or synthetic Vitamin E is better. For most vitamins, there is no difference between natural and synthetic. With Vitamin E, however, the natural form has proven far superior.

For many years I’ve worked with herbs. I love the purity of them and their effectiveness when used to treat everything from infections and fatigue to depression and clearing stress. High on the list of my favorite herbs is Ashwagandha. It is also one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. It's been used since ancient times to impart the vigor and strength of a stallion to the body. In fact, in Sanskrit, the name itself means "the smell of the horse." Ashwagandha has long been known for its rejuvenating properties. Recently an excellent study reported in Biomed Research International discovered that Ashwagandha could significantly improve female sexual functions when women are given it in a concentrated form as a root extract. Fifty women diagnosed with female sexual dysfunction, including lack of sexual desire, poor sexual arousal, little or no female orgasmic experience, and an inability to become aroused through genital stimulation, were given this remarkable herb in an attempt to find out what, if anything, it might do to enhance their sexuality. Twenty-five of them took 300 mg of Ashwagandha root twice a day. The other twenty-five received a placebo during the eight-week period of the study. Researchers evaluated their sexual functions, including lubrication, arousal, desire, satisfaction, orgasm, pain, and overall sexual activity response to therapy, at four weeks and then again at eight weeks during the study. Those who received Ashwagandha reported significant improved sexual function scores when it came to orgasm, satisfaction, arousal, and lubrication. They experienced heightened sexual desire and even a growing number of successful sexual encounters by the end of the eight weeks compared to the women who'd been given a placebo. Researchers also discovered that Ashwagandha given in this way lowers the experience of chronic stress, which interferes with sexual response by lowering serum cortisol. They also reported another possible mechanism by which Ashwagandha enhances female sexuality: it was by "offsetting androgen deficiency syndrome, which is seen as contributing to a lack of sexual desire in some women." What is also interesting is that this wonderful herb even appears to increase serum testosterone, which plays an important part in sexual functioning in both men and women. The power of something as simple as a herb never ceases to amaze me, provided you know how to use it. Ashwagandha is rich in medicinal chemicals including alkaloids, choline, amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of natural sugars. I’ve used it for many years to counter all kinds of difficulties, including problems concentrating, fatigue, stress, and lack of vitality. I discovered long ago that it can alleviate not only these common symptoms, but also supports energetic rejuvenation and heightens our sense of well-being. Of course medical researchers have been examining the power of Ashwagandha for years. There are more than 200 studies on the healing benefits of this botanical. Here are just a few of the other healing properties of Ashwagandha: It offers anti-inflammatory benefits. It helps reduce brain cell degeneration. It stabilizes blood sugar. It reduces depression and anxiety. It protects the immune system. Ashwagandha is what is known as an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens contain a combination of health-giving substances including vitamins, amino acids, and other plant factors to support health. They can help your body cope with all sorts of external stressors, including poisons in the environment as well as internal challenges, including insomnia and anxiety. A healthy body is only built when we take into it essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, which it can make use of by metabolizing them into energy and metabolic information for our tissues, organs, and cells. Ashwagandha is usually given in quantities from 600 to 1000 mg twice a day. It can be a great comfort for people who suffer from anxiety and insomnia. Drinking a cup of herb tea that contains a teaspoon of powdered Ashwagandha root before bed can be great for improving sleep. Of course you should always consult with your healthcare practitioner before using any herb to make sure that it is suitable for you, especially if you are taking any pharmaceutical drugs. Ashwagandha is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Here are a couple of my favorite forms of Ashwagandha: Organic India, Organic, Ashwagandha, 90 Veggie Caps Irwin Naturals, Steel-Libido for Women, 75 Liquid Soft-Gels

Could something as insignificant as the tiny blueberry offer powerful protection and healing for your body? It can—and probably in ways that you’ve never dreamed possible. Rich in manganese, phytonutrients, fiber and vitamin C, blueberries are one of the most powerful antioxidants in the plant kingdom. They offer extraordinary anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. They may even help combat diabetes. This was first discovered way back in 1927, when it was found that taking a specific extract of blueberry can significantly slash blood sugar levels. These findings were largely ignored by mainstream medicine. The editorial board on the Journal of the American Medical Association—America’s most revered medical journal—argued that this had to be impossible. They claimed that such extracts could never be standardized. Now, thanks to investigations by independent Life Extension scientists, you can buy an inexpensive, specific blueberry extract, further enhanced with pomegranate, which works wonders. Blueberries are not bilberries. It’s important that you know the difference. Both berries belong to the Heath family of plants, which include rhododendron, American laurel, and broom. The difference between them comes in the size of their seeds, and their skin. Bilberries have been grown all over northern Europe since the 16th century. Unlike blueberries, bilberries are acidic in flavor. These dark blueish-purple berries have long been popular in Sweden. Blueberries (their botanical name is Vaccinium corymbosum or Vaccinium angustifolium) tend to be hybrids of three native American species. They are up to four times larger than bilberries, and they’re pleasingly sweet. Most commercially cultivated blueberries are grown in North America and New Zealand, as well as to some degree in parts of Western Europe. When researchers analyzed vegetables and fruits to determine their antioxidant capacities, blueberries came high on the list. They can destroy free radicals, combat oxidative stress, help maintain healthy blood flow, healthy LDL and blood pressure levels. Blueberry extract, when combined with other natural berry components, may even help prevent and clear bladder infections by blocking bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder. In 2005, researchers discovered that the polyphenols which a specific blueberry extract contains can reverse both motor defects and cognitive defects which can develop as your body ages. Polyphenols are natural plant molecules with potent antioxidant capabilities. According to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, it is the multi-leveled range of polyphenols that brings blueberries their anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The two most active constituents found in blueberries are anthocyanins and pterostilbene. Blueberry anthocyanins are considered one of nature’s most potent antioxidants. It’s pterostilbene, the other blueberry constituent, that helps maintain healthy lipid and glucose levels within healthy ranges. Through its unique biological effects and antioxidative potential, pterostilbene also helps maintain your healthy DNA structure. Blueberry extract also triggers neurogenesis—by stimulating nerve supply and adaptability in the part of the brain primarily affected by Alzheimer’s disease—the hippocampus. People who take in a lot of natural polyphenol molecules from plants have significantly lower rates of neurodegenerative disorders. Blueberry polyphenol molecules are able to cross the blood brain barrier. They’ve even been shown to enhance the release of essential neurotransmitters from aged brain cells. Meanwhile in 2008, animal-based research carried out at University of Florida discovered blueberry extract can prevent the final steps in the formation of destructive amyloid-beta proteins—a major trigger for loss of memory and good brain functions. Other recent studies show that blueberry extract may prevent DNA damage and encourage fast, accurate DNA repair. A recent animal study showed that blueberry compounds increased mean lifespan by 28%. Translate that into human terms and you’re looking at 22 years. Finally, and most fascinating to me, is the way natural compounds in blueberries can act as nootropics. These are often known as smart drugs, neuro enhancers, or cognitive enhancers, which improve aspects of mental functions. I not only have a love of organic blueberries and eat a lot of them when they’re in season. I have been so impressed with the new Life Extension Blueberry Extract with Pomegranate that I take it daily. Do see if you benefit from it as much as I have—and let me know, won’t you? Life Extension, Blueberry Extract with Pomegranate, 60 Veggie Caps http://www.iherb.com/life-extension-blueberry-extract-with-pomegranate-60-veggie-caps/37818?rcode=yes026

Sexual impotence—a loss of ability to maintain a full erection—affects most men at some time in their lives. It can be the result of feeling unwelcome, afraid of your own power, or experiencing a sense of inadequacy or depression about yourself. Such feelings strongly influence the behavior of your body. And when you can develop real awareness of how your lover feels, with patience and consideration, psychologically-caused impotence will often clear by itself. Other difficulties in maintaining an erection can be biochemical in nature. In men over the age of 35, this often happens during periods of prolonged stress, after illness, or simply as a result of having lived for too long on convenience foods, so your body has become depleted in essential minerals, trace elements and vitamins. When you have eaten like this, many of your metabolic processes no longer work properly. Then it's time to make some serious changes in the way you are eating, and keep your alcohol intake to a minimum. In the meantime, there are a number of effective plants for heightening your sexual energy: Mucuna Dopa—this is a powerful Ayurvedic herb, also known as velvet herb. A potent extract from the Mucuna pruriens seed, it heightens brain function, libido and muscle growth. It contains high concentrations of L-Dopa, a neurotransmitter which prompts a positive mental state of action and assertiveness. These are a few of the reasons Mucuna Dopa is an effective sexual enhancer for men. Start by taking one 166mg capsule between meals (containing 100mg of L-Dopa). Never take more than 6 a day and do not use if you are taking MAO inhibitors or any prescription drugs without first getting permission from your medical practitioner. Ginkgo biloba—not only boosts the flow of blood to the brain and enhances memory; it can increase circulation to the penis. The best way to take it for this purpose is in the form of a concentrated 24% standardized extract capsule, once or twice a day. Do not take more, since in large quantities gingko can cause loose bowels and irritability. One research project gave men 80 milligrams of gingko extract three times a day, with excellent results. It not only cleared impotence, it lifted the depression which often accompanies it. You can also get a ginkgo tincture: 1 teaspoon in a little water twice a day. Horny goat weed—has been known for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance both male and female libido. It increases blood circulation to the genitals. A study carried out in 2008 indicated that it can be as effective as Viagra but without the dangerous side-effects. One 1 gram tablet daily between meals is the usual recommended dose. Fava beans—can have an astounding effect on an erection. The first written record of this food's sexual benefits comes from ancient Rome, where Cicero used it to increase his own passion. Fava is also a good natural source of L-dopa (used to treat Parkinson's disease). It intensifies erections in many men, which is how fava got its reputation. One way to use fava beans is to make soup from them. See below for my recommendations. Source Naturals, Mucuna Dopa, 100 mg, 120 Capsules http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Mucuna-Dopa-100-mg-120-Capsules/14235?rcode=yes026 Paradise Herbs, Ginkgo Biloba, 120 Veggie Caps http://www.iherb.com/Paradise-Herbs-Ginkgo-Biloba-120-Veggie-Caps/4244?rcode=yes026 Planetary Herbals, Horny Goat Weed, Full Spectrum, 1,200 mg, 60 Tablets http://www.iherb.com/Planetary-Herbals-Horny-Goat-Weed-Full-Spectrum-1-200-mg-60-Tablets/1561?rcode=yes026 Bob's Red Mill, Fava Beans http://www.iherb.com/bob-s-red-mill-fava-beans-naturally-blanched-skinless-20-oz-567-g/9904?rcode=yes026 Dragon Herbs, Siberian Ginseng, Super Potency Extract http://www.iherb.com/dragon-herbs-siberian-ginseng-super-potency-extract-2-fl-oz-60-ml/22557?rcode=yes026

Sexual impotence—a loss of ability to maintain a full erection—affects most men at some time in their lives. It can be the result of feeling unwelcome, afraid of your own power, or experiencing a sense of inadequacy or depression about yourself. Such feelings strongly influence the behavior of your body. And when you can develop real awareness of how your lover feels, with patience and consideration, psychologically-caused impotence will often clear by itself. Other difficulties in maintaining an erection can be biochemical in nature. In men over the age of 35, this often happens during periods of prolonged stress, after illness, or simply as a result of having lived for too long on convenience foods, so your body has become depleted in essential minerals, trace elements and vitamins. When you have eaten like this, many of your metabolic processes no longer work properly. Then it’s time to make some serious changes in the way you are eating, and keep your alcohol intake to a minimum. In the meantime, there are a number of effective plants for heightening your sexual energy: Mucuna Dop Mucuna Dopa—this is a powerful Ayurvedic herb, also known as velvet herb. A potent extract from the Mucuna pruriens seed, it heightens brain function, libido and muscle growth. It contains high concentrations of L-Dopa, a neurotransmitter which prompts a positive mental state of action and assertiveness. These are a few of the reasons Mucuna Dopa is an effective sexual enhancer for men. Start by taking one 166mg capsule between meals (containing 100mg of L-Dopa). Never take more than 6 a day and do not use if you are taking MAO inhibitors or any prescription drugs without first getting permission from your medical practitioner. Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba—not only boosts the flow of blood to the brain and enhances memory; it can increase circulation to the penis. The best way to take it for this purpose is in the form of a concentrated 24% standardized extract capsule, once or twice a day. Do not take more, since in large quantities gingko can cause loose bowels and irritability. One research project gave men 80 milligrams of gingko extract three times a day, with excellent results. It not only cleared impotence, it lifted the depression which often accompanies it. You can also get a ginkgo tincture: 1 teaspoon in a little water twice a day. Horny goat weed Horny goat weed—has been known for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance both male and female libido. It increases blood circulation to the genitals. A study carried out in 2008 indicated that it can be as effective as Viagra but without the dangerous side-effects. One 1 gram tablet daily between meals is the usual recommended dose. Fava beans Fava beans—can have an astounding effect on an erection. The first written record of this food’s sexual benefits comes from ancient Rome, where Cicero used it to increase his own passion. Fava is also a good natural source of L-dopa (used to treat Parkinson’s disease). It intensifies erections in many men, which is how fava got its reputation. One way to use fava beans is to make soup from them. Whatever products you buy it is essential that they are top quality and organic. Be warned, there are lots of cheap imitations which do not deliver on their promises. See below for my recommendations. Source Naturals, Mucuna Dopa, 100 mg, 120 Capsules Paradise Herbs, Ginkgo Biloba, 120 Veggie Caps Planetary Herbals, Horny Goat Weed, Full Spectrum, 1,200 mg, 60 Tablets Bob's Red Mill, Fava Beans Dragon Herbs, Siberian Ginseng, Super Potency Extract

Most people treat aphrodisiacs as folk fantasy. Don't be deceived. When libido flags in women, there are many herbs that can help revive it. The biochemistry of plants like ginseng, dong quai, fennel, shilajit—even a few essential oils can bring powerful sexual regeneration to your body and intensify your libido. It's your own individual response to specific herbs that holds the key to which aphrodisiacs are best for you. Loss of your libido can have many different causes. So when turning to herbs for help in the sexual arena, you will need to experiment a bit to find which plants work best for you. But watch out. It can not only be easy to create an experience of intense desire; it can be just as easy for a woman to end up fertilized by the results of it. Shatavari—Asparagus racemosus This Ayurvedic female rejuvenation tonic is also an excellent aphrodisiac as well. It's been used for thousands of years as a female tonic to correct menstrual and menopausal imbalances as well. Traditionally known as “She who has 1,000 husbands”, it was long believed to give a woman the strength and passion to handle 1,000 lovers. Organic shatavari root extract contains a full spectrum of active and synergistic constituents, including saponins containing shatavarin. Use only this herb which is naturally grown or ethically wild crafted so it contains no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Wild Yam—Dioscorea villosa Often restores a woman's libido so successfully that I wouldn't advise you to use it unless you have a sexual partner. You can take it as a tincture—½ to1 teaspoon in water twice a day—or as a dried herb in capsules, 4-6 capsules a day. I have known women who take as many as 10 capsules a day, but less than this works very well for most. American Ginseng—Panax ginseng Is as good a raiser of libido in women as it is in men, despite the assumption that it is a male plant. It is particularly useful for post-menopausal women. Drink it as a tea three or four times a day. Be patient it takes time to do its work. Shilajit—known by many names in many countries Has been used as an aphrodisiac and female fertility treatment for centuries. One of the most powerful “herbal” substances known, it has been used for thousands of years all over the world. It comes in a thick, tar-like form containing over 80 minerals from Himalayan rocks. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and anti-anxiety, as well as anti-aging. Be sure to buy only the highest grade of Shilajit, wild crafted and gathered from the Himalayas, since only the finest will bring you your desired goal. Fennel—Foeniculum vulgare Is replete with plant steroids. In animal experiments it has been shown to raise the libido of both males and females. You can take it as a tea. Bruise a teaspoon of organic fennel seeds and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, strain and drink. Caution: Do not use fennel oil on your body when you are pregnant, as it has been known to cause miscarriage. Paradise Herbs, Organics, Shatavari, 60 Veggie Caps http://www.iherb.com/Paradise-Herbs-Organics-Shatavari-60-Veggie-Caps/40255?rcode=yes026 Herb Pharm, Wild Yam http://www.iherb.com/herb-pharm-wild-yam-1-fl-oz-29-6-ml/15280?rcode=yes026 Nature's Way, Wild Yam, Root Capsules http://www.iherb.com/nature-s-way-wild-yam-root-100-capsules/11652?rcode=yes026 Triple Leaf Tea, American Ginseng, Caffeine-Free http://www.iherb.com/triple-leaf-tea-american-ginseng-caffeine-free-20-tea-bags-1-4-oz-40-g/41338?rcode=yes026 Dragon Herbs, High Mountain Shilajit, 500 mg, 60 Capsules http://www.iherb.com/Dragon-Herbs-High-Mountain-Shilajit-500-mg-60-Capsules/23260?rcode=yes026 Frontier Natural Products, Organic Whole Fennel Seed http://www.iherb.com/frontier-natural-products-organic-whole-fennel-seed-16-oz-453-g/30935?rcode=yes026

Most people treat aphrodisiacs as folk fantasy. Don’t be deceived. When libido flags in women, there are many herbs that can help revive it. The biochemistry of plants like ginseng, dong quai, fennel, shilajit—even a few essential oils can bring powerful sexual regeneration to your body and intensify your libido. It’s your own individual response to specific herbs that holds the key to which aphrodisiacs are best for you. Loss of your libido can have many different causes. So when turning to herbs for help in the sexual arena, you will need to experiment a bit to find which plants work best for you. But watch out. It can not only be easy to create an experience of intense desire; it can be just as easy for a woman to end up fertilized by the results of it. Shatavari—Asparagus racemosus This Ayurvedic female rejuvenation tonic is also an excellent aphrodisiac as well. It’s been used for thousands of years as a female tonic to correct menstrual and menopausal imbalances as well. Traditionally known as “She who has 1,000 husbands”, it was long believed to give a woman the strength and passion to handle 1,000 lovers. Organic shatavari root extract contains a full spectrum of active and synergistic constituents, including saponins containing shatavarin. Use only this herb which is naturally grown or ethically wild crafted so it contains no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Wild Yam—Dioscorea villosa Often restores a woman’s libido so successfully that I wouldn’t advise you to use it unless you have a sexual partner. You can take it as a tincture—½ to1 teaspoon in water twice a day—or as a dried herb in capsules, 4-6 capsules a day. I have known women who take as many as 10 capsules a day, but less than this works very well for most. American Ginseng—Panax ginseng Is as good a raiser of libido in women as it is in men, despite the assumption that it is a male plant. It is particularly useful for post-menopausal women. Drink it as a tea three or four times a day. Be patient it takes time to do its work. Shilajit—known by many names in many countries Has been used as an aphrodisiac and female fertility treatment for centuries. One of the most powerful “herbal” substances known, it has been used for thousands of years all over the world. It comes in a thick, tar-like form containing over 80 minerals from Himalayan rocks. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and anti-anxiety, as well as anti-aging. Be sure to buy only the highest grade of Shilajit, wild crafted and gathered from the Himalayas, since only the finest will bring you your desired goal. Fennel—Foeniculum vulgare Is replete with plant steroids. In animal experiments it has been shown to raise the libido of both males and females. You can take it as a tea. Bruise a teaspoon of organic fennel seeds and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, strain and drink. Caution: Do not use fennel oil on your body when you are pregnant, as it has been known to cause miscarriage. Other simple herbs which you can add to your foods with a good reputation for enhancing libido are parsley, fenugreek—great to sprout and eat in salads—ginger, and anis. Even coca, from which chocolate is made, is a mild aphrodisiac. You can also use certain essential oils to enhance libido on the night. Massage your body and your partner’s with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or apricot oil to which you have added one of the aphrodisiac essences: Clary sage, ylang ylang, rose, or jasmine. Of course, this is for external use only. It’s powerful stuff—you need only 1 drop of an essential oil to each teaspoon of carrier oil. A capsule of vitamin E squeezed into the oil when you mix it helps keep it fresh longer. Next week on our Sacred Truth Podcast, we’ll be looking at some of the best aphrodisiacs for men, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, check out the links below for the best products you can find. Paradise Herbs, Organics, Shatavari, 60 Veggie Caps http://www.iherb.com/Paradise-Herbs-Organics-Shatavari-60-Veggie-Caps/40255?rcode=yes026 Herb Pharm, Wild Yam http://www.iherb.com/herb-pharm-wild-yam-1-fl-oz-29-6-ml/15280?rcode=yes026 Nature's Way, Wild Yam, Root Capsules http://www.iherb.com/nature-s-way-wild-yam-root-100-capsules/11652?rcode=yes026 Triple Leaf Tea, American Ginseng, Caffeine-Free http://www.iherb.com/triple-leaf-tea-american-ginseng-caffeine-free-20-tea-bags-1-4-oz-40-g/41338?rcode=yes026 Dragon Herbs, High Mountain Shilajit, 500 mg, 60 Capsules http://www.iherb.com/Dragon-Herbs-High-Mountain-Shilajit-500-mg-60-Capsules/23260?rcode=yes026 Frontier Natural Products, Organic Whole Fennel Seed http://www.iherb.com/frontier-natural-products-organic-whole-fennel-seed-16-oz-453-g/30935?rcode=yes026

Most people treat aphrodisiacs as folk fantasy. Don’t be deceived. When libido flags in women, there are many herbs that can help revive it. The biochemistry of plants like ginseng, dong quai, fennel, shilajit—even a few essential oils can bring powerful sexual regeneration to your body and intensify your libido. It’s your own individual response to specific herbs that holds the key to which aphrodisiacs are best for you. Loss of your libido can have many different causes. So when turning to herbs for help in the sexual arena, you will need to experiment a bit to find which plants work best for you. But watch out. It can not only be easy to create an experience of intense desire; it can be just as easy for a woman to end up fertilized by the results of it. Shatavari—Asparagus racemosus This Ayurvedic female rejuvenation tonic is also an excellent aphrodisiac as well. It’s been used for thousands of years as a female tonic to correct menstrual and menopausal imbalances as well. Traditionally known as “She who has 1,000 husbands”, it was long believed to give a woman the strength and passion to handle 1,000 lovers. Organic shatavari root extract contains a full spectrum of active and synergistic constituents, including saponins containing shatavarin. Use only this herb which is naturally grown or ethically wild crafted so it contains no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Wild Yam—Dioscorea villosa Often restores a woman’s libido so successfully that I wouldn’t advise you to use it unless you have a sexual partner. You can take it as a tincture—½ to1 teaspoon in water twice a day—or as a dried herb in capsules, 4-6 capsules a day. I have known women who take as many as 10 capsules a day, but less than this works very well for most. American Ginseng—Panax ginseng Is as good a raiser of libido in women as it is in men, despite the assumption that it is a male plant. It is particularly useful for post-menopausal women. Drink it as a tea three or four times a day. Be patient it takes time to do its work. Shilajit—known by many names in many countries Has been used as an aphrodisiac and female fertility treatment for centuries. One of the most powerful “herbal” substances known, it has been used for thousands of years all over the world. It comes in a thick, tar-like form containing over 80 minerals from Himalayan rocks. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and anti-anxiety, as well as anti-aging. Be sure to buy only the highest grade of Shilajit, wild crafted and gathered from the Himalayas, since only the finest will bring you your desired goal. Fennel—Foeniculum vulgare Is replete with plant steroids. In animal experiments it has been shown to raise the libido of both males and females. You can take it as a tea. Bruise a teaspoon of organic fennel seeds and pour 2 cups of boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes, strain and drink. Caution: Do not use fennel oil on your body when you are pregnant, as it has been known to cause miscarriage. Other simple herbs which you can add to your foods with a good reputation for enhancing libido are parsley, fenugreek—great to sprout and eat in salads—ginger, and anis. Even coca, from which chocolate is made, is a mild aphrodisiac. You can also use certain essential oils to enhance libido on the night. Massage your body and your partner’s with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or apricot oil to which you have added one of the aphrodisiac essences: Clary sage, ylang ylang, rose, or jasmine. Of course, this is for external use only. It’s powerful stuff—you need only 1 drop of an essential oil to each teaspoon of carrier oil. A capsule of vitamin E squeezed into the oil when you mix it helps keep it fresh longer. Next week on our Sacred Truth Podcast, we’ll be looking at some of the best aphrodisiacs for men, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, check out the links below for the best products you can find. Paradise Herbs, Organics, Shatavari, 60 Veggie Caps http://www.iherb.com/Paradise-Herbs-Organics-Shatavari-60-Veggie-Caps/40255?rcode=yes026 Herb Pharm, Wild Yam http://www.iherb.com/herb-pharm-wild-yam-1-fl-oz-29-6-ml/15280?rcode=yes026 Nature's Way, Wild Yam, Root Capsules http://www.iherb.com/nature-s-way-wild-yam-root-100-capsules/11652?rcode=yes026 Triple Leaf Tea, American Ginseng, Caffeine-Free http://www.iherb.com/triple-leaf-tea-american-ginseng-caffeine-free-20-tea-bags-1-4-oz-40-g/41338?rcode=yes026 Dragon Herbs, High Mountain Shilajit, 500 mg, 60 Capsules http://www.iherb.com/Dragon-Herbs-High-Mountain-Shilajit-500-mg-60-Capsules/23260?rcode=yes026 Frontier Natural Products, Organic Whole Fennel Seed http://www.iherb.com/frontier-natural-products-organic-whole-fennel-seed-16-oz-453-g/30935?rcode=yes026