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Causes of Low Libido in Male – Diminished Sex Desire in Men

November 29, 2010 4:56 am /

Condition of low libido or diminished sex desire is less common in males compared to females. It is difficult for any man to accept the fact that he is having lower drive for sex but it can happen to anyone because there are several physical and psychological reasons responsible for it.

The basic reason for diminished sex drive in men is low level of testosterone hormone however lack of production of this hormone in a healthy body is rare but if it happens due to any psychological or physical reason, gives rise to low libido. Lack of production of testosterone shall be treated with herbal supplements for effective alleviation and without side effects.

Stress is a major cause for low testosterone levels in males. In today’s life style where everyone has jumbled daily routine proper sleep and rest are hard to get. Stressful life style promotes hormonal imbalance causing low production of testosterone to reduce desire for sex. Depression is another most common cause for low sex drive. Person suffering with this disorder feels withdrawn and feels as if he does not have enough energy to carry out his normal activities. This leads him into a serious situation of low libido. Depression is also treatable by herbal medicines and shall be taken care of at initial stage to avoid complications.

Certain medicines have also been found to cast a negative effect on testosterone production to cause low libido in males. Commonly used medicines for depression and high blood pressure or certain drugs like cocaine and heroine reduce sex desire. Diseases like diabetes, de la chapel syndrome, adrenalin cortex and genetic disorders also causes low sex drive, proper treatment for the disease is necessary to overcome the problem.

Sexual dysfunctions in males like Premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction may also take away their interest in lovemaking as these situations make them feel embarrassed. The fear of failure and embarrassment push people to avoid getting into a situation where they have to perform lovemaking activity, which slowly reduces their overall desire for sex. Renal and urinary infections may cause discomfort and pain in the genitals which also makes a person loose interest in getting involved in sexual activity. Kidney related problems or UTI infections also promote low libido in males. Persistent pain or any physical problem also takes away the pleasure of lovemaking which pushes sex low on priority list, this situation in the long run cause loss of interest in the activity.

Relationship shall be maintained transparent and communicative for avoiding the situation of low libido occurring unnecessarily. Each partner shall communicate his or her feelings to the other partner and clarify doubts as and when they surface to maintain a proper understanding and transparency in the relation. Sometimes complacency of male partner may push other partner to feel unwanted which promotes lack of interest in love making to diminish the sex desire in both the partners. If there are any issues in the relationship those should be resolved as early as possible because it is almost impossible for a male to get in the lovemaking act if he is not mentally at peace.

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Pomegranate juice as good as Viagra

September 17, 2010 3:54 am /

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2586221.cms

Men who want to boost their performance in the bedroom should drink pomegranate juice, says a new research. According to the University of California scientists, a daily glass can act like Viagra.

Lead author Dr Christopher Forest says that the juice is rich in antioxidants, which increases blood supply to the genitals. For the study, the team tested 53 men with libido problems. They found that nearly half the men who drank it for a month said they found it easier to perform.

“Pomegranate juice has great potential,” the ‘Mirror’ quoted Forest, as saying.

Pomegranates have already been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease and preventing prostate cancer.

Researchers had previously asserted that a daily 0.236 litre glass of the fruit’s juice not only increases the stability period of prostate cancer four-fold, but that the effect is so marked that they believe it can also make it possible for men between the ages of 60 to 75 to live out a full life span without the need for medical treatment, rather than dying from the cancer.

That study was conducted by researchers from the University of California who looked at 50 prostate cancer patients who had surgery or radiotherapy, who had experienced a post-treatment increase of PSA (prostate specific antigen), indicating that cancer was still present in their bodies.

During the study, the researchers measured the men’s PSA levels to calculate how long they took to double. They found that men suffering from prostate cancer with short doubling times are more likely to die from their illness, and that the average doubling time is 15 months.

They noted that consuming a glass of pomegranate juice everyday extended the doubling period to 54 months, and that there was also evidence that the juice was actually killing off prostate cancer cells.

Dr Allan Pantuck, who led the study, said that the improvements had been surprising, and that though it was not a cure, scientists may now be able to stump prostate cancer growth.

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Symptomatic Testosterone Deficiency Relatively Rare In Men

September 16, 2010 4:56 am /

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A new study reveals that relatively few men, only 5.6 percent of the male population, actually suffer from low testosterone accompanied by clinical symptoms. That percentage, however, rises substantially with age.

Low testosterone levels are typically defined as less than 300 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter) of total testosterone and less than 5 ng/dL of free testosterone. Free testosterone is the amount of the hormone unbound to other proteins and is “free” to work inside the body. “Low levels of testosterone impact many aspects of male physiology,” said Andre B. Araujo, Ph.D., a research scientist at the New England Research

Institutes in Watertown, Mass., and lead author of the study. “This is particularly significant because the ongoing aging of the U.S. male population is likely to cause the number of men suffering from androgen deficiency to increase appreciably.”

Consistent with a recently issued Clinical Practice Guideline from the Endocrine Society, symptomatic androgen deficiency in the study by Araujo and colleagues is defined as low total and free testosterone plus the presence of low libido, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis or facture, or two or more of the following symptoms: sleep disturbance, depressed mood, lethargy, or diminished physical performance.

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Increase libido with Nature’s gift

September 16, 2010 12:02 am /

The following natural herbs are used as aphrodisiacs in ayurveda

Safed Musli (Asparagus Adscendens):- Known as Shweta musali in ayurveda , is used to increase shukra (semen). It helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.

Urad: (Black Gram) – Ayurveda mentions it as Masha and is used to increase sexual energy , sexual stamina and libido. Masha is recommended for persons who suffer from Erectile dysfunction..

Gokshura ( Tribulus Terrestris) – This plant is widely used in ayurveda to help people suffering from low testosterone levels, Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and low libido

Kapi kacchu: ( Mucuna Pruriens)- Strongly recommended in ayurvedic texts for low libido, low sperm count, low sperm motility and erectile dysfunction

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) – Used in ayurveda to rejuvenate male reproductive system, calm mind and as an aphrodisiac.

Drum Stick, garlic, ginger: A best home remedy for sexual disorders

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Ati Krishatva Dosha ( What happens when body fat reduces below normal level? )

September 15, 2010 11:46 pm /

According to ayurveda a person who has very low body fat or less medho dhatu experiences the following problems

1. His body immunity reduces. He is susceptible to infections.
2. He experiences erectile dysfunction.
3. The quality and quantity of semen reduces.
4. His libido decreases
5. The quantity of semen reduces
6. He feels difficult to breath.
7. He suffers from piles, pleeha vriddhi (enlargement of spleen) and grahani roga (IBS)

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Vidarikanda or Pueraria Tuberosa as explained in Bhavaprakasha

September 15, 2010 11:05 pm /

The ayurveda text Bhava prakaasha, explains the medicinal properties of vidaarikanda as follows:

Vidaari madhuraa snigdha brimhani sthanya shukradaa |
Sheetaa swaryaa mootralaa cha jeevani bala varnadaa ||
Guruhu pittaasrapavanadaahaan hanthi rasaayanam |

Vidaarikanda is sweet to taste , has cooling properties, heavy to digest and contains moisture and stickiness .

Brimhani : It helps in weight gain in persons who have lost weight due to diseases or malnourishment.

Sthanya : This herb is very helpful in increasing lactation in nursing mothers.

Shukrada: Owing to its, sweet, cool and sticky properties, this herb helps to increase quality and quantity of semen. This also helps to increase sperm count and sperm motility.

Swarya: Singers and teachers who abuse their vocal chords are benefited by this herb. It helps to restore the voice.

Mootrala :. It acts as a diuretic, hence used in ayurvedic diuretic preparations

Jeevani : It rejuvenates the whole body and increases vitality and energy.

Balavardhana:. Vidaari helps to increase strength of body

Varnya : It rejuvenates skin and increases fairness and glow. As it increases moisture level of skin it helps in dry skin condition.

Rasaayana : It nourishes whole body and increases rasadhatu. When rasadhatu is nourished the successive dhatus also get nourished.

Pavana hanthi : Viadaarikanda normalizes vata.

Vrishya: As it reduces vata, nourishes rasa dhatu and increases shukra, it acts as a very good aphrodisiac. Owing to these properties it helps in erectile dysfunction, low libido and premature ejaculation. Hence this herb is used in vajikarana Preparations

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