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YOHIMBE & YOHIMBINE For heightened libido, increased tactile sensation, multiple orgasms Increases Sex Drive Common reported beneficial effects of yohimbe and yohimbine include heightened libido; increased tactile sensation in the genitals and other parts of the body; longer, harder, larger erections; phenomenal stamina; more powerful orgasms; multiple orgasms and ejaculations; and greater quantities of ejaculate. Yohimbe also helps counteract the sexually depressive effects of medications such as prozac and other antidepressants.

Lisa S. Lawless, Ph.D., C.E.O. Holistic Wisdom Founder

How yohimbine works

Yohimbe is a natural herbal extract of Corynanthe bark and is available without a prescription by mail order and at health food stores. "Yohimbine" is the name for the active ingredient found in yohimbe products.

Yohimbine duplicates a biochemical event believed to play a key role in producing male erection. It inhibits the alpha-2 adrenergic system, increasing the flow of blood through arteries into the penis. It may also result in higher levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that also facilitates erection.

A recent study also found that yohimbine increases blood levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine by 66% — one of the body’s natural sexually supportive chemicals.

One recent study found that yohimbine produced the same overall response rate for both organic and psychogenic impotence, and in fact was as helpful in improving sexual relations as sex therapy and marriage counseling.

Safety, side-effects and contraindications

Yohimbine a popular sexually supportive nutrient. In one case, a 62-year-old man took 200 milligrams of yohimbine hydrochloride – some 40-times the recommended therapeutic dosage – and had only mild side effects such as rapid heartbeat and temporary hypertension.

At the same time, concerns about the side effects is emerging. Published studies have found some serious problems. As yohimbine has become more popular in both prescription and over-the-counter forms, there have been reported cases of headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, increased urination, elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate (irregularities), irritability, anxiety, psychosis, spontaneous abortion in women, kidney damage, heart attack, and even death.

If you have liver or kidney disease, do NOT use Yohimbine. If you have chest pain (Angina), depression or another psychiatric illness, heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver disease, be sure to inform your doctor before taking yohimbine. Do NOT use yohimbine if you are using any antidepressants.

TRIBULUS
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Tribulus terrestris – also known as the puncture vine – has been used as a sexually supportive herb for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks used it as a general health tonic and diuretic. The Chinese used it as a cure for impotence.

It’s first reported use in the west was in the 1960’s when East European Olympic teams used it to enhance athletic performance and decrease recovery times.

More recently, research by the Bulgarian pharmaceutical firm, Sopharma, found that tribulus increased the quality and quantity of sperm production, improved sperm motility and survival, and enhanced libido.

100% effective in lab study

The most impressive effects of Tribulus terrestris is on sexual libido. In one study, a group of male pigs with "lasting impotence" were tested based on their sexual behavior and sexual movements. The study demonstrated that after a 10-day period, the sexual reflexes were fully recovered in 71% of the animals.

The results were especially astonishing because the animals had suffered "complete absence of libido." By the end of the study, all (100%) of the previously impotent animals had recovered. . . . and the pigs seemed much happier.

How tribulus works

Recent studies of tribulus have verified claims that have been made for hundreds of years. It appears to benefit the cardiovascular system, ease symptoms of angina pectoris and reduce blood pressure. Other studies indicate that it may also be helpful in treating the symptoms of menopause.

Tribulus works as an adaptogen, which means that it has a general tonic effect of bringing into balance a variety of hormones and other biochemicals. Tribulus raises testosterone levels when they are low.

According to Ward Dean, M.D., tribulus may be a hypothalamic sensitizer. In other words, it rejuvenates the hypothalamus – the part of the brain that regulates levels of testosterone and many other hormones.

There also appears to be no down side to taking tribulus: You can take it continuously for years and in addition to improving your sex drive, it will also improve your overall health.

GINKGO BILOBA
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Many research studies have shown ginkgo to be a major aid in improving blood flow through small blood vessels. In one study conducted in Germany, 60 men with "proven arterial erectile dysfunction were asked to take ginkgo biloba extract, 60 mg daily, for 12 to 18 months."

The first signs of improvement were seen after six to eight weeks. After six months, 30 of the 60 men had regained erectile function. In 12 men, papaverine (a vasodialating drug delivered by injection), which had previously been unsuccessful, now worked. Fifteen of the men had improved penile blood flow but still did not respond to papaverine. Only three men had no measurable improvement at all.

Many studies also indicated that ginkgo biloba also significantly increases mental acuity and memory.

CHOLINE & VITAMIN B-5
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"I can generally have sex for about twice as long as I can without it," said a man in his 30s who takes vitamin B-5. "During cunnilingus, my tongue just doesn't get tired."

One woman, who used choline plus vitamin B-5, says they help her feel more relaxed during sex. "There’s no muscle tightness," she said. "It makes your body feel smoother, especially if you tend to tense up while having an orgasm."

How choline and B-5 improve sex

Sexual arousal occurs not just in the genitals but in the whole body, especially in the brain. For men it begins when the brain sends impulses down the spinal cord and out to the nerves that serve the penis. These impulses trigger the production of nitric oxide (NO), which causes penile arteries to dilate and the spongy core of the penis to relax and become engorged with blood.

The neurotransmitter that carries the sexual message from the spinal nerves to the nerves that control the penile arteries and spongy tissue is acetylcholine (ACh). For women, ACh is also a very important part of sexual function, and its effectiveness in increasing sexual arousal and response has been supported by a number of laboratory studies. For example Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw have pointed out that ACh is involved in the buildup toward orgasm and the urethral and vaginal contractions that occur during orgasm as well as the subjective perception of orgasm intensity and duration.

Timing and side-effects

Experienced users recommend taking choline plus vitamin B-5 or B-5 by itself about 20 to 30 minutes before sex to get the full effect right from the start. But, notes one user, "Don’t worry if you start too soon, it will kick in as you’re going." He adds that pretty much everyone, who he’s told about B-5, has discovered they have the energy to go longer.

Some people who use choline and B-5 experience occasional muscle tension headaches, stiff or tight muscles, muscle cramps, and diarrhea. If this happens, you should discontinue use for 1 to 2 days, and resume use of these supplements at a decreased dosage.

ARGININE
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Arginine is an essential amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins in the body. Arginine is available as a supplement known as "L-arginine."

By increasing blood flow to the penis, L-arginine increases the size, hardness and frequency of erections for men. For women, L-arginine increases "staying power." One highly athletic, 30-something woman talked about the time she told her doctor about her L-arginine use:

"My doctor almost fell off his chair when I told him how many times a night I do it. He’s definitely taking arginine now, too."

Both men and women report that L-arginine seems to increase their libido or desire for sex. Reports also suggest that L-arginine supplements can improve fertility in men who have low sperm counts or poor sperm motility (activity).

How L-arginine works

L-arginine is the main source of the primary molecule responsible for sexual arousal and erections: nitrogen.

In the 1990s, scientists discovered that a simple gas — known as nitric oxide or "NO" — is essential for erections. Without arginine in the diet, there would be no NO, and without NO there would be no erections.

Nutritional expert, Dr. Jonathan Wright, explains the mechanism: "Molecules of NO are generated when an enzyme called NO synthase (NOS), which is abundant in the nerve and muscle cells in and around the penis, strips away a nitrogen atom (N) from a passing molecule of the amino acid L-arginine) … and combines it with an atom of oxygen (O)."11

In other words, by facilitating blood flow to the erectile tissue of the penis, NO produced from L-arginine can give men erections that are bigger, harder, and more frequent. Some men also report that L-arginine gives them greater endurance. "It almost doubled my staying power," said one male enthusiast.

Timing and contraindications

L-arginine users say they can achieve a sexually supportive effect by taking it 45 minutes before sex. There are few reported side effects. The most notable are:

• People with herpes – L-arginine may increase the severity of attacks, but some reports indicate that it may also enhance your immune function enough so you are less likely to get herpes attacks.
• Diabetics and borderline diabetics – L-arginine can raise blood-sugar levels.

TESTOSTERONE:
Essential for both male and female sexuality: Increase Sex Drive

Testosterone is the most important single sexual substance for both men and women. The very word "testosterone" is virtually synonymous with "sexuality."

There are many, well-documented studies of the benefits of testosterone, including heightened sexuality, increased muscle and bone strength, improved cardiovascular health, elevated mood, and increased overall energy.

While the importance of testosterone for male sexuality is generally well known, what most people don’t realize is that testosterone is also essential for female sexuality. Without testosterone, women don’t have any sex drive at all.

The main difference in the role of testosterone for men and women is that women naturally have much lower levels, which explains why women generally have a lower sex drive than men. After menopause, many women have extremely low testosterone levels, and thus a very low sex drive.

For decades it has been clear that "testosterone replacement" regimens usually improve sexual function and enjoyment. Well-controlled studies of these regimens have shown that postmenopausal women who take "testosterone," in addition to "estrogen" supplements have a higher level of sexual desire, more sexual fantasies, and greater sexual arousal than do women who take "estrogen alone or no hormonal treatments."

One word of caution: Proper testosterone dosage is extremely important for women. Take too little and you have no sex drive. Take too much and you can grow facial hair and start to exhibit other male characteristics.

Problems caused by low testosterone

According to internationally renowned nutritional medicine physician, Dr. Johnathan Wright, effects of low testosterone levels include a long-list of health and emotional problems including:

Androstenedione and Androstenediol: a safe way to restore declining testosterone

To combat problems associated with low testosterone, more and more people are taking nutrients and drugs to restore testosterone levels. One of the most popular treatments is androstenedione – a natural steroid precursor of testosterone, which is generated by the human body itself.

Androstenedione is legally available without prescription, and has been classified as a "nutritional substance" (not a drug), and can be purchased over-the-counter.

Androstenedione is a very effective way to increase testosterone levels but there are two problems with androstenedione:

Problem #1: It can be converted by the body into estrogen, not just to testosterone, and most people don’t need more estrogen, especially men.

Problem #2: It doesn't work very well when taken orally because the stomach breaks it down. Rather, it needs to be spayed beneath the tongue for proper absorption.

To eliminate both of these problems, researchers have taken an interest in a closely related compound – also naturally found in your body – call androstendiol. Unlike androstendione, androstendiol cannot convert into estrogen, and studies indicate that this substance is much more effective in producing testosterone – especially when used as a sub-lingual spray.

In summary: The new, androstenediol spray is an extremely safe and effective way for both men and women to raise their testosterone levels to normal and effective levels, increase their sex drive and combat osteoporosis and a host of other ailments associated with aging and declining testosterone.

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