Love Potion (Gayuma)

Alamid (Band)

2009-08-20T23:29:00.004+08:00

Alamid on Facebook

For the love of a friend who wants his favorite band get more exposure; and for the love of this really classic Pinoy band whose songs "Your Love" and "China Eyes" still strike nostalgia in me; I'm posting their "Facebook Livebox" here in a bid to give them more exposure, more following, and maybe -if God permits- more money.

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Sarsaparilla to Cure a Flagging Libido

2009-07-04T16:36:00.007+08:00

Name: Sarsaparilla

Scientific Name: Smilax Regelli

Parts Used: Root

Another Name: Granny Bush, Bay Wormwood, Marigold, Rosemary, Reed Grass, Red or Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Quay Quill Sarsaparilla, Bejuco De Carona, Brown Sarsaparilla, Zarzaparilla

Properties: Alterative, Bitter, Carminative, Tonic, Diaphoretic, Anti-pyretic, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Antidote, Analgesic, Hepatic, Antispasmodic

Body Parts Affected: Blood, Skin, Circulatory System, Intestines, Immune System, Digestive System, Reproductive System

The Sarsaparilla, Smilax Regelli, is a plant originating in Mexico which grows in the wet tropical forests. Today, Sarsaparilla is cultivated mainly in Asia, in Central America, South America and Australia. Only the roots, which can measure more than 2 meters, are collected and used in various pharmacological preparations.

The roots are very bitter, odorless, and sticky. After drying they are boiled for the extract. When boiled in water the root affords a dark extractive matter, the quantity of extract yielded by the root being used as a criterion of its quality.

In the old west, cowboys would drink it before making the rounds of the brothels. They thought it would ward off syphilis and gonorrhea. It has been a popular drink in American films since "Bronco Billy", played by silent films first cowboy star, Gilbert M. "Bronco Billy" Anderson, in 1912.

Several species of Smilax that are indigenous to Asia form a considerable article of trade in China, but are used to a limited extent only. The Chinese refer to it as 'khao yen' and believe strongly in its abilities to act as an aphrodisiac and a sexual stimulant. The root of Sarsaparilla is also considered as a powerful aphrodisiac in India, Argentina and Mexico. Jamaican men especially prized it for its virility uses as well. It balances the hormones in both males and females. The exact mechanism of action has not been identified, however it is thought that the phytosterols it contains stimulate hormone-like activity in the body. For the man, Sarsaparilla supports the production of sex hormones and has positive effects against impotence. For the woman the Sarsaparilla can stimulate the production of progesterone.

The root of Jamaican Sarsaparilla is used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, gout and other pains. It is used to remedy skin conditions, such as, acne, eczema, psoriasis, ring worm and scrofula diseases. It is a good blood purifier. It helps breakdown infections in the body by eliminating wastes through urine and perspiration. It supports the proper functioning of the liver and colon. It is an ingredient in many tonics for general well-being. It is recommended as an antidote for any strong poison but should be taken on a clear stomach. It is used to relieve flatulence. It is used as an eye-wash. Also used for colds, fever, and as a hair growth hormone.

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Kapicacchu for Improved Sex Life

2009-06-20T18:12:00.004+08:00

Kapika-pikacchu!!!

Botanical Name: Mucuna Pruriens
English/Common Name: Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Cow-itch, Buffalo bean
Ayurvedic Name: Kaunch, Atmagupta, Kapikacchu
Family: Fabaceae
Part Used: Seeds / Fruits

Kapikachu (Mucuna Pruriens) enjoys an important place among aphrodisiac herbs in India since ancient times. Susruta mentions the use of the seeds as promoters of virility, as also Bhavamisra. It is categorized as visya – the substance that improves sexual vitality and functioning. Its use as an anthelmintic (capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms) has also been mentioned in older books on traditional medicine. Yogaratnakara has a reference to its use in a formulation for tremors.

The literal meaning of the word kapikacchu is, one who scratches the body like a monkey. The surface of the pods of this climber is covered with bristles, which are allergic to the skin. On touching, it gives intensive itching sensation. Hence, aptly it has named as kapikacchu. It is also called as markati as the furred surface of its pods resembles to that of monkey’s skin.

Mucuna Pruriens is a common twiner, extensively distributed all over India, from the Himalayan foot hills and the plains of Punjab to Sri Lanka. It is a large half – woody twiner, with long slender cylindrical branches. The leaves are 15- 20 cm long, alternate, trifoliate, with ovate leaflets 7-12 cm long. The flowers large shortly stalked, in clusters and purple in color. The fruits, turgid pods, clothed with brown or grey irritant bristles. The seeds, 4-6 per pod, are black and ovoid or bean shaped, about 1 cm in diameter.

Traditionally, Mucuna Pruriens find use in number of diseases and is commonly used as carminative, hypotensive & hypoglycemic agent. From phytochemistry point of view, the drug contains L-dopa (which is very effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease), tryptamine alkaloids, lecithin and tannins. All these compounds are known to exist in the seeds. There were some reports that the same compounds are detected and can be extracted from its leaves and stem as well.

Mucuna Pruriens has been shown to increase testosterone levels, helps deposition of protein in the muscles and increase muscle mass and strength. The seeds, roots and the bristles on its pods have great medicinal value. It is the most commonly used ingredient in many tonics for impotency and for enhancing sexual vitality. It also works well as a restorative for conditions of debility and weakness. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination.

The seed powders of kapikacchu impart very potent effect, when taken with sugar and followed by milk. It augments the seminal fluids, vitality and the vigor. The hot infusion of the seeds is an excellent panacea for premature ejaculation in men. The seeds are useful as a galactogouge in lactating mothers.

The roots of this plant are diuretic. The decoction of the roots is beneficial in renal problems and dysuria. The roots also help regulate the menstrual cycle. They are useful to enhance the sexual vigor in women. The root powder, for this purpose, mixed with sugar, ghee and honey works well. In vata diseases like facial palsy, cervical spondylosis, Parkinson’s disease, paralysis etc, the decoction of kapikacchu is rewarding.

Generally, this herb is used with amalaki, ashwagandha, shatavari, gokshura, white and black musali to make pills and jelly or gelatin capsules. The bristles of the pods, filled in gelatin capsules, are used with benefit in intestinal worm infestations, especially in round worms. The seed powder, combined with honey, is commonly used as a general tonic. In bronchial asthma, the seed powder, honey and ghee are an effective combination.

Its Ayurvedic applications include: indigestion, colic, debility, edema, impotence, infertility, leukorrhea, menorrhagia, roundworm, spermatorrhea, Parkinsons, roots-fever, edema, elephantiasis (externally), and nervous disorders (including facial paralysis).

Regarding toxicity, its adverse effects were mild and were mainly gastro-intestinal in nature. No adverse effects were seen in clinical laboratory reports.

Source: HerbalCureIndia

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Catuaba, an Aphrodisiac

2009-06-14T18:20:00.004+08:00

Ka-katuwa namahn, Ka-katuwa ba?

Family: Erythroxylaceae
Genus: Erythroxylum
Species: Catuaba
Synonyms: None
Other Species: Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, Trichilia catigua, Juniperus brasiliensis, Eriotheca candolleana, Anemopaegma mirandum
Common Names: Catuaba, cataguá, chuchuhuasha, tatuaba, pau de reposta, caramuru, piratançara, angelim-rosa, catiguá
Part Used: Bark, root

Erythroxylum catuaba is a vigorous-growing, small tree that produces yellow and orange flowers and small, dark yellow, oval-shaped, inedible fruit. It grows in the northern part of Brazil in Amazonas, Para, Pernambuco, Bahia, Maranhao, and Alagoas. This catuaba tree belongs to the family Erythroxylaceae, whose principal genus, Erythroxylum, contains several species that are sources of cocaine. Catuaba, however, contains none of the active cocaine alkaloids.

Catuaba has a long history of use in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. The Tupi Indians in Brazil first discovered the aphrodisiac qualities of the plant and over the last few centuries they have composed many songs praising its wonders and abilities. Indigenous and local peoples have used catuaba for generations. It is the most famous of all Brazilian aphrodisiac plants. In the Brazilian state of Minas there is a saying, "Until a father reaches 60, the son is his; after that, the son is catuaba's!"

Initially they found the herb helped to enhance libido, then they noticed its other numerous beneficial qualities: relieving pain and fatigue, controlling nervousness, improving memory, helping with depression, among others.

In Brazilian herbal medicine today, catuaba is considered a central nervous system stimulant with aphrodisiac properties. A bark decoction is commonly used for sexual impotency, agitation, nervousness, nerve pain and weakness, poor memory or forgetfulness, and sexual weakness.

Catuaba functions as a stimulant of the nervous system, above all when one deals with functional impotence of the male genital organs. It is an innocent aphrodisiac, used without any ill effects at all. In Brazil it is regarded as an aphrodisiac with "proven efficacy" and, in addition to treating impotence, it is employed for many types of nervous conditions including insomnia, hypochondria, and pain related to the central nervous system (such as sciatica and neuralgia).

In European herbal medicine catuaba is considered an aphrodisiac and a brain and nerve stimulant. A bark tea is used for sexual weakness, impotence, nervous debility, and exhaustion. Herbalists and health practitioners in the United States use catuaba in much the same way: as a tonic for genital function, as a central nervous system stimulant, for sexual impotence, general exhaustion and fatigue, insomnia related to hypertension, agitation, and poor memory.

According to Michael van Straten, noted British author and researcher of medicinal plants, catuaba is beneficial to men and women as an aphrodisiac, but "it is in the area of male impotence that the most striking results have been reported" and "there is no evidence of side effects, even after long-term use."

Clinical studies on catuaba also have shown results related to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. A 1992 study indicated that an extract of catuaba (Erythoxlyum catuaba) was effective in protecting mice from lethal infections of Escherichia coli and Staphlococcus aureus, in addition to inhibiting HIV significantly. The study found that the pathway of catuaba's anti-HIV activity stemmed (at least partially) from the inhibition of HIV absorption into cells, and suggested that catuaba had potential against opportunistic infections in HIV patients. A U.S. patent was granted (in 2002) to a group of Brazilian researchers for a catuaba bark extract (Trichilia catigua). Its patent refers to animal studies it conducted that reported that it relieved pain and relaxed and dilated blood vessels in rats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

To date, no toxicity studies have been done on catuaba - but its long history of use in Brazil has reported no toxicity or ill effects. In fact, according to Dr. Meira Penna, the only side-effects are beneficial - erotic dreams and increased sexual desire! While no clinical research has validated the traditional use of catuaba as an aphrodisiac, it continues to be used widely for its ability to enhance sexual drive and increase libido in both men and women.

Source: www.rain-tree.com

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Green Oats as an Aphrodisiac

2009-06-06T14:46:00.003+08:00

Wild Wild Green Oats!!!

Green Oats (Avena Sativa) is a botanical extract that has traditionally been used to increase strength, mind, spirit and body. It is an extract from wild oats straw which are harvested during their milky stage. References to the sexually stimulating effects of oats have been found up to 200 years ago in the German Pharmacopoeia. Modern studies at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality have shown that the extract helps improve interest in sex.

Oats have been a traditional food for people recovering from illnesses. It’s primarily used to supplement fiber in the diet. In the 12th century, it has been reported that wild green oats are used as mood enhancers and contribute to a clear, sharp mind. It also builds strength which benefits those suffering chronic fatigue.

Currently though, oats are more commonly associated with heart health and considered a slow release carbohydrate that can help keep sugar levels at a steady. The extract from its wild counterpart (greean oats - avena sativa) is also becoming a popular natural alternative to pharmaceutical erection enhancers without the dangerous side effects. In men it is effective for treating impotence and premature ejaculation. In women it reportedly increases sexual desire.

A research conducted by an Israeli company, Frutarom, which was announced in 2006, helped support the efficacy of green oats use in the middle ages. They discovered that green oats can provide positioning opportunities in the areas of cognitive support, concentration enhancement, stress and burnout, chronic fatigue, mood balance and nerve strengthening.

In 1986, the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a graduate school specializing in Sexology, conducted a pilot study of green oats. The volunteers in the study expressed interest in improving their sexual response. Their dysfunction/dissatisfaction ranged from male impotence and female lack of desire to inability to respond sexually. The volunteers, ages 22-64, consisted of 20 men and 20 women who were given a 300 mg capsule of Avena Sativa extract; which they took three days a week for six weeks. Men experienced a 22% increase in genital sensation and women experienced a 15% increase in genital sensation. Men experienced a 36% increase in the frequency of orgasms and women experienced a 29% increase in the frequency of orgasms.

According to the study, green oats helps boost the sex drive. Researchers discovered that the extract work by freeing up testosterone, which becomes increasingly bound to various compounds within the body with advancing age. Bound testosterone is not nearly as effective as free testosterone in stimulating the sex centers in the brain that generate the sex drive that leads us to seek out and engage in sexual activity. Bound testosterone, by the way, is mainly attributed with enlarged prostates.

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Siberian Ginseng

2009-05-28T21:21:00.004+08:00

Plant name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Location: East Asia
Used as: tonic, invigorator
Parts used: extract from roots
Aphrodisiac benefits: stimulates sexual appetite.
Active compounds: eleuterosides (stimulants)

Siberian Ginseng is often referred to as Eleuthero (a Latin abbreviation). It was also known by its now-obsolete Latin names Acanthopanax senticosus, Hedera senticosa and Aralia Manchuria. Russian botanist Carl Ivonovich Maximovich 'discovered' Siberian Ginseng in 1854 in a remote area in southeast Russia. Four years later, the Russians gave it its Latin name.

Although not as popular as Asian ginseng, Eleuthero or Siberian Ginseng use dates back 2000 years, according to Chinese medicine records. It can be traced back much further in many ancient annals. These annals suggest that it has been known for as long as 5,000 years. Referred to as ciwujia in Chinese medicine, it was used to prevent respiratory tract infections as well as colds and flu. It was also believed to provide energy and vitality.

In Russia, it is sometimes called the Free-berried Shrub. Other names include Wild Pepper, Russian Root, Devil's Bush and Touch-me-not; the last two names no doubt refer to the plants intimidating thorns! Siberian Ginseng was originally used by people in the Siberian Taiga region to increase the performance and quality of life. In more modern times, Siberian Ginseng’s ability to increase stamina and endurance led Soviet Olympic athletes to use it to enhance their training.

In 1959 the Ministry of Health in what was then the USSR authorised clinical tests, which sparked a huge interest from scientific community and the public. The Soviet Government then officially approved the herb's use as a tonic stimulant and commercial production of the plant followed. It was given to factory workers daily for years on end to increase the general health of the workers and of course increase economic productivity.

Siberian Ginseng has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the letdown that comes with caffeinated products. Research has shown that it improves the use of oxygen by the exercising muscle. This means that a person is able to maintain aerobic exercise longer and recover from workouts more quickly.

With the world evolving at a faster pace, humans need adaptogenic herbs more than ever. The pace of modern life means that many of us can barely keep up and while this can encourage a stimulating lifestyle, it is all too often an exhausting process.

The ability of Siberian Ginseng to help us deal with stress, physically and emotionally, has led to its current popularity. Olympic athletes, miners, divers, climbers, soldiers, mountain rescuers, explorers and cosmonauts are among those who regularly use Siberian Ginseng.

To date over 1,000 articles have been published worldwide about Siberian Ginseng.

Siberian Ginseng is a stimulating tonic. In this context, 'stimulating' means the ability to increase the work capacity of the entire body after only a single dose. The tonic effect maintains its impact over a prolonged period of time, keeping the energies revitalized without overworking the body. It even continues working for a period of time after you have stopped taking it.

Benefits of Siberian Ginseng

Increases the body's ability to resist infection.
Helps to prevent cardiac pains and pains in and around the neck and head such as headache.
Improves cerebral corticoid (steroid hormone) function and the speed of the brain.
Alleviates neurodynamic disturbance and neurological movement and growth by helping neurotransmitters to function efficiently.
Enhances liver protection and lessens liver cell degeneration.
Increases semen output and heightens both male and female fertility.
Increases oxygen consumption and improves respiratory effectiveness.
Breaks down and clears the body of drug residues.
Helps the body resist and may even prevent tuberculosis.
Assists the body to maintain cellular homeostasis.
Helps the treatment of skin inflammations, dandruff, acne, hair falling out and all general hair and skin problems.
Aids the brain by helping neurological pathways to work better; useful for dyslexia, autism, cranial cerebral injury, fits, epilepsy and general memory retention. Also aids nerve centres and message conduction to the brain in general.
Improves hearing and sight.
Helps prevent aging.
Balances blood pressure (but it is not recommended for people with a reading of 180/95mmHg or higher).
Normalise blood protein levels.
Restore hemoglobin levels in cases of blood loss.
Normalise arterial pressure, increase arterial wall elasticity and help treat hardening of the arteries; including arteriosclerosis.
Prevent too many white blood cells from developing.
Helps diabetics and hypoglycemics, partly by lowering serum glucose levels.

Siberian Ginseng as an Aphrodisiac

Siberian Ginseng's reputation for aiding male sexuality has made it a traditional favourite with older men in the East and recently in the West. Its claims to fame include stronger sex drive, increased semen output and heightened fertility - all accomplished without decreasing energy levels at any point. But it is no male preserve: the herb also helps women to become more sexually active and fertile.

Tagged as: love, sex, aphrodisiac, ginseng

Lau Family Hung Gar Kuen

2009-05-21T20:17:00.004+08:00

***For Metro Manila, Philippines Residents Only (And to those who are in closer vicinity)***

Nope it's nothing related to love potion nor sex. Just some "Kung Fu" loving I guess. Are you interested in traditional chinese martial arts? Hung Gar Kuen to be exact. My "sifu" is looking for students who are interested to learn. The details can be found in the images. Just click to biggify.

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Previously 100 But Now 75 Pathetic Reasons Why You Don’t Have a Love Life

2009-04-10T19:15:00.003+08:00

Some guest post I wrote for some blog whose blogger requested from me. It took me a week to write it, hit my email; then, after an eternity... nothing, not even a damn message as to why it was never posted. Anyway, after decades of being kept in my hard drive, finally it's gonna see the light of day. And yeah, please enjoy my latest (and perhaps the last) post after a thousand years of meditation. :)

Are you an SSB (Single Since Birth) member? Which chapter are you from? Read on and know why you reached forty and managed to survive without committing suicide. I’ve got to hand it to you; you’re one rare piece of relic. I’m just kidding. Please don’t take this seriously. Everything you’re about to read is just pure fun and nothing to be messed up about. So throw away that blade and refrain from slitting your own wrist.

1) You hate everyone including yourself.
2) You don’t know what love is.
3) You’ve been trained to suppress your emotions and act based purely on logic.
4) It’s not about suppressing your emotions; you simply have nothing to begin with.
5) You firmly believe that love is just a mechanism pathetic humans resort to out of fear of being alone.
6) For you, all girls are just money grabbing bitches.
7) Or, you think all men are just after sex.
8) And you think homosexuals are perverts.
9) Money can buy you love; you said but you don’t have that much money.
10) You’re waiting for the right one to come to your life. Unfortunately, that right one hasn’t arrived yet.
11) You’re particularly choosy that you end up despising everyone showing interest to you.
12) You’re sooo EMO, you committed suicide before you could have a love life.
13) God didn’t want you to have a love life. He has a special purpose for you. LOL.
14) You insist on having one even if it’s against God’s will. Are you completely convinced that you can make it? Hello? It’s God. And no matter what you do, YOU JUST CAN’T HAVE ONE.
15) You chose to be single for the rest of your life.
16) You’re born to be single for the rest of your life.
17) You believe all of humanity must die because they defile the purity of nature and your mission is to ensure that no body else makes more human babies including yourself.
18) You haven’t been outside ever since the day you were born because of a rare kind of genetic disease.
19) All the beautiful nurses in the hospital think that you’re handsome and want to give you sponge baths everyday. Unfortunately, you’ve been sleeping ever since that faithful day when you fell from the third floor head first.
20) You’re butt ugly.
21) You smell like a highly toxic dump site.
22) You’re crazy. No, make that mentally retarded.
23) You’re so fat that you can’t get out of your bed.
24) You eat your hair, chew on your toe nails, and scratch your groin and butt area all the time.
25) No body knows why but people either see the word boring or loser “in bold” when they see your face.
26) You’re so ordinary that no body could notice you.
27) You’re trying hard not to be ordinary; but people just can’t dig you because you’re too annoying to be with.
28) You’re a cocky jerk not even gay “matronix” would like to spend a night with (for Filipino context only).
29) Everybody hates you.
30) Everyone thinks you’re a psycho.
31) You’re really a psycho
32) You’re a stalker.
33) You got jailed for eating one of your female acquaintances.
34) You’re a cocky perverted psycho stalker jerk who likes to eat female acquaintances; plus, you’re a hunchback with a bulging left eye and a deformed right hand.
35) You’re the sorriest loser of all the losers in the world that you’re drowning in self-pity.
36) You’re contented with making love to yourself.
37) You’re that Japanese guy with hundreds of sex dolls in his house. He said the dolls were a lot better than real partners.
38) You watch too much porn
39) You consider watching Maria Ozawa moan her way to orgasm and sleeping with Reon Kadena posters a love life.
40) You think Maria Ozawa is your girl friend.
41) Cybersex has clouded your idea of virtual and reality.
42) You plan in marrying a robot wife or husband after 10 years or so.
43) You hate boys/girls for no reason at all.
44) You’re too shy
45) You’re afraid of the opposite sex.
46) You’re afraid of relationships.
47) You’re miserably pathetic at approaching girls.
48) You have an imaginary BF/GF.
49) You have a ghost BF/GF.
50) You’d prefer dreaming of your ideal girl over looking for one.
51) You’re not Single Since Birth because you used to have a love life but now it’s impossible to have one because you can’t move on from your break up 10 years ago.
52) You’re a narcissist.
53) You’re gay but you refuse to believe that you’re one.
54) Whenever you feel the urge, you just grab your pet goat or donkey and then, you know what… It’s like that every time. Sheesh!!!
55) Come to think of it… You do have a love life; with goats, that is.
56) You have no social life, not even internet, where have you been?
57) You’re trapped under a rock for forty years but only managed to escape just recently.
14) Your step mom locks you in your room that even your housemates don’t know you exist.
58) Same as above; only, it’s your step dad.
59) You live in a far away village with a population of 20 men for every old grandma.
60) Aliens abducted you when you were a child, experimented on you, and returned you to earth without gonads and desire for sex.
61) You died when you were twelve, now you’re just a malevolent ghost who frequents your old house thinking that you’re still alive. Go on follow the white light, that’s where you’re supposed to be.
62) Your momma tortured and brainwashed you to avoid girls because they are all sluts. Now that she’s dead what happens to you, Norman?
63) You’re always busy.
64) You’re always tired.
65) You’re a top user of all the social bookmarking sites around. You’re also an A-list make money online blogger. You’re number one in Technorati and Alexa and guess what? You maintain 50 blogs everyday.
66) You find gadgets hot and sexy. :)
67) You call your iPhone “Liza”, your Wii “Cherry”, and your Mac “Apple”.
68) You’re on the brink of discovering a revolutionary invention for 20 years, you’re now 30 something.
69) You’re a priest.
70) You’re a Buddhist monk.
71) You’re a yogi who likes to roll over the roads of India for past time.
72) You’re either Tom Thumb or Thumbelina, seriously.
73) You’re Rapunzel who accidentally ate Snow White’s poisoned apple in your tower. Now your prince charming can’t climb up your window because you’re fast asleep.
74) You’re living in your dreams.
75) I ran out of ideas but there’s really a 75.

Tagged as: love, sex, pathetic, funny

Wine Gifts

2008-10-25T19:42:00.005+08:00

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, there is no better time to start selecting wines to complement your feast and give as gifts. Historically, the week before Thanksgiving is a great time to buy wine as many wine merchants will run specials on preferred wines.

When you’re giving a gift this holiday season–or any time of year, actually–you want it to be special and unique. The taste comes into mind but you must not forget great presentation as well. This is where personalized wine bottles enter the scene. Adding your personal touch, or reproducing favorite photos and/or personal messages onto your chosen wine is one great way of customizing your personal gift of wine exclusively for your recipient or special someone.

This holiday season, Personal Wine.com allows you to give a corporate or personal gift of wine that is customized exclusively for your recipient. You choose from a list of well-rated international and domestic wines in a variety of bottle sizes and then create a custom label with your logo, greeting or holiday wish. Definitely a memorable gift idea for the upcoming holidays!

Tagged as: love, wine, personalized wine, wine gifts

Balls on the Menu, Testicles as Aphrodisiac

2008-10-15T18:36:00.003+08:00

All testicles can be eaten - except human, of course.

That’s according to the Serbian chef named Erovic who just released the world’s first testicle cookbook. The Testicle Cookbook - Cooking With Balls includes author Ljubomir Erovic's favorite dishes, like testicle pizza and battered testicles.

"Wash testicles thoroughly for 30-45 minutes," begins the recipe for testicles pie. "Once softened, mince them in a mincer."

Erovic, 45, is self-taught in the art of testicle cuisine but his 20 years of "cooking with balls" make him a world authority in the field.

"The tastiest testicles in my opinion probably come from bulls, stallions or ostriches, although other people have their own favorites," he said.

Erovic also organizes the World Testicle Cooking Championship, held annually in Serbia since 2004. It draws in chefs from Australia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway and Serbia. One metric ton of testicles are prepared.

Testicles are rich in testosterone and they are believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac in countries such as Serbia and China. Of course, it’s not only limited to the “germ sack” but could also include the meaty male genitals. Asian cuisine is rich in such notably weird and exotic dishes which are typically consumed to gain better sexual prowess.

One piece of history worth mentioning involves such experimentations with folksy aphrodisiac beliefs just for pure sexual fervors. The French king Louis XV and his lover the Madame de Pompidour ate rams' testicles in the Palace of Versailles before nights of passion.

Tagged as: love, aphrodisiac, testicles

Horny Goat Weed, the New Viagra

2008-10-06T22:38:00.005+08:00

Literally a former food for the “goats” since according to legend a farmer discovered its potency through his herd of goats that constantly feed on this herb. Horny Goat Weed, according to an Italian research, may in fact replace Viagra. It gets you horny like that of Viagra minus the side effects such as headaches and blindness because it’s natural. The key to the herb's effects is the compound icariin which targets impotence more effectively than Viagra.

Viagra prevents erectile dysfunction by stopping an enzyme known for restricting blood flow to the area. Scientists altered the compound icariin in the Chinese wonder herb and discovered that it stopped the enzyme in the same way that Viagra does. There are fewer or zero side effects because the compound targets the enzyme more precisely.

Lead researcher of the lab experiments at the University in Milan, Mario Dell'Agli, said: 'This could be the natural Viagra. We have synthesized a new molecule that one day may be able to replace Viagra.'

"The novelty of this work is the new molecule we have synthesized by icariin," Dell'Agli said. "It is derived by chemical modifications of the structure of icariin, which is the active ingredient purified from E. brevicornum (horny goat weed). The mechanism by which the molecule we have found might work in humans is the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5) in the corpus cavernosum [erectile tissue in the penis], which is the mechanism by which Viagra works. This is an in vitro study. It can be considered a pre-clinical study."

Horny goat weed, hailing primarily from southern China, has a long history as an aphrodisiac. It is known by the Chinese as Yin Yang Huo and was discovered sometime around 200 B.C. The Chinese consider it as the premier libido lifter for men and women, a super tonic to supercharge a dead sex drive. Besides sexual dysfunction, it is also widely used as a traditional botanical medicine in China and Japan for disorders of the kidney, joints, liver, back, and knees. In the west, it’s usually marketed as an aphrodisiac for women. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is also used for promoting heath and longevity.

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Ants in Pants, When Ants are Used as Aphrodisiac

2008-08-25T18:27:00.003+08:00

Nope it’s not one of those Chinese controversies where millions of investors lost big money to a company that had a plan to produce aphrodisiacs from ants. Actually, there is a tradition of using ants as aphrodisiacs, and some science that suggest how it might actually have a real effect.

Ants have been widely used and very highly regarded in China as a tonic for over 3000 years. Ant has been referred to in a number of famous Chinese medicinal classics, including Li Shi Chen’s Ben Cao Gang Mu, where the great master praised ants as a superior tonic with excellent curative powers. It has been universally touted as a superb Liver and Kidney tonic of the highest order. Its name, which it received in ancient times, means "black horse." Imperial records indicate that numerous emperors and other noblemen have consumed ant tonics to promote sexuality and to increase longevity.

In Amazon, a rare delicacy involves the world’s largest species of ant. Hormigas Culonas are harvested in the Colombian Amazon by the Guane Indians, during the short rainy season between March and June. They are then toasted in a mud pot over an open fire by the Indians. The Guane Indians believe that these Ants have youth giving and aphrodisiac properties and they are often served as fertility giving marriage food during nuptial ceremonies.

During the middle ages, an Arab doctor named Saduck wrote that ants can be used as an aphrodiac. He believed that if you take one hundred large, black ants and macerate them for three weeks in half an ounce of light oil you can then use the solution to anoint the urethra orifice to accelerate erections.

One ant species that has been marketed well as an aphrodisiac is Polyrhachis Vicina Roger, commonly known as "Black Ant". It’s from China and the Chinese believed it has such excellent curative powers that it's various beneficial effects include: increased strength, energy, stamina, strengthens the nervous system, digestive functions, detoxification functions and muscular system, boosts mental and physical energy (one of the probable reason why they were easily scammed with the “Ant Aphrodisiac” controversy).

Tonics made from these black ants were widely consumed to promote strength, sexual vigor and as a powerful antiaging agent. It is considered a premium adaptogenic substance in the same ranks as Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Rhodiola, Schizandra, Cordyceps and Gynostemma, the adaptogenic superstars of traditinal Chinese medicine.

In traditional Chinese medicine, black ant tonic is widely believed to prevent common symptoms associated with aging, such as lumbago, memory loss, joint problems, fatigue, climacteric symptoms, cardiovascular disease, etc. Ant strengthens the entire Kidney system, including the sexual functions, skeletal structures and renal system. It also strengthens the nervous system, digestive functions, detoxification functions and muscular system. Therefore ant products have become extremely popular with middle aged and elderly consumers in Asia. Ants are being called the "forever young" nutritional supplement.

Several varieties of ants are used in traditional Chinese medicine, all with virtually the same attributes. These different varieties come from different regions in China. Each region claims that its ants are superior. Both black ants (primarily from southern and central China) and red ants (primarily from northeastern China) are used. Ants from high, pristine mountain ranges such as the Himalayas in southern China and Tibet, or the Changbai Mountains in northeastern China are considered the finest and most potent. Most of the tonic ants are large ants.

Ants are extremely rich in nutrients, including significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and E. An ant contains more than 42% protein and provides 8 essential amino acids. It contains enzymes and other active substances. The ATP in ants can provide energy directly to the human body. Ants are rich in more than 20 trace elements such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and especially zinc.

Polyrachis, or this black ant, is particularly rich in zinc. Its zinc content is the highest among all known living organisms. Every gram of dried ants contains 180 mg. of zinc. This undoubtedly explains part of ant’s strong beneficial influence on sexuality, as zinc is a critical element in the human sexual function. Studies have shown that regular use of ant tonics can prevent and treat disorders associated with zinc deficiency, including senile cataract, night blindness, incontinence, and sexual dysfunctions (i.e. impotence, spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in men and menorrhagia, frigidity and climacteric symptoms in women).

A unique set of aldehyde compounds found in all edible species of Polyrachis has been demonstrated to have a stronger tonic action than ginseng, and it has thus far been impossible to synthesize this chemical. These aldehydes compounds include geranicaldehyde (C10H16O) and formalindehyde (HCHO, C10H14O). It is believed to be a result of these and several similar aldehydes, as well as some other chemicals in ant, that give ants their enormous physical strength---and ultimately give the consumers of ant the well-established increase in strength and vitality.

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Watermelon Viagra

2008-08-17T14:07:00.006+08:00

Look no further than the produce section if lust is on the shopping list. New studies show that watermelon can have the same blood flow benefits as the wildly popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra. According to scientists, watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels, and may even increase libido.

Watermelon contains an ingredient called citrulline. Citrulline reacts with enzymes to trigger the body's release of a chemical called arginine. The result of increased arginine levels is relaxed blood vessels, scientists at Texas A&M say the effect is similar Viagra. While citrulline is found in all parts of the watermelon, the rind is 60 percent richer in the ingredient. And even higher doses are found in yellow-fleshed watermelons.

Arginine is an amino acid that has beneficial effects on the heart and circulation system, and maintains a good immune system. Arginine also boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has.

A U.S. Department of Agriculture study corroborates the claims saying watermelon can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems. It's a fantastic homeopathic supplement to medical treatment. Additionally, watermelon is packed with key nutrients like lycopene, beta carotene, and other phytonutrients that help combat free radicals in the body which leads to cancer.

One known side effects of too much watermelon intakes is its diuretic effect, not to mention all that water that might have a person running to the loo more frequently. It would take a lot of watermelon to increase the body's level of arginine, about six cups worth. Watermelon is also high in sugar which could affect those with blood sugar issues.

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Improve Your Libido with Vitamins and Minerals

2008-08-04T15:53:00.004+08:00

A good diet is important for a good health to keep all systems functioning well, including our sex drive. But most of the time the food we eat, may lack all the vital nutrients or may not be readily absorbed by the body. Taking dietary supplements gives an optimum intake of vitamins and minerals you may lack from your diet and some of these supplements provide an essential source for a healthy reproductive and active sex life. These micronutrients are crucial in maintaining a healthy reproduction and an active libido.

So what vitamins improve libido? Here we will look at them as well as some minerals you can take as supplements to increase your libido dramatically.

Zinc – This mineral is essential for healthy sexual function and the health of the sexual organs. In men, zinc is highly concentrated in the prostate gland and sperm. That’s because it is required for the production of testosterone as well as several hormones involved with genital function. It has been used to treat infertility. Low zinc levels have been correlated with delayed sexual maturation, lower testosterone levels and semen quality, prostatitis (infections of the prostate gland), infertility and sexual dysfunction.

Magnesium – Magnesium is a trace mineral that is important for the production of sex hormones such as androgen, estrogen and neurotransmitters that modulate the sex drive - such as dopamine and nor-epinephrine. It’s also involved in the transportation of oxygen in your muscle tissues which is important during erection. Magnesium promotes muscle strength and endurance. What is really great is that it also is proven to promote relaxation which is important for a more conducive atmosphere for one hot bout in bed.

Manganese – The metabolism of the female hormone oestrogen depends on manganese. It follows that a deficiency of manganese will significantly reduce fertility in women. It has a positive effect on the libido by increasing energy levels and the brain's ability to receive and send messages. It also helps the reproductive organs to work properly because of its effect on tissues and nerves.

Selenium – It is important for sperm production and motility. Around 50% of the selenium in a man is in the testes and seminal ducts and men lose selenium in their semen. Getting enough selenium is vital for peak sexual performance. For women, this mineral is vital to ensure the production of healthy egg cells.

L-arginine – Known as “natures Viagra”. It doesn’t only bolster the immune system and increases growth hormones; it also increases the amount of nitric oxide in the body which is very critical for an erection to take place. A study published in 1994 showed an 80% improvement in the erectile function of men given 2.8 grams of arginine a day for a period of two weeks.

L-tyrosine – Tyrosine supports and assists neurotransmitters in the brain. An amino acid or building block of protein, Tyrosine is frequently used to alleviate depression which can be a major block to normal sexual drive and enjoyment. Tyrosine is believed to decrease reactions to stress, stimulate the sex drive and have aphrodisiac properties.

Vitamin A – Retinol helps regulate the synthesis of the sex hormone progesterone. Furthermore, it is important for the production of oestrogen and testosterone. It regulates sexual growth, development, and reproduction by turning on genes in response to sex hormone triggers. Proper amounts of vitamin A can mean healthy sperm and virility. It also maintains the health of the epithelial tissues which line all the external and internal surfaces of the body, including the linings of the vagina and the uterus in women.

Vitamin B – All of the B vitamins are involved with production of energy, metabolism and synthesis of hormones. B vitamins may be the most important nutrient for healthy function of the nerves. Lack of sensory function can directly lead to lack of sexual fulfillment. Lower levels of B vitamins mean lower levels of sex hormones and lower libido.

Vitamin C – Ascorbate participates in the synthesis of the critical hormones that are involved in sex and fertility namely - androgen, estrogen and progesterone. Recent studies revealed that ascorbic vitamin C might improve production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is important in the erection for males and heightened sexual sensitivity in the genitals for women.

Vitamin E – Often referred to as the sex vitamin, vitamin E is a powerful anti-aging antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free-radical damage. It is required for the synthesis of hormones and hormone like substances known as prostaglandins. Vitamin E plays a key role in production of sex hormones and protects it from oxidation and degradation.

Taking these dietary supplements are especially important to improve and boost a flagging libido linked with stress, ill health, fatigue, mental exhaustion, smoking and even excessive alcohol intake. But we must stress finally that you need to live a healthy lifestyle that means no heavy drinking smoking or recreational drugs. These are all known sex drive killers. If you are in good health and take the above supplements you should see an increase in both sexual desire and performance.

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Manganese and Reproductive Health

2008-07-24T18:14:00.005+08:00

Green leafy spinach rich in manganese

Manganese is an essential element that is necessary for the normal activity of the brain and acts as a catalyst for certain enzymes to work in the body. Though only found in trace amounts in the body, good health is impossible without it. A deficiency of this mineral could lead to several malfunctioning problems within your system which could include poor libido and fertility.

Also called the "brain mineral", manganese is important in the utilization of all mental functions. It aids memory and other brain and nerve faculties keeping it healthy and fit all the time. Manganese supplements can help strengthen the immune system of people diagnosed with depression. It also strengthens tissues, ligaments, and linings in the outside of organs. If the human body is well supplied with manganese, various tissues, cells and nerves become more ductile, tensile, and elastic. This mineral also has the ability to increase our resistance and recuperative ability; and, like iron, aids in oxygen transfer from lungs to cells. It is also thought to be involved in balancing blood sugar levels.

Manganese makes up part of a molecule known as mucopolysaccharides, which are used to form collagen, the strong fibrous connective material that builds tissue, bone, and cartilage. This mesh of collagen is the framework on which calcium, magnesium, and other bone hardening minerals are deposited. This mineral is required to have healthy bones. Women with low bone density, or osteoporosis, have mostly been associated with low level of manganese. Changing their diet to one rich in the cereal may strengthen bones and lower the risk of the bone disorder. Manganese deficiency could also lead a serious case of multiple sclerosis.

Apart from maintaining the health of our nerves and lubrication to the joints, manganese is also needed to make use of protein in the diet and aids the formation of sex hormones. It has a positive effect on the libido by increasing energy levels and the brain's ability to receive and send messages. It also helps the reproductive organs to work properly because of its effect on tissues and nerves. To produce the hormone estrogen, the body depends on manganese. It follows that a deficiency of manganese will significantly reduce fertility in women and hormonal balance in men which greatly affects libido. It can also help reduce menstrual cramps and PMS.

Human diets with too little manganese can lead to slowed blood clotting, skin problems, changes in hair color, lowered cholesterol levels, and other alterations in metabolism. Other symptoms of manganese deficiency may include: Carpal-tunnel Syndrome, deafness, depression, gout, hearing problems, infertility, loss of libido in both sexes, lack of concentration, memory loss or mental confusion, miscarriage or still births, Multiple Sclerosis, nerve problems, poor muscle coordination, PMS, retarded growth rate, ringing in the ears (Tinnitus), stiff tendons, stuttering, and tremors.

Generally, manganese supplements are considered unnecessary as simply maintaining a well-balanced diet rich in magnesium is enough to keep an individual healthy. Spinach, chestnuts, tea, oats, wholegrain cereals, wheatgerm, raisins, pineapple, beans, peas and nuts are all good sources of manganese. You could also get your supply of this mineral from desiccated coconut and brown rice. Certain vitamins like C, B1, E, K and the mineral zinc helps improve the absorption of manganese while too much calcium and phosphorus would interrupt the body's absorption of this mineral. The use of antibiotics, alcohol and taking too much refined foods in your diet could also reduce the amount of manganese stored in the body. Manganese supplements and medication are usually done to people suffering from extreme cases of manganese deficiency as prescribed by their physicians.

Manganese is one of the least toxic minerals and no RDA suggestion has been set. 2-5 mg is considered to be adequate for normal healthy adults. However, doses up to 10mg daily are still considered to be safe because the body simply doesn't absorb the mineral. This is the case of manganese entering our system through digestion, of course.

Digested manganese interacts with the body very differently than inhaled manganese. When manganese is ingested (eaten) the body is much better at regulating the manganese levels and ridding itself of excess manganese. However, when inhaled, the manganese remains in the blood stream long enough that it penetrates the blood-brain barrier and causes brain damage.

Some individuals exposed to very high levels of manganese for long periods of time in their work developed mental and emotional disturbances and slow and clumsy body movements. This combination of symptoms is a disease called "manganism." Workers usually do not develop symptoms of manganism unless they have been exposed to manganese for many months or years. Manganism occurs because too much manganese injures a part of the brain that controls deliberate body movements (i.e., walking, swallowing, and speaking).

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Vitamin A Needed for Healthy Sex Organs

2008-07-17T17:30:00.004+08:00

Did you know that vitamin A is actually responsible for our sexuality? Without proper amounts of vitamin A, the gonads can't manufacture our sex hormones. These hormones regulate our sexual desires and abilities. For males proper amounts of vitamin A can mean healthy sperm and virility. For females it means responsiveness, and the ability to conceive, and to carry the fetus to full term in the womb.

Vitamin A is an essential human nutrient which is commonly attributed to better vision, healthy skin and bone growth (besides calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium). But besides these, it is also involved in many of our body’s processes such as cell growth and development, immune function, reproduction, embryonic development, reduction of heart diseases and cancer, and its antioxidant activity. In fact, it doesn’t only reduce the possibility of cancer but some sources are also citing its ability to cure both cancer and leukemia even better than chemotherapy.

Vitamin A is required for our gonads to convert cholesterol into sex hormone to release it to the blood stream and increase our sexual desire. It is involved in the production of sex hormones like progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. This vitamin is also responsible for the health of the mucous membranes and responsible in fact, for the entire epithelial package inside and out.

Without vitamin A, the outer covering of ovaries in women, and the prostate gland in men stops producing mucus and sex hormones. The covering hardens (no mucus) and cannot function properly (no sex hormones). A domino effect comes into action and your whole reproductive system is in danger. Because of this, men's sperm count can decrease, and women's fertility can go down if they are not getting sufficient vitamin A. Women can experience a reduction in sexual desire, lower fertility, and more problems with the delivery of their children. Vitamin A not only causes reproductive cells to secrete mucus, but also causes most other cells in your body to secrete mucus. This mucus protects the cell from invading bacteria and viruses. This is an important part of the immune system and can even protect against cancer. Some doctors and scientists think that some forms of cancer are caused by viruses. When the cell membranes are coated in mucus, they stay intact longer, extending the cell life and keeps you looking young.

For many women menorrhagia, or excessively prolonged menstrual periods, can cause anemia, and the cramps can be at the least, debilitating. But there is almost no other problem associated with a woman's cycles that can't be corrected by simply getting proper amounts and dosages of the vitamins A and E. Studies have shown that women suffering from this condition were invariably always deficient in vitamin A. In a study, these women were given 60,000 IU of vitamin A per day for a month, 90 per cent of them were cured. The other 10% saw remarkable improvement. Pain, spotting and irregularity also were corrected or dramatically improved creating over all better health.

People who are heavy drinkers often have problems with their vision. That’s because ninety percent of all the vitamin A in your body is stored in the liver. Alcohol kills your liver, and not as much of the vitamin can be stored there. Alcohol also makes you urinate a whole lot of vitamins, including A. If you are a heavy drinker and cannot cut back, you might consider eating more foods rich in vitamin A.

Vitamin A is found in quite high amounts in oil-rich fish such as herring and mackerel and in shellfish such as oysters. Liver, egg, yolk, cheese, butter, squash and carrots are also good sources of vitamin A. Vitamin A can occur in two different forms - as retinol, which is easily absorbed by the body, or as carotenoids, which are less easily absorbed and have only 50% of the absorption rate of retinol.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. That means it is eaten, absorbed, transported and stored with fat. You must be careful when cutting out a lot of fat in your diet, not to cut out the A and all the other fat soluble vitamins. Even if you eat a healthy diet, you may be getting less vitamin A than you think. Processing takes vitamin A out of foods, and additives kill it. Most refined foods are much lower in vitamins than "the real thing". Cooking can also render much of the vitamin A in foods useless. You can get more carotene from steamed carrots than raw, though. Boiling, however, makes A inactive. You should be careful how you prepare your foods, so you can get the full amount of vitamins possible.

As vitamin A is fat-soluble, disposing of any excesses taken in through diet is much harder than with water-soluble vitamins B and C. As such, vitamin A toxicity can result. This can lead to nausea, jaundice, irritability, anorexia (not to be confused with anorexia nervosa, the eating disorder), vomiting, blurry vision, headaches, muscle and abdominal pain and weakness, drowsiness and altered mental status. These toxicities only occur with preformed (retinoid) vitamin A (such as from liver and supplements). The carotenoid forms (such as beta-carotene as found in carrots), give no such symptoms, but excessive dietary intake of beta-carotene can lead to carotenodermia, which causes orange-yellow discoloration of the skin.

Recommended daily allowance of vitamin A are as follows:
(Infant 0-1 years) - 375 RE
(1-3) - 400 RE
(4-6) - 500 RE
(7-10) - 700 RE
(11+ (men)) - 1000 RE
(11+ (women)) - 800 RE
Pregnant - 800 RE
Lactating 1st 6 months - 1300 RE
Lactating 2nd 6 months - 1200 RE

*RE = retinol equivalent
*1 microgram of retinol (animal vitamin A) = 1RE
*6 micrograms of beta-carotene (most common plant vitamin A) = 1RE
*12 micrograms of other provitamin A carotenoids (plant vitamin A) = 1RE

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B Vitamins to Improve Your Mood and Energy

2008-07-10T18:24:00.007+08:00

The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins (besides Vitamin C) that play important roles in cell metabolism. These vitamins are known to play an important part in energy production, improve immune and nervous functions, promote cell growth and division, and maintain healthy skin and muscle tone. Additionally, they can also help boost your libido by regulating your sex hormone levels and function, and combating stress and depression. Several studies have also suggested that B vitamins can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer, help lower cholesterol, and fight heart diseases.

All eight of these B vitamins, collectively known as vitamin B complex, are as follows:

thiamine (B1)
riboflavin (B2)
niacin (B3)
pantothenic acid (B5)
pyridoxine (B6)
cyanocobalamin (B12)
folic acid (B9, B-c, or vitamin M)
biotin (B7 or vitamin H)

Your ability to react and respond to your lover depends on your brain’s signals to your glands to initiate the hormone production and flow of blood to your sex organs. B vitamins help in these areas by improving your mood, nervous and hormonal functions, and blood flow.

Thiamine is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates into the simple sugar glucose which the body uses for energy. Thiamine is also important for the production of enzymes and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Optimal nerve transmission and energy production are important factors that contribute to better sex.

Riboflavin is important in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and, like thiamine, it acts as a coenzyme in the process. It is also significant in the maintenance of the skin and mucous membranes, the cornea of the eye and for nerve sheaths. Riboflavin helps in preventing cataracts, increasing iron levels, and regeneration of glutathione, an enzyme that rids the body of free radicals. Results of better riboflavin intake can be seen in healthy smooth skin and increased fertility.

Niacin is needed for the metabolism of food, the maintenance of healthy skin, nerves and the gastrointestinal tract. A deficiency of niacin causes the disease, pellagra. The symptoms of pellagra are sometimes referred to as the "three D's" -- diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia -- ultimately resulting in a fourth "D", death. Niacin has been proven to aid in lowering bad cholesterol in the body. It contributes to better sex through increasing blood circulation and synthesizing of sex hormones. It enlarges the blood vessels resulting to enhanced erection. For women, it increased blood flow to the skin and mucous membranes which intensifies their orgasm. Vitamin B3 is also known as a quick-acting aphrodisiac in pure form because it produces flush (niacin fluch) identical to the sexual flush. Using it 30 minutes before sexual activity can enhance the sexual flush.

Pyridoxine, also known as pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxamine, is needed (like some of the other B vitamins) for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It is also used in the production of red blood cells, as well as in the biochemical reactions involved in the metabolism of amino acids (the building blocks of protein). Because Pyridoxine plays a central role the formation of key several neurotransmitters, and the production of serotonin, melatonin and dopamine, it is frequently recommended as a nutrient to support mental function (mood) and nerve conduction. It is also believed to benefit impotence enhancing the levels of testosterone in the body and also improving the stimulus required to get the erection process started. Additionally, it decreases production of prolactin, a hormone that reduces sex drive.

Cyanocobalamin and folic acid interacts together to synthesize DNA, which is important for all cells in the body. They are also necessary for the breakdown of proteins and the formation of hemoglobin, a compound in red blood cells that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide. A deficiency in one or both causes anemia, poor growth, brain damage, and irritation of the mouth. These two also plays an important role in a woman’s fertility, especially during pregnancy, where the need for them increases due to high requirements of the vitamins from the fetus. All of the B vitamins, especially folic acid, should be slightly increased during pregnancy and lactation (breast milk production).

Pantothenic acid and biotin are used in the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids and some amino acids. They also function as coenzymes in carboxylation reactions (-COOH) along with folic acid, which are also useful in many of the body's functions. Pantothenic acid might be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis. It could also be used to lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is commonly found in "anti-stress" formulas because it works with the adrenal glad to produce stress hormones. Biotin of course strengthens the fingernails, relieves a scalp condition in newborns, and is very effective at controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics.

According to a new study Cancer Causes and Control in 2003, women with low dietary intakes of vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B12 (cobalamin), and folic acid may be more at risk of developing pre-malignant changes in the cervix called cervical dysplasia which could lead to the development of cervical cancer. This is especially true for those who smoke and take alcohol which depletes B vitamins from the body. Studies have also shown that oral contraceptive pills deplete the body of B vitamins just the same and their use is known to increase the risk of cervical dysplasia as well.

Vitamin B3 Niacin is available in a form called nicotinic acid. Now, this nicotinic acid if taken in large doses -- 100 mg to 1,000 mg (1 g) daily -- are effective in lowering blood levels of triglycerides and the "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, while increasing blood levels of the "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This makes niacin an important tool in preventing or reversing heart disease. Niacin raises HDL (good) cholesterol levels significantly.

Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid are known to lower homocysteine levels in the body. High blood levels of homocysteine have been associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, kidney diseases, psoriasis, breast cancer, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Homocysteine is an amino acid formed during the metabolism of methionine, an amino acid found in proteins. Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid block this process by metabolizing homocysteine further.

Different B vitamins come from different natural sources, such as potatoes, bananas, lentils, chilli peppers, tempeh, liver oil, liver, turkey, tuna, Nutritional yeast (or brewer's yeast) and molasses. Marmite and Vegemite bill themselves as "one of the world's richest known sources of vitamin B". The B-12 vitamin is of note because it is not available from plant products, making B-12 deficiency a concern for vegans. Another popular means of increasing one's vitamin B intake is through the use of dietary supplements purchased at supermarkets, health centers, or natural food stores. B vitamins are also commonly added to energy drinks.

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Longer Nights with Vitamin C

2008-06-29T23:01:00.005+08:00

Rose hips are particularly rich in vitamin C

Besides its popular role as a vitamin that enhances the body's resistance against a wide range of diseases, including bacterial and viral complications, did you know that vitamin C can boost your sex drive? Vitamin C or L-ascorbate is an essential nutrient for us humans including our cousin primates, other mammalian species (notably guinea pigs and bats), a few species of birds, and some fish. The presence of ascorbate is required for a range of essential metabolic reactions in all animals and plants. It is made internally by almost all organisms. Unfortunately, humans have no such ability and had to rely to taking it from dietary sources. It is widely known as the vitamin whose deficiency causes scurvy in humans.

Primarily, vitamin C participates in the synthesis of hormones that are involved in sex and fertility; such as androgen, estrogen and progesterone. And yet besides that, vitamin C also helps keep your various sex glands running smoothly. Recent studies revealed that ascorbic vitamin C might improve production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide facilitates blood vessels dilation to improve blood flow to sexual organs. Increasing vitamin C intake may also be helpful in increasing semen volume. Tests have shown that taking 500-1000 milligrams a day can increase the number and quality of sperm produced and reduce abnormalities. It also keeps your sperms strong by protecting them against free radicals that make them cling together in immobile clumps, a condition known as “agglutination”. Increasing your vitamin C levels, therefore, can improve your sperm's chances of fertilizing an egg.

Fruits and vegetables contain large concentrations of vitamin C. Oranges, kiwifruits, grapefruits, lemons, and mangoes are some of the fruits loaded with the ascorbic vitamin C. Broccoli, tomatoes, red bell peppers, lettuce, beans and legumes are vegetables crammed with ascorbic acid.

Make sure that your intake of vitamin C comes from a wide and varied assortment. Don't restrict your intake to any single source. Eat a multi-color serving of the dark greens, along with the light greens, yellows and reds, along with whites and blacks.

Take note that these natural sources oftentimes only provide adequate nutrition for young healthy adults. The elderly and people with physiological and environmental health problems may have increased requirements that necessitate additional vitamin C from supplements to protect the immune system against infectious diseases and for libido as well.

The main cause of ascorbic deficiency is poor diet. Poor intake of vitamin C and vitamin C rich foods can lead to the disease scurvy. Another major reason for deficiency is severe stress. This causes rapid depletion of not only adrenal vitamin C, but from other areas as well. Smoking and alcohol abuse can also lead to deficiency in ascorbic vitamin C, since increased amount of the antioxidant properties is needed to reduce the upshot of free radicals from these bad habits.

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L-Tyrosine to Get in the Mood for Love

2008-06-18T23:59:00.003+08:00

L-Tyrosine is especially known for its mood elevating properties which is observed more effectively during conditions of stress, cold, fatigue, prolonged work and sleep deprivation. In several instances, though, its effects manifest in a better mood and increased sex drive.

Tyrosine (abbreviated as Tyr or Y), is one of the 20 amino acids that are used by cells to synthesize proteins. It is a non-essential amino acid synthesized by our bodies from phenylalanine which is derived from protein containing foods. It is a precursor to Thyroxine, a primary thyroid hormone, Adrenaline, and Dopamine. L-Tyrosine is its ingestible supplement form.

Tyrosine is a necessary amino acid in the production of neurotransmitters including epinephrine, nor-epinephrine, and dopamine. Reduced levels of Tyrosine are present when your body’s under stress, aged, or tired. L-Tyrosine appears to have a mild stimulatory effect on the central nervous system. Taking it, thus, treat conditions including depression or mood disorder, poor coping ability, fatigue, low sex drive, low metabolism, and drug abuse (when combined with Tryptophan).

Patients with a deficiency in Thyroxine, the thyroid hormone that regulates body heat and cellular energy production, have symptoms including excess weight gain, cold hands and feet, and decreased basal metabolism. This condition also leads to the slowing down of the thyroid gland which further leads to low testosterone and low libido. L-Tyrosine has been found to assist in optimizing thyroid hormone levels, increased mood, concentration, and productivity. This is because it interacts with Iodine to produce Thyroxine.

L-Tyrosine, along with Phenylalanine, is sometimes prescribed as antidepressants, usually in combination with other nutrients and herbs that also have mood elevating properties. Some doctors also recommend these amino acids as appetite suppressants. Phenylalanine may trigger the release of an appetite-suppressing hormone in the gut called cholecystokinin. Most individuals who take either of these amino acids notice improved alertness, mental arousal, and mood, and slight loss in appetite.

Through its effect on neurotransmitters, L-Tyrosine may affect several health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, depression, and other mood disorders. Preliminary findings of its studies indicate a beneficial effect of tyrosine, along with other amino acids, in people affected by dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Due to its role as a precursor to nor-epinephrine and epinephrine (two of the body’s main stress-related hormones) tyrosine may also ease the adverse effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physical stress.

Did you know that Tyrosine is also involved in the production of Dopamine, also known for its functions as a libido-enhancing neurotransmitter (which might explain its ability to boost sex drive)? Yes it does, but too high doses of L-Tyrosine could result otherwise. Too much tyrosine could result in decreased absorption of other amino acids including Dopamine. The usual dosage of L-Tyrosine amounts to 500-1500 mg per day. It is not recommended to exceed 12000 mg (12 g) per day.

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Free Pinay Sex Scandal’s Top Five Love Making Positions

2008-06-18T22:31:00.003+08:00

Reposted due to accidental deletion after panicking when I received Google's notice to ban this site from using Adsense. If you love adsense so much, never post highly optimized pinay scandal pages *_*

Ateneo Scandal! La Salle Scandal! FEU Scandal! What do all these hot sex scandals have in common? Well, they are all scandals. And being sex scandals that they are, they always involve that romping action most of us know as “sex”. If ever you have watched one, did you even bother knowing the varieties of “hot combat action” they are doing in there? What sex positions they often use and what do you call those positions? If not, well, it’s your lucky day. Here’re the top five sex positions you’ll definitely find in them Pinay Scandals.

(This post is in no way related to the Pinay Scandal movement among Pinoy bloggers. But the idea of luring traffic in is, well, part of the intention behind the article’s creation.)

But before anything else, for the benefit of those who are not aware what this whole post is all about, the term “Pinay Scandal” refers to the photos and sex videos made by Pinoys to document their sexual activity and keep it as part of their personal collection, during which either they clumsily upload it to the internet to showcase their sexscapade as a form of blackmail to other parties involved or just out of pure dumb stupidity.

The Top Five

The Missionary Position

The usual stuff, all porn has it. Every love nest witnesses it. All the carnal minded porn collectors know it by heart. The female lies on her back legs spread apart while the male is on top and maneuvers his way in. Feeling a bit missionary lately, read more about missionary position here.

The Yawning Position

A variation for the missionaries that the early corrupted missionary priests forgot to teach their converts. It’s been called “yawning” in the kamasutra probably because it’s like yawning in the morning, but instead of the arms stretched up high it’s the legs. Again it’s the female who latches her raised legs onto her partner’s shoulders while the male leans toward her stretching her raised legs and makes her feel a lot hornier. Discover more about yawning positions.

Dog Style

It’s that raw and pure animalistic instinct that’s taking over you. The male acts dominant and pounces on the living breathing flesh underneath. The female on the other hand submits to his intensity and vigor. Named after the dogs that probably did it first, the male grabs the woman by her hips and starts humping relentlessly. The female, on the other hand, maintains her prone position while the banging gets faster and faster. Did you know that there are many variations for dog style that in kamasutra they named it after many animals like cats, deers, elephants, cows, goats, and many more? To know more about dog style, just turn your page here.

Cowgirl and the Reverse Cowgirl

It’s the woman on top position where she gets in charge of the whole game. The male just serves as her pole where she’ll do her pole dancing. According to experts, it’s the best technique for the kind of sex that lasts all night long because men can delay their ejaculation a lot better when they are lying on their backs. It’s called “cowgirl”, by the way, after the cowboys who rides horses and bulls. Get the idea, cowgirl – cowboy, riding horses? Not for “broke-backers”, ride like a cowgirl here.

Sixty Nine

The good-ol’ yin yang style, where you feed each other equally. Sixty nine is the only egalitarian sex position where there’s no one who’s clearly in charge but both sexes benefit from each other, unless someone forgets to take a bath. Actually, it doesn’t need too much maneuvers here, just let go and play each other well. Learning the art of fellatio and cunnilingus, therefore, is a must.

Thanks for reading. Unfortunately, for those who’re looking for the actual “pinay scandal”, you’ll find none here, and never will I promote such a thing unless I star in one, tee-hee.

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Digene HPV Test

2008-06-06T16:51:00.001+08:00

It’s a known fact that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer for women and that, more often than not, it can be transmitted through sex. One alarming fact about HPV is that it can also be transmitted through your finger tips. HPV can infect not only the sexually active types but also those who barely have sex. That’s the reason why women should have their regular pap tests. But what if pap tests fail to spot the cancerous type of HPV?

Although pap tests have been used in detecting early signs of cervical diseases which could lead to cervical cancer, it is not entirely foolproof simply because either the sample being examined does not contain enough cervical cells to represent the entire cervix or signs of abnormal cells may simply be missed by the laboratory technologist when looking through the microscope. As a result, "false negative" results are possible from a Pap test. This means you are told your Pap is normal, when abnormal cells that could cause problems actually exist.

To ensure that women get 95-100 percent identification of high-risk types of HPV (cancerous types) the Digene HPV Test was invented. The Digene HPV Test is based on proprietary Hybrid Capture® technology, which combines two innovations from the rapidly evolving field of life sciences – DNA/RNA probes and monoclonal antibodies – to allow rapid, standardized gene testing in virtually any lab setting. In 2003, the Digene HPV Test was approved for routine use along with a Pap for all women 30 years of age and older, the group considered most at risk of cervical cancer, because getting both tests provides the best assurance of finding cervical disease before it becomes cancer.

It has been emphasized so many times that screening and early detection of any cancer is critical in treatment and survival. The earlier a cancer is detected, the higher the rate of successful treatment and patient survival. Cervical cancer is deadly, but it can be detected early if women will submit themselves to regular screening.

For more information regarding Digene HPV Test, please visit www.thehpvtest.com.

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Peak Sexual Performance from L-arginine

2008-06-04T15:57:00.004+08:00

L-arginine is an important amino acid that plays numerous functions in our body. One of it, which is also the reason why I’m blogging about it, is its role in your sexual health. L-arginine is widely marketed and used as a supplement for sexual dysfunction in men and women (lack of libido for women, and erectile dysfunction for men). Current studies support the use of L-arginine supplements to ensure that nitric oxide secretion is sufficient to keep blood flowing to the body especially the lower extremities. This is because L-arginine is used to make the nitric oxide, a compound in the body that relaxes blood vessels and muscles which helps in boosting blood flow. Researches say that the lack of arginine lessens your body’s production of nitric oxide which can lead to poor sexual function (usually erectile dysfunction for males).

L-arginine has been proven to be important for peak sexual performance in men and probably the most effective natural supplement for increasing male libido. It helps in promoting better and prolonged erection. A low dose of L-arginine supplement, at 500 mg three times a day, has not been found to benefit impotence. In one study, 50 men with erectile dysfunction took either 5 grams of L-arginine per day or a placebo. After six weeks, more men in the L-arginine group had an improvement compared to those taking the placebo. Another study published in 1994 showed an 80 percent improvement in the erectile function of men given 2.8 grams of argentine a day for two weeks.

Amazingly, it also does the same libido enhancement for women. A study done at the University of Texas at Austin examined L-arginine benefit, combined with yohimbine, on sexual arousal in postmenopausal women. Twenty-four women participated in three sessions in which sexual responses to erotic stimuli were measured following treatment with either L-arginine glutamate (6 g) plus yohimbine (6 mg), yohimbine alone (6 mg), or a placebo, using a randomized, double-blind design. Sexual responses were measured at one hour after taking the supplements. Compared to placebo, the combined oral administration of L-arginine and yohimbine increased vaginal pulse amplitude responses to the erotic film.

Besides the sexual benefits you’ll get from it, L-arginine is also useful in improving your overall health including your heart. One study conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles on mice suggests that the effects of food supplements (L-arginine and antioxidant vitamins) in combination with regular but not over-strenuous exercise boosted levels of nitric oxide, which is known to protect the arteries and heart from damage, and increased their resistance from heart diseases. According to them, if it works in mice, it'll work in humans.

The benefits and functions attributed to oral ingestion of L-arginine include:

Precursor for the synthesis of Nitric Oxide (NO)
Stimulation of the release of the most important anti-aging hormone in the body, growth hormone
Improves immune function
Reduces healing time of injuries (particularly bone)
Reduces risk of heart disease
Increases muscle mass
Reduces adipose tissue body fat
Helps improve insulin sensitivity
Helps decrease blood pressure
Alleviates male infertility, improving sperm production and motility
Increases circulation throughout the body, including the sex organs

Before taking L-arginine supplements, please be warned about its possible side effects first:

L-arginine may lower blood pressure because it is involved in the formation of nitric oxide. It may also result in indigestion, nausea, and headache.
L-arginine should not be used following a heart attack. If you have a history of heart disease, consult your doctor before taking L-arginine. Researchers speculate that L-arginine may in fact be responsible for aggravating further the effects of cardiac shock.
Higher doses of arginine can increase stomach acid, so it may worsen heartburn, ulcers, or digestive upset cause by medications. Arginine appears to increase stomach acid by stimulating the production of gastrin, a hormone that increases stomach acid.
L-arginine may also alter potassium levels, especially in people with liver disease. People with kidney disease and those who take ACE inhibitors or potassium sparing diuretics should not use supplemental L-arginine unless they are under professional supervision. It may also alter the levels of other chemicals and electrolytes in the body, such as chloride, sodium, and phosphate.
Arginine may increase blood sugar levels, so it shouldn't be used by people with diabetes unless under a doctor's supervision.
Pregnant and nursing women and children should not use supplemental L-arginine, as its safety has not been established.

Arginine, the natural form of L-arginine, is a nonessential amino acid, meaning it can be manufactured by the human body, and does not need to be obtained directly through the diet. The biosynthetic pathway however does not produce sufficient arginine, and some must still be consumed through diet. Individuals who have poor nutrition or certain physical conditions are advised to supplement their diet with L-Arginine or increase their intake of foods containing arginine. Arginine is found in a wide variety of foods, including:

Animal sources: dairy products (e.g. cottage cheese, ricotta, milk, yogurt, whey protein drinks), beef, pork (e.g. bacon, ham), poultry (e.g. chicken and turkey light meat), wild game (e.g. pheasant, quail), seafood (e.g. halibut, lobster, salmon, shrimp, snails, tuna in water)

Vegetarian sources: wheat germ and flour, buckwheat, granola, oatmeal, nuts (coconut, pecans, cashews, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, hazel nuts, pine nuts, peanuts), seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), chick peas, cooked soybeans, chocolate

Other: some energy drinks, body building and food supplements, aphrodisiac supplements

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Vitamin E the Sex Vitamin

2008-04-30T18:14:00.006+08:00

When you are deprived of Vitamin E, your testicles will shrink. That’s because a study involving male animals had the same findings when they were not given foods with Vitamin E. In pregnant female animals with vitamin E deficiency, the fetuses were reabsorbed into the uterus, preventing the animals from bearing young. Miraculously, giving the animals even a single drop of vitamin E–rich wheat germ oil restored their fertility. This is one of the many reasons why researchers believe that Vitamin E plays a critical role in boosting human fertility.

According to Wikipedia, Vitamin E is the collective name for a set of eight related tocopherols and tocotrienols, which are fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant properties. Of these, α-tocopherol (alpha tocopherol) has been most studied as it has the highest bioavailability, with the body preferentially absorbing and using this form. It works better hand in hand with Selenium which I’ve discussed earlier. And both works on helping your body deal with the free radicals which is the culprit of cellular damage that leads to cancer.

Today, Vitamin E is well-known in fighting heart diseases and cancer. Multiple studies involving daily supplementation of Vitamin E proved that it is capable of lessening and even totally preventing the advent of heart diseases and heart attacks. Also, Researchers in another study found that among male smokers who took 50 to 75 IU (international units) a day of vitamin E, the incidence of prostate cancer was reduced by about one-third. There were 41 percent fewer deaths from prostate cancer among the men who took vitamin E as opposed to those who didn’t. A research in Tufts University also found out that Vitamin E is a powerful anti-aging agent because it could reverse age-related declines in immune function.

Here is the list of conditions and diseases that Vitamin E can help in: Heart disease, angina, cancer, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, emphysema, high cholesterol, fibrocystic breast condition intermittent claudication, infertility, impotence, genital herpes, bedsores, leg cramps, muscle soreness, phlebitis, menopausal discomforts, HIV, osteoarthritis, and chronic inflammatory diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Regarding sex, Vitamin E plays an important role in the production of sex hormones. It protects them from oxidation and degradation. Low vitamin E levels can cause a decline in the formation of key sex hormones and enzymes responsible for sperm production and ovarian health. Vitamin E also shows a protective effect on sperm cell membranes. Supplementation with Vitamin E can also aid in improving sperm motility.

The decline in sexual libido for women can sometimes be attributed to the drop in levels of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Several studies have shown that Vitamin E possesses estrogenic, androgenic and progesterone-like properties which can help in combating this hormonal change. Thus, this vitamin can assist in easing hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, low libido and even combating vaginal changes.

Besides supplements there are natural dietary sources of Vitamin E. Particularly high levels of vitamin E can be found in the following foods:

Asparagus
Avocado
Nuts
Olives
Red Palm Oil
Seeds
Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
Vegetable oils -- corn, sunflower, soybean, cottonseed
Wheat germ

When taking Vitamin E supplements, it’s always worth discussing it with your doctor, and of course, you’ll want to ask about risks. There have been recent incidents of elevated hemorrhagic problems linked with high dosage of Vitamin E. Also, there has been a conducted research that links Vitamin E to tuberculosis.

Regarding the right form of Vitamin E to take, researchers said that Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) is better than the synthetic ones (dl-alpha tocopherol) because they are known to be retained in our body two times better than the latter. Natural Vitamin E can be found in natural foods, of course, and in supplements also. That is why it is always best to read the ingredients of your supplements or multivitamins before buying.

Related Articles:

Wikipedia – Vitamin E
Nature’s Medicines Vitamin E
What Form of Vitamin E is Best?
Vitamin E RDA
CNN - Study: Vitamin E reduces prostate cancer risk, deaths
One Form of Vitamin E Appears Beneficial In Reducing Bladder Cancer Risk

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HPV Can be Transmitted Under Finger Nails

2008-04-30T17:52:00.003+08:00

This is an article submitted to me by the people at Tune In HPV as part of their campaign to increase the awareness about HPV. Please refer to my article about this for additional info about HPV.

You know a lot about breast cancer, but what do you know about cervical cancer? Everyone knows about the “one less” ads promoting the Gardasil vaccine, but what do they really know about Human Papillomavirus?

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. You can get it from skin-to-skin contact, even if you have protection. Recent news stories claim that HPV can even be transmitted under finger nails.

Men can carry the disease but there is no test for them. Most people don’t even show any symptoms of the disease.

A new campaign called Tune In HPV has risen around this issue and has provided a safe space for people to share stories. Our Web site, www.tuneinhpv.com, provides a place to share your story about HPV. It doesn’t matter whether you had the disease, knew someone who had it, or wanted to share something distantly related. We are open to anything that promotes HPV awareness.

We plan on making videos from the submitted stories and posting them on the Web site as well. These videos are short, off beat, humorous at times, and always informational. We hope that visitors will gain knowledge while being entertained by watching our videos. We are not in any way trying to give our medical advice to people, please seek your doctor for that. We are simply here to provide a place for people’s stories.

Our information is supported by the Washington D.C. Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. Tune in HPV is a grass roots campaign built through the School of Communication at American University by a Communication and Social Change course.

We want to encourage you to “tune in” to the knowledge within you and to protect yourself from HPV. We want to hear what you know, what you've experienced, and we want to make you laugh and think.

Share your story and tune into HPV.

News Articles:

HPV is at your fingertips:
http://thedaily.washington.edu/2007/8/8/hpv-is-at-your-fingertips/

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Magnesium to Modulate your Sex Drive

2008-04-23T18:23:00.004+08:00

Losing interest in sex? Ever felt like you don’t have that much libido lately? Maybe you’re suffering from low levels of magnesium in your body.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, and the ninth most abundant in the universe. We are born with it. In our bones we have around 50% of total body magnesium but in our blood we have only 1% of magnesium. It's a small part but very important for people's health. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. That includes the production of sex hormones such as androgen, estrogen and neurotransmitters that modulate the sex drive - such as dopamine and epinephrine. It’s also involved in the transportation of oxygen in your muscle tissues. Magnesium promotes muscle strength and endurance. What is really great is that it also is proven to promote relaxation which is important for a more conducive atmosphere for one hot bout in bed.

Do you know that magnesium has also been known as the rejuvenation mineral? Increased magnesium intake promotes stronger bones, teeth, hairs, nail, and more energy. Magnesium is capable of stimulating ones immune system. It also prevents the calcification of our organs, muscles, and joints which sets in as we get older. Also, magnesium supplementation proved beneficial to men with problems from enlarged prostates making it disappear after a period of medication. Premenstrual tension caused by calcified ovaries can also be removed by magnesium for aging women where reports of looking much younger, losing weight, increased in energy, less depression and more sexual activity have been found as side effects.

Increased magnesium intake has also been shown to be an effective way to prevent or dissolve kidney stones and gall bladder stones, the latter best in combination with a high lecithin intake. Activation of digestive enzymes and bile production as well as helping to restore a healthy intestinal flora may be the factors that make magnesium chloride so beneficial in normalizing our digestive processes, reducing any digestive discomfort, bloating and offensive stool odors. This is in line with a reduction of all offensive body odors, including underarm and foot odor.

Everyday we lose magnesium through perspiration, leaking (urination), and through the bowels (crapping). Magnesium can be recycled through the kidneys, with a 95% recovery rate; but most of the time, people do habits that further the loss of magnesium in their body compared to their also deficient intake of it. Alcohol, diets high in animal protein and fats, diets high in sodium and/or sugar, and excessive calcium (through supplements or food) all promote magnesium loss. Additionally, there had been some research that showed a drop in magnesium levels in the body through the following factors: mental stress, coffee, cola type sodas, tobacco, medical drugs, low thyroid, diabetes, chronic pain, diuretics, high perspiration via sports and working outside.

Because of these factors, you could be losing magnesium more than what you take in. And millions suffer from magnesium deficiency around the world, most especially in western countries where calcium is given more importance but could pose more danger in your magnesium levels when consumed disproportionately to magnesium. You might think that you can live the problem through with low magnesium levels, but the truth is your condition will most likely worsen as your magnesium levels drop. The fact is really simple; you cannot live without magnesium. The lower the cellular level of magnesium, the faster disease states develop and the faster aging progresses. So you could die of old age and several organ failures at 40 just because you’re magnesium deficient. Do you know that many of the heart failure and heart attack cases are caused by magnesium deficiency?

You could be magnesium deficient when you are showing signs of several or more of the following:

Lower libido
Fatigue
Low energy
Headaches
Hyperactivity
Nervousness
Irritability
Insomnia
Depression
Disorientation
Psychotic Behavior
Muscle disorders (Muscle spasms, muscle cramps, muscle jerks, muscle tics, eye tics, hiccups, etc)
Constipation
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Osteoporosis (Calcium alone will not cure this)
Loss of Appetite
Numbness
Coronary spasms
Abnormal heart rhythms
Seizures
Unusual heart beats
Collapsing after heavy physical exercises
Dilation and sometimes widening of the blood vessels
Kidney Stones

You can combat magnesium depletion in your body by eating foods rich in, you know, magnesium. These are: Fresh grass juice (e.g. wheat grass, barley grass) and Barley Green powder, broccoli, black beans, halibut, peanuts, okra, oysters, raw plantain, rock fish, scallops, soy milk, spinach, tofu, vegetable juices, kelp, seawater, seafood, green leafy vegetables, molasses, soaked nuts and oily seeds, sprouted seeds, rice, wheat bran, oats, and whole grain seeds. Alternatively, you can find numerous magnesium supplements that can be bought over the counter, plus there are also a wide range of magnesium rich food supplements that you can buy from supermarkets and drugstores. Be extra cautious about this though. Your health care provider or doctor will be the best person to prescribe the best method of getting extra magnesium if required.

To maximize dietary absorption of magnesium, give up ice cream (which is often high in sugar and fat), chocolate (high in sugar and fat), soft drinks (high phosphate content), loud music (noise = stress), pizza (high in fat), milk shakes (high in calcium, sugar and fat), and potato chips (high in salt and fat).

GREAT READS:
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE For Health and Rejuvenation
Magnesium and Heart Attacks
The Importance of Magnesium to Human Nutrition
Causes of Magnesium Deficiency and Treatment
Magnesium and Aging
How to Have a Magnesium (Mg) Rich Diet
Magnesium-Rich Foods

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