Sex and your health

 

Male sexual health is often overlooked when it comes to promoting sexual vitality and vigour. Research shows the nutrition can benefit women and their sexual health but you may not realise that the same research can often be applied to male sexual health also. There are many herbs that can support prostate health and sex drive as listed below.

Pygeum Bark

Studies have shown that some compounds found within the Pygeum tree can assist to encourage a normal-sized prostate. If you have an enlarged prostate it could be a symptom of benign prostate hyperplasia. Finding ways to discourage its growth will assist with proper urination. Researchers are still unsure as to how Pygeum bark works, but the studies indicate powerful benefits especially when the bark is combined with other conventional care.

Pine Bark

The pine bark tree contains a number of bioactive chemicals geared specifically toward protecting men. There is research that has shown pine bark to be effective for supporting the prostate when there are cancer cells present. Pine bark can also be helpful for improving sperm quality and quantity and extracts of pine bark may help the erectile response, however more research is needed even though these findings are promising.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a common spice used in Indian cuisine and has been extensively researched. It is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds and also beneficial for prostate health. This is because it may be able to sooth muscles and tissues helping to ease pain and swelling. Turmeric may also help to improve urinary ease and frequency if you are suffering with prostate issues.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds contain a lot of nutritive components that have been positively linked to prostate health. These compounds include Zinc, potassium, and iron which are essential for men’s health. The nutrients and the antioxidants that are found in pumpkin seeds may provide considerable support for the prostate and also help with improving urine flow in men with benign prostate hyperplasia.

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto has been used for ages to help support urinary and reproductive health. It is effective for inhibiting a specific enzyme called 5-alpha reductase which is associated with prostate enlargement. This plant may also be beneficial when it comes to testosterone levels and preventing the hormone’s conversion to dihydrotestosterone, an androgen responsible for male pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia.

Smartweed

Smartweed is high in antioxidants which are important for protecting the prostate, and helps with the reduction of swelling.

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle may support proper urinary function while helping with the reduction of prostate size. It also inhibits the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.

It is important to speak to your natural therapist or herbalist about these substances. Do not just walk into a health food store and buy these. Also do not Google or self-diagnose. It takes many years of study to find which herbal mix is right for you so go to an expert and let them decide. After all you wouldn’t ask your three year old to fix your expensive car, would you?