Nutrition

Horny goat weed is a herb native to China and grows in wild areas. Its scientific name is Epimedium. It is found in abundant amounts at altitudes. It was used as an infusion at that time for drinking purpose, but now it is available in other forms as well. Icariin is an active compound which is flavonoid in nature and gives plants the color along with providing health benefits. It is known for its therapeutic purpose for centuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, it was one of the most used herbs to enhance the sex drive in men and women and… Read More »

Testosterone is the sex hormone of males, while estrogen is the female sex hormone. Both hormones are produced in both genders, but comparatively more estrogen is produced by women and testosterone by men. Testosterone plays many roles, such as the development of male organs and characteristics during puberty such as shoulder widening, a tone change, muscular development, and beard growth. Testosterone is an essential hormone for sexual excitement, and lower levels of this hormone may cause a decline in sexual performance. There are plenty of scientific studies from experts that discuss the uses and outcomes of testosterone therapy, which is… Read More »

Horsetail is an ancient plant with the scientific name Equisetum arvense, characterized by hollow stems. It has been used as herbal therapeutic since ancient times. Horsetail is a type of fern and resembles the tail of a horse, hence the name it was given. The extract taken from the plants has a strong antioxidant with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential that can be used as natural medicine. The benefits of horsetail extract are: It can be applied directly to skin for treating wounds. People used to apply the horsetail paste over the wound area or make tea to apply over the… Read More »

What Is Horsetail? Horsetail is the name of the plant, which is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East and it grows in swampy places. The other name for horsetail is Equisetum arvense. The name horsetail is given to it because it resembles the tail of the horse. It is thin, green grass like with no leaves and flowers on it. It can also be grown as a pond plant and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This plant is not commonly cultivated, but due to its medicinal importance, it can be found in some herbal… Read More »

Beards are considered to be a symbol of manhood and are trending in today’s styles for men. This booming market has men running after products and supplements to get the beard they’ve always wanted. Some men are even taking more intense actions, such as beard implant surgery. Although beard growth depends upon many factors such as genetics, health, age, and hormone levels, some supplements can enhance the beard growth. If someone has a deficiency in their diet, that may cause hair loss, even facial hair. According to research, men who have a balanced diet enriched with vitamins have good facial… Read More »

Ginkgo is a common plant originating from China, Korea, and Japan. This tree, sprouting fan-shaped leaves is considered to be one of the oldest trees ever living, dating back more than 200 million years. About 1,000 years ago in China, it was used as traditional Chinese medicine. In Western culture, it’s been known for centuries as herbal therapeutic because of its ability to assist in treating Alzheimer’s disease, fatigue, and memory loss. There are so many benefits of ginkgo biloba that it makes a great natural herbal medicine and here are 8 of the most effective benefits. 1. Natural antioxidants… Read More »

There’s a new supplement on the market for those who are suffering from memory loss, whether that is caused by old age, chemo or dementia. Cognitive impairment is an issue for nearly 13 percent of Americans studies, according to the Center for Disease Control. This supplement is called apoaequorin, and it is a calcium binding protein that comes from jellyfish. The protein was first discovered in the Aequorea Victoria jellyfish in 1962 and allows the jellyfish to produce flashes of light by releasing calcium. Apoaequorin is the main ingredient in Prevagen, which was the number one selling brain support supplement in… Read More »

In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is known as Yin-Yang-Huo. The practitioners of TCM have used the leaves of horny goat weed as an aphrodisiac to enhance the sexual health and the functioning of the kidney along with preventing bone diseases. What is horny goat weed? Horny goat weed is a “natural aphrodisiac,” and it is tested on animals and that shows positive results for hormonal production and enhance libido. The species of goat weed is known as Epimedium. The Epimedium contains an active substance called Icariin that is responsible for providing it health benefits and a perfect use for humans.… Read More »

You might have heard about testosterone and its role in sex drive, but it has other roles as well. Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is also responsible for sperm production, muscle health and hair growth along with libido. Although it is a male hormone but is important for females. With age and certain other factors, testosterone levels reduce which is also known as hypogonadism. This low testosterone levels may cause other health issues, to prevent this testosterone levels should be enhanced either by doctor suggested medicines or testosterone boosting medicines. Normally testosterone levels can be increased by taking… Read More »

When it comes to weight loss, it seems like we’ve tried all the diets to get the weight off. From going vegan, trying the Mediterranean diet, or even going Pescatarian. No matter what you try, (or fail within three weeks of trying) you aren’t seeing or feeling the results you wanted too. What else can you try to help you live better? There’s a diet you’ve probably heard about that some are considering only a fad. This fad is known as the blood type diet. The promise The blood diet, according to naturopath Peter J. D’Adamo, claims that by following… Read More »