Posted by admin on April 29th, 2008 — Posted in Best Gender Issue Tips
Despite significant performances in the erectile dysfunction (ED) pharmacological treatment, there is still a fast growing demand and interest for herbal treatments. This situation may be attributed to the fact that internet offers very easy and confidential purchase of nonprescription products. On the other hand, people are seduced by the lower costs of herbal treatments compared to some prescription drugs.
The problem is the efficacy and safety of these treatments is not established in a right way. Instead of accurate scientific data and information provided by medically trained personnel, most of websites show third party testimonials from people like “Paul G. from Texas”.
You should know that most of the time you receive only half of the true, the positive one. The rest of true including side effects, contraindications and severe complications remains unexposed.
Let’s see some examples.
Gingko biloba has been proved to relax vascular smooth muscle. This way of action is considered to contribute to an improvement in ED. This is the positive half. The negative one includes a number of side effects like diarrhea, vomiting, headaches and allergic skin reactions reported after its consumption. It is also concerning that this product can cause bleeding disorders by increasing the action of anticoagulants such as aspirin or warfarin to. By consequence Gingko biloba is strong contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders receiving anticoagulants as treatment.
Gingseng’s effectiveness in improving parameters of erectile function such as duration and rigidity of erection have been demonstrated in many clinical studies. Well documented adverse effects of ginseng include dermatitis and gastrointestinal disturbances. Gingseng products are therefore contraindicated in patients with acute bronchitis and inflammatory disease.
Yohimbine has been found to improve male erections. On the other hand it causes several side effects including sweating, headaches and hypertension, likely to have severe complications in men with cardiovascular disease.
In conclusion, purchasing herbal treatments from the internet is easy and convenient. Most difficult is acquiring all medical information.
Valerian D is a freelance writer specialized in health issues affecting men like erectile dysfunction.
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Posted by admin on April 1st, 2008 — Posted in Best Gender Issue Tips
Anu
Celtic Goddess of Fertility
Anu, pronounced an-oo, (aka Anann, Dana, Dana-Ana) is the Irish
Goddess of plenty and is the maiden aspect of the Morrigu. She
is the Mother-Earth Goddess and the flowering fertility Goddess.
Ireland - Mother Earth; Goddess of plenty, another aspect of the
Morrigu; Great Goddess; greatest of all goddesses. The flowering
fertility goddess, sometimes she formed a trinity with Badb and
Macha. Her priestesses comforted and taught the dying. Fires
were lit for her at Midsummer. Two hills in Kerry are called the
Paps of Anu. Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess in Ireland.
Guardian of cattle and health. Goddess of fertility, prosperity,
and comfort. Anu is associated with the Celts as the mother
Goddess of the ancestors, reaching so far back into time there
is very little record of her… externally at least. She is
identified with the Goddess Danu and the Children of Danu
(Tuatha De Danaan) and the four great cities Falias, Gorias,
Finias and Murias. In the beginning it was Anu who watered the
first Oak tree Bile from the heavens and granted life to the
earth, from the tree fell two acorns which Anu nurtured as her
own and in turn they became the God Dagda and the Goddess
Brighid. Anu has been known to appear in the form of a swan,
representing the purity of the female and gracefulness in
motherhood.
Anu is considered to be the ancestor of all the Gods, the Tuatha
dé Danann, who found themselves obliged to reside in the
Otherworld when Miled brought the Celts to the British Isles.
She still looks down on us from the night’s sky where she
appears as Llys Don, better known as the constellation of
Casseopeia. Anu was especially popular in Munster, though her
most lasting memorial is a mountain in County Kerry called the
D Chch Anann or “Breast of Anu”. The Dane Hills in
Leicestershire are also named after her and this area, perhaps a
major centre for her cult, is where her memory lives on as Black
Annis. This hideous old crone’s habit of eating young children
was, no doubt, invented by incoming Christians to blacken the
name of the Celtic Goddess. In Christendom, the lady usually
took on the guise of St. Anne, however, in order to smooth the
path of conversion. This saint’s popularity in Brittany probably
stems from the previous worship of the Celtic Goddess there. Anu
was also the patroness of springs and fountains, hence the
numerous St. Anne’s Wells throughout Britain today. Symbols:
Emeralds, Blood, Moonstones
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Posted by admin on March 24th, 2008 — Posted in Best Gender Issue Tips
When it comes to hair growth, we’ve all been guilty of anxiously
peering in the mirror everyday to see if we have made any
progress only to become frustrated with the fact that it takes a
long time to regrow hair. Added to that is the frustration that
comes along with not being able to style your hair during this
stage. That is why many refer to hair regrowth as an “awkward
stage.”
While hair growth is a slow process (locks normally grow about
” per month), there are several things that you can do to make
your transition to longer tresses smoother. No matter whether
you want to add a few more inches or you are trying to grow your
hair down your back, hair growth can be frustration free if you
go about it in the right way.
The first thing that you need to realize if you are trying to
regrow hair is that hair regrowth is a process, and in that
process you will likely have to adapt to several different
styles before you reach your ultimate hair growth goal. All of
this means that you will likely be spending more time at the
salon during the hair growth process rather than away from it.
Since hair growth after different circumstances needs to be
approached a bit differently, we’re going to take a little time
to look at how to regrow hair after a few of the main incidents
that people normally want to promote quick hair regrowth.
Hair growth after a bad hair cut
We’ve all had those terrible experiences at the salon where we
asked for a particular cut that was just inches shorter than
what we started with only to come out of the salon with a much
shorter do than what we bargained for. And you can bet that if
the stylist didn’t give you the cut you wanted, the cut you have
is probably in poor shape itself.
Hair growth after times like these needs to come in steps. While
you may not want to, the first thing you need to do after
getting a bad hair cut is to go and get it cut again. The reason
why is that you need to get a style that you can work with, one
that is evenly cut, and a style that is poised to regrow hair.
Doing this will eliminate a lot of the frustration that you feel
during the hair growth process and will give you a style that
you can be proud of in the meantime.
The first visit after a bad hair cut is critical to your hair
growth success. Together, you and your stylist can examine the
style that you would eventually like to achieve and discuss the
hair regrowth process and how to cut your hair throughout the
duration. The right cuts will ensure that you remain stylish and
stress free during the hair growth process.
Hair growth after an illness
If you have lost all of your hair due to chemotherapy or another
illness, you no doubt want to regrow hair quickly. While hair
regrowth can begin within days of stopping treatments, the hair
growth process after an illness can be drawn out.
The first thing you will notice once your hair starts to grow
back in, is that it can be sparse in places and that it may have
changed in texture. While it may be tempting to encourage any
amount of hair growth after losing all of your hair, you need to
give your locks some time to recover, thicken up and fill in
before you start to regrow hair.
This part of the hair growth process can take several visits to
the salon before your stylist gives you the go ahead on growing
your hair out. During this time, your stylist will likely
recommend short layered hair cuts, which will be easy to style
and make your hair appear thicker until hair growth is evident
on all parts of your scalp.
Once you begin the hair growth process, you can proceed just
like anyone else trying to promote hair regrowth. Choose cuts
that are both stylish and that will grow into a longer style
without much headache.
Hair growth to gain length
Some people already have lengthy locks, but would like to see
their hair grow even longer. For this type of hair growth,
products that stimulate hair growth often work best. Look for
topical products that contain nettle or for vitamin supplements
that stimulate hair regrowth.
Salon visits during this type of hair growth should also not be
ignored. Be sure to get your ends trimmed regularly and avoid
unnecessary damage due to chemical processes such as perms and
color. You should also protect your hair from the sun by using
products that contain UV protectants.
As you can see, hair growth does not have to be a lesson in
patience. If done properly, you can avoid all of the frustration
and have stylish, adorable locks even while you are trying to
regrow hair.
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