Author: Ajeet Gautam
Swine flu is fast spreading around the world and WHO has already declared it a pandemic, but this virus is not as deadly as the media has made it out to be. Some simple precautionary measures can easily help you prevent this flu and even if you get this flu your body can fight it out if you have a good immune system.
Who is at risk
It has been noted that people who are suffering from any time of health condition like diabetes or who have a weak immune system like children and aged people have been primarily targeted by this virus.
How To Prevent Swine Flu
There are a lot of things which you can do to minimize the chances of catching swine flu, let us lay out some of them.
1. Wash your hands frequently.
2. Take proper sleep as it will help boost your immune system.
3. Drink adequate water to keep your body hydrated.
4. Take steps to improve your immune system you can take the help of ayurvedic herbs like Echinacea which are known to boost the immunity system.
5. Keep away from people who are ill as they may act as carriers of flu.
6. Avoid crowded places as there are more chances of getting flu in such places.
Herbs That Can Immunize Your Body
Although in ayurveda there is no mention of swine flu but symptoms similar to it have been mentioned. It is mentioned that flu is the result of weakening up of body's defense mechanism so in order to fight flu body has to strengthen its immunity levels. Herbs like neem and ginger are taken to prevent flu and once the body becomes strong then Echinacea and triphala are given to completely eradicate the flu symptoms.
Looking at all the indications it is imperative to give yourself fit so that you can fight the H1N1 virus successfully all you have to do is follow some basic rules of keeping your body clean and healthy and you will probably survive this pandemic.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Pasak Bumi, the Indonesian aphrodisiac
By Serge Kreutz Version 4.0, July 2003
Pasak bumi is a herbal medication (Jamu) widely used in Indonesia as an aphrodisiac for men. In Malaysia, the same medication is know as tongkat ali (Ali’s stick).
Even though it is largely unknown in the US and Europe, the pro-sexual effect of pasak bumi is actually well documented in Western science. Anybody can check this for himself at the Medline database.
To search for scientific information, one has to use the plants scientific, Latin name, eurycoma longifolia. The plant is also a proven therapeutic and preventive medication against malaria, so in order to focus the search on the pro-sexual properties, one should use the additional search term “sexual”.
I have tried several pasak bumi and tongkat ali products. I had no effect from the El Jack or Long Jack pills available in the US that claim to be a 1:100 extract. I have my doubts on that as I have seen documents on the FDA website that show that the people marketing these pills have just applied for a registration of tongkat ali powder in pill form, not of extract in pill form
I have also tried tongkat ali powder as it is sold in Malaysia. I had good sex at that time, but am not sure to what extend to attribute it to the tongkat ali.
I have then been challenged by the Indonesian tongkat ali company Sumatra Pasak Bumi (they run the websites pasakbumi.com and tongkatali.org; “pasak bumi” and “tongkat ali” are the same herbal by other names) to try their 1:50 extract and am now convinced that it has a testosterone-raising effect.
While most authors claim that one has to take pasak bumi for some time before its pro-sexual effect sets in, my experience with the 1:50 extract is that at a sufficient dosage (1 gram), there is an immediate effect.
What I feel first (after 1 to 2 hours) is a specific hot-headedness. In reports on human clinical trials, this hot-headedness has been referred to as facial flushing and headache. I believe that hot-headedness is a better description. It’s not a headache, as the hot-headedness is not painful. I also don’t think that facial flushing is a correct description. With “flushing” I would associate something that is immediate and temporary. But the hot-headedness persists for a few hours.
On the other hand, if one takes a 1-gram dosage for several days, this hot-headedness subsides. I assume that this is the case because one’s organism gets used to the presence of the pasak bumi (tongkat ali).
I have tried all kinds of tricks to raise my testosterone levels, and I have mentioned in other articles that I seem not to respond sexually to testosterone enhancement. I have tried straight testosterone supplementation, or supplementation with DHEA or andro, or hypothalamic stimulation with clomiphene, or aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole, as well as Tribestan, and then tongkat ali. Not that I wouldn’t have felt the increased testosterone levels. I did, especially with the clomiphene / anastrozole combination. I felt the increased testosterone levels as aggressiveness.
Well, the 1:50 tongkat ali extract is the first substance that makes me feel increased testosterone levels in a sexual way. But aggressiveness is again a major component.
I don’t think that the tongkat ali extract makes me a better lover, though. Sex tends to take less time on tongkat ali. And it’s much more egocentric and, yes, aggressive. I will be inclined to have a much stronger grip on my female partner, and enjoy the idea that I “take her”, rather than focusing on harmony.
The tongkat ali extract also gives me more ejaculatory power and makes me want to orgasm two or three times in rather quick sequence (within 10 minutes). This suggests that through increasing testosterone levels, the orgasmic release of the hormone prolactin is partially inhibited, or at least delayed. (A surge of prolactin at the time of orgasm is what usually causes detumescence and a cessation of desire.)
I am in my 50s now, but when I use 1 gram of the 1:50 tongkat ali extract, sex is much more similar to what it was in my 20s when, presumably, I had a better testosterone profile, and also was a much more aggressive person.
Actually, I even wonder whether the wide use of pasak bumi (tongkat ali) is one of the reasons behind communal violence in Indonesia and Malaysia. Both Malaysia and Indonesia are normally very friendly countries, but the native men in both countries also have a tendency to violent excesses, on a communal and personal level. The term “running amok” comes straight from the Malay family of languages. “Amok” means “violent anger” and “running amok” is a way of venting it… by going on a mad killing spree until the person running amok is killed himself.
Of course, the management of aggression isn’t entirely dependent on brain biochemistry or testosterone-raising substances like pasak bumi. Aggressiveness also is a behavioral component of our psychology. Plain awareness that aggressiveness usually is the wrong policy in human interactions already goes a long way in containing it.
Because of this, the increased aggressiveness resulting from ingesting pasak bumi must not necessarily result in communal or personal violence… or at least not in a form that would be noticeable to our fellow humans. I think that anybody using pasak bumi should know that the herbal can make aggressive; meditation exercises may be a good idea to make oneself better prepared for this effect.
I have tried many other alleged pro-sexual herbals, but apart from yohimbe and tongkat ali, I have never had a clear positive sexual result from any of them.
Sure, some of these other herbals may actually be healthy, ginkgo biloba for the brain, and ginseng for the kidneys (or whatever they want), but for the vital organ, they do nothing. Having the choice between ginseng and tongkat ali, I’d definitely go for the later.
Apart from an increased aggressiveness, the anabolic effect of increased testosterone levels should also be taken into account. During my trials of generous dosages of pasak bumi, I seemed to gain muscle even though I only do little weight exercise. Generous dosages of pasak bumi may not be suited for women, or for men who want to preserve a slender appearance.
Pasak bumi is a herbal medication (Jamu) widely used in Indonesia as an aphrodisiac for men. In Malaysia, the same medication is know as tongkat ali (Ali’s stick).
Even though it is largely unknown in the US and Europe, the pro-sexual effect of pasak bumi is actually well documented in Western science. Anybody can check this for himself at the Medline database.
To search for scientific information, one has to use the plants scientific, Latin name, eurycoma longifolia. The plant is also a proven therapeutic and preventive medication against malaria, so in order to focus the search on the pro-sexual properties, one should use the additional search term “sexual”.
I have tried several pasak bumi and tongkat ali products. I had no effect from the El Jack or Long Jack pills available in the US that claim to be a 1:100 extract. I have my doubts on that as I have seen documents on the FDA website that show that the people marketing these pills have just applied for a registration of tongkat ali powder in pill form, not of extract in pill form
I have also tried tongkat ali powder as it is sold in Malaysia. I had good sex at that time, but am not sure to what extend to attribute it to the tongkat ali.
I have then been challenged by the Indonesian tongkat ali company Sumatra Pasak Bumi (they run the websites pasakbumi.com and tongkatali.org; “pasak bumi” and “tongkat ali” are the same herbal by other names) to try their 1:50 extract and am now convinced that it has a testosterone-raising effect.
While most authors claim that one has to take pasak bumi for some time before its pro-sexual effect sets in, my experience with the 1:50 extract is that at a sufficient dosage (1 gram), there is an immediate effect.
What I feel first (after 1 to 2 hours) is a specific hot-headedness. In reports on human clinical trials, this hot-headedness has been referred to as facial flushing and headache. I believe that hot-headedness is a better description. It’s not a headache, as the hot-headedness is not painful. I also don’t think that facial flushing is a correct description. With “flushing” I would associate something that is immediate and temporary. But the hot-headedness persists for a few hours.
On the other hand, if one takes a 1-gram dosage for several days, this hot-headedness subsides. I assume that this is the case because one’s organism gets used to the presence of the pasak bumi (tongkat ali).
I have tried all kinds of tricks to raise my testosterone levels, and I have mentioned in other articles that I seem not to respond sexually to testosterone enhancement. I have tried straight testosterone supplementation, or supplementation with DHEA or andro, or hypothalamic stimulation with clomiphene, or aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole, as well as Tribestan, and then tongkat ali. Not that I wouldn’t have felt the increased testosterone levels. I did, especially with the clomiphene / anastrozole combination. I felt the increased testosterone levels as aggressiveness.
Well, the 1:50 tongkat ali extract is the first substance that makes me feel increased testosterone levels in a sexual way. But aggressiveness is again a major component.
I don’t think that the tongkat ali extract makes me a better lover, though. Sex tends to take less time on tongkat ali. And it’s much more egocentric and, yes, aggressive. I will be inclined to have a much stronger grip on my female partner, and enjoy the idea that I “take her”, rather than focusing on harmony.
The tongkat ali extract also gives me more ejaculatory power and makes me want to orgasm two or three times in rather quick sequence (within 10 minutes). This suggests that through increasing testosterone levels, the orgasmic release of the hormone prolactin is partially inhibited, or at least delayed. (A surge of prolactin at the time of orgasm is what usually causes detumescence and a cessation of desire.)
I am in my 50s now, but when I use 1 gram of the 1:50 tongkat ali extract, sex is much more similar to what it was in my 20s when, presumably, I had a better testosterone profile, and also was a much more aggressive person.
Actually, I even wonder whether the wide use of pasak bumi (tongkat ali) is one of the reasons behind communal violence in Indonesia and Malaysia. Both Malaysia and Indonesia are normally very friendly countries, but the native men in both countries also have a tendency to violent excesses, on a communal and personal level. The term “running amok” comes straight from the Malay family of languages. “Amok” means “violent anger” and “running amok” is a way of venting it… by going on a mad killing spree until the person running amok is killed himself.
Of course, the management of aggression isn’t entirely dependent on brain biochemistry or testosterone-raising substances like pasak bumi. Aggressiveness also is a behavioral component of our psychology. Plain awareness that aggressiveness usually is the wrong policy in human interactions already goes a long way in containing it.
Because of this, the increased aggressiveness resulting from ingesting pasak bumi must not necessarily result in communal or personal violence… or at least not in a form that would be noticeable to our fellow humans. I think that anybody using pasak bumi should know that the herbal can make aggressive; meditation exercises may be a good idea to make oneself better prepared for this effect.
I have tried many other alleged pro-sexual herbals, but apart from yohimbe and tongkat ali, I have never had a clear positive sexual result from any of them.
Sure, some of these other herbals may actually be healthy, ginkgo biloba for the brain, and ginseng for the kidneys (or whatever they want), but for the vital organ, they do nothing. Having the choice between ginseng and tongkat ali, I’d definitely go for the later.
Apart from an increased aggressiveness, the anabolic effect of increased testosterone levels should also be taken into account. During my trials of generous dosages of pasak bumi, I seemed to gain muscle even though I only do little weight exercise. Generous dosages of pasak bumi may not be suited for women, or for men who want to preserve a slender appearance.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Unique Types of Insomnia and Ways to Cure Them
By Sean Saunders
It is estimated that nearly 50% of the overall population is affected by some form of insomnia. In fact, 10% of the population is reported to be suffering from chronic insomnia. The solution in the minds of some is to just give all these people sleeping pills and be done with it. Unfortunately, that it not going to work, as there are different types of insomnia which must be handled with different insomnia treatments.
The 3 Types of Insomnia...
Chronic Insomnia: The worst case of insomnia you can have. This type comes with the most severe symptoms and usually must be treated with prescription drugs and other medications. Chronic insomnia is normally classified as anything lasting substantially longer than 3 weeks.
Short Term Insomnia: This is exactly as it sounds, short term. People who have this type of insomnia generally experience mild symptoms and can cure insomnia with the assistance of some natural insomnia cures as well as a couple of good sleeping tips. Short term insomnia lasts about 2-3 weeks.
Transient Insomnia: This is the least serious type of insomnia, as it only lasts about a week and comes with the faintest symptoms of all. As you can no doubt guess, this is the easiest insomnia case to treat because practically anyone can get it under control with a couple of good insomnia tips.
Cure Insomnia Quickly With These Natural Insomnia Remedies
1. Massage: A firm shoulder rub -- or better yet, a full body massage -- can be great for relieving stress and tension. The massage should relax you just enough so that you can sleep more easily.
2. Natural Oils: You can add natural oils (jasmine, chamomile, lavender, rose, lemon balm, etc.) to the water during a warm bath OR you can put a few drops on a handkerchief and place it inside your pillow when trying to sleep. Either way, the aroma from the oils should have a beneficial effect on you.
3. Herbal Tea: As with the oils above, natural herbal teas will be made up of natural ingredients, such as passion flower, chamomile, lavender, etc. These herbs have very strong effects that can be used to relax, calm, soothe, as well as to induce sleep in an individual. Drink a cup of herbal tea before bed and you'll find that getting to sleep is not nearly as difficult as it was before.
When it comes to the different types of insomnia, you can't be afraid to try different natural insomnia remedies. The remedies might not cure insomnia altogether, but they are guaranteed to help you sleep a bit better each night.
Feel that you've dealt with sleeplessness long enough? Want to try your luck with the best natural cure for insomnia there is and see if it makes a difference? Then you really need to visit http://www.SleepTracks.org, the one website that can guarantee an insomnia cure for you!
Article Source: Unique Types of Insomnia and Ways to Cure Them
It is estimated that nearly 50% of the overall population is affected by some form of insomnia. In fact, 10% of the population is reported to be suffering from chronic insomnia. The solution in the minds of some is to just give all these people sleeping pills and be done with it. Unfortunately, that it not going to work, as there are different types of insomnia which must be handled with different insomnia treatments.
The 3 Types of Insomnia...
Chronic Insomnia: The worst case of insomnia you can have. This type comes with the most severe symptoms and usually must be treated with prescription drugs and other medications. Chronic insomnia is normally classified as anything lasting substantially longer than 3 weeks.
Short Term Insomnia: This is exactly as it sounds, short term. People who have this type of insomnia generally experience mild symptoms and can cure insomnia with the assistance of some natural insomnia cures as well as a couple of good sleeping tips. Short term insomnia lasts about 2-3 weeks.
Transient Insomnia: This is the least serious type of insomnia, as it only lasts about a week and comes with the faintest symptoms of all. As you can no doubt guess, this is the easiest insomnia case to treat because practically anyone can get it under control with a couple of good insomnia tips.
Cure Insomnia Quickly With These Natural Insomnia Remedies
1. Massage: A firm shoulder rub -- or better yet, a full body massage -- can be great for relieving stress and tension. The massage should relax you just enough so that you can sleep more easily.
2. Natural Oils: You can add natural oils (jasmine, chamomile, lavender, rose, lemon balm, etc.) to the water during a warm bath OR you can put a few drops on a handkerchief and place it inside your pillow when trying to sleep. Either way, the aroma from the oils should have a beneficial effect on you.
3. Herbal Tea: As with the oils above, natural herbal teas will be made up of natural ingredients, such as passion flower, chamomile, lavender, etc. These herbs have very strong effects that can be used to relax, calm, soothe, as well as to induce sleep in an individual. Drink a cup of herbal tea before bed and you'll find that getting to sleep is not nearly as difficult as it was before.
When it comes to the different types of insomnia, you can't be afraid to try different natural insomnia remedies. The remedies might not cure insomnia altogether, but they are guaranteed to help you sleep a bit better each night.
Feel that you've dealt with sleeplessness long enough? Want to try your luck with the best natural cure for insomnia there is and see if it makes a difference? Then you really need to visit http://www.SleepTracks.org, the one website that can guarantee an insomnia cure for you!
Article Source: Unique Types of Insomnia and Ways to Cure Them
Thursday, August 27, 2009
KARYASARI UNCOVER THE ANCIENT SECRETS OF HERBAL MEDICINE IN INDONESIA ARCHIPELAGO
KARYASARI Indonesia Herbal Medicine Development Center, found in 1995, is a pioneer in diging the secrets of ancient herbal medicines in the archipelago. For thousand of years the native people succesfully keep their health and wellness using the herbals.
Luckily the herbal secrets had already studied by scientist since the Dutch's time and reported in many books. While the trials on animal dan human being are also done continually. So the secrets are already uncovered.
Out of thousands species, we choose 50 most effective plants which has no toxicity in high curing dosages. The plants are extracted and filled in capsules to form 40 medicated capsules.
Luckily the herbal secrets had already studied by scientist since the Dutch's time and reported in many books. While the trials on animal dan human being are also done continually. So the secrets are already uncovered.
Out of thousands species, we choose 50 most effective plants which has no toxicity in high curing dosages. The plants are extracted and filled in capsules to form 40 medicated capsules.
Herbal Medicines For Depression
Author: Roger Thompson
Depression has come more and more to the forefront in health care in recent years. A great percentage of ailments that individuals present to their doctors today seem to have some form of mental/emotional complication which can be perceived as depression. The millions of individuals suffering clinical or symptomatic depression can experience great benefit from some specific attention to their own health as well as guidance from a health professional who understands the basic tenets of natural medicine. It is believed that in America approximately twenty million people in any year experience depression. There are currently numerous medications that doctors can prescribe to help reduce and perhaps eliminate depression in patients. Therapy is also used alone or is combined with depression medications which can be an effective combination. Some people choose to take herbal medicine for depression for a variety of reasons.
This is one of the more common and well known herbal medicines used for depression. St. John's Wort is a plant and the flowers from the plant are used to produce the herbal medicine. There is scientific evidence that shows that St. John's Wort is actually effective in helping patients who have mild or moderate depression. There have been two major studies performed on the effectiveness of St. John's Wort on people who have to deal with major depression and both studies found that the herb was no more successful in treating the patients' major depression than a placebo.
St. John's Wort a somewhat popular herbal medicine used for depression does have unwanted side effects including sensitivity when exposed to sunlight, anxiety, dry mouth can occur, some people feel dizzy, fatigue occurs, headaches are experienced, gastrointestinal problems have been reported and sexual dysfunction. It can have negative effects on the way your body processes some drugs including slowing down or increasing the speed of processing drugs. Some of the drugs that are known to be affected by St. John's Wort include Irinotecan, Indinavir, Warfin, birth control pills and anitidepressents. Researchers are not quite sure of the possible harmful long term effects from taking the herb. Research shows that you might have to take the herb for about four to six weeks before it will help you with your depression.
This is a variety of the good fat that is required for normal brain functions. The human body does not produce this substance. Some studies have shown a connection between having al low level of Omega 3 fatty acids and depression. Some researchers and doctors suggest that the patients' anti-depression medicines will work more effectively if taken with Omega -3 fatty acids. You can find the substance in fish oil pills. You can choose to eat colds water fish such as sardines, salmon and anchovies in order to increase your level of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Sam-e also known as S-adenosyl-L-methionine is considered a chemical and it is found in our bodies. Researchers believe it can increase the amount of serotonin and dopamine you have in your body and these increases can help reduce your depression. Sam-e is an over the counter product. Studies have shown that people who are on anti-depressants don't receive the full effect of the medications if they have a lower than normal level of foliates in their system. Increasing your foliate level with supplements or by eating foods containing foliates such as green leafy vegetables, beans, some fruits and vegetables and fortified grains. Talk to your doctor before you take herbal medicines for depression.
About the Author:
Roger Thompson writes for Leading Leading Portal for health care, medical, biotech and hospital jobs.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Herbal Medicines For Depression
Depression has come more and more to the forefront in health care in recent years. A great percentage of ailments that individuals present to their doctors today seem to have some form of mental/emotional complication which can be perceived as depression. The millions of individuals suffering clinical or symptomatic depression can experience great benefit from some specific attention to their own health as well as guidance from a health professional who understands the basic tenets of natural medicine. It is believed that in America approximately twenty million people in any year experience depression. There are currently numerous medications that doctors can prescribe to help reduce and perhaps eliminate depression in patients. Therapy is also used alone or is combined with depression medications which can be an effective combination. Some people choose to take herbal medicine for depression for a variety of reasons.
This is one of the more common and well known herbal medicines used for depression. St. John's Wort is a plant and the flowers from the plant are used to produce the herbal medicine. There is scientific evidence that shows that St. John's Wort is actually effective in helping patients who have mild or moderate depression. There have been two major studies performed on the effectiveness of St. John's Wort on people who have to deal with major depression and both studies found that the herb was no more successful in treating the patients' major depression than a placebo.
St. John's Wort a somewhat popular herbal medicine used for depression does have unwanted side effects including sensitivity when exposed to sunlight, anxiety, dry mouth can occur, some people feel dizzy, fatigue occurs, headaches are experienced, gastrointestinal problems have been reported and sexual dysfunction. It can have negative effects on the way your body processes some drugs including slowing down or increasing the speed of processing drugs. Some of the drugs that are known to be affected by St. John's Wort include Irinotecan, Indinavir, Warfin, birth control pills and anitidepressents. Researchers are not quite sure of the possible harmful long term effects from taking the herb. Research shows that you might have to take the herb for about four to six weeks before it will help you with your depression.
This is a variety of the good fat that is required for normal brain functions. The human body does not produce this substance. Some studies have shown a connection between having al low level of Omega 3 fatty acids and depression. Some researchers and doctors suggest that the patients' anti-depression medicines will work more effectively if taken with Omega -3 fatty acids. You can find the substance in fish oil pills. You can choose to eat colds water fish such as sardines, salmon and anchovies in order to increase your level of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Sam-e also known as S-adenosyl-L-methionine is considered a chemical and it is found in our bodies. Researchers believe it can increase the amount of serotonin and dopamine you have in your body and these increases can help reduce your depression. Sam-e is an over the counter product. Studies have shown that people who are on anti-depressants don't receive the full effect of the medications if they have a lower than normal level of foliates in their system. Increasing your foliate level with supplements or by eating foods containing foliates such as green leafy vegetables, beans, some fruits and vegetables and fortified grains. Talk to your doctor before you take herbal medicines for depression.
About the Author:
Roger Thompson writes for Leading Leading Portal for health care, medical, biotech and hospital jobs.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Herbal Medicines For Depression
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