Quantum Orthomolecular Medicine incorporates amino acids with vitamins and nutritional supplements to treat diseases and health issues. It can be used as preventative medicine in families that have multi-generational diseases. The concept involves removing toxins and harmful substances from the body and adding the needed nutritional supplements. The disease is treated by using large amounts of vitamins and amino acids that greatly exceed the normal amounts found in the common diet. Many diseases actually increase the body's requirements for certain vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The daily recommended levels of vitamins are for a healthy person without a genetic predisposition for a disease.
Men and women in midlife experience falling hormone levels and imbalances in neurotransmitters. This is referred to as menopause and male menopause or andropause. The lower hormone levels can create many health issues in their bodies. A combination of amino acids, vitamins and herbs can often solve or improve these problems. There are several herbs that can increase hormone levels during this period. Some of these herbs can be taken on a long term basis, while others can only be taken on a short term basis. Some herbs may be good when taken for a short time and produce serious side effects when taken for a longer time. It is important to take the right herbs and monitor the body for any side effects. This should be done by a healthcare professional for those with serious illness.
Horny Goat Weed acts produces testosterone hormone effects in the body that include sexual arousal, libido, increase in sperm count, stimulation of sensory nerves, increase in desire. It is also used in Asian medicine to treat lower back disorders like weakness and pain. Its hormone function may reduce inflammation in the lower back area. It may help older people with their kidney function. It can reduce menopause symptoms in older women. It can increase immune function in elderly patients with a deficient kidney function. It can also strengthen tendons and bones according to Asian medical use.
In a study comparing Horny Goat Weed to a common drug's active ingredient, a similar function was found in the active ingredient. The drug was slightly stronger at the doses administered, but its side effects can be quite dangerous for those with significantly high blood pressure. Slightly elevated blood pressure may not have the same risk factors. A Horny Goat Weed extract found in the Epimedium plant was purified and tested. The extract of Horny Goat Weed increased the levels of a secondary neurotransmitter involved in sexual arousal and libido. Horny goat weed can increase sperm count and sperm motility. It increased nitric oxide, which causes the tissue to relax and directly increases blood flow to the penis and other areas of the body. This action is due to its active ingredient, a flavenoid called Icariin.
If horny goat weed does not work for you, another supplement to try is an amino acid called Arginine. Arginine will increase the level of nitric oxide when taken at high levels. Arginine is used to treat erectile dysfunction. The therapeutic dose of Arginine is 5 grams per day. This is a fairly high dose and far exceeds the arginine level found in the normal diet. The reduction of alcohol and recreational drugs is always recommended for those suffering from hormone imbalances or erectile dysfunction.Â
© 2010 by Dr R Stone, MD - Alternative Medicine, India
Men and women in midlife experience falling hormone levels and imbalances in neurotransmitters. This is referred to as menopause and male menopause or andropause. The lower hormone levels can create many health issues in their bodies. A combination of amino acids, vitamins and herbs can often solve or improve these problems. There are several herbs that can increase hormone levels during this period. Some of these herbs can be taken on a long term basis, while others can only be taken on a short term basis. Some herbs may be good when taken for a short time and produce serious side effects when taken for a longer time. It is important to take the right herbs and monitor the body for any side effects. This should be done by a healthcare professional for those with serious illness.
Horny Goat Weed acts produces testosterone hormone effects in the body that include sexual arousal, libido, increase in sperm count, stimulation of sensory nerves, increase in desire. It is also used in Asian medicine to treat lower back disorders like weakness and pain. Its hormone function may reduce inflammation in the lower back area. It may help older people with their kidney function. It can reduce menopause symptoms in older women. It can increase immune function in elderly patients with a deficient kidney function. It can also strengthen tendons and bones according to Asian medical use.
In a study comparing Horny Goat Weed to a common drug's active ingredient, a similar function was found in the active ingredient. The drug was slightly stronger at the doses administered, but its side effects can be quite dangerous for those with significantly high blood pressure. Slightly elevated blood pressure may not have the same risk factors. A Horny Goat Weed extract found in the Epimedium plant was purified and tested. The extract of Horny Goat Weed increased the levels of a secondary neurotransmitter involved in sexual arousal and libido. Horny goat weed can increase sperm count and sperm motility. It increased nitric oxide, which causes the tissue to relax and directly increases blood flow to the penis and other areas of the body. This action is due to its active ingredient, a flavenoid called Icariin.
If horny goat weed does not work for you, another supplement to try is an amino acid called Arginine. Arginine will increase the level of nitric oxide when taken at high levels. Arginine is used to treat erectile dysfunction. The therapeutic dose of Arginine is 5 grams per day. This is a fairly high dose and far exceeds the arginine level found in the normal diet. The reduction of alcohol and recreational drugs is always recommended for those suffering from hormone imbalances or erectile dysfunction.Â
© 2010 by Dr R Stone, MD - Alternative Medicine, India