(Newswire.net — March 13, 2014) Portland, OR — There are a number of natural food and supplements available that can help you (and your partner) have a more satisfying love life. You can achieve this naturally, without placing the both of you at risk.
Libido-boosting foods
Avocado: This is a great source of folic acid, vitamin B6 and potassium. This central Mexico fruit can help metabolize proteins and increase testosterone production, as well as regulate your thyroid gland.
Bananas: Bananas are also full of potassium and B vitamins “but it is its phallic shape that is said to be partially responsible for its aphrodisiac qualities,” says the Freedom To Heal blog.
Figs: This fruit is high in amino acids and can also help increase sexual stamina. Nothing wrong with that.
Other foods include Asparagus, almonds and nuts in general, eggs (which help balance hormone levels), basil (thought to also boost female fertility), brown rice/cheese/turkey (great sources of zinc).
Supplements for sex
Horny Goat Weed: Ummm. That really is the name. This naturally growing asian plant also goes by the name Yin Yang Huo. It can be used to increase libido in both men and women.
Others include L-Arginine, Maca Root, and Yohimbe, though the latter is associated with some potentially severe side effects like irritability, anxiety and heart palpitations.
Lifestyle changes
“Lifestyle changes such as exercising, quitting smoking, decreasing the consumption alcohol, and monitoring the use of prescription drugs, may help increase one’s sexual desire,” writes Dr. Ochoa-Maya from the Freedom To Heal site. “Moreover, learning stress management and coping skills along with better communication techniques can be helpful for individuals who experience libido impairment due to a stressful life.”
Some cautionary words: “Always keep in mind that some supplements also go through the same metabolism pathways that prescription drugs do and in excess even vitamins or supplements can become toxic, or can present with drug to drug interactions and be quite dangerous. …Always try to discuss with your physician all the prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, vitamins and supplements that you take or wish to take.” Dr. Ochoa-Maya