In our epoch of fast business life and constant lack of time for a good rest, relaxation and pleasure, a lot of people are not satisfied with their sexual health and performance. That is why recently, pubic interest in certain vitamins, stimulants, supplements or medications, which are recommended for improving sexual desire, has been increasingly growing. However, we should not forget that our Mother Nature has the keys to many problems, and herbal medicine can offer very effective solutions for all possible health related concerns. Read the rest of this entry »

Cellulite, or orange peel syndrome, is something familiar to almost every woman over 25-30. It is estimated that more than 85% of today’s ladies suffer from cellulite, a problem caused by the accumulation of extra fat and fluids under the top layers of the skin and visible through the skin as those terrible lumps and bumps. Cellulite formation is attributed to various reasons. Those are, first of all, problems with blood and lymph flow in such body areas as thighs, hips, buttocks, low legs, stomach and even arms. Poor or unhealthy diet, bad eating habits, lack of physical activities, insufficient water intake, hormonal shifts, constant stresses and genetics are also among the leading reasons of orange peel syndrome. Read the rest of this entry »

There is a special branch of today’s phytotherapy called diet herbal medicine, which can offer many potent solutions to those who struggle to shed some extra lbs. Diet herbal medicine uses various kinds of herbs, plants and their extracts in order to create effective mixtures, herbal teas and preparations, which can activate certain processes in your body and assist in combating weight problems. However, specialists emphasize on the fact that herbal remedies for weight loss should be used and expected to bring positive effects only in combination with other techniques of weight loss, such as physical exercises, eating a rich and healthy diet, avoiding junk food, and so on.

In other words, if you only drink your slimming herbal teas or use special herbal formulas for weight loss, it would be difficult to achieve the desired results. However, herbal remedies and mixtures can be very useful for losing weight in many ways. Some herbs can help to keep you appetite under control, some help with intensifying your metabolism and can be your allies in burning fat, some can lower your bad cholesterol level and some can assist in getting rid of food wastes. Read the rest of this entry »

Ginkgo Biloba (Maidenhair tree) belongs to the oldest family of trees which appeared on our planet about 280 million years ago. The plant survived the Ice Age in the Far East and since those times it did not change a lot. In the middle of the 18th century this plant was brought to America and Europe as an ornamental tree. Later on, its therapeutic properties were discovered, and nowadays Ginkgo Biloba is in top 10 of the most selling herbs in the US.

Ancient Ottoman and Oriental medical practitioners used leaves and seeds of Ginkgo Biloba to treat almost every known disease and health problem, starting from asthma and ending with sexual disturbances. The plant contains bioflavonoids with P-vitamin activity, (such as kaempferol, quercetin, etc.), bilobalides and ginkgolides, several natural antihistamines, and has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vermifuge and tonic properties.

Extracts and products containing Ginkgo are used for treatment of various diseases and medical conditions. First of all, it is known for its positive effects on people with Alzheimer’s disease. After taking medications based on Ginkgo extracts, patients who suffer from this disease demonstrate better cognitive functions and increased physical performance. Besides, Ginkgo can normalize blood circulation and this way can improve overall health and mental abilities. It increases efficiency of metabolism, helps to improve use of oxygen in the brain, stabilize and regulate neurotransmitters, as well as maintain high energy level. Ginkgo is an effective remedy for memory loss, fatigue, vertigo and tinnitus, asthma and various allergies, male infertility and impotence, etc.

Ginkgo can be used in the forms of extracts, tinctures, tea or capsules. Specific dosage depends on health condition and duration of treatment. Despite of numerous advantages of using this plant, Ginkgo Biloba can cause some side effects that must be taking into account when making a decision about using medication and remedies containing this ingredient. Usual side effects include headaches and restlessness, as well as some gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea, nausea, etc. This herbal remedy causes increase risk of bleeding, that is why it is not recommended to those patients who have a clotting disorder. Finally, the products containing Ginkgo Biloba must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding since there are no reliable researches carried out in this field.