Sexual impotence in men is a fairly well-known disorder,
however, for women it is not often discussed. This maybe because men who are
impotent are unable to have sex, but women with sexual dysfunction are
usually able to have sex but are not interested or don’t really enjoy it.
Though the common belief is that women have psychological rather than
physical reasons for sexual dysfunction (see also
frigidity) and this may be true in some cases,
however, women also have physical causes that may interfere with their
ability to enjoy sex. Possible causes include side effects from drugs such
as antidepressants or sedatives, hormonal insufficiency, painful
intercourse, or adrenal insufficiency. Women experiencing sexual dysfunction
should consult a physician to attempt to find its cause, as the problem may
indicate a more serious disorder. Conventional treatments for sexual
dysfunction include: counseling when the cause is psychological; switching
or reducing dosage of drugs; hormone replacement therapy if there is a
deficiency; treating the cause of painful intercourse; and correcting
adrenal insufficiency.
|
Nutrient / Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
|
Arginine |
9 |
amino acid that may help with
sexual
dysfunction |
|
DHEA |
9 |
hormone DHEA may be helpful
for sexual dysfunction in older women and for women who have adrenal
failure. |
|
Ginkgo biloba |
9 |
herb that helps with blood
flow, memory, and may help with certain female sexual dysfunction
problems. |
|
vitamin B |
10 |
calms the nervous system and
aids in reducing anxiety |
|
vitamin E |
10 |
it is needed for the proper
functioning of the reproductive system and promotes healing in the body
as well. |
Multi-vitamin and
mineral supplement |
9 |
contains vitamin E , vitamin B
complex, vitamin C , manganese, calcium, and zinc which all are helpful
in both the treatment and the prevention of many female problems
including frigidity and sexual
dysfunction. |
|
Vitamin C |
8 |
C vitamins are essential to
the human body and the vitamin works even better when combined with
bioflavonoids. |
|
Zinc |
7 |
a deficiency in this mineral
can cause both impaired sexual function and general poor health |
|
Bio flavonoids |
7 |
has anti-viral properties and
helps to increase the body's energy levels. |
TREATMENTS
Although there is just preliminary usage of natural treatments for
sexual dysfunction, several items have shown good results in
preliminary trials. These include
Arginine,
DHEA, and Ginkgo
biloba..
DHEA
The hormone DHEA also called "dehydroepiandrosterone" may be
helpful for sexual dysfunction in older women and women who have
adrenal failure. However, we strongly advise physician
supervision when using this substance. DHEA is produced by the
adrenal glands. Levels of DHEA decline naturally with age, and
fall precipitately in cases of adrenal failure, Because both
elderly people and those with adrenal insufficiency report a
drop in libido, several studies have examined whether
supplemental DHEA can increase libido in these groups. The
safety of DHEA in young children and pregnant or nursing women
has not been established. The bottom line: DHEA may be
effective, but it should be used only under a doctor’s
supervision.
Ginkgo biloba
Numerous case reports and preliminary studies suggest that the
herb Ginkgo biloba may be an effective treatment for
antidepressant related or induced sexual dysfunction.
Investigation of ginkgo began after an elderly man with sexual
dysfunction caused by an antidepressant decided to take Ginkgo
biloba to improve his memory. His sexual function improved
unexpectedly and very dramatically and that got
the attention of researchers. Subsequent open trials found
benefits in men and even greater benefits in women. However,
double-blind placebo-controlled studies are needed to reliably
evaluate the potential benefits of ginkgo in treating
antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction. Keep in mind that
ginkgo is a “blood thinner” that can increase risk of bleeding,
especially if combined with blood-thinning drugs such as
warfarin "Coumadin", heparin, and also aspirin.
Arginine - is an amino acid.
Other Changes To Make
-
drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
-
eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
-
nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
-
juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
-
do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
-
carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
-
brown rice is good to eat
-
avoid red meat and animal fats
-
reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
-
fast a few days a month
-
get at least 8 hours of sleep
-
exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
-
do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
-
do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
-
do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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