WHICH REMEDY FOR BALDNESS WORKS?

With each remedy for baldness I have split up into two categories: “drugs” and “natural”. Both remedies for baldness are said to work to a degree. The drugs (creams and pills) have had various clinical trials performed on them, but on the downside they are occasionally susceptible to unwanted side-effects. The natural remedies for baldness most often have had no clinical trials attached, merely word of mouth recommendations, but normally have fewer side-effects (at least less unwanted ones) reported. If you are unsure on which type to try, it is possible to try both (but please get advice from a physician before doing so).

ALLOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR BALDNESS

Before I start on any allopathic remedies for baldness, I have to explain the current thinking in science behind the causes of losing hair so that the mechanism and effectiveness of the drugs are easily understood.

Men convert excess testosterone into a more potent form called DHT by the enzyme 5a reductase. The DHT is highly active on the hair follicle receptors, readily latching to them and restricting blood flow to the hair. This causes the hair to become thin and miniturized creating the “peach fuzz” look. There is apparently a greater quantity of this enzyme in the scalp of men who are susceptible to male pattern baldness.[1]

Women, however, have excess of the enzyme aromatase which converts their testosterone into a form of active estrogen called estradiol. The theory is that after women hit menopause, their levels of natural estrogen lowers letting the testosterone be converted into DHT which makes them more susceptible to losing hair post menopausal. However, that doesn’t explain why post andropausal men lose hair when they become older and their testosterone levels die down.[1]

Well, that’s the theory, so now lets look at each remedy for baldness in turn and determine its effectiveness and availability as of July 2006. Below is a list of each remedy for baldness:

Rogaine (Minoxidol)

Propecia (Finasteride)

ROGAINE

Mechanism – unclear. Seems to open potassium availabilty to the hair.

Effectiveness – average increase of hair per cm2 was 18.5% after 48 weeks. 1 to 3 months after stopping, hair condition returns to pre-treatment levels.

Side-effects – Dizziness has been reported. Local irritation, itching, dryness, and erythema may occur with use of topical minoxidil, most likely caused by the vehicle formulation of alcohol and propylene glycol.[2]

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – $10 to $15 per bottle (one month).

PROPECIA

Mechanism – inhibits the 5a reductase enzyme responsible for DHT production.

Effectiveness – A third study of 326 men with mild to moderate frontal hair loss found that after 1 year, finasteride treated men had statistically significantly higher hair counts on the frontal scalp. Approximately 50% of treatedmen and 30% of those who took placebo thought the appearance of their hair had improved. Hair regrowth was not reported in older men taking 5 mg finasteride.

Side-effects – A decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or a decreased volume of ejaculate have been reported in less than 2% of patients, which in reality is between 0.5% to 1% when compared with placebo.[2]

Availability – was prescription only. Generic version now available.

Cost – $69.95 for 3 months

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR BALDNESS

Most natural remedies for baldness also work by blocking DHT, either by inhibiting the enzyme or blocking the hair follicle receptor, or providing the nutrient for the hair follicle receptor which DHT blocks. There is also an alternative interpretation of the “DHT alone causes hair loss ” theory. Some believe that it is too much active estrogen-like substances as well as too much DHT that is to blame for prostate cancer and losing hair, and not enough free testosterone in the body.[3]

This sounds contradictory to the allopathic argument, and concerning estrogen it is. Some naturopaths say that it is all about what blocks the hair follicle receptors. It is these protein receptors which attract nutrients to the hair. DHT and estrogen-like pollutants both block the receptor.[3] Apparently, certain bacteria which thrive on fat, produce estrogen-like substances[4], and there is excess of the aromatase enzyme (which turns testosterone into estrogen) present in fat cells of obese and balding men. Aging, a high fat diet and lack of exercise can create too much estrogen and too little testosterone. Even if testosterone is at normal levels, active estrogen levels can still be way too high.[3] Although this doesn’t explain why women with high estrogen levels don’t get male pattern baldness.

Here is a list of each remedy for baldness and nutrient:

Beta Sistosterol (from the herb: Saw Palmetol)

Chrysin (from the herb: Passionflower)

Vitamin D

Vitamin B12

Biotin (vitamin B7)

Iron and L-lysine (for women)

Folligen (copper peptide)

Soy

Rooibos tea

BETA SISTOSTEROL

Mechanism – blocks DHT from the androgen receptors sites found on the hair follicles.

Effectiveness – untested. Mixed reviews from people on health forums.

Side-effects – None, but side-effects of the herb Saw Palmetol can be male breast enlargement.[2]

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 90 Capsules 400mg $7.95.

CHRYSIN

Mechanism – increases free testosterone by inhibiting the conversion to estrodiol.

Effectiveness – shown to be effective at stopping aromatase in the petridish, but not in the body. Not known if it helps with losing hair.[5] Not a proven remedy for baldness.

Side-effects – none.

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – MRM, Chrysin 500, 30 Caps. $14.99.

VITAMIN D

Mechanism – binds to the many vitamin D receptors in the scalp and hair follicle.

Effectiveness – shown to dramatically stimulate hair follicle growth in “nude” mice.[6]

Side-effects – none, unless taken over 50 micrograms per day.

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 400iu (10 micrograms) 60 capsules $4.99.

VITAMIN B12

Mechanism – deficiency causes hair loss.[7]

Effectiveness – 40% of Americans are deficient. Not proven to remedy hair loss if taken.[8]

Side-effects – None, unless taken over 100 mcg daily.

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 1000 mcg, Tablets $7.99.

BIOTIN (VITAMIN B7)

Mechanism – increases blood flow to the hair follicle.[9]

Effectiveness – it can promote hair growth in high doses, although not a proven remedy for baldness.

Side-effects – none.

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 300mcg tablets $2.99.

IRON AND L-LYSINE (for women)

Mechanism – deficiencies in both these nutrients have been associated with losing hair in women.[10] Interacts with zinc and copper.[11]

Effectiveness – proven effective remedy for baldness for women with losing hair.[10]

Side-effects – none unless taken over 250 mg daily (iron).

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 100 Tablets $7.29

FOLLIGEN (copper peptide)

Mechanism – most effective blocker of the production of both types of 5a reductase enzyme.[12]

Effectiveness – low copper and zinc enzyme levels caused hair loss in mice.[13] A topical copper peptide solution created near perfect hair rejuvenation in 6 months in a woman with 10% of her hair at the start.[14] No studies on the remedy for baldness Folligen itself, but some reports of success by women on forums.

Side-effects – none.

Availability – over the counter.

Cost – 2 oz tube, $21.95. 2 months.

SOY

Mechanism – promotes the production of the good inactive estrogen. Blocks the receptor sites for active estrogen and inhibits 5a reductase.[3]

Effectiveness – proven to inhibit the enzyme 5a reductase.[15]

Side-effects – none.

Availability – over the counter. A food substance, not a remedy for baldness.

Cost – ?

ROOIBOS TEA

Mechanism – unclear.

Effectiveness – in a 10% lotion called herbasol, 89% had increased speed of hair growth. 45% saw an increase in hair growth. 78% reported no further hair loss.[2]

Side-effects – none.

Availability – over the counter. A food substance, not a remedy for baldness except as above.

Cost – ?

I would personally recommend trying Beta Sistosterol with a powerful multi-vitamin and mineral supplement coupled with the Folligen solution as a good remedy for baldness.

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[1] Have Scientists Accidentally Discovered the Answer to hair loss?

http://www.emaxhealth.com/65/6131.html

[2] Treatments for hair loss.

[http://www.hairlosstalk.com/download/sawaya1.pdf]

[3] Grow Young and Slim

[http://www.growyoungandslim.com/articles/Mens_Health_102a.pdf]

[4] Health Loss Education

http://www.stuff4beauty.com/page/hairlosseducation.htm

[5] Chrysin: Is It An Effective Aromatase Inhibitor?

http://www.vrp.com/art/1208.asp

[6] Vitamin D3 analogs stimulate hair growth in nude mice.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12399436&query_hl=41

[7] Diet and Nutrition – vitamin B12.

http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/DietandNutrition/VitaminB12.htm

[8] Do You Need B-12?

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/blb12anemia.htm?terms=vitamin+B12+and+Tufts+

[9] Biotin and Hair Growth

http://www.add-hair.com/Biotin-hair-loss.htm

[10] Nutritional factors and hair loss.

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.01076.x/abs/

[11] Interaction of iron, zinc and copper in the body of animals and humans

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=2700243&dopt=Abstract

[12] Folligen

http://www.folligen.com/

[13] Age-related cochlear hair cell loss is enhanced in mice lacking copper/zinc superoxide dismutase

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10466888&dopt=Abstract

[14] Have Scientists Accidentally Discovered the Answer to hair loss?

http://www.emaxhealth.com/65/6131.html

[15] Regulation of Male Sex Hormone Levels by Soy Isoflavones in Rats

http://www.leaonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327914NC422_9;jsessionid=nFFp1FovOhX-OhcS3V?cookieSet=1&journalCode=nc

Betta fish use plants as a defensive strategy in their natural environments. This allows them to avoid contact with predators and other male Bettas Nervous or threatened-feeling Bettas will squeeze through close together plants to escape danger. Because of this, it is important to include some kind of plant in your Betta’s tank, to reduce stress and allow it to feel that it can hide. While some people prefer artificial plants in their aquariums, live plants help to take care of harmful chemical byproducts in the tank, such as ammonia, nitrite and nitrates. They also perform the important function of gas exchange, keeping the water more oxygenated than an environment without plants or with artificial plants. Soft and leafy plants are preferred, to prevent damage to the Betta’s scales should it squeeze between leaves or branches.

Plants do require light, however. An aquarium with live plants should have either access to sunlight or a light built into the hood. Some plants which are recommended for use with Betta fish are the floating Water Sprite, Hornwort, and Elodea. Tiger Lotus is considered good for use in tanks with breeding Bettas since it puts out a lily-pad-like leaf that sits on the surface of the water. Male Bettas use this leaf to shelter their bubble nests. Be sure to keep an eye on your Betta tank’s plants, since dead and rotting vegetation can be bad for the water quality. Java Moss and Java Ferns can thrive in uncycled bowls without any filtration. They also require low to medium light, and are thus suitable for aquariums or enclosures that cannot be put close to a window.

Live plants for your Betta tank can be found locally from some aquarium stores or ordered from the Internet. All plants should be bright green and very healthy looking. They should also be quarantined before placing them in with the fish, to make sure that they do not carry diseases or parasites that could harm your Betta Be sure to acquire plants from a reputable source. It is wise to do some research into your supplier before purchasing live plants for your Betta tank. Bettas tend to interact more with live plants than with artificial plants. Many types of artificial plants are also rough and could damage fins and scales. Unlike fake plants, real ones will also sway attractively in the water as the fish swims through them. When the time comes to clean the tank, some plants can be gently removed and rinsed if this is desired. This is particularly easy when using free floating plants like the Java fern.

Formadrol Extreme XL from LG Sciences is promoted as an anti-aromatase, anti-estrogen and a testosterone boosting agent. It contains a complex of ingredients that each work in a unique pathway for obtaining the desired outcome. Anti-aromatase agents have been around for many years and they have been shown in human clinical trials to boost testosterone, which is the goal of most men over 18 who are into bodybuilding.

The first ingredients in Formadrol Extreme are called aromatase inhibitors. The enzyme aromatase is responsible for converting testosterone to estrogen. In men, this has a dual function of reducing your natural testosterone and also increasing the female hormone estrogen. Body fat contains a high amount of this enzyme, making chubby men more likely to have high estrogen levels.

3-beta-3-hydroxy-urs-12-ene-28-oic acid and 2-Penyl-benzo{h}chromen-4-one are both plant based aromatase inhibitors. They have slightly different functions since 3-beta-3-hydroxy-urs-12-ene-28-oic acid seems to be a suicide inhibitor based on its structure and 2-Penyl-benzo{h}chromen-4-one is a competitive inhibitor. These stop the enzyme from converting testosterone to estrogen, thus reducing the female hormone estrogen and increasing the male hormone testosterone. This testosterone boosting effect is something that is prized by bodybuilders who wish to increase their male hormones!

Sodium caprylate is a natural fatty acid that has been shown in preliminary studies to make the androgen receptor more sensitive. This ingredient should help the higher testosterone levels work better by giving them more of an effect!

Highly Standardized Ellagic Acid was shown in preliminary studies to be a natural SERM. SERM’s block the effects of estrogen at the receptor, which can also impact the ability to boost testosterone and also reduce the effects of the female hormones.

Ginger extract has been shown in animal studies to boost the testicular ability to make testosterone. This will help increase the ability of the body to produce testosterone resulting from the signaling of the aromatase inhibitors.

Luteolin, Quercetin and Piperine help all of the other ingredients make it through the gut and may help them be more active in the bloodstream.

Formadrol is used to help men above 18 boost their testosterone levels to the highest possible human range. Because of the performance enhancing benefits of high testosterone, anti-aromatase agents are banned by Olympic athletes so anyone in sports should be careful to make sure that there isn’t a ban on aromatase inhibitors.

For anyone looking to boost testosterone to the highest possible human levels and take advantage of the extra performance benefit and sexual benefits of higher testosterone, then Formadrol is a good product.

Formadrol can also be used after a cycle of andro or anabolic steroids to help the testes recover more quickly. This is called PCT or “post cycle therapy”. It is used in the LG Sciences Trifecta Stack for this purpose.

Formadrol Extreme is a very potent mix of testosterone boosting herbs and should be very good for any male over 18 who wishes to reduce estrogen and boost testosterone. It is available online or at numerous retail stores for a reasonable price of $25-35 and should last 30 days.

The Formadrol Extremem side effects are typical of supplements that boost testosterone. They include the potential for increased acne, potential for hair loss and the potential for increased aggression. Formadrol Extreme XL was simply a larger, 90 count sized bottle for one retail customer, but now all bottles of Formadrol are the XL version.

Like every supplement results using Formadrol Extreme XL depend on proper diet and exercise.

I met Claudia about a few months ago using my simple “Hey, how are you going?” line on a wintry Saturday night outside an apartment building in downtown Chinatown. She wore these enchanting cream-coloured gloves that had three glistening diamonds encrusted on the back – she held a cigarette on her right hand whilst holding a Blackberry on her left. I could see the cigarette smoke disperse into the air as she gently exhaled – her lush pink lips added to her seductive appeal. She wore a light grey BOSS coat that rested nicely on her shoulders. At the end of her snug-fitting dark blue Nudie jeans was a pair of ankle-high chocolate brown boots. However, it wasn’t what she was wearing that caught my eye. What really caught my attention on that chilly Saturday night was the fact that this girl was extremely comfortable in her own skin. First impressions are paramount and this girl definitely had a distinctive aura about her. I only spoke to her briefly before departing with her digits but here was a girl who displayed confidence by the way she spoke. She was forthright but her witty comments provided a delicate balance.

What type of girl is she? She is an alpha female.

According to UrbanDictionary.com an alpha female is “a female human who is well aware of the fact that she is sexy, desirable, and everyone wants to be with her, and maximizes this knowledge to control/dominate anyone and everyone around her. She is usually sarcastic and highly intelligent because she’s powerful and playful. She flaunts her superiority over beta females and males in general with no fear of retribution. She dates as many males as she wants, is strong and confident, and a hard worker as well as often busy. An alpha female may feign interest in a male to further her own agenda, but in reality no male can ever satisfy an alpha female, not even the alpha-est of alphas. By the standard definition, all alpha females are b!tches but they are quite misunderstood, but it doesn’t matter because you’d do anything to be with her anyway. They know this as well.” Since a lot of men cannot handle the traits of an alpha female this is a testament to her presence in today’s society.

Put simply, if you believe that the girl with the smart-aleck personality who just does not respond to your advances is a b!tch and is hence tough to handle then wait till you meet an alpha female. With an alpha female, she’ll wait a week before messaging you back saying that she was “in Shanghai for an IT expo”, call you out for a drink at a ridiculous time with minimal notice but then does not show up! But that’s OK because she’ll apologise and say that her “friend had a bout of food poisoning” so she had to go the hospital. So then she gives you another time and now you’re even keener but once again she does not show. The cycle continues until she absolutely demoralises you! Why does she do this? Because she can – it’s all a challenge to her! Why does the cycle continue? Because the guy is an idiot!

From a personality point of view, the alpha female is far from an idiot. She is a lady of sophistication but she will sit you down and absolutely grill the fudge out of you if you set a foot wrong. Alpha females ooze confidence because she knows she is good. She is extremely witty and sarcastic, and is definitely an intellect. Since she is quick witted and sarcastic, the majority of males (and perhaps even females) may find her humour to be very condescending.

Now when we relate the above qualities to her dating prowess she is “The [wo]MAN”! There’s no greater joy to her than a challenge. She will have A LOT of men on the go and if any man shows the slightest signs of fear she will sniff him out and drop him like a dead weight! She will ALWAYS “appear busy” but really, she has all the time in the world (just not for you of course!). From a relationship perspective, she’ll be the one wearing the pants because she likes to dominate! Now these qualities make her sound like an absolute force to be reckoned with (and she is!).

So how do we deal with alpha female? Now that is the question.

Dealing with an alpha female can be as simple as just living your life and just being yourself. Think about it. All you really have to do is to not give her any attention – you’re not doing this on purpose but it’s just that you’ve got more important things to do than sitting on your ass waiting for her to reply back to you or to call you back. The last thing that you want to do is to be at her beck and call – expressing your interest is great but there is something called being overly keen. If you do decide to pursue a relationship with her do you really want to be with someone who constantly toys with your masculinity?

AskMen.com recently posted an article about alpha females titled “6 Signs You’re Dating An Alpha Female” where it details the methods to counteract her “arsenal of weapons”. It suggested that the method to deal with an alpha female is to fight fire with fire i.e. if she’s bombarding you with a series of witty and sarcastic comments that are aimed directly at your manhood then you should be straight away ready with a comeback of equal or greater wit and/or sarcasm. I definitely agree with this but wit and sarcasm are not prevalent in every guy. However, who is to say that you can’t work on this and hence better yourself. The second method is something that just applies to life in general, always stand your ground and keep your dignity intact. Put simply, if you find her too condescending then just tell her! Be a MAN!

The alpha female can be VERY condescending but despite all the negativity that surrounds her, she is most often misunderstood (much like the alpha male). To be honest with you, I actually quite admire the alpha female because she does a marvelous job at turning little boys into men. A broken heart may be all that a guy needs to rethink his views on dating and to move forward. Now she might be an absolute “ball-breaker” but just like any other person, if you get down to the core of who she really is then I’m sure a positive outcome will eventuate. And you know what? You’ll become a better person in the process because you are now able to deal with such a robust personality. At the end of the day, you’ll realise that an alpha female is really just like any other female i.e. she’ll have her insecurities (we all do!) and she’ll have her moody days but really, she just wants some guy to just talk to her and to listen to her.

It’s never a good sign when you’re saying my wife is not happy, or typing something like that into a search engine.

If you’re feeling like your marriage is crashing down…the truth is you might be right. But the other part of that truth is that there’ hope and a way to fix it.

This happens to a lot of marriages and frankly there’s usually one main reason that causes you to be in a position where you’re saying my wife is not happy.

The Reason You’re Wife Is Not Happy…

Since you’re reading this, then I can pretty much assume that it’s because you’re wife in not happy much of the time, and not just not happy today. So therefore there’s starting to be a pattern here.

And I’m also going to assume that you feel that she’s mostly just not happy with you. If she’s not happy at all with everything then there’s a chance that she’s depressed or dealing with some other mental anguish. That’s totally different than your wife not being with YOU.

Now here’s the thing that might be hard to swallow. If your wife is unhappy with you it’s most likely because of you and the person that you’ve become. That’s tough for a lot of people to swallow and hard for most husbands to come to grips with.

It was for me in fact. I was in a marriage that was having major problems, then I fixed that aspect of my marriage. Things were looking good, but then my wife started slipping away again and I realized (after some research) what was going on.

I said to myself “my wife is not happy because I haven’t been the type of man that she instinctively wants”. In other words I’ve seized to be the man of the house. I’ve stopped being the king of my castle and leading my family.

The funny part is that if you were to ask my wife, or your wife, they would likely both say that this is totally not true, and that they wanted a man who was caring, and loving, said sweet things to them, bought them stuff, and never even dreamed of rocking the boat in the home. They will tell you that they want a man who never looks at other women, and never would dream of wanting time to himself or a man cave.

But when you study anthropology like I did to figure out what the heck was going on, and why I was stuck saying my wife is not happy…and when you study socialism and human dynamics you begin to see that even your wife doesn’t know what the heck she wants consciously.

That’s because the traits of the MAN that makes her happy is buried deep down into her DNA. This is why she’s been consciously trying to change you ever since she got you, and why she keeps on getting more and more unhappy with you as time goes by.

She’s literally turning you into exactly what she doesn’t want you to be. She’s turning you into a beta-cized male and deep down instinctively at a primal level she is not wired to feel attraction to that type of man. She wants a man who is king of the castle, and the leader.

When you start to become that, you’ll see, like I saw instantly that her attitude toward you begins to change. Her attraction for you heightens and she’s happier on an extremely deep level because that’s who she really is. That’s when you stop having to say my wife is not happy!

Can a man aid his erection without expensive and potentially dangerous medications?

The answer is yes. The Chinese have been obsessed with this issue for thousands of years, and produced a whole panoply of natural medications for libido and erection.

Somehow overlooked, there has been such a natural way to increase the quality and quantity of erections in the Mediterranean area since before recorded history.

Every Eurasian (and Mediterranean) man knows from his own experience the power of the Pistachio nut, and here we will present it for you, and how its combination with honey produces in men an abundance of prostatic fluid (and sperm), with the accompanying quality of enhanced erections.

The Mighty Pistachio

The nutritional values for the pistachio can be seen at the close of this article. It is so full of micro-nutrients, and many of which are responsible for the male response actions, its value as a food cannot be underestimated.

1 ounce of dry roasted pistachios contain 165 calories, with 7 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of protein (and see the protein list in the chart at the close of this article), 14 grams of fat (containing 1.7grams of saturated fat…required for the effective production of testosterone in the man’s reproductive system). The pistachio is cholesterol free. They do contain high values of Vitamins A and C, as well as important percentages of calcium and iron

The Recipe for Your Daily Supplement of Erective Elixir

Starting with the nutritionally rich pistachios, about one cup full (de-shelled) of dry roasted pistachios are added to an equal amount of natural organic honey. The honey should be from “free” bees that were let out to gather their pollen naturally, and from specific plants near the hives.

Place the mixture into a glass jar, and expose to the sun for one week. The best time to make this mixture is during the summer months. After the one week expose, the mixture is ready.

The Proteins and Vitamins of the Pistachio

The pistachio contains 18 essential proteins, save Hydroxyproline. It is almost a complete food on its own. From vitamins, pistachios contain Vitamin A. C, D, E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folates, Vitamin B12, and K.

From minerals, pistachios contain high amounts of calcium and iron, and magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium.

From sterols, pistachios contain zero cholesterol, but the beneficial phytosterols of campersterol, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol, all with a powerful effect on the male reproductive hormone system.

When mixed with honey, the nutritional value of the elixir becomes a highly enriched food that will show its benefit to overall good health and circulatory benefits demonstrated in rock-hard erections.

How and When to Eat the Honey-Pistachio Elixir

We recommend one tablespoon daily, in the mornings, and one tablespoon when sexual activity is anticipated. It may be eaten alone, mixed with natural unflavored yogurt, or with some fruit. The result, over time, will be an increased sexual potential, rock-hard erections, and healthy libido.

Beta blockers can provide some benefits in lessening the distressing physical symptoms of social anxiety, such as pounding heart, shaking, sweaty palms, etc. It is possible that medication can even reduce some of the negative thoughts felt by anxiety sufferers, although this is not guaranteed. In some people, medication can ease depression as well as reducing anxiety.

Beta-Blockers Work by blocking the beta-adrenergic receptors or the receptors on the distal neurons that are activated by noradrenaline.

Beta-blockers can be used to treat some of the symptoms of social anxiety by blocking adrenaline receptors. One common beta-blocker is Inderal. The drugs can be taken about an hour before the anxiety producing event and their effects can last a couple of hours. However, some medications must be taken days at a time as they require time for their effects to build up.

There are of course limitations. Some evidence shows that beta-blockers work best with performance anxiety such as music recitals, public speaking and even test taking. They may be less effective at reducing anxiety producing thoughts.

People with certain conditions, such as asthmatics, diabetics and those with some forms of heart disease should not use beta-blockers.

Medication is not a cure for shyness or social anxiety. While I can reduce the symptoms of anxiety it cannot address the other problems are symptoms of shyness, such as lack of self-confidence, it can be costly and it must be taken regularly to see any benefit. If medication is taken, its best to use it in conjunction with some sort of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

This article is intended to be a brief summary of beta-blockers. As with any medication, you should consult with your physician to find out what is the best course of action for you.

3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One is a androgenic hormone that is sold in the United States and in some other countries for anti-aging and overall fitness. This androgenic hormone is being used by people from 21 to their 90’s as a way to increase the natural androgen levels in the body. Increasing natural androgens like testosterone leads to a better quality of life and athletic performance.

Humans have been supplementing their hormone levels since the early part of the 20th century. It was common for males to eat the testicles of slaughtered animals as a rite of passage and as a way to proclaim their masculine standing. Since the late 1960’s health enthusiasts have been taking an extract of raw testicles, processed as a dietary supplement called Orchic.

Orchic extract was used to supplement males with the cascade of hormones that were naturally available in the male animals as a way to balance their hormone levels as they age. Naturally, as we age, our hormone levels decline. This leads to many issues like muscle loss, a reduction in our immune system and an increased amount of body fat. In addition to Orchic extract, in the 90’s we saw new hormone extracts come on the market like androstenedione and 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One, which were prohormones to the natural androgens in the male body like testosterone.

3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One is still available today and is useful for older people who wish to trim body fat and increase their immune system and also for men over 21 who wish to improve their muscle density and fullness.

To get more of 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-Ene-17-One to convert to testosterone and other androgenic hormones, supplement companies will use a variety of co-factors to help push the conversion in this direction. An ingredient called 3-Beta-Hydroxy-Urs-12-En-28-Oic Acid for example will reduce the conversion to estrogen, making more of the hormone available to boost testosterone. Another extract of stinging nettle root will reduce the conversion to DHT and finally enzyme blockers like piperine and luteolin will help keep more of the hormone active for a longer period of time.

These additions will help the hormone be more active and convert at a higher rate to testosterone, giving the males a better chance at achieving their results.

This article is for those men and women, who want to improve their ability to have children. Fertility in men is related to a lack of semen quantity and quality.

Male infertility can’t always be solved since it can have many causes. But, improvement in semen strength can be made through a natural diet, supplements, fitness, and by improving your immune system.

First, here some signs that can help you decide to look into infertility.

Hair Growth

If you are losing hair and it’s not because you are getting old, then you need to find out why. Lose of hair relates to a lack of vitamin and minerals and stress. If your diet does not supply your body with the vitamins and minerals you need for your hair, it will rob these nutrients from your hair, blood, and body. If you couple that with stress then you will not have enough nutrients to have a healthy head of hair.

Problems with erections and ejaculation

Of course, if you don’t have a strong erection and ejaculation, you will have problems having children. Strong erections can relate to libido and stress, but the majority of these problems comes from diet and nutritional supplementation.

Poor erections come from poor blood circulation. If you are dealing with cardiovascular illnesses then you need to have a diet that helps this condition and provides you with better blood circulation.

Testicles and Prostate

Any issue you have where your testicles are small or have lumps or when you have an enlarged prostate can interfere with the production of quality sperm. Under these conditions, you will have to see a doctor so you can determine what health issues these conditions create.

Testosterone

If you are low on testosterone this can be a cause for infertility. There many different nutrients and herbs that can boost testosterone.

Overweight

Being overweight can be a major cause of male infertility. Because of this losing weight should one of the first things to consider.

Alcohol and Smoking

Excessive use of alcohol can decrease your testosterone levels and reduce your semen count and quality. Reducing heavy alcohol consumption can be helpful.

Smoking very harmful for the body since it produces a high level of free radicals. It’s these free radicals that attack internal tissue, which leads to a variety of diseases.

Exposure to Pollutants

If your work exposes you to toxic fumes that contain pesticides, heavy metals, air pollution or heavy metals, your immune system will be compromised causing to you have less healthy semen. These toxic fumes create free radicals that can destroy internal organs and tissue.

Antioxidants

Take a good antioxidant supplement. Antioxidants help to reduce inflammation. It’s inflammation which reduces blood flow and causes organs to malfunction.

Autoimmune Disease

If you have leaky gut syndrome you are prone to many different autoimmune diseases. Under this condition, your antibodies can attack and eliminate your sperm.

Medication

If you are taking any drugs or under other such as chemotherapy or radiation, your sperm count will be low. If you are using drugs for colitis, high blood, calcium channel blockers, or antidepressants, this will affect your fertility.

As you can see, different conditions can cause infertility problems. If you have any of these conditions or situations, start to address some of them so that you can eliminate some of them over time.

If you are not happy with the size of your private part or the erection you get, you are on the right page. An easy way to resolve this problem is to opt for male enhancement pills. Since these are easily available these days, you don’t need to worry about where to get them. Since there are lots of options out there, you may be overwhelmed, especially if you are a first time buyer.

In this article, we are going to give you a few useful tips that will help you make the best choice.

1. Make sure the Product is Free of Side Effects

First of all, make sure that the pills you are going to buy are free of negative side effects. In other words, the ingredients should not cause any damage to your body. Typically, tablets made from natural ingredients give the best results without causing any negative side effects.

Typically, these tablets are made from herbs and plants. They can help you improve your desire for intercourse.

2. Consult your Doctor

If you think you have a chronic illness, make sure you consult your doctor prior to looking for the best pill. The problem is that the medicine you are taking for your illness may interfere with the male enhancement pills you are going to take.

Therefore, your doctor will prescribe the best meds to suit your need. These pills will be safe for you.

3. Consider The Product Cost

Today, you can find different types of pills for this purpose. All of these products come in different price ranges. Keep in mind that expensive products are not always the best. In the same way, it’s not a good idea to be lured by the cheap ones out there.

An easy way to find out the best one is to read customer reviews. We know that the word-of-mouth is still the best way of finding out if people are happy with the products they have bought. If you want to be on the safe side, we suggest that you don’t rely on cheap brands. Stick to popular brands and you won’t get in trouble.

4. Three Features to look for

When buying male enhancement pills, make sure you consider some important features. First, make sure that the product is safe for you. Second, make sure that the product uses natural ingredients. Third, the product should produce your desired results.

5. Contact the Manufacturer

Lastly, you may want to contact the manufacturer to ask the questions you may have. Once you are satisfied, you can place your order. You can also buy from your nearby store. But if you don’t want to get out, we suggest that you search for your desired brand online.

In short, if you are looking for the best male enhancement product, we suggest that you follow the tips given in this article. This will help you avoid the mistake of buying the wrong product. Since this is a serious matter, you should play safe and never go for a product you don’t know anything about.