Increase your libido naturally…
Stress, lack of exercise & poor nutritional status can all take their toll on sexual vitality & energy. Get yourself & your partner tuned up with these top tips designed to make you feel like making love…
Natural aphrodisiac foods include raw oysters, avocado, bananas, celery, eggs, asparagus, figs, almonds (& nuts & seeds in general), oily fish, liver, brown rice, eggs, cheese, and turkey. These foods are all know natural libido enhancers by virtue that they all contain one or more of the following nutrients: Vitamins A, B, C, E, zinc, selenium, manganese & essential fatty acids which are all necessary for good hormonal health.
Aromatherapy essential oils can be effective in increasing female libido. You can use aromatherapy oils in your bath or have your partner massage them on your body (essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil eg. almond oil before use). The scents of ylang ylang, jasmine, rose, patchouli & sandalwood, are known aphrodisiacs for women.
Reducing junk food and replacing it with healthy alternatives removes preservatives, refined salt and sugar, and other chemical downers that lower your sex drive. So far studies on this have shown that that people who add green smoothies to their daily diet have reported that their libido has dramatically increased. A healthy body results to stronger cardiac and reproductive systems plus better regulations of hormones. A healthier body, better moods, added confidence and increased sexual stamina is what you can expect from drinking a daily green smoothie. Recipe:
Blend 1/2 cup greens (rocket, watercress or spinach) , 1 apple/pear, ¼ cup natural yogurt, 2+ cups water, 1tsp lecithin & ½ -1 tsp. barley grass. See ‘Green for Life’ by Victoria Boutenko.
Exercise is important for adequate blood flow & muscle tone in the genital area. Yoga is especially helpful here as are ‘kegel’ exercises which are effective for increasing sexual enjoyment for both women & men for more info see www.kegelandpelvicfloorexercises.com
There are some very effective herbs available which are known to increase libido. These include Ashwaganda & Sarsaparilla for men & Maca & Shatavari for women. Rhodiola Rosea is suitable where low libido is accompanied by stress, depression & fatigue. Ask at your local health store for more detailed advice.
High levels of stress equal persistently elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which is very detrimental to libido as well as to overall health. Start by increasing water intake to 1.5l. per day, eating 3 high protein, low carb meals a day & replacing caffeine & sugar with high protein snacks. Your health is your wealth so consider consulting a health professional to help you get back on track.
Natural aphrodisiac foods include raw oysters, avocado, bananas, celery, eggs, asparagus, figs, almonds (& nuts & seeds in general), oily fish, liver, brown rice, eggs, cheese, and turkey. These foods are all know natural libido enhancers by virtue that they all contain one or more of the following nutrients: Vitamins A, B, C, E, zinc, selenium, manganese & essential fatty acids which are all necessary for good hormonal health.
Aromatherapy essential oils can be effective in increasing female libido. You can use aromatherapy oils in your bath or have your partner massage them on your body (essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil eg. almond oil before use). The scents of ylang ylang, jasmine, rose, patchouli & sandalwood, are known aphrodisiacs for women.
Reducing junk food and replacing it with healthy alternatives removes preservatives, refined salt and sugar, and other chemical downers that lower your sex drive. So far studies on this have shown that that people who add green smoothies to their daily diet have reported that their libido has dramatically increased. A healthy body results to stronger cardiac and reproductive systems plus better regulations of hormones. A healthier body, better moods, added confidence and increased sexual stamina is what you can expect from drinking a daily green smoothie. Recipe:
Blend 1/2 cup greens (rocket, watercress or spinach) , 1 apple/pear, ¼ cup natural yogurt, 2+ cups water, 1tsp lecithin & ½ -1 tsp. barley grass. See ‘Green for Life’ by Victoria Boutenko.
Exercise is important for adequate blood flow & muscle tone in the genital area. Yoga is especially helpful here as are ‘kegel’ exercises which are effective for increasing sexual enjoyment for both women & men for more info see www.kegelandpelvicfloorexercises.com
There are some very effective herbs available which are known to increase libido. These include Ashwaganda & Sarsaparilla for men & Maca & Shatavari for women. Rhodiola Rosea is suitable where low libido is accompanied by stress, depression & fatigue. Ask at your local health store for more detailed advice.
High levels of stress equal persistently elevated levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, which is very detrimental to libido as well as to overall health. Start by increasing water intake to 1.5l. per day, eating 3 high protein, low carb meals a day & replacing caffeine & sugar with high protein snacks. Your health is your wealth so consider consulting a health professional to help you get back on track.
