SEMINAL WEAKNESS AND PREMATURE EJACULATION

SEMINAL WEAKNESS AND PREMATURE EJACULATION

This is defined as ejaculation that occurs prior to penetration  or ejaculation before the person and the partner achieve orgasm. This usually is a result of the sexual debility and excesses and is not an uncommon condition nowadays. It is often associated with a lot of anxiety that tends to aggravate the condition. Ejaculation, controlled by the central nervous system, happens when friction on the genitalia and other forms of sexual stimulation provide impulses that are sent up the spinal cord and into the brain. 

SOME HOME REMEDIES 

1. Avoid taking salty, sour, pungent and bitter things. Food ingredients having sweet and astringent tastes are usually administered. Meat, eggs, cow's milk and ghee prepared from it are useful for this condition.

2. Mixture of cardamoms (elaichi), almonds, butter and sugar is taken daily in the morning.

3. Powdered root of the herb ashvagandha is useful when taken in one teaspoonful doses twice daily.

4. Juice of onions is useful when given with honey.

5. Mixture of roasted husked gram and sugar is taken at night daily for a month.

6. Twenty to twenty-five tender fruits of the ladies finger (bhindi) are given in the morning.

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Natural Help for Anxiety

Natural Help for Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety 
Anxiety is a part of normal human existence. Everyone has been tense before a big test or performing in front of a crowd. It’s hard wired into our system to protect us through the “fight or flight” reflex. For some people these experiences are isolated, but for others anxiety is a constant and domineering force that controls and impairs their whole being.

A fast-paced modern lifestyle can be difficult for both adults and children. Trying activities such as work deadlines, job interviews, school competitions and public interactions don’t make it any easier either.

It’s not uncommon to find oneself a little overwhelmed at the thought of a particular upcoming event or situation. Sometimes demands may be so great that it is difficult to slow down and take a deep breath, causing us to worry about everything.

The natural way
1. A lot can be done to support a healthy ability to relax and slow down. One way of doing this is to keep your mind producing its own natural feel good chemicals by eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grain foods, getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine and exercising regularly.

2. Practicing relaxation techniques, meditation or even taking time for a regular walk on the beach can all help to reduce stress levels and facilitate a feeling of calm - helping us to wind down and relax.

3. Natural remedies can also help to support the nervous system and to keep nerves settled and soothed - to enable us to cope more easily with the everyday stresses of our modern existence. In fact, natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support the healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system.

4. In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom. There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system and maintain a healthy equilibrium - which will assist with staying calm under pressure.

5. Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter manufactured and found in the brain. Along with other neurotransmitters, serotonin helps to support emotional wellness and sleep patterns as well as energy levels, sex drive and appetite. Serotonin also promotes healthy concentration, a positive mental attitude, memory and mental alertness.

6. While your feelings are not all about brain chemicals, the delicate balance between neurotransmitters and other hormones can play a big part in maintaining emotional stability, wellness and a positive outlook. Lifestyle, stress management and maintaining healthy relationships all contribute to happiness.

7. However, when there are challenges to face, a solid foundation of emotional health, balanced brain chemistry and a healthy self esteem will make all the difference to how we are able to cope or have the emotional strength to make changes necessary to improve our lives.  

8. A lot can be done to naturally maintain emotional health and a healthy positive mental attitude.

9. It is a good idea to keep your natural feel-good chemicals flowing by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods, ensuring plenty of fresh air, adequate sleep, moderate sunshine and regular exercise. Many healthy foods (e.g. bananas, turkey and carbohydrates) contain nutritional precursors of serotonin and this makes them natural ‘mood foods’ to maintain healthy serotonin levels!

10. Also, never underestimate the power of a few stolen minutes during the workday (or school day) to rejuvenate the spirit and relax the mind - meditation, yoga or listening to a calming CD can all promote relaxation. Smoking, recreational drugs and alcohol can all depress the nervous system and affect the balance of neurotransmitters like serotonin - so try to cut back or avoid these habits for the sake of your emotional as well as your physical health.

11. Participate in social and community activities.  Social interaction and a sense of giving to your community enhance self-esteem and reduce stress.

12. Take care of yourself. Get regular exercise, eat nourishing food, and maintain a healthy weight.

13. Participate in activities you enjoy. Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Take up ballroom dancing? Mentor a child? Now is the time! (And activities like these will also help your brain.)

14. Stay focused on positive things and avoid negative self talk such as “I can’t do that” or “I’m too old.” When your self talk is negative, you will feel more stress. Instead of thinking what you can’t do, remember what you can do.

15. Connect with the people who are most meaningful to you. People with friends tend to be happier than those without. Stable social relations help you adjust to changes such retiring, moving, and losing loved ones.

16. Remember stressful events that you successfully coped with in the past and repeat what worked before.

17. Focus on addressing your problems instead of feeling helpless about them. Think of them as “challenges” or “tests” rather than as insurmountable obstacles.

18. Learn and use relaxation techniques and meditation.

19. If you are a caregiver, make use of support and education groups, as well as respite care, which provides time off for caregivers.

20. Medication may be needed in severe cases, which would require consultation with your doctor. Also, symptoms may begin to diminish on their own with age.

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Tips for Coping with Depression

Tips for Coping with Depression

What is Depression?
Anyone can feel down from time to time or experience bouts of emotional grief or sadness due to some unexpected life event. For instance, they grieve when someone dies, or feel the sadness and loss when a close relationship ends, or even lose a job.

All these feelings are normal and are part of the ups-and-downs of life. But clinical depression is more than just the blues, more than the expected grief after any loss, and most certainly more than a bad couple of days.

Depression is a deep and dark state, a black hole that may seem impossible to emerge from, and a serious medical condition involving a delicate balance of brain chemicals. Unlike a bad mood that you can simply snap out of, depression can severely disrupt the ability to function properly and can extend through every aspect of your life with serious consequences.

Signs of depression may include feeling somewhat flat, tired and unmotivated. As it progresses a person with depression may no longer want to participate in social activities or hobbies that they once enjoyed.

Eventually individuals with depression may even lose the drive to work altogether, their relationships become strained and they push people away and become unreachable, and the will to live a happy, productive life slowly fades.

Although the future for someone suffering with depression may look bleak, there is a light at the end of the tunnel - depression is treatable and those suffering can live a happy, normal life. 

Signs of depression

• Weight loss or weight gain 
• Sleep disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much (hypersomnia) 
• Difficulty thinking and concentrating 
• Difficulty making decisions 
• Fatigue or loss of energy 
• Feeling physically slow, agitated, or restless to the degree that others begin to notice 
• Physical complaints such as headaches, joint pains and stomach aches 
• Low self-esteem, feeling worthless or excessively guilty 
• Low libido or diminished interest in sex 
• Suicidal thoughts, or continuous thoughts of death and self-harm

Tips for Coping with Depression
1. Regular exercise! Even if only for 30 min at a time, three days a week, a good workout will increase happiness inducing endorphins while burning the stress hormone cortisol which is associated with depression. If you do not feel motivated, or dislike exercising at first, keep going for long enough and you will definitely begin to see benefits within 3 - 6 weeks.

2. Talk it out. Talk to someone you trust, a close friend or a licensed counselor and try and come up with a plan of action. Often it is the first steps to recovery that are the most difficult, so try not to do it alone.

3. Eat a healthy diet. A poor diet depletes energy levels and a deficiency in certain nutrients (e.g. iron) can result in fatigue and feelings of depression.

4. Ensure that you are getting all the vitamins and minerals that your body needs, and explore serotonin uplifting foods such as oats, turkey, milk, pasta and other carbohydrate-rich foods.

5. Set realistic goals and responsibilities. It is important to have a plan of action and to start taking responsibility for the future, but know your limits and set your goals within reason. Small steps taken consistently are better than big steps which cause you to bomb out.

6. Prioritize and learn to say no. Avoid unnecessary stress by doing what needs to be done first and learn to look after your own needs. Be careful not to allow others to overload you with their responsibilities.

7. Make a conscious effort to stop negative thoughts. Try and change these thoughts into neutral thoughts and do not indulge in pessimism. Remember that this will take time, and may be difficult at first, but it can also be life-changing. Psychotherapy can be very helpful in this regard.

8. Take action! While your symptoms of depression may make you feel like crawling into bed or existing in your pajamas and slippers all day, make a decision everyday to get up, get dressed and do something. Simply cleaning your room, going for a scenic drive or doing something creative can be uplifting and help break a bad cycle.

9. Turn to nature. One of the best ways to re-energize and uplift your spirit is to get in touch with nature. Go for a walk in the forest, a picnic in the park or a simply sit on the beach and watch a sunset.

10. Let others help you. Don’t turn down a helping hand or a comforting hug. When depression hits, you may feel like pushing people away, but this is the time you need love and affection the most. Pets are also a great source of love and comfort!

11. Help others. One often feels a loss of purpose when depressed, so regain a positive purpose by helping others. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or help out at an organization that could benefit from your time and skills.

12. Make a change. Change is often very invigorating and refreshing. Aim to change your life-style to a healthier one, change your negative attitude towards life, and change your job if you know that your current work makes you miserable. It need not even be a drastic change. Simply re-arranging furniture or giving a touch of paint to a dull room can go a long way to uplifting your mood - better yet, it will keep you busy.

13. Read all about it. There are many books which are very helpful in learning how to manage depression. These include books written by experts in the field - as well as books published by ordinary people with a useful or uplifting contribution to share.


Research what is best for you. If you have a chronic or life threatening condition, don’t make changes without first discussing them with your doctor in order that your condition may be monitored. Well informed and supportive practitioners will support patients who want to take responsibility for their own health. 

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Ice Cream Fun Facts

Ice Cream Fun Facts

Ice cream and frozen desserts come in many flavors and types that allow the consumer to choose from a host of delicious choices. Whether the flavor is vanilla, chocolate, pumpkin pie or cookie dough, ice cream and its related products share certain basic characteristics that are often unknown to or misunderstood by many consumers.

Frozen desserts come in many forms.

Ice Cream consists of a mixture of dairy ingredients such as milk and nonfat milk, and ingredients for sweetening and flavoring, such as fruits, nuts and chocolate chips. Functional ingredients, such as stabilizers and emulsifiers, are often included in the product to promote proper texture and enhance the eating experience. By federal law, ice cream must contain at least 10% milkfat, before the addition of bulky ingredients, and must weigh a minimum of 4.5 pounds to the gallon.

1. Frozen Custard or French Ice Cream must also contain a minimum of 10% milkfat, as well as at least 1.4 % egg yolk solids.

2. Sherbets have a milkfat content of between 1% and 2%, and a slightly higher sweetener content than ice cream. Sherbet weighs a minimum of 6 pounds to the gallon and is flavored either with fruit or other characterizing ingredients.

3. Gelato is characterized by an intense flavor and is served in a semi-frozen state that is similar to "soft serve" ice cream. Italian-style gelato is more dense than ice cream, since it has less air in the product. Typically, gelato has more milk than cream and also contains sweeteners, egg yolks and flavoring.

4. Sorbet and Water Ices are similar to sherbets, but contain no dairy ingredients.

5. A Quiescently Frozen Confection is a frozen novelty such as a water ice novelty on a stick.

6. Frozen Yogurt consists of a mixture of dairy ingredients such as milk and nonfat milk which have been cultured, as well as ingredients for sweetening and flavoring.

7. Novelties are separately packaged single servings of a frozen dessert such as ice cream sandwiches, fudge sticks and juice bars that may or may not contain dairy ingredients.

8. Vanilla is the #1 selling flavor.

9. Chocolate syrup is the worlds favorite topping to put on ice cream. But in WA it’s Spearmint!

10-. The major ingredient in ice cream is air. One of the major ingredients in Ice Cream is air, and without it, it would be as hard as a rock.  It takes only ½ litre of milk plus cream, sugar and flavourings to make one litre of Ice Cream.

11. July is National Ice Cream Month in the US. It was created by Ronald Reagan in 1984.

12. It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream.

13. The United States is the top ice cream consuming country in the world. New Zealand is second and Aussies are a close third.

14. According to the Guinness the largest ice cream pyramid was made in August of 2002.  The pyramid had 3,894 scoops, totaled 22 layers and weighed 1,005 pounds. The pyramid was 53 inches high.

15. The largest ice cream cake weighed in at 12,096 pounds.

16. The history of ice cream dates back to the second century B.C.! Many believe that it was invented in China.

17. Nero used to send slaves to the mountains around 62 A.D. to bring fresh snow to the royal kitchens.  This snow was then flavored with fruits and juices to make flavored ice.

18. Another popular tale gives credit to the chef of King Charles I as the inventor of Ice Cream. The King made the chef keep the recipe a secret, but after Charles’ beheading in 1649, the chef blabbed and soon all the nobility in Europe were enjoying Creme Ice.

19. In 1812 the first lady, Dolley Madison, served ice cream at the second inaugural ball.. Dolley Madison, James Madison's wife is supposed to have served ice cream at the dinner when her husband became President.

20. In 1845 the hand-cranked ice cream freezer was invented.

21. It takes 3.5litres of milk to make 5 litres of Gelato. 2litres to make 5litres of ice-cream

22. The ice cream cone was invented in 1896 with a patent being issued in 1903 to Italo Marchiony.

23. The widespread use of ice cream cones occurred after its introduction at the St. Louis.

24. World’s Fair in 1904 and many credit this as the birth of the ice cream cone. So just like the birth of ice cream, nobody knows for sure when the cone really was invented.

25. Ice Cream is a delicious dessert made from cream or milk. These ingredients are combined with flavorings and sweeteners, such as sugar, and possibly other ingredients. The mixture is stirred slowly while cooling to prevent large ice crystals from forming; the result is a smoothly textured Ice Cream.

26. More Ice Cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week.

27. The average number of licks to polish off a 1/2 cup scoop of Ice Cream is 50.

28. Approximately 13 per cent of men and eight per cent of women admit to licking the bowl after eating Ice Cream!

29. Children between the ages of two and 12, and adults over 45 eat the most Ice Cream.

30. Ice Cream novelties such as Ice Cream on sticks and Ice Cream bars were introduced in the 1920’s. Adults consume nearly one-half of all Ice Cream novelties.

31. The ice cream sundae was invented to allow people to enjoy the cold treat on Sunday (the Lord's day) when slurping was not allowed.

32. The first ice cream shop was opened in Baltimore in 1851. Because freezers were not invented until the 1930's, the ice cream was made at the time you ordered it and enjoyed immediately.

33. Clarence Birdseye was the father of freezing foods. His work made it possible to freeze and sell ice cream like we see today in grocery stores.  It doesn't matter if it is in a cone, between cookies or covered in hot fudge, today ice cream is a treat that can be enjoyed by children and adults.

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Dairy Fun Facts and Trivia

Dairy Fun Facts and Trivia

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Milk is defined as the lacteal secretion obtained by the complete milking of one or more mammalian animals.  Although in other parts of the world a variety of animals are used as sources for milk, in the United States almost all commercially available milk comes from cows.  Milk is valued because it is an important source of many of the nutrients essential for the proper development and maintenance of the human body.

Facts and Trivia

1. The average cow produces enough milk each day to fill six one-gallon jugs, about 55 pounds of milk.

2. It takes more than 21 pounds of whole milk to make one pound of butter.

3. The fastest growing variety of cheese produced in the U.S. is Hispanic-style soft cheese.

4. All 50 states in the United States have dairy farms.

5. The natural yellow color of butter comes mainly from the beta-carotene found in the grass cows eat.

6. A typical dairy cow weighs 1400 pounds and consumes about 50 pounds of dry matter each day.

7. Cheddar cheese is the most popular natural cheese in the U.S.

8. It takes 12 pounds of whole milk to make one gallon of ice cream.

9. The average cow drinks from 30-50 gallons of water each day - about a bathtub’s worth.

10. Large ice cream producing states include California, Indiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota.

11. Super Bowl Sunday rates as the number one day for pizza consumption.

12. Cows have an acute sense of smell, and can smell something up to six miles away.

13. It takes more cows to produce milk annually for Pizza Hut cheese (about 170,000) than there are people living in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

14. The average buyer purchases cheese 15 times at retail each year.

15. McDonald’s uses approximately four million gallons of low-fat vanilla yogurt each year in its Fruit ‘n’ Yogurt Parfait.

16. Vanilla is America’s favorite ice cream flavor.

17. Tank trucks for transporting fluid mild were first introduced in 1914.

18. Each person in America eats an average of 46 slices of pizza a year.

19. More ice cream is sold on Sunday than on any other day of the week.

20. More than 1000 new dairy products are introduced every year.

21. A cow has four stomachs and 32 teeth.

22. About 300 varieties of cheese are sold in the U.S.

23. 1 pound of cheese = 10 pounds of milk

24. 1 gallon of ice cream = 12 pounds of milk

25. 1 pound of butter = 21.1 pounds of milk

26. 1 gallon of milk = approximately 345 squirts

27. It takes 340 squirts to fill a milk pail

28. Americans eat the equivalent of 10 acres of pizza every day!

29. Americans eat an average of 29 pounds of cheese every year-over a lifetime that’s more than a ton of cheese

30. The milk bottle was invented in 1884.  Plastic milk containers were introduced in 1964.

31. Cows have an acute sense of smell - they can smell something up to 6 miles away!

32. These cows are very healthy!  They make milk out of the feed they eat, therefore there is not a lot of fat on there body making their confirmation more obvious

33. Cows chew at least 50 times per minute.

34. Cows eat over 90 pounds of food each day. Hay, corn silage, corn, cottonseed, grass .

35. Cows drink over 35 gallons of water every day, in the summer time that is sometimes doubled! .

36. Milk is cooled down to below 40 F right on the farm .

37. Average U.S. cow produces 53 pounds of milk= 6.2 gallons.

38. Cows can detect smell up to six miles away .

39. Cows can go up stairs, but not down stairs .

40. The milk bottle was invented in 1884.  Plastic milk containers were introduced 1964.

41. Everyone needs at least 3 servings a day .

42. 1 serving = 8 ounces .

43. Dairy products naturally contain calcium, this is why they are the best way to get calcium to our body.

44. Dairy products are among the most tested and regulated products in this country

45. Milk is approximately 97% water.

46. The month of July has been designated as national ice cream month.

47. Limburger cheese is known for its strong aroma.

48. The first commercial cheese factory in the United States is New York.

49. George Washington was the first president to serve ice cream.

50. Icecream is the most popular dessert in the U.S.

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DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

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The skin under the eyes is very delicate and thin and the blood vessels close to the skin tend to occasionally become prominent and engorged and thus give a bluish tint to the skin. Dark circles can also be due to excessive pigmentation in that area. This is usually hereditary or can develop when the person is overtired and is not able to get proper sleep due to reasons like stress, anxiety or it can occur due to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, too much exposure to sunlight or due to excessive loss of weight.

SOME HOME REMEDIES
1. Drink a lot of water, atleast eight to ten glasses and also apply a cold-water compress over the closed eyes for about five to ten minutes,several times daily.

2. Eat a lot of fresh raw vegetables, salads and fruits.

3. The cream of milk or malai with the addition of a few drops of rose water in it should be applied locally with the help of a thin and soft cloth over the area.

4. Applying thin slices or grated cucumber,  potato or papaya over the eyes helps to give a cool and refreshing effect and helps reduce the dark circles.

5. Application of almond oil or vitamin E oil over the dark circles kept overnight tends to help a lot.

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SPERMATORRHEA

SPERMATORRHEA

Involuntary discharge of seminal fluid without any sexual excitement is termed as "spermatorrhea". 

SOME HOME REMEDIES 

1. Mixture of three oz of sugar and hundred grains of dehydrated borax is given for a week.
2. Saffron macerated with old ghee is given for three days.
3. Mixture of powdered cardamoms (elaichi) and fried pecacuan (hing) is given in six-grain doses with ghee and milk.
4. The home remedies given in the above two topics of impotency and premature ejaculation can also be given.

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