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My wife does not seem to have any interest in sexual relations anymore.
She says she is tired and feels too hot.
I think she may be going into her “changes”.
Is there any thing I can do to restore her passion for me?
I heard about this “Royal Maca”.
What is it and will it help? Signed, Dear R.H., There are many reasons a woman may
not be “in the mood.” Poor
diet, lack of exercise, stresses of employment or family problems, or hormone
imbalances can cause disinterest. Communication
and patience is one way of trying to determine the cause of the declining
libido. Royal Maca® is the brand
name for a Peruvian root called Maca (Lepidium peruvianum chacon) produced by
the Whole World
Botanicals Company. Back to Top I
am having trouble sleeping. Is there anything natural I can take? Regards,
Sleepless in Seaford Dear S.I.S., Back to Top I
heard that meditation is really beneficial for many things.
I am trying to do it as a stress reduction tool.
I am having trouble “centering”.
Do you have any suggestions? Very truly yours, All Stressed Out Dear A.S.O., I
suggest that you set aside the same time everyday to meditate.
Early morning is best. Find
a quiet space and eliminate distractions. Calming
music, candles or incense can be used. Sit
in a comfortable upright position with your legs crossed and your head centered.
This allows “Qi” or “Prana” to flow freely.
Your shoulders should be down, back and relaxed.
Your face should be relaxed. Your
hands can rest on your knees. Close
your eyes. Concentrate
on the area around your navel called the “Tan Tien”.
Breathe into this area. Observe
your breathing. Thoughts may enter
your mind. Acknowledge them and put
them on small sailboats to float away and return later.
Scan your body for areas of tension and let it go.
You can also say a “mantra”. This
is a word to help you concentrate and let everything else go.
It can be any work that you like. “OMMMMM”
is a popular one. Books
on meditation and related subjects by Deepak Chopra, Caroline Myss and Jon
Kabat-Zinn may be helpful. Relax
and enjoy. Back to Top What
the heck is Wheat Grass and what is it good for? Signed, Confused Dear Confused, Wheat
and barley grass are members of the Triticum grain family.
They are known as cereal grasses. They
contain a high level of chlorophyll. They
appear as green grass and can be obtained in powder and tablet form.
Wheat
and barley grass is a very good source of vitamins.
It contains Beta-Carotene, B Vitamins, Folic acid, Vitamin C, Biotin,
Vitamin E and Vitamin K. It has
many minerals such as selenium, phosphorous and potassium.
It contains amino acids and enzymes like Superoxide Dimutase (SOD);
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) like Linolenic Acid and Linoleic Acid.
Large amounts of mucopolysaccharides to strengthen body tissues,
decrease blood fat and reduce inflammation reside in cereal grasses.
Back to Top I
have some friends who think I should take Noni Juice for my depression.
What is it? Should I take
it? I value your opinion.
Desperate in Detroit Dear Desperate, Noni
Juice is known as Morinda Citrifolia. It
grows in Tahiti, India, Samoa, Southeast Asia, Australia and in Hawaii.
It is supposed to be a cure all. Companies
that produce it like Morinda,
Inc. once made claims that it can cure Arthritis, depression, hemorrhoids,
diabetes and even Cancer, but have since retracted these statements. It
should be taken on an empty stomach so that the enzymes in it will be activated.
The enzyme pepsin that is present in the stomach deactivates it.
An empty stomach is believed to contain less pepsin so that the Noni
Juice enzymes have a better chance of being effective.
The Hawaiian preparation tastes terrible.
The South Pacific product has a milder flavor.
It should be taken about a half hour before breakfast.
Avoid coffee, tobacco or alcohol.
Clients with kidney problems taking Noni Juice can have resulting
hyperkalemia despite a low potassium diet.
Noni Juice is contraindicated in renal patients.
The potassium content of Noni Juice is about the same as orange or tomato
juice. If depression is your
problem, I would consult a professional psychologist or psychiatrist instead!
If the depression is mild or occasional a mental health professional and
a herbalogist may be sufficient treatment.
I do not believe that a cure all tonic like Noni Juice will substitute
for professional help. Any
depression symptoms should not be ignored. Symptoms of Depression may
include many of the following:
Michčlle Feintein, R.N., C.N.A.T.
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