Serenoa repens,Sabal serrulata,Saw Palmetto Herb Extract Benefit.

Male Sexual Health and the Prostate Gland.

Saw Palmetto Extract INCI Name SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT EINECS/ELINCS No 283-292-4 CAS 84604-15-9 Fatty acids photo picture image Men health is often neglected. It is a subject which men find difficult to discuss in a sober state unless tempered with toilet humour. It often falls to women to look after the health of the family as men seem to have a distinct dislike of visiting their doctor.

Now I could talk about how men have an increased risk of heart disease compared to women but that would be boring. I will discuss heart disease later in the year. Instead I'm going straight to the crux, so to speak, of male health.

Men are different to women in several ways, but we will be focusing on the main physical differences. So prepare to wipe a tear from your eye, cross your legs, and read on...

I am talking about the male sexual organs (penis, testes/testicles and prostate gland), and testosterone, the male hormone.

Male Health M.O.T.

Think of the male body as a car. Food is fuel. Is yours 2 or super unleaded? How we use our bodies affects their condition. Do you thrash yours, run it into the ground, go too fast? Food, alcohol, drugs, sleep, mood and exercise all affect whether your body is a sports car with tuned engine and alloy wheels. Or a clapped out fiesta complete with patches of rust and a flat tyre! When was the last time you had an MOT?

Most men don't like visiting their doctor or health professional. They hope that whatever problem they have will just...go away...but when was the last time you ignored that squeak in your engine which turned into a breakdown? Forget to service your cam belt and before you know it the thing snaps under the strain and your engine becomes scrap metal.

Below is a basic MOT for your intimate parts to be undertaken by yourself or, if you are in the mood, a friend.

1. Check pubic area, penis and scrotum for any marks, moles, patches of unusual skin, redness, sores or scabs. Old moles require checking for changes in size and appearance. Found something suspicious or a changed mole? FAIL-seek a qualified second opinion.

2. Check penis itself. Is there any discharge? Unless the fluid is clear then that suggests a possible infection or sexually transmitted disease. FAIL-seek immediate attention from GP and no sex without a condom.

3. Check the testicles by feeling the size and shape of them. If one or both feels swollen or has a lump then you may have a problem. FAIL-seek a qualified second opinion.

If everything was clear and "normal" then that is a conditional PASS. Retest due monthly.

The Ring Do-nut Gland

Have you heard of the prostate gland? Do you know where it is and what it does?

The prostate is a ring doughnut-shaped gland which is just below the bladder. Through the hole in the middle passes a tube which leads from the bladder to the outside of your body at the tip of the penis. This tube is the passageway for urine and semen.

The prostate should not cause you any problems but in some men it becomes enlarged due to changes to the male hormone testosterone in middle age. 50% of 60 year olds are likely to have some symptoms. Enlargement is referred to as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This means that the prostate has grown, making the hole passing through the middle smaller. When this happens passing water and even ejaculating can become difficult.

Do you have trouble starting to pass water? Is the flow slow or trickling? Do you dribble urine after finishing? Do you have to get up in the night to go to toilet?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, and you are finding the symptoms irritating then you might like to seek further advice from a health practitioner, or your GP. Men with suspected prostate enlargement will be given a blood test and a physical examination to rule out more serious conditions. Remember that your doctor is there to help you. Ask for help and get treated quickly.

If the symptoms are mild, or in the early stages you might like to consider herbal medicine. The most common herb used is saw palmetto (Serenoa serrulata) which works by acting directly on the prostate to relieve some of the symptoms.

If your symptoms are more serious you may need an operation. This usually involves increasing the size of the hole which passes through the prostate.
Saw Palmetto Extract INCI Name SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT EINECS/ELINCS No 283-292-4 CAS 84604-15-9 Fatty acids photo picture image

Taming of the Shrew

If you have managed to read this far congratulations! If you have skipped down and started reading here then you may want to prepare yourself because now it is time for the ultimate test. The topic of conversation may be about to get even worse. It is time for the most taboo subjects of male health. I am talking about altered arousal. Young men may find that they are too excitable and older men may feel that they can not get excited enough!

Let's start with the idea that a man is too aroused. This can lead to premature ejaculation. You can thank the monks of the Middle Ages, and the Victorians for their strict views on purity, and therefore their research into herbs which reduce desire. One traditional herb used by monks to reduce impure thoughts was Vitex agnus castus. Also try adding sour foods to your diet such as citrus fruit and vinegar.

Now for the piece de resistance. It is a fact...All men occasionally have trouble maintaining an erection. Particularly after drinking alcohol, or taking other drugs/medications. If you've had this problem occasionally or just the once it's not likely to be anything serious and you can relax safe in the knowledge that you are not the only one it is happened to.

However if you have found this to be an ongoing situation, or it's getting worse then there are many possible causes which can be ruled out by discussing them with your health practitioner. Firstly check the side-effects of any prescription drugs that you are taking. It might be as simple as that and your doctor may be able to suggest and alternative drug or treatment.

If drug side-effects have been ruled out then one common cause is mental or emotional stress. You may feel stressed or worried about money, work, or your home life. This will have an effect on your desire. The most effective remedy is talking, to relieve the feeling of being alone and unable to cope, and maybe even to find solutions to your problems. Discussing your needs and concerns with your partner may also help. Talking to a counsellor or sex therapist may well be beneficial. In conjunction herbs can act as very effective relaxants helping you to overcome short-term feelings of anxiety, fear, or sad mood. Try Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile), Turnera diffusa (Damiana), or Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) amongst others.

Desire can also be improved by taking some mild herbal aphrodisiacs such as Panax ginseng (Chinese Ginseng), Schisandra chinensis, or Serenoa serrulata,

Another cause of erection problems actually physical and due to poor circulation. As we get older our blood vessels get in bad condition and this can have an effect. Diabetics may suffer from damaged nerves (reducing feeling) and damaged blood vessels if their blood glucose is not controlled effectively.

Treatment includes improving your diet, getting some moderate exercise and by taking some herbs to strengthen your circulatory system. Try Ginkgo biloba. You might also like to include garlic, ginger and chilli in your food.

Reference:

1.Serenoa repens,Sabal serrulata,Saw Palmetto Herb Extract Benefit.

last edit date:1st,Mar.2010.

Available Product

Name:Saw Palmetto Extract
Serie No:S-031.
Specifications:4:1,8:1 Fatty acids.15%25%45%GC.
INCI Name:SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:283-292-4
CAS:84604-15-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:Serenoa Serrulata Extract is an extract of the fruit of the saw palmetto,Sabal serrulatum,Palmae

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