Stress, illness and midlife hormone fluctuations can all contribute to a low libido. Nutritional supplements and medicinal herbs can help to address many of the underlying problems that can create sexual dysfunction. While some libido-enhancing...
According to the American Diabetes Association, both male and female diabetics report sexual dysfunction and accompanying urological problems. The topic of sexual dysfunction is difficult to talk about, but several treatment options are available...
Rose is one of the most complex essential oils. Patrica Davis states in her book "Aromatherapy: An A-Z" that there are more than 300 known constituents of rose essential oil, which account for 86 percent of the oil as a whole. Scientists still are...
The human hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is commonly used as an alternative over-the-counter treatment for several common ailments. According to MedlinePlus, good scientific evidence supports the use of DHEA to treat depression, systemic...
According to the National Diabetic Information Clearinghouse, 60 to 70 percent of diabetics have a form of neuropathy, or nerve damage. Diabetics who are at the highest rate for diabetic nerve damage have had diabetes for at least 25 years, and...
Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from skin disease, the National Center for Biotechnology Information notes. There are four principal types of melanoma, the Center states, including superficial...
Avlimil is a non-prescription supplement that is targeted at women who would like to overcome formally diagnosed female sexual dysfunction or perceived libido problems. According to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Avlimil is a blend of...
Mental health professionals use the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" to diagnose mental health disorders and communicate about a client's problems and treatment with other professionals in the field. Hundreds of...
The damiana plant grows natively in Mexico and other Central American regions. The leaves are used in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of purposes. Although damiana leaves were primarily used for aphrodisiac remedies in the past, today...
Infertility is characterized by an inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Female infertility may be caused by ovulation problems, ovary dysfunctions, damage of fallopian tubes or cervix, uterine polyps, and in some...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause erection problems because it may interfere with blood flow to the penis. It is sometimes the cause of erectile dysfunction in many men, according to AHealthyMe.com, a website sponsored by Blue Cross...
Lexapro is a brand name in the United States for escitalopram oxalate, a prescription antidepressant medication that is used to treat symptoms of depression or anxiety in diagnosed individuals. This antidepressant belongs to the class of drugs...
The World Health Organization reports that microorganisms such as a bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses cause infectious diseases which have the ability to spread from one person to another. Understanding risk factors, modes of transmission and...
In the year 2006, 22,073 people died from alcohol-related issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number excludes those who were victims of homicide or accidents. The influence that alcohol exerts over the human...
Supplement makers saw their sales grow rapidly during the 2000s. According to a 2008 survey in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," nearly 50 percent of older adults regularly use dietary aids. People enjoy the reduced expense and...
