DAAN Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture

Eating well and taking care of yourself can help with male impotence. In addition, here are some tips from Chinese medicine:

“Acupuncture Acupuncture has proven quite successful in the treatment of impotence. Typically, the Conception Vessel meridian is utilized, along with various bladder and spleen points, to improve the flow of chi to sexual organs. Stomach 36, Bladder 23, and TIiple Warmer 4 may also be included.

Acupressure Acupressure can help stimulate the sex drive and strengthen the kidneys which, in turn, may prevent impotence. Relevant acupoints include Conception Vessell, 2, 4 and 8; Governing Vessel 3 and 4, Spleen 6, Stomach 36, and Bladder 23.

Chinese Herbal Therapy Because impotence is viewed as being caused by a kidney deficiency, herbs may be prescribed to strengthen that organ and improve the flow of energy along the kidney meridian.

The aptly named herb horny goat weed has been shown in studies to increase semen secretion and stimulate the male sex drive; it is most potent if steeped in spirits for three months and then taken as a tonic liquor.

Lycium Combination and Golden Book Tea are commonly prescribed Chinese patent medicines that also claim to boost libido.”

DAAN carries a number of men’s health products.

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Some herbs may help promote fertility:

“Over the last several decades the rise in infertility rates among men has prompted medical experts to look for the causes. Men’s sperm counts have dropped dramatically and some experts fear an even greater decline in fertility in the future. One theory for this reduction is the over-exposure to estrogen and estrogen-like substances. These are found in pesticides, meat and dairy products, and even our water sources. This estrogen causes a reduction in testosterone production and overall sperm count.

To counter this assault on male fertility there are some herbal choices that may offer help. Herbal treatments are most successful for fertility issues caused by hormonal problems or weak sperm, as opposed to those involving structural problems such as a blocked sperm duct. Prescription drugs have shown promise in treating fertility but often lead to other complications, requiring additional drugs to counter these.

Testosterone is necessary to manufacture healthy sperm in adequate amounts to support fertility. Unfortunately, testosterone levels peak in late teens to early twenties and then gradually decline after that, sometimes as low as 20% by age 80. Even more troubling is the finding that testosterone levels have dropped world-wide since the 1940s, with some figures showing as much as a 50% drop. Ginseng has research-based support for its testosterone boosting properties. Ginseng has also been reported to increase the duration and firmness of erection. The overall health boosting benefit of ginseng is an added bonus.”

DAAN carries a number of different types of ginseng.

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