Sex enhancers
There are so many sex aids which come in herbal potions, pills, lotion, gel, and juices, including ginseng and similar herbs. Studies have shown that the best results for those with erectile dysfunction among men, young or old, were obtained by taking Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra. These drugs should be taken only after consultation with a physician, because some prescription medications may interact with any of these three pills and cause serious problems. Data today show that these pills, which have been prescribed more than 2 billion times around the world, are effective and safe for ED in men, used under medical supervision. The fake ones from Pakistan, India, and other countries, which are being sold in the Philippines, the United States, and other countries for a very cheap price, are deemed crude formulas, some with additives, and are dangerous. A healthy lifestyle is a requisite for sex aids to work more effectively.
Healthy Dish
Omega-3 Fish Oil (Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA) is a popular supplement to eating fish for its cardio-protective benefits. It can lower blood pressure, help new brain cells regenerate and reduce the risk of the development of Alzheimer’s, minimize inflammation, and is a great aid in the management of cholesterol and arthritis. It also boosts the immune system. When digested, fish oil breaks down to hormone-like ingredients called prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation, like in arthritis (inflammation of the joints). This leads to a lesser need for pain medications, as it also lubricates the joints. Fish oil is also good for autoimmune diseases. Indeed, a versatile supplement. Daily exercises, eating fish and vegetables at least 3 times a week, and abstaining from red meat and egg yolk are the healthy way to go, for children and adults alike.
Veggies Protect the Stomach
Those taking NSAID drugs like ibuprofen and other anti-arthritis pain medications regularly can be victims of stomach irritation, which could result in ulcers and bleeding complications. That is why medical guidance is essential, even for these over-the-counter pills. To prevent stomach ulceration, ingesting 8 to 10 ounces of vegetables a day can work wonders by protecting the stomach wall lining, according to a researcher at Sweden’s Uppsala University.
Crackling Brain Food
If you want a healthy snack, one that keeps your brain sharp and reduces your risk for the development of Alzheimer’s, nothing beats crunchy celery, cucumber, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, olives, bell peppers, and other veggies. Eating them uncooked preserves all the phyto-chemicals in them, like luteolin, which prevents brain inflammation, a common condition linked to aging, chronic brain syndrome, multiple sclerosis, etc. So, to stay young, with a sharper mind, stay away from the high-carb snacks, including (and especially) soft drinks, and savor the benefits from these crunchy veggies. And nuts also, like walnuts, pecans, pistachios, almonds, macadamia, and peanuts. Even your looks and your complexion will shine with your favorite moisturizer, and without the use of glutathione or other expensive herbal products, which may even be dangerous after chronic use. Veggies and nuts are in, especially among teenagers. We, adults, should learn from the younger generation.
Sex Could be Deadly
Sleeping around indiscriminately, or having multiple sex partners, can be hazardous to health and deadly. A perfectly healthy-looking person could be walking around with HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), including Syphilis. And no matter how normal-looking the sexual organs of women or men are, they could be harboring bacteria, fungi, viruses, and sometimes, even parasites, not obvious to the naked eye. Only a medical check-up and laboratory tests could confirm their presence or absence. STD infections in general, affecting the sexual organs, the eyes, and the mouth, are common. Be smart. You do not want a few minutes of pleasure to risk your health and life for weeks, if not years, of agony and shame. An internet message said, “unlike love, herpes is forever.” That may sound funny, but herpes is really for keeps. Sex is a major and serious responsibility, not only to our body and health but to our family and friends, to all our loved ones, and to society in general.
Great advances
Instead of the cumbersome, uncomfortable diagnostic procedures now available for detecting lung cancer, the University of Texas researchers have developed a new lung cancer test that allows the use of “a simple mouth tissue sample, which compares the changes that take place 95% of the time in both mouth and lung cells” among those individuals with lung cancer. This is a fantastic progress in our fight against lung cancer and cancers in general. As always, as with any other illness, prevention is the key, the best option, even compared to the greatest remedy or cure.
A non-invasive “virtual biopsy” technology (using harmless electrical current to better detect skin and cervical cancer, and eliminate the need for surgical biopsy) has been developed by an Australian scientist.
A new ultrasound, “which can catch tiny tumors earlier,” has been evaluated for clinical use in Norway. Second to prevention, catching any cancer in its early stage can lead to a complete cure, for most cancers.
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The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, medical missionary, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United Network-USA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States. He is a decorated recipient of the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award in 1995, presented by then Indiana Governor, US senator, and later a presidential candidate, Evan Bayh. Other Sagamore past awardees include President Harry S. Truman, President George HW Bush, Astronaut Gus Grissom, distinguished educators, scientists, etc. (Source: Wikipedia). Websites: FUN8888.com, Today.SPSAtoday.com, and philipSchua.com On Amazon.com, view “Where is My America?” Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com
