hcp

Why is Korean Ginseng not recommended for this condition? I always thought that Korean Ginseng can help with libido/erection issues.

 

Also, I notice that TomKat is being recommended. But can a hot herb like Tongkat Ali be taken on a regular basis? What about "Dragon Jing"? I have read good things about it.

Hello everyone,

 

Good day.

 

I am very interested in the topics of Yin and Yang and have read a lot about the same. But some times I get confused and would like to hear from you guys.

 

I have a good idea about Yin and Yang, but what is Jing? and What is Qi? Is Qi different from Yang energy?

 

Also I keep hearing about a product called "Dragon Jing" from Ron Teeguarden from many people. What exactly does it do? Have any one tried here before? I read that there are sexual benefits from taking it.

 

Thanks!

hcp,

 

I have tried them all and it depends on if you want a warmer variety or cooler. I believe the Korean is red and somewhat warmer. The American variety is cooler. Most of these are contaminated with pesticides and herbicides. I am using Maca root these days and it is wonderful. You can buy organic Maca very cheaply.

ralis

 

Thank you ralis.

 

I am looking for Red Korean Ginseng. The one that will boost the Yang Qi energy.

 

I have tried Maca before... it gave me very bad stomach aches.

Hello,

 

I am wondering if any one here has used Panax Korean Ginseng. If yes, what effects do you get out of it? Also, is there a website from where I can purchase GENUINE korean ginseng? It seems to be very tough to find one and also is very expensive.

 

Good day!

 

can anyone help please?

Hello,

 

I am wondering if any one here has used Panax Korean Ginseng. If yes, what effects do you get out of it? Also, is there a website from where I can purchase GENUINE korean ginseng? It seems to be very tough to find one and also is very expensive.

 

Good day!

In acupuncture... it's simple...

there is wood fire earth metal and water in the Wu Xing or 5 element system

you've fanned your fire too hot... it evaporated all your water (jing) so you cant get wood.

 

eat raw squid. it's high in testosterone.

stop mastrabating.

stop expressing emotions (jing - endocrine system)

 

you just need to replenish your water element and the wood element will grow.

 

ok by water element are you referring to Yin Jing of the kidenys? I am assuming that I have exhausted my Yin and now the Yang fire is flaming wildly... So I need to replenish my Yin.

 

Correct? (sorry i don't know acupuncture terms)

I say in this day and age to take the herbs. I'm 34 and I do. Depending on the person they (yin herbs liu wi di huang wan) can work quick in a week or two but also sometimes need to build up as they are a tonic and tonify over time. Yin excess is pretty evident when you are urinating every 30 minutes, so that is one way to know its built up enough. The yang herbal formulas (you gui wan) though are only slightly different and just add a few warming spicy herbs to the yin tonics so there isn't a huge difference when you switch to the yang formula.

 

Still think about abstaining for awhile. Men are on an 8 year cycle so a lot of changes happened at 32 that you weren't used to so you have to moderate yourself now but you should find that you can maintain a certain level until you turn 40 then you have to cut back again.

 

Food that is wet cooling green is yin food, food that is red, spicy is yang. Let your palate guide you to a certain extent.

 

Ok.. can you plz tell me where I can purchase good quality 'liu wei di huang wan'? (and also 'you gui wan')

 

How many capsules should I take per day?

 

Once I start urinating a lot I will switch 'you gui wan'.

Cordyceps is more of a lung strenthening stamina herb so maybe a little but that money would be better spent on 'liu wei di huang wan', there doesn't have to be any symptoms of yin deficiency because you were still fine just using up the yang side so you don't notice until they are both gone. Ideally though you shouldn't take any herbs until after the age of 40 so the best advice is don't have any sex or try for awhile and let it sort it self out with a good diet. If you want to try herbs after the 6 flavor pills for awhile you would switch to 'you gui wan'.

 

Ok.. so are you saying that I should not take any herbs now? I am 33 yrs old now.

 

How would I replenish the Yin without taking any herbs?

 

Sorry.. i am not knowledgeable about these things... I am just looking to regain my sexual health before getting married.

You should really see a good TCM doctor.

 

You have essentially put out the flame and it's a long road to get it back. A lot of the advice is only going to make it worse. You were likely very yin deficient which most men always are, which is the aspect that maintains or keeps in check the yang fire. You don't want to keep increasing the yang you first need to completely rebuild the yin and then start to gradually increase the yang. You might need to take 'liu wei di huang wan' '6 flavor pills' for several months along with some treatment. Eating red meat probably isn't going to be good, milk or things that have mucous probably isn't good because your spleen likely isn't working right so your not really getting the proper qi from the food you're eating. You need green vegetables, kidney beans, mung beans, eat white meats for awhile. How is the summer weather treating you? are you hot or cold? Sweating a lot? Hot but not sweating?

 

Summer weather is fine.... I just feel normal. I don't have sweat like you have described. I also don't have ringing in the ears, blurry vision, poor memory etc.

 

My only symptom is very weak erections... When I sleep I get erections but they go away as soon as I wake up.

 

Do you think Cordyceps can help with Yin or this condition?

1. Test for 'free testosterone level' and not overall testosterone level. Its the free roaming testosterone that does the magic. But at age 33 (I'm 32), our testosterone level has most certainly dropped.

 

2. Lose weight (that is if you're overweight) Testosterone converts to estrogen through the enzyme aromatase and the enzyme is found mainly in fat cells. These reduce the amount of free testosterone further. Also excessive estrogen has a negative effect on your libido and erection. A vicious cycle.

 

3. Take zinc supplement (as suggested above). Zinc inhibits aromatase activities. Zinc gluconate is by the most bio-available synthetic supplement otherwise, take lots of oyster. Be sure to check the RDA. Excessive amount of Zinc is toxic

 

4. Reduce or eliminate alcohol as it burden your liver's P450 function responsible for eliminating excessive estrogen among other things. Same goes for cigarettes.

 

5. Supplement to increase testosterone: Tongkat Ali is the best that there is bar none. Buy the pure root extract, extract strength at least 1:50, 400 mg per capsule. Its not cheap but its awesome (from personal experience). Another supplement to go for is Tribulus (haven't tried this though)

 

Finally, while testosterone is THE main male hormone responsible for sexual function (among other things), increasing the level of your NO->cGMP may be what you need to get an upright erection.

 

NO-Nitric Oxide is the pre-cursor of cGMP, the erectile dilator.

 

Thank you very much for your detailed reply.

 

I have given below results from the last blood test I took (April 2008) with normal ranges in brackets:-

 

Cholesterol = 159mg/dL [125 - 200]

Triglycerides = 107 mg/dL [ <150 ]

VLDL Cholesterol = 21mg/dL [5 - 35]

LDL Cholesterol = 86mg/dL [ <130 ]

HDL Cholesterol = 52mg/dL [ >40 ]

Cholesterol/HDL ratio = 3.1 [ < or = 5.0 ]

 

Glucose = 107 mg/dL [65 - 99]

 

Urea Nitrogen = 17 mg/dL [7 - 25]

Creatinine = 1.06 mg/dL [0.50 - 1.30]

 

Calcium = 9.8 mg/dL [8.6 - 10.2]

Sodium = 141 mmol/L [135 - 146]

Potassium = 4.8 mmol/L [3.5 - 5.3]

Chloride = 103 mmol/L [98 - 110]

 

Total Protein = 7.4 g/dL [6.2 - 8.3]

Albumin = 4.5 g/dL [3.6 - 5.1]

Globulin = 2.9 g/dL [2.1 - 3.7]

 

Alkaline Phosphatase = 48 U/L [40 - 115]

AST (SGOT) = 14 U/L [10 - 40]

ALT (SGPT) = 18 U/L [9 - 60]

 

Estrogen = 117 pg/mL [130 or less]

 

DHEA-S = 623 mcg/dL [110 - 370] **Out of Range**

 

Total Testosterone = 405 ng/dL [241 - 827]

 

SHBG = 22 nmol/L [5 - 49]

Free Testosterone = 110 pg/mL [34 - 194]

Free & wk bound = 230 ng/dL [84 - 402]

 

Free T3 = 383 pg/dL [230 - 420]

 

Thyroxine Free = 1.4 ng/dL [0.8 - 1.8]

 

TSH = 1.88 mIU/L [0.40 - 4.50]

 

Cortisol, A.M. = 10.4 mcg/dL

 

can you please help me and tell if you see something wrong?

I have very weak erections... I saw too much porn and ejaculated a LOT. Now I am not getting erections...

 

A while ago I had mentioned about this in another thread...

 

I strongly feel that testosterone is my main problem... Can you give me some wise advice as to how I can increase my testosterone?

 

My erection is exactly like the third one in this image (i am 33 years old)

Hello,

 

I just joined today.

 

I am looking for some valuable advice with regards to a condition I am suffering from now (sexual exhaustion). If someone can let me know in which section I should post my question I would greatly appreciate that.

 

Thx