Archive for September, 2008

30 September

Watermelon May Have Cialis Pro – Effect

A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Cialis Pro -like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.

 

The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body,” said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center in College Station.

We’ve always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study.

Beneficial ingredients in watermelon and other fruits and vegetables are known as phyto-nutrients, naturally occurring compounds that are bioactive, or able to react with the human body to trigger healthy reactions, Patil said.

In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients – citrulline – whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like canadian Cialis Pro does.

Scientists know that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.

The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes,” said Patil. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Cialis Pro has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.

While there are many psychological and physiological problems that can cause impotence, extra nitric oxide could help those who need increased blood flow, which would also help treat angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems.

Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Cialis Pro,” Patil said, “but it’s a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects.

The benefits of watermelon don’t end there, he said. Arginine also helps the urea cycle by removing ammonia and other toxic compounds from our bodies.

Citrulline, the precursor to arginine, is found in higher concentrations in the rind of watermelons than the flesh. As the rind is not commonly eaten, two of Patil’s fellow scientists, drs. Steve King and Hae Jeen Bang, are working to breed new varieties with higher concentrations in the flesh.

In addition to the research by Texas A&M, watermelon’s phyto-nutrients are being studied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Lane, Oklahoma.

As an added bonus, these studies have also shown that deep red varieties of watermelon have displaced the tomato as the lycopene king, Patil said. Almost 92 percent of watermelon is water, but the remaining 8 percent is loaded with lycopene, an anti-oxidant that protects the human heart, prostate and skin health.

Lycopene, which is also found in red grapefruit, was historically thought to exist only in tomatoes,” he said. “But now we know that it’s found in higher concentrations in red watermelon varieties.

Lycopene, however, is fat-soluble, meaning that it needs certain fats in the blood for better absorption by the body, Patil said.

Previous tests have shown that lycopene is much better absorbed from tomatoes when mixed in a salad with oily vegetables like avocado or spinach,” Patil said. “That would also apply to the lycopene from watermelon, but I realize mixing watermelon with spinach or avocadoes is a very hard sell.

No studies have been conducted to determine the timing of the consumption of oily vegetables to improve lycopene absorption, he said.

One final bit of advice for those Fourth of July watermelons you buy,” Patil said. “They store much better uncut if you leave them at room temperature. Lycopene levels can be maintained even as it sits on your kitchen floor. But once you cut it, refrigerate. And enjoy.

16 September

Erectile Dysfunction is Treatable

When you get the flu, you go to the doctor. When you can’t see anymore, you get classes. SO, why is it that when you can’t get an erection or have problems keeping an erection you don’t want to see a doctor? What’s the big difference? In reality there is no difference but for men there is a big thing standing in the way, and that is there ego. No man wants to walk into the doctor’s office anyway and surely not for something like erectile dysfunction. That is private and men should be able to handle it on their own. Well, that just isn’t the case at all and the quicker you see your doctor the faster you will be prescribed a drug like Cialis Professional to help you handle your ED and enjoy sex again.

Many times men will hide their problem with erections, even from their wives, and end up with not only health problems but also relationship problems. Don’t let this happen to you. See your doctor and discuss your problems. It will only take a short time and you may find you have a health problem that when treated will correct your ED. Or, you may find out you are a candidate for Cialis Professional or another similar drug that will help you get an erection when you want one. Erectile dysfunction is not something you have to live with in shame and your sex life doesn’t have to be over or even compromised. Just make the call to your doctor and within a few days you will be back making love like the good old days.

There are a lot of expensive drugs on the market that treat ED or rather help men overcome ED. However, not all men have a lot of extra cash to throw around on drugs for their erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, there are quite a few generic drugs on the market that treat this problem and that most men can afford. That is worthwhile and allows men to keep their dignity and their sex life.

Of the many drugs, Cialis Professional is an example. This drug is made from Sildenafil Citrate and is taken orally. Or else, patients may choose Cialis Jelly and just squirt it into their mouths. Patients can choose between the two Cialis Professional options. The Cialis Professional pills are manufactured in 20 and should be taken an hour before you want to be sexually active. If you can take the pill or jelly before eating that will help with effectiveness and is really worthwhile. Don’t worry that when you take the pill you will have an instant erection. You must be sexually aroused before the pill kicks in and allows your own body to create the erection you need.

Erectile Dysfunction is a treatable condition and it is one that doesn’t have to significantly impact your life. Just let your doctor know what is going on and before long you will be the sex god of your youth.