Horny Goat Weed was discovered (if you believe the legend) by a
Chinese Goat Herder who had noticed increased sexual activity in
his herd of goats after they had eaten some weeds. As a result,
men all over the world now use those weeds as an aphrodisiac and
as a herbal treatment for physical impotence.

Actually the Horny Goat herb is called Epimedium, although it is
also known as Barrenwort, Bishops Hat and Yin Yang Huo. Like so
many herbal treatments, Horny Goat Weed has been used in Chinese
Medicine for centuries.

What makes this herb stand out from others used to treat
impotence is that there have been clinical studies conducted in
the United States on the immediate and long term effects of Horny
Goat Weed as an aphrodisiac. For example, in 2000 Dr. Stephen
Lamm conducted testing on 38 men aged between 25 and 66 years of
age.

The men were split up into two groups – healthy males that had no
history of impotence and Viagra males that were only able to have
sex after taking Viagra. Participants were given either Horny
Goat Weed in a mixture with a couple of other herbs, or a
placebo, with the treatments being taken daily and also within
two hours of sexual activity. The trial lasted for 60 days.

Results from this study show that:

1. 65% of the healthy males reported an increase in sexual
performance and satisfaction.

2. 46% of the men who used viagra regularly noted increased
satisfaction with sexual performance.

3. 31% of the latter also noticed an increase in the number of
times they had sex.

4. Those who used viagra regularly also reported a definite
increase in the length of time an erection was achieved and/or
sustained.

5. There was no evidence of any side effects on any of the
participants over the 60-day trial.

Other research indicates that Horny Goat Weed also increases
testosterone production in older males. Needless to say, there
are many reports that the herb produces feelings of well being
and increases in sexual desire in male users.

It is now clear that Horny Goat Weed works by increasing the
levels of nitric oxide in the body, which in turn increases the
blood flow around and through the penis, resulting in an
erection. There are also indications that the herb impacts on
hormones and the thyroid gland.

The search for men’s “Holy Grail” – a harmless, natural aid for
sexual performance when in need – is making progress by
rediscovering what has been common wisdom for centuries in some
communities. Now, it seems, science is starting to provide the
extra validity this herb requires for more general acceptance.

Studies have shown that even those males without a history of
impotence perceived an improvement in their sexual performance
and satisfaction while taking this herb. Some researchers have
likened Horny Goat Weed to Viagra, without as many side effects.
Luckily, in this instance, nature holds the patent.

As Australian television personality Andrew Denton has noted -
“PRESSURE AND STRESS IS THE COMMON COLD OF THE PSYCHE.”

Stress is a fact of life and a certain amount of stress, unlike
the common cold, can even be good for you – but too many
stressful incidents can prevent you from reaching your full
potential.

There is no magic wand to wave away stress – it takes a
determined effort to control your lifestyle to prevent stress
overload. However, the basics of alleviating stress are easy to
arrange and practice – it’s not rocket science – it just takes
time and more than a little effort.

First, plan ahead – be organized and prepared. There are
close-at-hand weapons available to you in your battle against
stress – a pencil and a piece of note paper. 

Many times stress is energized because we allow a tidal wave of
different and conflicting thoughts to flood our mind making us
believe the assignments ahead are too overpowering.

Prepare for tomorrow the night before.

Take the time to sit down with a pencil and paper and list all
the assignments you feel are important to complete the next day.
When all the tomorrow tasks are listed, redo and list each item
in order of importance. Finally, mark the time you think it would
take to complete each task – review the total time and when you
reach the time limit you feel comfortable with, draw a line
across the page – that’s tomorrow’s schedule.

One other important item when completing the final schedule -
it’s vital that your allow time for relaxing,exercising and to
eat a healthy meal – three more important weapons in alleviating
stress.

“IN TIMES OF GREAT STRESS OR ADVERSITY, IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO KEEP
BUSY, TO PLOW YOUR ANGER AND YOUR ENERGY INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE”
- Lee Iacocca

Something positive – great advice – but again, not easy.
Maintaining a positive attitude also takes a great deal of work
and commitment, but by following two basic fundamentals of
positive thinking,you can detour your life into a new affirmative
direction that will lower the stress level no matter what the
situation and, as a bonus,make you a happier, more contented
individual.

First and foremost – stop all the negative talk. Start today -
every time you utter a negative thought, repeat what you said and
change the negative into a positive. Make a game of it. Tell
those you trust how you are trying to change your lifestyle and
have them yell out “negative” every time you utter a negative
thought. If they catch you on such a miscue – you have to give
them a dime or some such reward.

Repetition is the key to changing negative thoughts into positive
thoughts. Come up with your own personal mantra you can silently
repeat to yourself to constantly remind you of your new positive,
less stressful lifestyle – the word “POSITIVE” is a good one to
start with.

Secondly,stay away from those who view life pessimistically.
Those who are unenthusiastic about life can drag you down faster
than a freighter’s anchor – join the people who make you happy -
better yet – be around people who you can talk to about your
feelings.

One more basic fundamental – find the humor in it – take time to
laugh loud and often – it’s the best medicine for alleviating
stress.

Again from Lee Iacocca – “STRESS IS WHEN YOU WAKE UP SCREAMING
AND YOU REALIZE YOU HAVEN’T FALLEN ASLEEP YET.”