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Pumpkins and Herbs for Sexual Health

Bright orange pumpkins really brighten up our world, don’t they?   But pumpkins are not only visually pleasing, they also appeal to our sensual centers. Studies have found that certain smells can arouse one’s sexual desire. As it turns out, the smell of pumpkin pie is among them, along with black licorice and vanilla. To spice up your love life, I’m going to address some of your questions about low libido, and share with you a few tricks and treats to rekindle the flame of passion. In  Traditional Chinese Medicine ,  sexual health is the function of the yang – fire energy – of the kidney-adrenal system. Yang energy may wane due to unhealthy dietary or lifestyle factors, or become blocked by negative emotions. When this happens, there is a deficiency of the fire that sustains healthy sexual energy . For women, love – the emotional connection from the heart – is often the first thing that’s needed to reignite the sexual fire. Reconnect with y...