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TISSERAND - Luxury Specially Blended Vapourising Essential Oils - Restful and Tranquil Serenity Blend
SERENITY Soothe your senses with this peaceful fusion of Bulgarian Rose, Indian Sandalwood, Brazilian Linaloe and Madagascan Vanilla. Restful and tranquil.
Specially blended for vapourisers, diffusers and burners.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat154/TISSERAND_-_Luxury_Specially_Blended_Vapourisin...
TISSERAND - Luxury Specially Blended Vapourising Essential Oils - Restful and Tranquil Serenity Blend
The most amazing blended vaporising essential oils.
The most amazing blended vaporising essential oils. Created by the finest Aroma therapists at TISSERAND. Four perfectly tuned synergistic blends of the finest essential oils specifically for heating and vaporising to work with all aroma stones, vaporisers and diffusers. Experience the intricate notes of TISSERAND ENERGY, EUPHORIA, PASSION AND ENERGY blends provide, and how they provide a considerably more holistic effect than individual oils on their own.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat154/TISSERAND_-_Luxury_Specially_Blended_Vapourisin...
TISSERAND The ULTIMATE Battery Operated Compact Personal Vaporiser
Negative ions are produced naturally outdoors and are plentiful in mountainous regions beside waterfalls, near the sea and after thunderstorms when the air feels fresh and invigorating.
You may have noticed when a thunderstorm approaches the air becomes heavy and you may feel ‘under the weather’. Headaches often occur then after the storm has passed you feel much better. This is because the storm upsets the natural electrical balance of the air. On approach the air becomes positively charged. After the storm has passed, the air is left full of negative ions which makes it feel so much more refreshing.
The use of synthetic fibres, plastics, electrical equipment air-conditioned offices and structural steel buildings all either drain away negative ions or produce positive charges contributing further to the ion imbalance. In fact where at the top of a mountain or hill, by the sea or waterfall there’s an abundance of around 80,000 negative air ions per cubic cm – compared to say the home or office – there could be as few as 40!!.
By restoring a more natural and healthy ion balance the incidence of headaches and migraines can be reduced while alertness and concentration is improved. Ionisers can also significantly reduce the feeling of stuffiness in a heated room with many heating and ventilation systems being notorious for the positive ions they produce.
Creating a negative charge in the atmosphere removes particles of smoke, dust, pollen, and bacteria as they are introduced by precipitation. For example as somebody sits on a sofa, dust typically is raised into the air. This dust then acquires a negative charge and moves directly to the closest earth usually the floor.
Unlike an air filter the ioniser is non location specific. Once the negative charge has been established dust removal occurs everywhere in the room. With an air filter dust is obviously only removed from the air in the vicinity of the unit. The size of the particles removed are also limited to the grade and specification of the filter itself.
An ioniser will tend to benefit the room in which it is placed. Most people seeking all day benefit will be best served by having one in the bedroom and one in the living room. With an air filter dust is obviously only removed from the air in the vicinity of the unit. The size of particles removed are also limited to the grade and specification of the filter itself.
The greatest benefit will be found nearest the ioniser where the concentration of ions in the air is highest – so in a bedroom for example the ioniser is best positioned close to the head of the bed.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat106/cat134/cat138/The_Tisserand_Vaporising_Ionizer._Cleane...
TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT. Unisex. Handy Pocket Size Disposable Emergency Solid Waste Collection Kit. Pack of 3.
TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT. The Handy Disposable Emergency Unisex Solid Waste Collection Kit that lets you pass solids and urine quickly without fuss and dispose the contents safely and hygienically.
Imagine you are on the move. You feel you need to go and answer natures call. But there’s no toilet or if there is, it is grotesquely unsanitary. Frustration mounts and can even turn into panic and indeed can put your health at risk.
What on earth do you do? Relax. TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT is the most amazing pocket size disposable solid collection kit for both men and women that can be used discreetly even in the confines of a car or a tiny toilet cubicle, with a puncture resistant pouch containing Liqsorb that turns the urine and solids instantly into a leak proof, odourless, spill proof gel that’s non toxic and safe to dispose of in any waste bin.
Just pocket size, the TRAVELJOHN opens up into a unique re-sealable container containing Liqsorb that absorbs urine and solids, deodorises and disinfects while it solidifies into an odourless spill proof gel that wont leak.
Its unique shaped spill guard collar makes it easy to hold in place and each pack contains toilet tissue paper packs as well as antiseptic hand wipes for maximum personal hygiene.
So whether you’re out and about shopping with your kids, at a concert, festival or sports event with disgusting looking cubicles, camping, touring, on holiday somewhere remote or worse suddenly developed a bout of Delhi Belly the TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT is invaluable for your health, well being and peace of mind!
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat206/cat338/TRAVELJOHN_EMERGENCY_SOLID_WASTE_COLLECT...
TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR Handy Pocket Size Disposable Emergency Urinal Kit for children. Unisex. Used standing or sitting. Pack of 6.
Imagine you are on the move. Your kids need to go right now to answer natures call – or else!..... But there’s no toilet or if there is, it is grotesquely unsanitary. Frustration mounts and can even turn into discomfort, tears or even panic.
Relax. TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR is the most amazing pocket size handy disposable urinal kit designed especially for children that can be used discreetly both standing up and sitting down even in the confines of a car or a tiny toilet cubicle, with a puncture resistant pouch containing Liqsorb that turns the urine instantly into a leak proof, odourless, spill proof gel that’s non toxic and safe to dispose of, without fuss in any waste bin.
Just palm size the TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR is so small, it fits discreetly into a pocket and opens up into a unique re-sealable container measuring 2in x 2in x 5in. TRAVELJOHN with Liqsorb can absorb up to 800cc of urine! So if your kids have not quite filled the TRAVELJOHN first time round, they can use and re-use it till its full then dispose.
Its unique shaped unisex funnel collar with a spill guard neck ensures spill proof use sitting or standing whilst the leak proof pouch with a special volume indicator solidifies, deodorises and disinfects the urine instantly into an odourless spill proof gel collecting up to 800cc of urine!
So whether you’re out and about shopping with your kids, at a concert, festival or sports event with disgusting looking cubicles, camping, touring or on holiday somewhere remote the TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY URINAL is invaluable for their health and well being!
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat206/cat338/TRAVELJOHN_JUNIOR_Handy_Pocket_Size_Disp...
TRIO Three Removable Section Compact Recycling Kitchen Pedal Bin
Is recycling your household waste simply too long winded and complicated? Do you have empty bottles, newspaper and cans stacked on the floor by your waste bin, or hanging in separate carrier bags or have you even with the best intentions given up recycling as just too time consuming!
Wouldn’t recycling at home be so much simpler if all waste – organic and residual kitchen waste, paper cans and bottles could be instantly separated ready for disposal or recycling?
Recycling bags take up too much space. Stacker bins are functional but can detract from a pleasant kitchen setting. The NEW TRIO PEDAL BIN is the worlds first dedicated Kitchen Bin that helps you streamline your home recycling.
It’s the first kitchen bin to incorporate three separate removable sections for waste and recyclable materials. Two 17lt sections for bulky recyclable waste and a 6lt section for green and organic waste. It allows you to organize and recycle your household waste easily and efficiently – do your best for the environment with the minimum of time and effort!
With washable removable colour coded bins sections, the TRIO is a masterpiece of engineering – a stunning cloverleaf shape in white body with silver lid, packing a total of 40 lt’s of storage capacity into three separate compartments in a compact bin that measures just 47 x 39 x 59cm.
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Once you have completed making all your selections please click on the checkout button to complete your purchase.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat5/cat204/cat217/TRIO_Three_Removable_Section_Compact_Recyc...
Troubleshoot your love life
The Marlboro man just doesn't keep it up like he used to.
On the outside, he may still look like the epitome of the rugged American male -- a man's man. But inside, it's another story: years of cigarettes, liquor, and steak and eggs can do a number both on a man's heart and sexual vitality.
Well, it didn't have to happen. Sure, men experience a drop in levels of the sex hormone testosterone as they age. Many a man finds that he's no longer the young buck, bed-wise, that he was in his randy youth.
But if you're worried that your sexual life is headed off into the sunset as you approach midlife, rest easy. You can maintain -- even boost -- your sexual vitality by making a few smart decisions now.
"Healthy men can have erections at any age," says Michael Castleman, a sex educator and health writer based in San Francisco. "Once you hit about 50, erections change. They are slower to rise, they don't rise from fantasy alone -- you need manipulation and direct sexual stimulation. What happens to a lot of men is that they notice these changes and they flip out and think, 'Omigod, I've reached the end of my sexual road.' Well, things aren't over, they've just changed."
The problem is that most men don't know that many of these changes are preventable. They don't do anything about maintaining sexual vitality until a problem occurs, and by then it's closing the barn door after the horse has bolted, says a leading expert in erectile dysfunction (ED).
"The emphasis in this field has been on the treatment, not on the prevention," says Irwin Goldstein, MD, professor of urology and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, in an interview with WebMD.
As a result, doctors know that several medical conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction. About 40% of men with diabetes have some erectile dysfunction. Problems with erections are also common in men with cardiovascular disease, especially those with angina or after a heart attack. And they can be caused by medications used to treat such conditions as high blood pressure. Many doctors think that reversing these problems would also boost a man's sexual vitality. But they don't know for sure.
Your best bet? Prevent the problems before they affect your sex life.
Step 1: Exercise for Sexual Vitality
There is at least one health habit -- exercise -- that has a clear link to sexual vitality, Goldstein says. Among men enrolled in the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, a long-term, community-based study of health and aging, researchers found that men who burned an average of at least 200 calories per day through exercise were far less likely to become impotent over time than men who didn't exercise.
But not all forms of exercise are equal, Goldstein cautions: Men who rode bicycles -- on the road or in the gym -- were nearly twice as likely to be impotent as men in the general population. Researchers chalk it up to continued compression of the nerve and blood supplies to the penis.
Step 2: Kick the Habit and the Fats
The ability to have an erection relies on a complex network of factors, some physical, some psychological. One of the most important factors is healthy arteries. The penis contains an intricate network of tissues that fill with blood during an erection, and if these arteries are blocked by atherosclerosis, there may be trouble in paradise.
"It's incontrovertible that atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries because of plaque deposits, begins in youth," Castleman tells WebMD. "The thing is that it usually doesn't cause significant clinical symptoms until guys are in their 40s or 50s. But if you're a man and you're in your 40s or 50s, you can pretty much rest assured that you have some narrowing. Maybe it's not affecting your heart function, but it's there, and the narrowing of arteries doesn't happen just in the coronary arteries of the heart, it happens all over the body, including the pudendal arteries that carry blood into the penis."
Three of the best ways to prevent atherosclerosis and boost sexual vitality down the road are:
Cut unhealthy fats from the diet
Lose weight if you're overweight
Quit -- or better yet, never start -- smoking
"I wish I could buy billboards all around the United States that said 'With every puff (of tobacco), your penis suffers,'" Castleman says.
Step 3: Check Your Medications
Erectile dysfunction can also be an unwelcome side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs, as well as some over-the-counter agents and illegal substances, according to researchers.
Talk to your doctor about this possible side effect if you're taking drugs to treat:
Depression
High blood pressure
Psychosis
Anxiety
Heartburn
Benign prostate enlargement
High cholesterol
Your doctor may advise you to switch to another drug. Or your doctor may suggest taking the drug at a particular time of night when it's less likely to interfere with your sexual vitality.
Substances such as alcohol, anabolic steroids, heroin, and marijuana can also cause impotence, experts say.
Step 4: Consider Preventive Treatment
There are several treatments for erectile dysfunction. Most of you know about the drug treatments: Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra. But those drugs aren't for everyone.
Other treatments include therapy, penile injections of medications and surgery. Each type of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. Talk to your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Step 5: Set New Expectations
It may be no surprise to women who are reading this, but men who are used to being ruled by their loins rather than their heads need to understand that "sex doesn't just happen in your penis: Lovemaking is a whole-body experience," Castleman says.
"When Michael Jordan takes a jump shot, does he use just his wrist? No. He's using his whole body; everything's got to work together. The way the human body is constructed neurologically is that sexual excitement, sexual arousal is a whole-body experience, and if you focus too much on one part of your body it doesn't work right."
He says that men should have a realistic understanding that after about age 50, erections are slower to rise, and they come and go during love-making.
"After the mid-40s, many men have erections that kind of wax and wane during lovemaking," Castleman says. "It's perfectly normal, and what men need to do is have a little chat with the women in their life and say, 'Look, this is what's happening to me now, and I need more stimulation from you.'"
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UDO'S CHOICE ULTIMATE OIL BLEND - Udos Oil - Digestive Enzyme - UK Supplier
Experts agree that it is vital to regularly eat foods rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids - such as the oils found in Udo's Choice.
Udo's Choice was developed by Dr Udo Erasmus, one of the world's leading experts on dietary fats. It is a carefully balanced blend of unrefined organic seed oils along with other nutrients vital for good health. And since Udo's Choice is a food made only from plant sources, it is ideal for vegetarians and vegans who can't eat fish.
Udo's Choice has a pleasant nutty taste and adds flavour to any dish, for example: simply pour on to your pasta or rice, add to a salad dressing or mix into smoothies or yoghurt. It can even be used in homemade ice cream! But please remember that you must not fry with Udo's Choice.
The oil is mechanically pressed in a low heat environment, free of light and oxygen. This process has been developed by FMD to maximise stability. Unlike many oils, it is packaged in environmentally friendly non-reactive amber glass bottles, placed in a cardboard box, and dated for freshness.
Udo's Choice is:
Certified Organic by Organic Certification Limited
Vegan Society approved
Gluten free and contains no GM ingredients
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VISUAL CHOLESTEROL. Test your cholesterol in the comfort of your own home. Pack of 2 tests.
Cholesterol is a chemical that is made in the liver from fatty foods that we eat. A certain amount of cholesterol is present in the blood stream. Some cholesterol is needed to keep the body healthy but a high level can lead to serious conditions such as angina, heart attack and strokes due to a build up of small fatty lumps developing on the inside lining of the arteries.
We are at greater risk if we smoke, have high blood pressure, are diabetic or obese, have an unhealthy diet or do not exercise. However there is a lot that we can do to lower cholesterol levels with professional advice.
Testing cholesterol levels periodically in the comfort of your own home with this simple to use kit will help you find out within minutes if you have a healthy cholesterol level.
And it’s so simple to use. Use the specially designed lancet device to prick the finger safely then drop the blood drop on to the test strip. Within 35 to 40 seconds, the reaction is complete and developed into a colour which when matched against the comparative card will determine the cholesterol value.
Always see a doctor if you are worried about your cholesterol levels. Not for use by haemophiliacs or those taking blood thinning medicines.
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Save time and money by using employee time clocks from Allied Time.
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TISSERAND - Luxury Specially Blended Vapourising Essential Oils - Restful and Tranquil Serenity Blend
SERENITY Soothe your senses with this peaceful fusion of Bulgarian Rose, Indian Sandalwood, Brazilian Linaloe and Madagascan Vanilla. Restful and tranquil.
Specially blended for vapourisers, diffusers and burners.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat154/TISSERAND_-_Luxury_Specially_Blended_Vapourisin...
TISSERAND - Luxury Specially Blended Vapourising Essential Oils - Restful and Tranquil Serenity Blend
The most amazing blended vaporising essential oils.
The most amazing blended vaporising essential oils. Created by the finest Aroma therapists at TISSERAND. Four perfectly tuned synergistic blends of the finest essential oils specifically for heating and vaporising to work with all aroma stones, vaporisers and diffusers. Experience the intricate notes of TISSERAND ENERGY, EUPHORIA, PASSION AND ENERGY blends provide, and how they provide a considerably more holistic effect than individual oils on their own.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat154/TISSERAND_-_Luxury_Specially_Blended_Vapourisin...
TISSERAND The ULTIMATE Battery Operated Compact Personal Vaporiser
Negative ions are produced naturally outdoors and are plentiful in mountainous regions beside waterfalls, near the sea and after thunderstorms when the air feels fresh and invigorating.
You may have noticed when a thunderstorm approaches the air becomes heavy and you may feel ‘under the weather’. Headaches often occur then after the storm has passed you feel much better. This is because the storm upsets the natural electrical balance of the air. On approach the air becomes positively charged. After the storm has passed, the air is left full of negative ions which makes it feel so much more refreshing.
The use of synthetic fibres, plastics, electrical equipment air-conditioned offices and structural steel buildings all either drain away negative ions or produce positive charges contributing further to the ion imbalance. In fact where at the top of a mountain or hill, by the sea or waterfall there’s an abundance of around 80,000 negative air ions per cubic cm – compared to say the home or office – there could be as few as 40!!.
By restoring a more natural and healthy ion balance the incidence of headaches and migraines can be reduced while alertness and concentration is improved. Ionisers can also significantly reduce the feeling of stuffiness in a heated room with many heating and ventilation systems being notorious for the positive ions they produce.
Creating a negative charge in the atmosphere removes particles of smoke, dust, pollen, and bacteria as they are introduced by precipitation. For example as somebody sits on a sofa, dust typically is raised into the air. This dust then acquires a negative charge and moves directly to the closest earth usually the floor.
Unlike an air filter the ioniser is non location specific. Once the negative charge has been established dust removal occurs everywhere in the room. With an air filter dust is obviously only removed from the air in the vicinity of the unit. The size of the particles removed are also limited to the grade and specification of the filter itself.
An ioniser will tend to benefit the room in which it is placed. Most people seeking all day benefit will be best served by having one in the bedroom and one in the living room. With an air filter dust is obviously only removed from the air in the vicinity of the unit. The size of particles removed are also limited to the grade and specification of the filter itself.
The greatest benefit will be found nearest the ioniser where the concentration of ions in the air is highest – so in a bedroom for example the ioniser is best positioned close to the head of the bed.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat106/cat134/cat138/The_Tisserand_Vaporising_Ionizer._Cleane...
TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT. Unisex. Handy Pocket Size Disposable Emergency Solid Waste Collection Kit. Pack of 3.
TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT. The Handy Disposable Emergency Unisex Solid Waste Collection Kit that lets you pass solids and urine quickly without fuss and dispose the contents safely and hygienically.
Imagine you are on the move. You feel you need to go and answer natures call. But there’s no toilet or if there is, it is grotesquely unsanitary. Frustration mounts and can even turn into panic and indeed can put your health at risk.
What on earth do you do? Relax. TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT is the most amazing pocket size disposable solid collection kit for both men and women that can be used discreetly even in the confines of a car or a tiny toilet cubicle, with a puncture resistant pouch containing Liqsorb that turns the urine and solids instantly into a leak proof, odourless, spill proof gel that’s non toxic and safe to dispose of in any waste bin.
Just pocket size, the TRAVELJOHN opens up into a unique re-sealable container containing Liqsorb that absorbs urine and solids, deodorises and disinfects while it solidifies into an odourless spill proof gel that wont leak.
Its unique shaped spill guard collar makes it easy to hold in place and each pack contains toilet tissue paper packs as well as antiseptic hand wipes for maximum personal hygiene.
So whether you’re out and about shopping with your kids, at a concert, festival or sports event with disgusting looking cubicles, camping, touring, on holiday somewhere remote or worse suddenly developed a bout of Delhi Belly the TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION KIT is invaluable for your health, well being and peace of mind!
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat206/cat338/TRAVELJOHN_EMERGENCY_SOLID_WASTE_COLLECT...
TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR Handy Pocket Size Disposable Emergency Urinal Kit for children. Unisex. Used standing or sitting. Pack of 6.
Imagine you are on the move. Your kids need to go right now to answer natures call – or else!..... But there’s no toilet or if there is, it is grotesquely unsanitary. Frustration mounts and can even turn into discomfort, tears or even panic.
Relax. TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR is the most amazing pocket size handy disposable urinal kit designed especially for children that can be used discreetly both standing up and sitting down even in the confines of a car or a tiny toilet cubicle, with a puncture resistant pouch containing Liqsorb that turns the urine instantly into a leak proof, odourless, spill proof gel that’s non toxic and safe to dispose of, without fuss in any waste bin.
Just palm size the TRAVELJOHN JUNIOR is so small, it fits discreetly into a pocket and opens up into a unique re-sealable container measuring 2in x 2in x 5in. TRAVELJOHN with Liqsorb can absorb up to 800cc of urine! So if your kids have not quite filled the TRAVELJOHN first time round, they can use and re-use it till its full then dispose.
Its unique shaped unisex funnel collar with a spill guard neck ensures spill proof use sitting or standing whilst the leak proof pouch with a special volume indicator solidifies, deodorises and disinfects the urine instantly into an odourless spill proof gel collecting up to 800cc of urine!
So whether you’re out and about shopping with your kids, at a concert, festival or sports event with disgusting looking cubicles, camping, touring or on holiday somewhere remote the TRAVELJOHN EMERGENCY URINAL is invaluable for their health and well being!
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat151/cat206/cat338/TRAVELJOHN_JUNIOR_Handy_Pocket_Size_Disp...
TRIO Three Removable Section Compact Recycling Kitchen Pedal Bin
Is recycling your household waste simply too long winded and complicated? Do you have empty bottles, newspaper and cans stacked on the floor by your waste bin, or hanging in separate carrier bags or have you even with the best intentions given up recycling as just too time consuming!
Wouldn’t recycling at home be so much simpler if all waste – organic and residual kitchen waste, paper cans and bottles could be instantly separated ready for disposal or recycling?
Recycling bags take up too much space. Stacker bins are functional but can detract from a pleasant kitchen setting. The NEW TRIO PEDAL BIN is the worlds first dedicated Kitchen Bin that helps you streamline your home recycling.
It’s the first kitchen bin to incorporate three separate removable sections for waste and recyclable materials. Two 17lt sections for bulky recyclable waste and a 6lt section for green and organic waste. It allows you to organize and recycle your household waste easily and efficiently – do your best for the environment with the minimum of time and effort!
With washable removable colour coded bins sections, the TRIO is a masterpiece of engineering – a stunning cloverleaf shape in white body with silver lid, packing a total of 40 lt’s of storage capacity into three separate compartments in a compact bin that measures just 47 x 39 x 59cm.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Once you have completed making all your selections please click on the checkout button to complete your purchase.
http://www.livingiseasy.co.uk/products/cat5/cat204/cat217/TRIO_Three_Removable_Section_Compact_Recyc...
Troubleshoot your love life
The Marlboro man just doesn't keep it up like he used to.
On the outside, he may still look like the epitome of the rugged American male -- a man's man. But inside, it's another story: years of cigarettes, liquor, and steak and eggs can do a number both on a man's heart and sexual vitality.
Well, it didn't have to happen. Sure, men experience a drop in levels of the sex hormone testosterone as they age. Many a man finds that he's no longer the young buck, bed-wise, that he was in his randy youth.
But if you're worried that your sexual life is headed off into the sunset as you approach midlife, rest easy. You can maintain -- even boost -- your sexual vitality by making a few smart decisions now.
"Healthy men can have erections at any age," says Michael Castleman, a sex educator and health writer based in San Francisco. "Once you hit about 50, erections change. They are slower to rise, they don't rise from fantasy alone -- you need manipulation and direct sexual stimulation. What happens to a lot of men is that they notice these changes and they flip out and think, 'Omigod, I've reached the end of my sexual road.' Well, things aren't over, they've just changed."
The problem is that most men don't know that many of these changes are preventable. They don't do anything about maintaining sexual vitality until a problem occurs, and by then it's closing the barn door after the horse has bolted, says a leading expert in erectile dysfunction (ED).
"The emphasis in this field has been on the treatment, not on the prevention," says Irwin Goldstein, MD, professor of urology and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, in an interview with WebMD.
As a result, doctors know that several medical conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction. About 40% of men with diabetes have some erectile dysfunction. Problems with erections are also common in men with cardiovascular disease, especially those with angina or after a heart attack. And they can be caused by medications used to treat such conditions as high blood pressure. Many doctors think that reversing these problems would also boost a man's sexual vitality. But they don't know for sure.
Your best bet? Prevent the problems before they affect your sex life.
Step 1: Exercise for Sexual Vitality
There is at least one health habit -- exercise -- that has a clear link to sexual vitality, Goldstein says. Among men enrolled in the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, a long-term, community-based study of health and aging, researchers found that men who burned an average of at least 200 calories per day through exercise were far less likely to become impotent over time than men who didn't exercise.
But not all forms of exercise are equal, Goldstein cautions: Men who rode bicycles -- on the road or in the gym -- were nearly twice as likely to be impotent as men in the general population. Researchers chalk it up to continued compression of the nerve and blood supplies to the penis.
Step 2: Kick the Habit and the Fats
The ability to have an erection relies on a complex network of factors, some physical, some psychological. One of the most important factors is healthy arteries. The penis contains an intricate network of tissues that fill with blood during an erection, and if these arteries are blocked by atherosclerosis, there may be trouble in paradise.
"It's incontrovertible that atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries because of plaque deposits, begins in youth," Castleman tells WebMD. "The thing is that it usually doesn't cause significant clinical symptoms until guys are in their 40s or 50s. But if you're a man and you're in your 40s or 50s, you can pretty much rest assured that you have some narrowing. Maybe it's not affecting your heart function, but it's there, and the narrowing of arteries doesn't happen just in the coronary arteries of the heart, it happens all over the body, including the pudendal arteries that carry blood into the penis."
Three of the best ways to prevent atherosclerosis and boost sexual vitality down the road are:
Cut unhealthy fats from the diet
Lose weight if you're overweight
Quit -- or better yet, never start -- smoking
"I wish I could buy billboards all around the United States that said 'With every puff (of tobacco), your penis suffers,'" Castleman says.
Step 3: Check Your Medications
Erectile dysfunction can also be an unwelcome side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs, as well as some over-the-counter agents and illegal substances, according to researchers.
Talk to your doctor about this possible side effect if you're taking drugs to treat:
Depression
High blood pressure
Psychosis
Anxiety
Heartburn
Benign prostate enlargement
High cholesterol
Your doctor may advise you to switch to another drug. Or your doctor may suggest taking the drug at a particular time of night when it's less likely to interfere with your sexual vitality.
Substances such as alcohol, anabolic steroids, heroin, and marijuana can also cause impotence, experts say.
Step 4: Consider Preventive Treatment
There are several treatments for erectile dysfunction. Most of you know about the drug treatments: Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra. But those drugs aren't for everyone.
Other treatments include therapy, penile injections of medications and surgery. Each type of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. Talk to your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Step 5: Set New Expectations
It may be no surprise to women who are reading this, but men who are used to being ruled by their loins rather than their heads need to understand that "sex doesn't just happen in your penis: Lovemaking is a whole-body experience," Castleman says.
"When Michael Jordan takes a jump shot, does he use just his wrist? No. He's using his whole body; everything's got to work together. The way the human body is constructed neurologically is that sexual excitement, sexual arousal is a whole-body experience, and if you focus too much on one part of your body it doesn't work right."
He says that men should have a realistic understanding that after about age 50, erections are slower to rise, and they come and go during love-making.
"After the mid-40s, many men have erections that kind of wax and wane during lovemaking," Castleman says. "It's perfectly normal, and what men need to do is have a little chat with the women in their life and say, 'Look, this is what's happening to me now, and I need more stimulation from you.'"
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UDO'S CHOICE ULTIMATE OIL BLEND - Udos Oil - Digestive Enzyme - UK Supplier
Experts agree that it is vital to regularly eat foods rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids - such as the oils found in Udo's Choice.
Udo's Choice was developed by Dr Udo Erasmus, one of the world's leading experts on dietary fats. It is a carefully balanced blend of unrefined organic seed oils along with other nutrients vital for good health. And since Udo's Choice is a food made only from plant sources, it is ideal for vegetarians and vegans who can't eat fish.
Udo's Choice has a pleasant nutty taste and adds flavour to any dish, for example: simply pour on to your pasta or rice, add to a salad dressing or mix into smoothies or yoghurt. It can even be used in homemade ice cream! But please remember that you must not fry with Udo's Choice.
The oil is mechanically pressed in a low heat environment, free of light and oxygen. This process has been developed by FMD to maximise stability. Unlike many oils, it is packaged in environmentally friendly non-reactive amber glass bottles, placed in a cardboard box, and dated for freshness.
Udo's Choice is:
Certified Organic by Organic Certification Limited
Vegan Society approved
Gluten free and contains no GM ingredients
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VISUAL CHOLESTEROL. Test your cholesterol in the comfort of your own home. Pack of 2 tests.
Cholesterol is a chemical that is made in the liver from fatty foods that we eat. A certain amount of cholesterol is present in the blood stream. Some cholesterol is needed to keep the body healthy but a high level can lead to serious conditions such as angina, heart attack and strokes due to a build up of small fatty lumps developing on the inside lining of the arteries.
We are at greater risk if we smoke, have high blood pressure, are diabetic or obese, have an unhealthy diet or do not exercise. However there is a lot that we can do to lower cholesterol levels with professional advice.
Testing cholesterol levels periodically in the comfort of your own home with this simple to use kit will help you find out within minutes if you have a healthy cholesterol level.
And it’s so simple to use. Use the specially designed lancet device to prick the finger safely then drop the blood drop on to the test strip. Within 35 to 40 seconds, the reaction is complete and developed into a colour which when matched against the comparative card will determine the cholesterol value.
Always see a doctor if you are worried about your cholesterol levels. Not for use by haemophiliacs or those taking blood thinning medicines.
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