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Tongkat Ali – Do You Know The Truth?

Written by Don McKerry on January 7, 2010 - View Comments
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Like all alternative medicines and therapies, there are various factual and untrue statements about the validity of this increasingly popular herbal remedy.  Generally, herbal medicines are all-natural products that are non-habit forming and produce minimal side effects.

Tongkat Ali is no exception.

One claim indicates that Tongkat Ali root powder is effective for improving overall health, increasing libido and enhancing sexual performance. That the root powder works just as well as the root extract.

This is quite simply untrue. From the researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):

“The yield of the bioactive constituents is extremely low at less than 0.005%. Hence, they are not easily available for further studies and for commercial preparations. The plant also requires a longer time to produce the secondary bio-active metabolites and their biological activities may be derived from more than one of the constituents.”

Also all anecdotal evidences and experiences from users suggest that the root extract is much more effective than root power.

Another often misunderstood idea maintains that Tongkat Ali powder can be supplemented by other herbs.  While products containing a mix of Tongkat Ali extract and other herbs can indeed be more potent, many supplement manufacturers abuse this and put too little Tongkat Ali extract into their formulation.

For Tongkat Ali extract to work effectively, I recommend at least 300 mg of the extract.

There are various extract strengths available in the market. Typically its 1:50, 1:100 and 1:200 with 1:200 extract strength being the most potent and also the more expensive one.

The actual mechanism in which the Tongkat Ali extract works in our body has not been identified and documented. Various studies, reports and reviews suggest that the active ingredients within Tongkat Ali extract increases the amount of free testosterone in our body.

In a test result released in May 2005 by by ZRT Laboratory, the lab reported the testosterone level of a 72-year old male who’s increased by 224 percent.

Also the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported on clinical trials conducted on Tongkat Ali extract and the editor concluded:

“The results suggest that water soluble extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack increased fat free mass, reduced body fat, and increased muscle strength and size, and thus may have an ergogenic effect.”

(Eurycoma longifolia Jack is the scientific name for Tongkat Ali)

The effects reported by users of Tongkat Ali extract includes increase in sex drive and libido, harder and longer-lasting erection, muscle gain, weight loss, along with an overall increase in energy and feeling more ‘positive about life’. Other effects also include aggression.

All these effects points to an increase in overall and possibly free testosterone level.

Irregardless of the actual mechanism though, Tongkat Ali extract at appropriate extract strength and dosage does indeed live up to its reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac.

As a user, our primary concern is Tongkat Ali’s safety over a long period of use. LD50 tests done demonstrate that the extract is non-toxic in nature and extremely safe for long-term consumption.

To round up my summation, I like to give you a final thought that will save you some money.  Forget about Tongkat Ali coffee. It’s a complete waste of money and chances are, you’ll be disappointed that it does nothing for you except to give a little caffeine boost.

Tongkat Ali extract is way too bitter in taste to be mixed into any food and still be edible. These products are nothing but marketing gimmicks designed to ride on the increasing popularity of this herb.

Don’t believe me? When you get hold of some Tongkat Ali extract capsules, break it open and taste it for yourself. Just be sure to have a big glass of water ready.

Updates:

Readers have asked for my specific recommendations on products. You may read my post below on purchasing Tongkat Ali extract or if you want an immediate recommendation, here are two of them:

(these are not affiliate links)

1:200 extract strength, pure Tongkat Ali root extract – SD-200

1:50 extract strength, pure Tongkat Ali root extract – SD-50

Both are from the same company. Only the extract strength is different.  This is the only manufacturer that offers a 90 days full money back guarantee and has a ton of user’s testimonials on their websites.

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Understanding Testosterone

Written by Don McKerry on August 30, 2010 - View Comments
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Most people have a basic understanding of testosterone and if they don’t their day will come. That is because testosterone is being used for more health treatments than ever before. The irony is that as testosterone has become recognized as important for many male and female conditions, claims about the ancient herbal remedy Tongkat Ali Extract no longer seem exaggerated.

At one point westerners seemed to feel that nature’s biggest testosterone booster, Tongkat Ali Extract, was another alternative medicine that sounded too good to be true. Yet, Southeast Asians continued to use the medicine for many cures.

Persons with healthy testosterone levels enjoy the following benefits:

  • Higher energy
  • Better outlook and mood
  • A sound sex drive
  • Good erectile function
  • Good fat distribution
  • Better bone strength
  • Increased sperm production

Add improved circulation and important characteristics to fight high fever and you have the benefits of Tongkat Ali. For centuries local tribesmen used Tongkat Ali to treat everything from malaria to psychological conditions.

At the same time, there are many benefits to healthy testosterone levels and there are many disadvantages to having low testosterone levels. Low sexual desire tops the list but there are other symptoms, including sexual dysfunction, constant fatigue, low energy and a depressed mood.

Physicians and psychiatrists have combined to develop an amazing number of treatments, many of which involve the use of prescription medications. Treatments cover a wide range from gels that are rubbed into the skin every day, to patches that are used each day to intramuscular injections that are taken every 2-3 weeks.

One thing to make clear is that these remedies are to boost testosterone, not to help the user create am erection like PDE-5’s Viagra, Levitra and Cialis attempt to do. Testosterone treatments, like Tongkat Ali, are ongoing and in fact do address all the symptoms of low testosterone such as increasing low libido as well as helping to overcome erectile dysfunction.

Lately, many physicians are prescribing testosterone patches. The most common is the 5 mg patch called Androderm, produced by Watson Pharma, a subdivision of Watson Pharmaceuticals. The typical box contains 30 patches. Patients apply one, two or three patches for 24 hours. At the end of the time, the patches are removed and the patient can apply new patches to new areas.

The list of ingredients is enough to make anyone want to research Androderm.

  • Glycerin USP
  • Glycerin monooleate
  • Metalized polyester/Surlyn (ethylene-methacrylic acid Copolymer)
  • Ethylene vinyl acetate backing film with resistant ink
  • Methyl laurate
  • Sodium hydroxide NF

These are just a few of the ingredients. Reports about the success of the patches are mixed.

Tongkat Ali Extract is a safe, all-natural form of testosterone booster for which no prescription is required. There are no significant side effects attached to the herbal remedy which is derived from the nine to ten foot vertical underground roots of the Eurycoma Longifolia found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia.

At one time, the trees were abundant in all Southeast Asian rainforests. Recent conflicts have caused much deforestation in many of the region’s forests. Hopefully the supply of the colorful trees will increase as reforesting efforts progress. Unfortunately, Tongkat Ali is extracted from roots of mature trees, aged 20 – 25 years, only.

As men age, their testosterone levels decrease. The first occasions of the decrease begin at age 30. At this age, the reduction is barely noticeable. By age fifty, most men notice the difference in testosterone levels through common symptoms like lower energy, lower libido and weaker erections.

Other causes of low testosterone are injury, infection, chemotherapy, genetic abnormalities, a non-functional pituitary gland, the influence of other medications, stress, alcoholism and many, many other conditions and diseases. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly known as impotence and disables the man’s natural ability to have and sustain an erection.

Treatment with PDE-5’s lacks gratification and is simply treating the symptoms not addressing the causes of ED. Most other forms of treatment are considered too invasive.

This explains why physicians like the famous Dr. Mehmet Oz are turning to alternative therapies to address ED. When recent tests by ZRT Laboratories showed male testosterone increased in humans after trying Tongkat Ali for three weeks, demand for the herbal extract has risen dramatically. Isn’t it time you gave yourself a healthy boost of testosterone? Try Tongkat Ali Extract today and you will see what everyone is talking about.

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Tongkat Ali Extract And You

Written by Don McKerry on August 23, 2010 - View Comments
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Today, blood tests can reveal much about us. Sometimes we even learn more than we want to know. Blood tests are a popular way to check the individual’s testosterone level. In women, testosterone is made by the adrenal glands and in the ovaries. The male body uses larger amounts of testosterone. The hormone (androgen) is made in large amounts by the male testicles and in lesser amounts by the adrenal glands. The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When testosterone is low, the pituitary gland emits a hormone called lueteinizing hormone (LH), which signals the testicles to produce more testosterone.

Before puberty, the male testosterone level is extremely low. As boys reach puberty, it is easy to notice telltale signs like a deeper voice, a more muscular body and increased body hair which become recognizable seemingly overnight. At this point, the boy’s body is making sperm.

There are differing views on when the male body is at its sexual peak. There are also differences in opinion about when the male sex drive begins to subtly diminish. Many physicians suggest that at age 30, the testosterone level is at its peak while others feel age 40 is the peak age.

Testosterone is generally considered a male hormone critical to an active and healthy sex life. The female body has a small amount of testosterone, which is primarily produced in the ovaries. In fact, half of the female’s testosterone is made in the ovaries. In men and women, testosterone affects the brain, bone and muscle mass, the distribution of fat, the vascular system, the energy level, genital tissues and sexual functioning.

Because Tongkat Ali produces significant levels of testosterone, users notice many of the characteristics mentioned above. Women can expect Tongkat Ali to raise their energy level, increase their libido, increase sensitivity in the sexual organs and lubricate the vaginal walls.

To truly be effective, users of this natural alternative should ingest the medicine on a regular basis. The most popular method is called cycling. Whether the user prefers liquid, powder, tablet or capsule, the user should determine a cycling program that is effective for them. The most common “cycle” calls for the user to take Tongkat Ali Extract for five days and then be off the extract for two days before starting another five-day “on” cycle.

The cycle can be affected by the strength of your Tongkat Ali. If you use a 1:200 mixture, your cycle will be different than if you use 1:100 strength. 1:200 is the most potent and effective strength of Tongkat Ali Extract. As the Tongkat Ali Extract works differently on every user, they must usually do some self-experimentation before finding their perfect cycle and strength.

The human body manufactures two types of testosterone. Bound testosterone is bound to a protein called sex hormone binding globulin (SHGB) contained within the blood stream. If a person wants to know their testosterone level, the easiest way is to have a blood test. Tongkat Ali increases both bound and free testosterone.

In addition to using Tongkat Ali Extract to increase testosterone, there are several other steps users can take to help keep testosterone levels up.

Diet – if the diet is bad for the heart, it is also bad for the testosterone level. Regularly eating fruits, whole grains, vegetables, heart healthy fats and nuts, olive oil, fish and wine is a sound heart and testosterone diet.
Watch Your Weight – overweight people are asking for trouble and will suffer low libido and ED.
Check blood pressure – High cholesterol and high blood pressure will impede the person’s sex drive and heart function.
Alcohol – Drinking to excess is a risk nobody needs but also limits the production of bound testosterone.
Smoking – Smoking harms the blood vessels and decreases blood flow to the penis.
Control stress – whatever measures are needed to reduce stress, implement right away. Exercise has many benefits and stress relief is one of them.

Even healthy people with healthy sex lives use Tongkat Ali. These people are strong advocates of the herbal medicine. They report more confident sexual conduct, more powerful erections and orgasms. There is nothing wrong with that! Try Tongkat Ali today.

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Fight Testosterone Erosion With Tongkat Ali Extract

Written by Don McKerry on August 16, 2010 - View Comments
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Testosterone arrives unannounced during puberty for both genders. The body’s main sex hormone helps our bodies mature and usually sparks a growth spurt. During this maturing process, the growth of body hair and oily skin are common to both sexes. In males, the voice is likely to deepen, the testicles will descend and the body’s lifelong production of testosterone begins.

Believe it or not, testosterone not only contributes to the physical differences between the genders but also contributes to the differences between male and female brains. The male brain is actually larger than the female brain because the more aggressive production of the hormone in men causes the brain to grow. Interestingly, the corpus callosum, or connection between the brain’s hemispheres is larger in the female brain.

These facts are just part of the story when it comes to testosterone which is certainly one of the human body’s most misunderstood miracles. A healthy testosterone level makes for a healthy person.

As an all-natural extract, Tongkat Ali boosts the user’s testosterone levels. Malaysian tests and research performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in conjunction with the Malaysian government have borne out interesting capabilities of the wondrous extract. MIT and the Malaysian government have even taken a patent on a possible cancer treatment using Tongkat Ali.

For centuries, the natives of most Southeast Asian cultures have relied upon Tongkat Ali as a medicine for a number of ailments. Now that we understand the healing powers of the extract, research has continued to explore the full potential of the herbal extract from the impressive Eurycoma Longifolia trees, which were once plentiful in Southeast Asian rainforests.

Due to the deforestation of much of the region, only Malaysia and Indonesia have bountiful supplies of the trees and their precious nine-foot long vertical roots from which Tongkat Ali is derived. Most of the Eurycoma Longifolia trees are now the property of indigenous tribes.

The Malaysian government has invested millions of dollars in fine-tuning the manufacturing process needed to produce the herbal extract. The process is far advanced from the original extraction process as Malaysia has confidence in their Tongkat Ali investment.

However, even with the spanking clean and gleaming manufacturing centers, one aspect of the extraction process has remained in tact. The trees are the property of the natives. To obtain the roots of the 45-foot Eurycoma Longifolia trees, the natives must go deep into the rainforests and undertake the difficult task of extracting the bulky and deep roots.

Once the roots are uncovered and separated, they are carried back to the village and prepared for shipment to the manufacturing facilities. Usually three natives are required for each root.

All this manual labor marks the first step in preparation of herbal medicine, which is now shipped all over the globe. When Tongkat Ali’s ability to increase a person’s testosterone level reached the western world, demand for Tongkat Ali exploded.

It is a natural reality of life that testosterone levels diminish with age. This cold reality leads to frustration for many men. In the west, more than 30 million men try to overcome their testosterone reduction and decreased interest in sex or libido with PDE-5 prescription medications.

The PDE-5 medications have some annoying side effects but unfortunately fail at increasing libido. These medicines, like Viagra and Cialis, do assist men suffering erectile dysfunction by helping to create an erection, but they do not increase the desire for sexual enjoyment.

Tongkat Ali not only increases libido but it helps develop long-lasting, sustainable erections and more enjoyable orgasms than PDE-5 prescriptions. Perhaps that is why more than 50 percent of men who purchase Viagra do not refill their prescriptions.

If you want to enjoy sex again or if you simply want better sex, do what the Southeast Asians have done for centuries. Try Tongkat Ali today and you too will soon celebrate the extract as did Dr. Mehmet Oz on his national television show. When it comes to adding testosterone, the all-natural alternative is best. Try Tongkat Ali. You and your partner will be glad you did.

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Testosterone and Tongkat Ali Extract

Written by Don McKerry on August 8, 2010 - View Comments
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There is plenty of evidence to support the Tongkat Ali Extract manufacturer’s claims that the all-natural herbal extract is a time-tested, effective testosterone booster. Southeast Asian native doctors patiently developed the extract from the roots of the Eurycoma Longifolia tree hundreds of years ago. While communities from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and most other Southeast Asian cultures may not have known why they felt energized by the extract, they certainly knew they felt healthier and more robust.

Now, we know these effects were caused by the added release of testosterone the extract provides. Yet, even today, testosterone is a much-misunderstood hormone that benefits both men and women. In terms of libido, testosterone is more influential in males, but the hormone helps in the development and care of the female sex organs.

Testosterone is the main androgen or sex hormone in the human body. The hormone is classified as an anabolic steroid because it boosts body tissues and encourages the body to retain protein. These abilities have caused the steroid to be banned for use by professional athletes and most amateur competitions including the Olympics.

Good testosterone levels are healthy for many reasons. The steroid is now used to help treat many health conditions, including certain cancers. Testosterone patches are sometimes prescribed by physicians for patients who have endured major surgeries. In these cases, two or three external patches are applied to different areas of the body for 24-hour periods.

These modern-day uses of testosterone support the Southeast Asian experience with Tongkat Ali Extract. Before the extract became known as a libido enhancer, doctors in the areas where the Eurycoma Longifolia was prevalent, used the extract to fight high fevers, improve blood circulation and generally create an aura of good health. Testosterone is used for those same treatments in Western cultures today.

As with other steroids, testosterone can be harmful in excess. Side effects of high testosterone include oily skin, acne, insomnia and increased risk of cancer. Usually the body controls the testosterone level to prevent these effects.

Testosterone is responsible for the growth and development of the male penis, testicles, scrotum, prostrate and seminal vesicles. Secondary sex characteristics such as musculature, bone mass, fat distribution, hair patterns laryngeal enlargement and vocal chord thickening are also affected by testosterone.

In man, the testosterone level increases dramatically at puberty and gradually begins to decrease at age 50 or earlier. In the United States, 13 million men suffer testosterone deficiency. Surprisingly, less than 10 percent of those persons receive treatment for the deficiency.

There have been numerous studies about testosterone. One definite result of these studies indicate that persons suffering obesity, diabetes or hypertension are significantly more prone towards low testosterone than person not suffering those conditions.

In the human body, testosterone is produced by the testes. The hormone’s level is regulated by a process that begins with the messages from the brain. The chain is called the hypothalamic –pituitary-gonadal axis. At the end of the chain, a Leutenizing hormone helps to stimulate the testes to produce more testosterone. The testes produce approximately 4-7 milligrams of testosterone daily.

In today’s highly pressurized environment, there are many daily conditions that can contribute to low testosterone levels and lack of libido. Stress, anxiety, diet and lack of exercise weigh heavily on the body’s production of testosterone.

While men and women work on controlling these negative conditions, there never seems to be enough time. This has led many persons of all ages to need assistance with testosterone and with libido.

When Tongkat Ali Extract was proven to be effective as a bodybuilding aid and as a libido enhancer, demand for the extract from the West soared. Recently, the extract received a significant endorsement from Dr. Mehmet Oz on his national television show.

Oz, the highly regarded surgeon and author of five health books, has long been an advocate of safe alternative remedies. The Doctor’s endorsement of Tongkat Ali Extract served to increase awareness and demand for the all-natural product that is now shipped to all corners of the globe.

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Tongkat Ali For Erectile Dysfunction

Written by Don McKerry on August 2, 2010 - View Comments
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In the United States alone, more than 30 million men use Viagra or a PDE-5 alternative to treat erectile dysfunction.  Globally, it is estimated that 100 million men treat erectile dysfunction every day.

Men who are serious about treating erectile dysfunction are rapidly turning to alternative therapies for troubling erectile dysfunction symptoms.  One of the most popular natural treatments comes from Southeast Asia and is known as Tongkat Ali Extract.

The flexibility, proven results and safety factors related to the treatment of the condition with Tongkat Ali have made it a popular, healthy alternative to Viagra-like products.  The western world is responding with amazing demand.

Tongkat Ali Extract is derived from the roots of the Eurycoma Longifolia trees found deep in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Local natives go through the laborious effort to dig out the nine to ten foot vertically submerged roots from which the root chips for the extract are processed.

The Malaysian government has spent millions of dollars on upgrading the manufacturing equipment used to produce the extract, which is made in several different strengths.  The most powerful extract is 1:200, meaning that 200 grams of the root chip are used to produce 1 gram of herbal extract.

Tongkat Ali is most effective when the practical cycling method is used for ingestion.  The most popular cycling procedure calls for the user to take Tongkat Ali Extract five days in succession and then stop for two days before resuming the rotation.

The system allows the user to be prepared to enjoy sex at any time of any day.  With the increased libido and increased benefits of the additional testosterone, not only will sex once again become exciting and intimate, but erections will last longer and be stronger in order to provide more powerful orgasms.

Consider the fact that 50 percent of Viagra users do not renew their prescriptions.  This is generally attributed to the negative side effects like blurred vision, stomachaches, headaches and light-headedness but is also the result of customer dissatisfaction.

If Viagra is absorbed one hour or so before sex, the user will usually experience an erection.  However, the individual’s sex drive does not improve and the quality of the sexual act is often disappointing.  As Viagra officials have said, having an erection does not necessarily make for a better sexual performance.

The list of conditions that can complicate the use of Viagra is extensive.  Users cannot suffer from heart disease or heart arrhythmia have congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease or a bleeding disorder.  Man Viagra users take multiple medications and these combinations can be dangerous.  Viagra users should always check with their physician before using the drug.

Of course, a prescription is required for the use of Viagra.  No prescription is needed to enjoy the benefits of Tongkat Ali Extract.  Of course, Tongkat Ali has been used by the populations in Southeast Asia for thousands of years, long before Viagra was developed.

Why not discover what the world is learning?  The use of Tongkat Ali will improve your sexual performance and desire.  Try it today!

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Greatly Misunderstood Herbal Medicines Like Tongkat Ali

Written by Don McKerry on July 26, 2010 - View Comments
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When discussions about herbal medicines begin, they are often prefaced by words to the effect that alternative remedies and natural medicines are unproven or inexact.  Too often what that means is that herbal medicines have not been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The facts are that most herbal remedies, like Tongkat Ali Extract, do not require prescriptions and the FDA does not know much about these remedies because it is not their responsibility to research them.  In the United States, too few people are aware of the existence of the Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), which was created in 1992.  The FDA does research prescription medicines.  The agency was launched more than 100 years ago.  Despite its best and sincere efforts, the FDA has made some classic blunders and miscalculations.

Today, physicians are hesitant to recommend any remedies that are not approved by the FDA.  Many times this is because they are afraid of insurance ramifications or have not had the time to perform their own research.

It should be noted that many of today’s prescription medicines have roots connected to plants and herbs.  For example, willow bark was the original derivative for aspirin.  Foxglove flowers provide an extract that is used in Digitalis, a prescription drug for heart conditions. There are many other similar cases.

One of the FDA mistakes was the premature approval of Viagra, the leading prescription medicine for erectile dysfunction.  This mistake caused hundreds of deaths in the first nine months immediately following the drug’s FDA approval.

Many of the world’s leading physicians, like Dr. Mehmet Oz, recommend that patients consider alternative remedies for numerous ailments and conditions.  Oz has written five highly regarded books and in all five has advocated the use of alternative therapies.

The most basic reason is that all-natural herbal remedies, like the Tongkat Ali Extract, carry no side effects, are not addictive and have never caused any deaths.  These ancient medicines have been used for centuries so they can hardly be considered unproven.

When it comes to herbal remedies, it seems that “unproven” has come to mean not approved by the FDA.  Yet, in many parts of the world, where the FDA has no bearing and where prescription medicines are not used, herbal remedies, like Tongkat Ali, are still used to treat physical and psychological conditions and do so quite successfully.

The FDA and today’s physicians know that prescription medications and many of today’s “over the counter” remedies can be addictive, generally have persistent side effects and can cause serious functional damage.  Perhaps this is why 50 percent of Viagra users do not renew their prescriptions.

Monetarily, herbal remedies are much less expensive than prescription drugs.  Much of the cost associated with prescription medications is linked to expensive marketing campaigns.  If you have seen television ads or read magazine ads about today’s prescription drugs and listened to their potential risks, you probably wonder how these medicines received FDA approval and certainly become aware of the dangers associated with many of today’s most popular prescriptions.

Prescription medications can be dangerous.  Prescription medications, like Viagra or other erectile dysfunction medicines, carry serious side effects and can be fatal in certain circumstances.

The Tongkat Ali Extract has been used to treat erectile dysfunction for centuries.  Tongkat Ali works.  It is a safe aphrodisiac, used by men and women, that produces additional amounts of testosterone that not only allows users to enjoy better sex but cares for the sexual organs.

Users do not need a prescription to get started.  Most western users rely on online providers.  The important component in procuring functional Tongkat Ali Extract is to do your homework so you select a reliable provider.  Once you have the right provider, you can be assured of improved, safe and enjoyable sexual experiences.

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Use Alternative Medicines Like Tongkat Ali

Written by Don McKerry on July 19, 2010 - View Comments
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Much of today’s medical profession is based upon the use of prescription medications.  Indeed, the advances made in critical care medicine is miraculous and necessary.  Yet, the over-reliance upon prescription medicines is a great concern.

The truth is that prescription drugs generally treat the symptoms of a disease or pain and do not provide cures for the condition.  Many patients do not understand the difference and blindly trust prescription drugs.

A University of Toronto study has revealed that the use of prescription drugs causes more fatalities in one year than do automobile accidents.  Mistakes in the use of prescription medications and the resulting dangerous side effects of these drugs costs a minimum of $76 billion per year and could account for as much as $135 billion.

The biggest part of this cost is the serious hospitalization caused by the use of the improperly prescribed medicine.  Astoundingly, the University of Toronto found that adverse reactions to prescription drugs is the fourth highest cause of fatalities in the country, following behind heart disease, cancer and stroke.

Physicians are aware that 51 percent of FDA-approved drugs have serious side effects.  The most dangerous drugs are painkillers and drugs that affect the immune system, but 1.5 million Americans are hospitalized each year because of damage caused by prescription drugs and more than 100,000 annual deaths are attributed to prescription drugs.

The side effects can range from life-threatening to discomforting conditions.  Levels of discomfort can range from chronic pain to tolerable discomfort to extremely risky health conditions.  All you need to do to become aware of the known risks is to listen to an advertisement for the next great cure.

Even seemingly safe medications like PDE-5 drugs like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, cause painful side effects.  The FDA certainly was premature with its release of Viagra as 900 people died in the first nine months following the drug’s release.

These facts are just a few of the reasons that people are rapidly resisting prescription medications and returning to the use of alternative therapies, such as herbal extracts.  50 percent of Viagra prescriptions are not renewed.  The drug may help the user achieve an erection but does not increase libido or improve sexual performance, a fact that is not understood by most users.

Natural medicines have been used for thousands of years and do not present dangerous side effects.  In most cases, these time-tested remedies have no side effects and treat the illness not simply ease the symptoms.

The age-old Tongkat Ali Extract is one of those marvelous herbal extracts originally developed in Southeast Asia and now flooding the western markets.  Tongkat Ali is an aphrodisiac that boosts testosterone and is highly regarded as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Men and women benefit from the use of the extract.  Not only does Tongkat Ali elevate sexual desire but the additional testosterone also improves sexual performance while increasing health of the sexual organs.

Erectile dysfunction can be treated and Tongkat Ali provides a safe, side effect-free alternative to today’s prescription medicines.  Properly used, properly manufactured Tongkat Ali will provide the user a more virile way of life, with increased libido and more sexual stamina.

Men can expect stronger, longer lasting erections and more productive testes.  Women will enjoy a more sensitized sexual experience and will notice an almost immediate increase in desire.

Unlike prescription medicines, Tongkat Ali is ingested on a regular, almost daily schedule through a process known as cycling.  The Tongkat Ali Extract user can enjoy sex at any time whenever the time is right.  What an improvement!  What a safe, lasting remedy!  Try Tongkat Ali Extract today.

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Tongkat Ali – The Advantages of Herbal Remedies

Written by Don McKerry on July 12, 2010 - View Comments
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Very few herbal medicines have their roots in western cultures.  As a result, the concept of herbal remedies is often misunderstood.  In the United States, herbal medicines are researched by the NCCAM, a division of the Department of Health and Human Service’s National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine.  NCCAM was founded in 1992 and compared to the FDA is a very young division with an overloaded schedule.

Herbal medicines, like Tongkat Ali, have four distinct advantages over today’s prescription medicines:

  1. History.  Most known herbal remedies are time-tested and have been used in different cultures for centuries.  In many cultures, where prescription medicines are not available, herbal remedies are still the medicines of choice.
  2. Safety.  Remedies like Tongkat Ali are all-natural and carry no side effects.  Many prescription medicines are habit forming, have disturbing side effects and while treating the symptoms of a condition can cause damage to other bodily systems. Prescription medications like Vioxx, which treats arthritis and Viagra-like prescriptions are known to have uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side effects.
  3. Cost.  Prescription medicine manufacturers like Pfizer, the producer of Viagra, spend billions of dollars on research, development and marketing.  The result is extremely prices that far exceed the relatively low cost of herbal remedies.
  4. Convenience.  Prescriptions are not required to order Tongkat Ali.  Many herbs can be grown in home gardens.  Keep in mind that in much of the world these are the only physical and psychological remedies available.

This does not mean that prescription remedies do not have their place.  Many of these medicines are very necessary to treat serious illnesses and in emergency situations, like broken bones, appendicitis or heart attacks.

Users of herbal medicines should understand that these medicines could interact with prescriptions.  Before using herbal remedies, users should check with knowledgeable physicians.

For users in the west, the biggest risk related to herbal medicines is the quality of the product.  Because alternative therapies are not regulated, some providers use inexpensive substitutes for the necessary ingredients in some of the world’s oldest medicines.

Users must research their herbal remedies.  The user should know the manufacturing process, know the purpose of the medicine, know what to expect and be in position to evaluate trustworthy providers.

In the case of Tongkat Ali Extract, the users should only purchase from reliable providers who use the water extraction method.  The extract comes in several different strengths.  The strongest recommended extraction is 1:200, meaning that 200 grams of chipped root make up 1 gram of the extract.

Users should also be familiar with the cycling use of Tongkat Ali.  To achieve the best results of the testosterone building herbal extract, the cycling method of intake is suggested.  Most users take their regular dose of Tongkat Ali for five days and then abstain for two days before beginning the cycle again.

Users should also know what to expect from the extract.  Tongkat Ali is a testosterone boosting remedy that serves as an aphrodisiac and provides many general health benefits, including sexual organ health.  Proper use of the extract normally increases the libido, produces stronger erections, higher sperm counts and more powerful orgasms.   For women, Tongkat Ali makes the vaginal walls more sensitive and increases the libido.

Assuming the Tongkat Ali is of high quality, men and women can expect better sexual experiences and users will achieve a healthier presence with Tongkat Ali.  It is not approved by the FDA, but Tongkat Ali is safe and has been used successfully in Southeast Asia for thousands of years.  If you suffer from erectile dysfunction or just want to enjoy a better sexual experience, try Tongkat Ali Extract.

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Tongkat Ali – More Than a Testosterone Booster

Written by Don McKerry on June 22, 2010 - View Comments
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It may be the testosterone boosting capabilities that have created the upsurge in demand for the Southeast Asian herb, but the Tongkat Ali extract has served multiple healing purposes to natives of the region for centuries.  Users new to the “Asian Viagra” may indeed find unexpected dividends in the extract’s continued use.  Aside from increased libido, users can depend on some pretty positive side effects with all the safety comforts provided by all-natural herbal remedies.

To meet today’s commercial demand, the extract is derived from the roots of the Eurycoma Longifolia tree, which was once populous throughout the region.  It is not clear which Southeast Asian culture originated the use of the herb as a medical remedy, but Malaysia has certainly brought modern technology to the extract’s manufacturing process.

The original doctors had to arrange for excavation of the massive 3 meter root from mature Eurycoma Longifolia trees 36- 40 feet high.  Even today, there are no shortcuts for the critical step of excavation and harvesting of the heavy roots.  Of course, the original doctors has to sterilize the root, which was accomplished by boiling the roots and drying them several times over.

Days later when the roots were satisfactorily cleansed, they were ground into a powder form.  Usually the doctors prescribed Tongkat Ali as a treatment for high fever, including malaria.  The extract has an extremely bitter taste so patients usually mixed the medicine with tea or coffee.

As patients continued the use of the extract, they began to notice that not only was their fever reduced but they also experienced increased sex drive and high energy.  Apparently, these side effects outweighed the bitter taste.

Native doctors could not explain these effects but continued to explore other uses of the herb.  What they found was that the herb could be used to improve circulation and even relieve anxiety.  Soon, the wonder herb was used for a variety of general health issues.

The Tongkat Ali Extract’s role has certainly changed, but there is evidence to suggest that once again we have not fully utilized the herb’s healing powers.  After all, when the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Malaysian government enter into a joint agreement to perform research and development on the root as a potential treatment for cancer, there must be more to the extract than we realize.

Most of the demand from the west is associated with increasing sex drive, improving the performance of sex organs and increasing testosterone in men and women.  However, when the London Sports Journal documented successful tests on use of the extract to increase muscle mass, bodybuilders responded with a vengeance.  As a natural herbal remedy, the extract is safe and although not yet approved for use in certain bodybuilding and weightlifting competitions, Tongkat Ali is recognized as a safe way to help increase strength and muscle mass.  This is just one more surprising benefit of Tongkat Ali.

As we learn more and more about Tongkat Ali, we can only wonder where it all will take us.  Little did those original Southeast Asian doctors know what they uncovered when they set about digging out those big roots of the Eurycoma Longifolia.  We owe those original doctors a lot, but think how large the supply of Tongkat Ali Extract will be when the deforested rainforests of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam recover.  Perhaps then we will uncover all the wondrous therapies Tongkat Ali is capable of producing.



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