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Over the past few years, Viagra has brought excitement back into millions of people's sex lives. Viagra has become an international bestseller since it is effective for mast people. However, it comes with known side effects like headache, flushing and reports of possible links to heart attacks.

The medical community has its reservations since a short-term solution like Viagra dissuades people from seeking long-term treatment to correct the penile dysfunction. Penile dysfunction is a complex problem with many causes and types. Doctors warm people against taking a short-cut approach to overcome symptoms that may be part of a much bigger problem. Sill, the convenient availability and associated discreetness encourages most men to pop the Viagra pill for instant gratification that may last up to 30 minutes. Presently Viagra is the best available treatment, but it should be used as a last resort and only in consultation with a qualified medical practitioner.

Before taking Viagra you must consult a doctor to get a complete health scan. You may also consult a psychologist to identify and resolve any psychological or relationship issues through counselling. This is recommended because in many cases the problem might be treatable through alternative therapy. Just popping the blue pill without identifying the real problem will only delay the required treatment and might even lower your chances of fully recovering from the problem.

Despite Viagra s effectiveness, some people keep exploring alternative non-drug supplements. Many of them have come to be known as natural Viagra. Here are some herb-based natural supplements that have been tried and may provide visible benefits within a few days to a few weeks.

- Ginkgo Biloba: is a herbal product derived from the Maidenhair Tree. For centuries it was thought to be extinct in the wild, but is now known to be growing in wild in the Zhejiang province in Eastern China. This herb is often used as a memory booster. A study conducted at the University of California revealed that ginkgo showed positive results in sexual problems for 84% of men who were on antidepressant drugs such as Prozac. Gingko presumably acts by enhancing blood flow and is relatively free of side effects.

- Arginine: is an amino acid that also lends chocolate its claimed aphrodisiac properties. Arginine also works by increasing blood flow. In a limited study at Tel Aviv University, 31% of men with impotence and dysfunction problems showed improved after six weeks of taking arginine. Now a word of caution…As with Viagra, you should avoid arginine if you are taking nitroglycerin for heart problem. This combination may cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. For the same reason, you should never combine a dose of arginine with Viagra.

- DHEA: Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA is a natural steroid produced in our body from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, gonads, adipose tissue, brain and skin. DHEA is the the most abundant hormone in the human body. This supplement may also provide benefits for men who have low levels of this hormone. DHEA helps our bodies make estrogen and testosterone, the two hormones that provide sexual stimulation. Medical advice is again recommended before using this product since it has some known side effects like stunted growth in teenagers and hairloss.

- Yohimbe: is a combination of alkaloids derived from bark of the West-African tree Pausinystalia yohimbe Pierre. There are several studies that suggest that yohimbe is effective in erectile dysfunctions. However, in its unrefined form this herb can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure, anxiety and other side effects. The purified form of the herb is available as yohimbine, which is a FDA-approved drug. Again…do not use without consulting your doctor.

Health food stores and pharmacies are stocked with several brands of passion potions that are often combinations of the substances mentioned above with some other quite questionable ingredients. There is no real evidence suggesting that such concoctions are really effective no matter how much they claim to act like Viagra. Instead of a blend, you may be better off purchasing an individual ingredient as suggested by a qualified doctor to suit your particular condition.

Article Published: Friday 11th May 2007