​Boosting Your Libido

If you have little to no sex drive, you’re definitely not alone and in pretty good company. A lack of libido is more common than most people think, particularly among women, however it does affect both genders significantly. Even though age is generally attributed to be the primary cause of a drop in libido, it can strike at anytime in your life for many different reasons. Including:

• Stress
• Diet
• Medications
• Low Testosterone Levels
• Overweight/Too Little Exercise
• Substance Abuse

What is libido anyway?

Libido is generally defined as an overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.

Are there any natural ways to increase libido?

There are a lot of natural remedies to increase libido. While ideally changing your diet and exercising more will without a doubt provide the biggest bang for your buck in the bedroom. Here’s a couple herbal supplements to help you along the way:

• Renovation Tea: Female Libido Tea— Female Libido Tea is a natural formulation created to promote a healthy libido and increase fertility among women. Shop Female Libido Tea.
  • Ingredients: Epimedium Leaf, Oatstraw, Shatavari Root and Ginkgo
• Renovation Tea: Male Libido Tea— Male Libido is an all natural special blend of herbs formulated specifically for men to help promote a healthy male libido. Shop Male Libido Tea.
  • Ingredients: Saw Palmetto, Muira Puama, Epimedium Leaf and Ashwagandha

Healthy Eats:

Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp Renovation Tea: Wild West Spice Blend
• 2 tbsp bacon fat, etc.
• 6 slices bacon cooked and drained (save the fat)
• 1 lb ground chorizo sausage
• 1 medium onion diced
• 14.5 oz can Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes
• 1/2 of a 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 bunch chopped chives
• 1 avocado
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook your bacon until crispy. Crumble the bacon , and set aside for later use. Do not clean the skillet.
2. In the same skillet, heated to medium, add diced sweet potatoes, salt and pepper to taste, stir until coated and cover. Cook for about 8 minutes stirring occasionally to brown evenly until soft.
3. Add the diced onions and cook until soft, stirring.
4. Add the chorizo to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until nicely browned.
5. Once the chorizo and sweet potatoes are browned, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all the spices and stir to combine flavors.
6. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until it comes to a low boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Once ready to serve, add the bacon to the chili and garnish with sliced chives and avocado slices.
8. Enjoy!

**All alternative and natural remedies recommended here should be taken under doctors supervision. Always consult your physician before beginning any herbal program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate herbal treatment.