Give Yourself An Herbal Boost
Natural Health

There are some supplements out there you may not have heard of, but they’re a popular way to lighten your mood or lift your libido. Although they’re not substitutes for prescription medications suggested by your doctor, these supplements are recommended for certain mild to moderate health problems by holistic medicine experts from across the country. The following five supplements are the ones most commonly recommended by these holistic experts for their own patients.

Selenium: Several studies show it may help boost immunity and fight certain types of cancer.

Chasteberry: Balances hormones to reduce PMS and menopausal symptoms. It doesn’t have a direct hormonal effect and so takes a little longer to work, so you have to take it on a regular basis.

No-Flush Niacin: Called “no-flush” because it doesn’t give you that flushed feeling that makes your cheeks rosy, niacin is generally taken under a doctor’s supervision to reduce cholesterol.

HTTP: Hydroxy-tryptophan may help boost your mood.

Cordyceps: This rare mushroom was once used as an ancient Chinese remedy to lift libido and reduce fatigue and is now used by herbal medicine experts there to help with energy balance. It was first used in the West by athletes because there’s some evidence it may also boost oxygen uptake during exercise.

Most of these supplements, which range in price from $2.00 to $20.00, can be found in the supplement section of your supermarket or pharmacy.