Is your man complaining that life is boring, that work is exhausting, and are you finding yourselves in conflicts? Often, this can be attributed to what doctors refer to as a man’s transitional or critical age, typically ranging from 45 to 55 years. But don’t rush to despair, thinking your partner has already “faded away.” More often than not, he may not feel a lack of attraction to women in general, but specifically to his wife. She might not even realize how passionate he can be with someone else. Sometimes, the issue is simply that the marital relationship has become too monotonous, and he has grown accustomed to his wife. Therefore, don’t fall into a routine. Be inventive—change your hairstyle, wardrobe, or mannerisms. Additionally, doctors suggest keeping a bit of distance for a while, allowing you both to rediscover each other as if for the first time.
Now, imagine that after 25 years of faithful marriage, your husband, at this “critical” age, falls for a woman much younger than him. Statistics show that nearly one in four men in this so-called dangerous age tries to prove that old age is still far off and seeks a new partner. Doctors call this phenomenon the “midlife demon.” Strangely enough, men who fall under this “demon’s” spell tend to age more quickly. After playing the young lover, they often face a rapid decline.
The role of the wife during this period is quite complex. If she values her family and wishes to keep it intact, she must gather her patience and calm her nerves. Find interesting topics for conversation, spark his interest, maintain your allure, and remain a woman. A wise wife should explain to her husband that a second youth is a myth. There is no second youth! There is only the autumn of life, which can be golden or gray.
There are remedies that support and restore male potency and prevent premature aging of the hormonal system. This has been recognized since ancient times. One of the oldest recipes is mentioned in the Bible: a love potion made from mandrake roots. Ancient Greek warriors who were married were advised by doctors to eat fish, especially its roe, to regain their strength. The first on this menu were haddock, cod, octopus, and oysters, all generously seasoned with ginger, cinnamon, and onions. One of the oldest cookbooks, written before our era during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus, also noted that fish contains substances that positively affect potency. This book included many recipes and names of stimulating spices. Anise, capers, bay leaves, parsley, mint, mustard, saffron, and garlic are just a few examples.
A manuscript from the 15th century recommends that men consume a tonic drink made from honey, almonds, and pine nuts (Italian stone pine) before bedtime. French Queen Catherine de’ Medici preferred artichokes (a perennial vegetable), which are mentioned in the 1578 book “The Medicinal Garden” as particularly effective stimulants. Even in the 16th century, all Parisian vegetable and herb merchants lured customers by advertising artichokes as products that “warm the soul and body of both men and women, a balm and pepper for lovers.”
The love potion of Tristan and Isolde is a mixture of mint, rosemary, and savory (from the mint family). This drink has healing properties and enhances male potency. Modern French homeopaths suggest this recipe: four bunches of savory, two of mint, and one of rosemary. Chop them, pour a cup of boiling water over the mixture, and drink once it steeps. Savory and mint stimulate, while rosemary provides strength. This tea should be consumed every evening for three months, just as Tristan and Isolde did.
The Italian writer and memoirist Casanova (1725-1798), who lived a tumultuous and adventurous life, ate morels (a type of mushroom) to avoid disappointing his partners.
Modern researchers confirm that many plants serve as natural stimulants. Ginseng, known as the root of life, positively influences the functioning of the sexual organs. It contains thirty valuable substances: iron, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, potassium, various vitamins, and trace elements that are rarely found in ordinary foods but are essential for maintaining health and normal physical condition. Ginseng tincture is typically taken in doses of 15-20 drops two to three times a day.
The renowned French homeopath Maurice Mesage asserts that garlic and onions positively affect potency. Thyme, celery, and also rosemary and savory are all natural stimulants. Hungarian professor Albert Szent-Györgyi proved that paprika (red pepper) has similar properties, containing five times more vitamin C than lemons, as well as a significant amount of vitamin P, which regulates blood pressure and stimulates circulation. Hungarian doctors believe that the active consumption of paprika is a key reason why few Hungarians suffer from heart diseases, sclerosis, or heart attacks. In addition to paprika, peppers, mustard, garlic, and horseradish also positively impact the heart and circulation. They promote the active secretion of saliva, thereby increasing the number of enzymes that improve digestion. Furthermore, paprika, horseradish, and garlic act on microbes similarly to antibiotics. Specifically, one-thousandth of the active substance in garlic oil is equivalent to 25 units of penicillin. Professor Tadasaki Watanabe (Japan) recommends garlic for hypertension and insomnia. As noted earlier, this spice positively influences the body’s sexual functions. The herb known as “heart’s ease” also has stimulating properties and is used to treat infections in the ureters.
Therefore, the spices we typically use for flavoring contain substances that are crucial for normal metabolism. Spices can also influence the adrenal glands, which produce hormones to protect the body from various diseases during significant mental and physical stress. However, excessive use of spices can be harmful. The best regulator is your taste. Prepare dishes that “melt in your mouth.”
Phosphorus is indicated as a general strengthening agent. Phytin (0.1 g three times a day) or Phosphren (a mixture of phosphorus, lecithin, iron, and hematogen—1-2 tablets three times a day) are rich in phosphorus.
Nicotine negatively affects male sexual function. Men who quit smoking often see improvements in their potency within a few months. Alcohol consumption poses a serious danger as well. Shakespeare, through Macbeth, states that “wine encourages love, stirs desire, but hinders action.”
Men who are moderate in their marital lives tend to remain youthful longer. However, if a man prides himself on his abilities and leads an overly active sexual life in his youth, he will undoubtedly exhaust his hormonal system by the time he reaches maturity.
