Tongkat Ali refresher on The Dr. Oz Show

Earlier this year, health expert Dr. Oz and Chris Kilham (The Medicine Hunter) discussed Tongkat Ali, the traditional Malaysian herb known to enhance sexual vitality and energy, on Dr. Oz's daily talk show (befittingly titled, well, The Dr. Oz Show). We posted the video link back in March, but we just couldn't resist bringing it back--Dr. Oz's savvy analysis and Chris's entertaining approach in summarizing the herb's benefits make this clip a must-see for anyone interested in herbal health. Check it out above.

If you're having troubles viewing the embedded video of The Dr. Oz Show segment above, you can also view it here.

Three Ways to Increase Your Manpower—Ramuan Style

The guys at Men’s Health recently discussed 5 Ways to Increase Your Manpower. We decided to give the topic a spin for our readers here at Living Ramuan. Studies show that a decline in testosterone levels not only increases your risk of prostate cancer and heart disease, but it could also affect your lifespan.

Here are three suggestions for keeping men’s testosterone levels up and sexual energy to the max:

1. Hit the Gym. Keeping fit is, of course, good for maintaining general health, but it’s also vital for maintaining high T-levels. The key is finding a good balance between regulating body mass and building muscle. Men’s Health reported that Finnish researchers recently found men who lifted weights regularly experienced a 49 percent increase in free testosterone levels. A 4-point boost in body mass index (about 30 extra pounds on a 5'10" guy) can accelerate age-related T decline by 10 years.

2. Supplement it. Consuming a daily well-balanced diet is key for staying on your A-game, but life’s grind can make it difficult on a day-to-day basis. Some vitamins and herbs naturally enhance male sexual health and vitality. You hear us talking a lot about Tongkat Ali, a pure, patented herbal extract that is found in TenagaXX, but other supplements such as vitamins C, A, E and B6 have also been known to help. Incorporating natural supplements into your health regimen is one easy way to build up healthy sexual energy levels and overall manpower.

3. Tone it down. Physical, mental or emotional stress can easily reduce your testosterone levels, and in turn, sexual prowess. Cortisol rises in stressful situations, which "suppresses the body's ability to make testosterone and utilize it within tissues," says David Zava, Ph.D., CEO of ZRT Laboratory (as quoted in Men’s Health). While cardio exercise can serve as a great stress reliever, other chill-out methods might include listening to your favorite band on your iPod, reading a book. cutting back on happy hours or getting a massage.

Do you have any other ways of keeping your manpower high that you’d like to share? We’d like to hear from you! Feel free to leave us a comment, shoot an e-mail or find us on Facebook.

Natural Products News: Consumers Interested in Supplements with Specific Benefits

Yesterday, Natural Foods Merchandiser released their latest industry update discussing a new global health study, which found that consumers are more interested in food and beverages than in vitamins and supplements for certain health benefits. However, the report also found that consumers are most interested in health supplements when there is an established connection between the product and the benefit—i.e. cancer prevention, better immunity, relaxation and hormonal balance. “The data suggests that consumers are most interested in health and wellness products in which there is already an established connection between the product and the benefits,” said Lauren Demar, CEO of Ipsos Marketing, Consumer Goods Sector.

What does this news mean for you, if you’re thinking about purchasing a Ramuan Health product?

One of Ramuan Health’s goals is to provide consumers with only the most effective, sustainably harvested plants and botanicals from the Malaysian rainforest. For example, our sexual vitality products, TenagaXX and Asmara, are not only specifically formulated for increased sexual health, vitality and hormonal balance—but also feature specific herbs that have been traditionally used for men (Tongkat Ali) and for women (Kacip Fatimah). Likewise, our Detox products follow the same path. Two herbs found in our Women’s Detox product, ginger and papaya, have been traditionally used for centuries in helping enhance digestive health. While phyllanthus and ginger are traditional herbs used for cleansing, digestive and liver health—two ingredients found in our Men’s Detox product.

With so many health supplement options on the shelves these days, finding quality information can be challenging. Don’t be afraid to ask your retailer or doctor questions about the herbs or botanicals in the products you choose. We are also here to provide you with as much information as possible. Feel free to email us privately at biotropics@gmail.com or join us on Facebook.  

TenagaXX and Asmara Hit Shelves at The Vitamin Shoppe

Two of our top herbal sexual vitality supplements have hit the shelves at The Vitamin Shoppe! TenagaXX (for men) and Asmara (for women) are available at more than 400 retail stores nationwide.

• TenagaXX features an exclusive proprietary blend of Tongkat Ali extract, developed in collaboration with the MIT Research Center. Through sustained use, this daily supplement helps support healthy testosterone levels and enhances sexual vitality, energy and performance in men while supporting overall sexual health and wellness.* Its proprietary natural herbal extract blend includes 200 mg of Tongkat Ali, recognized as one of the world’s most powerful aphrodisiacs. It retails for $34.95.
• Asmara delivers a pure measure of Labisia Pumila extract (Kacip Fatimah), a traditional herb used by generations of Malaysian women to enhance feminine sexual responsiveness and vitality, as well as promote hormonal balance naturally. The primary herb in this proprietary blend, Kacip Fatimah, is widely recognized for the power it demonstrates in restoring reproductive health and vaginal muscle tone in postpartum women.* When taken as an ongoing daily supplement, Asmara helps enhance vitality and balance, enabling women to feel more energetic. It retails for $19.95.

Thanks to The Vitamin Shoppe, more American men and women now have the opportunity to embrace a healthy sexual vitality regimen that Malaysians have practiced for centuries. If you cannot find these products at your neighborhood Vitamin Shoppe, please email us at biotropics@gmail.com or drop us a line at www.facebook.com/ramuanhealth. 

* Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

All Wrapped Up And Ready for Your Feedback

Now that our Malaysian Rainforest Secrets Gift Basket sweepstakes is all wrapped up (winner Lisa Grassetti wrote in and told us the basket was "great…even the basket it came in was really nice! Thank you!”), we want to take a brief moment to 1) sincerely thank everyone who participated in our Malaysian Rainforest Secrets Sweepstakes last month (it was a great success and we hope to run another one very soon!!)  and 2) ask for your feedback in order to make our online community better.

What would you like to see from Ramuan Health on Facebook, Twitter and livingramuan.com?

• More general health news?

• More Ramuan information?

• More product spotlights?
• More coupons and special deals? 
• More fun stuff (contests and giveaways)?

• Something else?

We want to hear from you so we can better serve you as a Ramuan resource!  Please share your thoughts with us…we value your opinion! 

And the Winner of the Magic 700 Sweepstakes Giveaway is...

We are excited to announce the lucky winner of the Malaysian Rainforest Secrets Gift Basket! It's the lovely Lisa Grassetti of Agawam, MA. Please join us in congratulating Lisa, and welcoming her to the Ramuan family!  Halo! 


Once again, THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Ramuan's Magic 700 Sweepstakes Giveaway...we had more than 422 entries and exceeded our goal by reaching 711 "likes" on Facebook. You are the reason why we are committed to sharing the Ramuan way to wellness.  

UPDATE: Ramuan's Magic 700 Sweepstakes Giveaway

What a difference a week makes! We're on Day 9 of our Magic 700 Sweepstakes Giveaway, and we already have more than 140 entries, 615 fans...and growing!  A huge Ramuan THANK YOU to all of our fans, followers and loyal customers for their support. Make sure to enter the sweepstakes by June 11 for a chance to win a special Malaysian Rainforest Secrets Gift Basket of 7 essential Ramuan items (approximate retail value $187), which includes:  

• Couples Vitality Pack: TenagaXX and Asmara

• Mangis (7 superfruits blend) 

• Ulam (7 natural extracts, vitamins C and E blend) 

• Cleansing Pack: Men’s and Women’s Detox

• Green Coffee Moisturizing Body Oil 

• Coconut Body Polish 

• Malaysian Coffee Scrub 

And don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter!