L-ARGININE
The head of the sperm contain a large amount of this amino acid, which is essential for sperm production. Supplementing with L-Arginine can help increase both the sperm count and quality. Arginine is also important for male sexual health. It can help prevent impotence as it stimulates the production of nitric oxide which is important for achieving an erection. It can also increase libido.

LARYNGITIS
See Thyme

Lavender Essential Oil

Soothes the emotions, easing fear, anxiety and anger. Helpful in insomnia. Eases the stressed effects of exhaustion.

Has a sedative effect on the heart and can ease blood pressure and calm palpitations.

Brings pain relief, eases spasms and soothes inflammation in conditions such as arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, cramps, sprains and strains.

Useful with menstrual problems such as scanty or painful periods and leucorrhoea. May be helpful in childbirth, relieving pain and speeding delivery.

Renown as an effective insect repellant.

L-CARTININE

This amino acid is essential for normal functioning of the sperm cells. According to research, it appears that the higher the level of L-Cartinine in the sperm cells, the better the sperm count and motility.

LEAKY BOWEL SYNDROME
See Cat's Claw

LECITHIN
One of the richest sources of ‘Choline’ and ‘Inositol’, two crusial nutrients in the process of fat metabolism. It is believed that Choline helps to burn fat and therefore acts to support weight loss, and as it increases fat metabolism, it has also been shown to lower cholesterol.

LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL
Mentally refreshing and cooling, helps promote clarity of mind.
An excellent tonic for circulatory system. Also an effective heart tonic, often used to reduce blood pressure.
Its antiseptic nature helps to relieve sore throats, coughs, colds, flu – especially when accompanied by fever.
Improves digestion – counteracting excess acidity.
Soothes insect bites and stings.
General decongestant.

LIBIDO
see Patchouli Essential Oil

LIGHT THERAPY
Simply put, light therapy is the use of natural or artificial light to promote healing. Specific techniques differ primarily in the type of light involved. Full-spectrum light therapy consists of regular exposure to controlled amounts of either natural sunlight or artificial light that contains all wavelengths of light, from infrared to ultraviolet. Bright light therapy involves exposure to nonultraviolet white light in levels that match the amount of natural sunlight found outdoors shortly after sunrise or before sunset. In cold laser therapy, small beams of low-intensity laser light are applied directly to the skin. Colored light therapy focuses different colored lights on the skin.

LINSEED (Flaxseed)
Full of omega 3 and 6, rich in lecithin to help digestion and fat metabolism. High source of lignans, helping to support women’s health.

LIVER TONIC
see Fennel Essential Oil
See Rosemary

LOMILOMI
Lomilomi literally means "to break up into small pieces with the fingers." It is a type of healing massage that is traditionally practiced in the Hawaiian Islands.

LONGEVITY
see Honey and Cinnamon

LOSS OF APPETITE
see Camomile
See Fennel
see Manganese

Lycopene
A relative of beta-carotine, and is one of the most powerful anti-oxidants known to man. It has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer. Richest sources are tomato sauce and paste. It has been shown that men devouring tomatoes and tomato based foods have healthier prostates and fewer degenerative prostate problems.



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