Lumbar 3 - Sex Organs

The reproductive organs of men and woman receive their nerve supply largely from the region of the third lumbar vertebra. Problems with sterility and sexual dysfunction may result from nerve interference at this level. Getting regular adjustments tends to balance the autonomic nervous system - the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems - and, as you will see below, will help sexual function in general.  I have seen numerous cases of women unable to conceive until they begin getting regular chiropractic adjustments.

Sexual dysfunction in men can be the result of emotional stress, fatigue, hormonal problems, prostate problems and cardiovascular problems to name a few. Women are also subject to emotional stress, fatigue and hormonal problems which can interfere with sexual drive.

Sexual function is essential to your health. Studies show that people who have sex more frequently actually display fewer signs of aging than people who don't. Good sexual function -- from arousal through orgasm -- requires the healthy function of both the parasympathetic (relaxation response -> arousal) and the sympathetic (stress response -> orgasm) nervous system. If too much stress has made the sympathetic nervous system overly active then arousal will be difficult. If the sympathetic nervous system is overly fatigued then arousal may be possible, but orgasm will be difficult. If long term fatigue has lowered the energy of the parasympathetic nervous system then arousal may be a problem. In general, arousal is a parasympathetic function, requiring relaxation or calming, and orgasm is a sympathetic function, requiring a strong stress response potential.

Depression is also a major cause of lack of sexual interest (or over interest in some cases). Neuro-Emotional Technique can help to uncover and reverse some of the triggers for depression. More severe cases may require medication as well.

Hormonal problems may lay in deficiency of testosterone or its precursors such as DHEA. Even in woman, testosterone is needed for a healthy libido. Low thyroid function is also a common problem leading to lower sex drive in both men and woman.

Many nutritional deficiencies also dampen sexual interest, especially in woman. From natures point of view sex is for reproduction and if you're not nutritionally able to carry a healthy baby to term then that function may be tuned down. So lower sexual interest may point to a more general health problem including diet, exercise and emotional well being.

Subluxations causing nerve interference in the lower lumbar spine can lead to problems in sexual function including difficulty with arousal, impotence, premature ejaculation, weak ejaculation and many other problems.

For prostate problems see Lumbar 4.

Nutritional

Standard Process™ Products
Symplex F / Symplex M To support overall endocrine system health in women (Symplex F) and men (Symplex M)
Allorganic Trace Minerals-B12 Absolutely essential for most men and women with hormonal imbalances.  Trace mineral deficiency is very common and has a huge impact on hormone function.
Ovatrophin To rebuild healthy tissue in the ovaries.
Wheat Germ Oil An excellent source of natural vitamin-E to increase fertility and libido.
Orchex Reduces stress and improves male performance.
Lact-Enz Build healthy flora in intestinal tract to support immune system.  Especially important in cases of prostatitis.
Livaplex The liver is essential in eliminating excess toxin hormones from the body.  In all cases prostate cancer or ovarian cancer take Livaplex to keep the liver healthy.
Gastro Fiber Fiber binds with toxic hormones that the liver expels through the bile into the intestinal tract.  This is why high fiber diets are associated with lower levels of cancers - especially prostate, breast and ovarian cancers.
Ferrofood Organic iron.  Only for women.  Symptoms of anemia, pallar, fatigue, lengthwise ridging of the nails and heavy menstrual flow may all indicate a need for iron.  This is an excellent iron supplement that doesn't cause upset stomach or constipation.
Calcium Lactate PMS symptoms are nearly always helped with sufficient calcium.
Niacinamide-B6

The single best product for depression.  Take up to 15 a day for acute depression.  It’s also good for people with burning, prickling sensations in their extremities – it helps improve circulation.  With depression also consider Drenamin, Min-Chex and Pro DHA (Nordic Naturals) and NET Homepathics for specific emotional stress patterns.
   
   

Other Nutritionals
Pro-EPA (Nordic Naturals™) To help control inflammation and support healthy hormonal balance.

 

Emotional

The single best supplement for emotional depression is Niacinamide-B6 (Standard Process).  It is often helpful to combine it with Min-Tran which has calming properties.

NET™ Homeopathics
NET Fire This is the primary homeopathic support for menstrual and hormonal problems. Feelings might include being lost, vulnerable, overly joyful, abnormal laughing, muddled, emotionally unstable, blank, non-thinking, non-emotive, feeling abandoned, deserted, absent-minded, insecure, profoundly deep unrequited love, , lack of emotion, rapid mannerisms and speech talkative, up and down, can't figure it out, depleted, suppressed, sluggish memory, and vivid dreaming. Direct physical indicators are a vascular complexion.  A red tipped tongue may indicate heart involvement as well.
NET Water Fearful, feelings of dread, weak/paralyzed will.  Pain down back of leg.  Also possible kidney and urinary tract problems.
Flora Plus Support the building of healthy flora in cases of prostatitis.


Also see NET Homeopathics to address individual emotional stress patterns.