There is almost no difference between erectile dysfunction and impotence except that while erectile dysfunction is specific to the inability of a man to get and/or maintain an erection, impotence covers a couple of other sexual intercourse related issues.
Sadly, erectile dysfunction has now become a commonality for a high percentage of the male population.
But the good news is, in our ever-evolving and growing world, there are always solutions to the ever-growing problems, and the same is also applicable for those suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction occurs as a result of lack of blood flow or lack of increased blood flow to the penis.
When an individual notices erectile dysfunction symptoms, which include the inability to achieve an erection, the inability to maintain an erection, it usually is a pointer to its existence, hence going for an Erectile dysfunction test may not be necessary but would help you to get on the right start.
CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Knowing the cause(s) of erectile dysfunction will help in knowing the right erectile dysfunction treatment to employ, no doubt, or at least, it gets you on a good start.
The causes of erectile dysfunction could be a result of physical problems such as obesity, heart disease, sleeping disorders, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney diseases, low testosterone levels, alcohol, smoking, and shockingly, certain medications can also result in erectile dysfunction problems too.
So you definitely want to see your doctor if you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction and you’re on medications for other health issues.
Erectile dysfunction can also be caused by certain psychological/emotional/ mental issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, so you might want to watch out for those too.
I came across an interesting article on how pornography can also induce erectile dysfunction.
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)
Now that we know the causes of ED, let’s jump right into the possible natural remedies for ED. These include;
Exercise
It’s no news that exercise naturally helps the heart pump more blood which leads to increased blood flow. our explanation of erectile dysfunction earlier goes to show that increased blood flow will help with a strong erection and also generally improve blood pressure by increasing the nitric oxide in the blood.
Also, obesity and overweight can be contributing factors to erectile dysfunction, choosing to exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise will help cut down on these factors hence reducing your possibility of experiencing erectile dysfunction, as it will lead to the production of testosterone which is vital to erection.
Healthy Dieting
Eating right can never be overemphasized as it provides your body with the right amount of everything it needs to stay healthy!!
Including natural foods like fruits and vegetables, in your diet, eating whole grains, fish and reducing your intake of red and processed meat to a reasonable minimum will reduce your risk of experiencing ED.
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Reduce Alcohol Intake
Nitric oxide is an essential chemical for achieving and maintaining an erection and is produced by the central nervous system.
Continuous and heavy intake of alcohol suppresses the central nervous system, therefore limiting its efficiency and effectiveness in producing Nitric oxide which will lead to ED.
So if you want to reduce your chances of experiencing ED, reduce your intake of Alcohol!
Quit Smoking
Let’s be factual, ED or not, smoking does more harm than good to you and your body!!!
Smoking has already been identified as a contributing factor to ED… it would do you tons of good to quit it… your entire health will thank you.
Smoking can cause narrowing of important blood vessels, which can restrict blood supply to the penis, which is what leads to ED anyways…so please quit smoking.
Sleep
Sleep is generally healthy for our body, as it goes a long way to reduce stress which is a contributory factor to ED.
Research has shown that there’s an intricate relationship between sleep and sexual hormones of which, testosterone is inclusive.
Therefore, having an improved sleep pattern will increase your testosterone levels, benefiting your penis in relation to erections.
Ginseng
A study of Panax ginseng shows that it improves sexual function in men experiencing ED. It contains many active ingredients, however, is thought to be safe for the short term i.e for a short period of time.
Side effects such as Insomnia, headaches, and vertigo are common with this remedy.
While ED treatment can be achieved via the above-listed remedies, there are ED medications that can be taken, albeit these medications should not be taken without first seeing a Doctor.
Another powerful natural remedy you may also want to consider is ginger and garlic
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Common Medication
- Avanafil (Stendra)
- Vardenafil (Levitra)
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Tadalafil ( Cialis, Adcirca)
Please note that some or all of these pills may or may not have side effects on some people, however, there are a few recorded side effects which range from, headaches, nausea, dizziness, vision problems e.t.c.
Persons who have had a history of heart and/or liver disease, have low blood pressure, or have recently suffered a stroke, are not advised to consume these pills.
Please ensure to see a Doctor before consuming any pill(s).
Also, there are physical devices such as erectile dysfunction rings and vacuum devices that can help people experiencing erectile dysfunction, to achieve and maintain an erection.
written by @Jayhne_avril