Treating Erectile Dysfunction Naturally
July 28, 2009
Erectile dysfunction is failure to maintain erection for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction is largely a part of the aging process. This sexual problem can occur for a brief period or might be chronic in nature. Complete erectile dysfunction makes a man impotent. Erectile dysfunction causes emotional problems. Besides advanced age, erectile dysfunction can also be the side affects of several ailments.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
Nearly 5 percent men between 40 and 50 years of age suffer from chronic erectile dysfunction. The incidence of chronic erectile dysfunction increases with age, with 15 to 25 percent men suffering from this condition after 65. Nearly half of men, between 40 and 70 years of age experience transient or inadequate erection dysfunction.
Slackening in the flow of blood to the penis and neural damage are largely responsible for erectile dysfunction. Diabetes, hormone imbalance, damage of nerves or brains responsible for erection due to surgery, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease and stroke causes erectile dysfunction.
Reduction in blood circulation due to arteriosclerosis, or hardening and clogging of the arteries with plague formation, causes erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is often a side effect of certain antidepressants, sedatives, and heart and hypertension medicines. Besides, physical ailments, erectile dysfunction might be the consequence of psychological problems such as anxiety, stress and depression.
Remedies for erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction could be treated naturally through diet and lifestyle changes. To overcome erectile dysfunction, avoid alcohol. To regain your sexual health, you should stop smoking. Avoid stress and do not tire yourself with excess physical labor. Do not worry about your inability to satisfy your partner. Anxiety will inhibit hard erection. A full body massage could help you to overcome your sexual difficulties. If you are overweight, reduce your weight with proper diet and exercises. Regular exercises will help to rejuvenate your body.
Drinking pomegranate juice could help to improve erection. In traditional Chinese and Korean medicines, ginseng is recommended to treat erectile dysfunction. Horny goat weed is recommended by folk healers to treat erectile dysfunction. According to studies, icariin, a chemical present in this herb, promotes sexual drive.
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