Erectile Dysfunction - Run It Off?
Studies show that over 15-30 million men suffer from Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Less than 10 percent of men ever seek treatment. The emotional aspect of partial or complete impotence makes it difficult for men to want to seek treatment. Fortunately, in the age of internet browsing, men gather information privately and are able to educate themselves regarding this common problem.
Most forms of ED are caused by poor health. Unfortunately, we live in an age where doctors treat symptoms rather than address problems. They typically do not take a holistic approach to men’s health issues such as ED. The prescribed remedy for most men is to pop a pill. Some men cannot afford prescription ED medication and often times, men find the prescribed ED medication causes uncomfortable side-effects such as hot flashes and profuse sweating. Prescription drugs should be considered one of the last resorts for treating ED.
“Perhaps men should start thinking of the penis as a gauge that marks how high on the health chart they are.” one nutritionist jokingly suggests. ”Many forms of ED could be cured with exercise and a proper diet. “ While disease such as diabetes are factors that contribute to ED, many men can relieve the problem by simply losing weight and exercising properly. In the “Annals of Internal Medicine” August 5, 2003, Health Professionals published the findings that state, “Men who exercise 3-5 hours a week have 30% less risk of having erectile dysfunction (impotence).“
While being physically fit is the best first choice for men, other alternative remedies to prescription drugs include, penile pumps and herbal supplements. Although penile pumps may be effective if used properly, they can be awkward in those moments before loving making. Also, no one should expect the extra “inches” promised by these devices. Read reviews and do your research before buying such contraptions.
As for supplements, many believe that since little scientific research has been done, that these remedies can’t be trusted. On the contrary the herbs used in some male enhancement pills have been used for 1000’s of years to treat impotence. Some of these supplements do work. This is supported by substantive antecdotal data rather scientific research, but one cannot ignore the fact that newer supplements such as SizeMatters
