Nothing probably depresses a man like his inability to get
it up when he desires!
Erectile dysfunction, which is defined as a man’s inability
to achieve an erection at least 50 per cent of the time, is something that
needs urgent visit to the hospital!
Men need to know the reasons for erectile dysfunction and
how to prevent it…
• Excessively demanding job. Professionals such as health
care workers, firefighters, police officers, bankers who have to meet certain
financial targets, etc., are said to be prone to depression because they work
in environments that are prone to depression and anxiety. Consequently, they
may be taking antidepressants, while others may adopt a coping strategy that
include smoking and drinking. All of these coping mechanisms can trigger off
erectile dysfunction, says, a professor in the Centre for Human Sexuality
Studies at Widener University in Chester, Dr. Justin Sitron.
• Excessive pornography. Excessively watching porn can lead
to psychological problems, says erectile dysfunction specialist, Dr. Muhammad
A. Mirza. “Porn is often skewed from reality, and there’s a research suggesting
that the human brain organically changes when you watch too much of it,” he
says. “It becomes almost like an addiction and could make it so you can’t get
aroused without that kind of stimulation.”
• Teeth problems. And you’d better believe this! Israeli
researchers found that more than 15 percent of men with erectile dysfunction
also suffer from periodontitis — a severe form of gum disease. Also, a study
published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine suggests that oral inflammation can
lead to a decrease in eNOS, an enzyme that produces the nitric acid that works
to regulate blood flow. Without proper flow, a man will struggle to get aroused.
• Too much salt, resulting in hypertension and cholesterol —
symptomatic of heart disease —restrict blood flow and harden the arteries,
allowing plaque to build up. These two conditions can cause a stroke, which can
then damage the nerves running through the body, including the ones to the
penis.
• Improve your diet. This is an easy way to reduce risk of
erectile dysfunction. Research shows that the Mediterranean diet specifically
is the healthiest for men with erection problems. Focus on natural foods with
healthy fats, such as nuts and olive oil, which help to clear blood vessels of
dangerous plaque and boosts production of nitric oxide, a compound that
facilitates erections by dilating blood vessels in the penis.
The bottom line: Avoid self-medication such as taking
libido-boosting drugs like Viagra. And don’t be ashamed of talking to your
doctor!
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