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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
Erectile Dysfunction? Try Natural Remedies
Erectile dysfunction is such an ailment which can affect men of any age. Even when a man is apparently healthy, he could be suffering from this condition which could be either temporary or he could be suffering from it for a long time. Temporary loss of erection capability can be lost due to psychological contributors like stress and depression or lifestyle factors like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. Even chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension could have a role to play in ED.
For those who does not want to consult a physician for this ailment and who is a believer of natural remedies, today there are plenty of natural and herbal therapies available which can help in self-treatment of ED. However, it is important to remember that even when a drug is natural and herbal in nature, it could still have side effects, contra indications and adverse drug reactions with your current medications. Thus it is always wiser to check with your doctor before you start even on a natural therapy for ED.
When we talk about erection, it is important to know that there are three basic steps which ultimately results in getting and preserving an erection. Firstly the brain ought to receive the stimulus which then transmits the signal to the nervous system. Thus the nervous system which controls the penile activity must be in good working condition to get and sustain an erection. Once the healthy nerves receives the signal, it further activates the circulatory system which causes increased blood flow to the penile area and finally an erection is achieved.
Herbal medications monitor all these major areas and if the ED is caused by psychological factors as mentioned above, herbal products also helps in necessary relaxation and soothing of the nerves. Natural remedies include aroma therapy, acupuncture and deep massage. Any of these therapy options should work very well if the cause of ED is purely related to psychological stress etc. In case the cause of the ED is linked with any nerve damage, there are plenty of natural remedies which revive and restore the nervous system. These ingredients also promote blood flow to the penile area and help in getting and sustaining erections. Most of these natural remedies have been in use for centuries in various cultures across the globe and all of them have stood the test of time in terms of efficacy and safety. Some of the common herbs used for treating ED include:
1. Tongkat Ali
2. Tribulus Terrestris
3. Maca
4. Muira Palma
5. Damiana
6. Fo-Ti
7. Horny Goat Weed
8. Asian Ginseng
9. Ginkgo Biloba
Many of these herbs are used in combination and made into user-friendly capsules, which have aphrodisiacal properties. Along with these natural herbal remedies, there are also a number of vitamins and amino acids that have proved to be effective in treating Erectile Dysfunction.
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