Erectile Dysfunction, also known as impotence or ED, is basically the inability to achieve or sustain an erection long enough for sexual intercourse. The horrible thing about ED is that the man often times continues to have the same sexual desires/urges without the ability raise to the occasion.

Can you imagine having the desire to do something that you know you can do,but there's something that's preventing your body from doing it? My grandfather used to say that about being able to walk when he was 98 years old. I now know what he was talking about.

There are several physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. Reduced blood flow to the penis and nerve damage are the most common physical causes, and the easiest to address. Other underlying conditions associated with erectile dysfunction include but are not limited to:

- Vascular disease
- Diabetes
- Drugs
- Hormone imbalances

Vascular Disease

Arteriosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, causes a reduction in blood flow throughout the body and can lead to impotence. It is associated with age and accounts for 50% to 60% of impotence in men over 60. I have found that people that suffer from this condition are simply dehydrated. Unless you are drinking 1/2 of your body weight in ounces of water, you are indeed dehydrated.

Risk factors for arteriosclerosis include:

- Diabetes mellitus
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol

Smoking, which can lead to any of the above risk factors, is perhaps the most significant risk factor for impotence related to arteriosclerosis.

Diabetes Mellitus

Chronic high levels of blood sugar associated with diabetes mellitus often damage small blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, which can impair nerve impulses and blood flow necessary for erection. About 60% of men with diabetes experience some degree of impotence.

Drugs

Over 200 commonly prescribed drugs are known to cause or contribute to impotence, including drugs for high blood pressure, heart medications, antidepressants, tranquilizers, and sedatives. A number of over-the-counter medications also can lead to impotence. Long-term use of alcohol and illicit drugs may affect the vascular and nervous systems and are associated with erectile dysfunction.

Hormone Imbalances

Hormone disorders account for fewer than 5% of cases of impotence. Testosterone deficiency, which occurs rarely, can result in a loss of libido (sexual desire) and loss of erection. Among other conditions, an excess of the hormone prolactin, caused by pituitary gland tumor, reduces levels of testosterone. Hormone imbalances can also result from kidney or liver disease.

There are certain herbs and minerals that can help like L-Argine, and L-Carnitine. The doseages depend on body weight and tolerance. The good news is you don't have to live with ED like many of us thought we did in the past.

There is an all natural method of curing erectile dysfunction that I personally recommend, to find out what it is, feel free to email me. I'd be glad to share what I've learned.

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