It’s the one condition that makes every guy cringe when he hears the name. Erectile Dysfunction is becoming more common place in the lives of men than ever before. Although age will naturally work against you, there is more going on to cause E.D. that you can prevent. Let’s take a look at what E.D. is, how it can impact you, and how you can avoid it.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

As the name implies, Erectile Dysfunction happens when a guy has trouble maintaining an erection during sex. There’s a clear-cut difference between E.D. and the occasional mishap of having an “off day.” E.D. is a consistently reoccurring medical condition that negatively impacts over 30 million men.

E.D. – Not Just for Old Guys

As I mention above, age does play a role in Erectile Dysfunction but more and more, doctors are being visited by younger men about the problem. Outside of age, some of the possible causes of Erectile Dysfunction include taking certain medications, dealing with high blood pressure issues, constantly being stressed, and, most importantly, having metabolic syndrome.

Lifestyle and Erectile Dysfunction

The average age of patients visiting doctors about Erectile Dysfunction has dropped significantly. Many experts are pointing to lifestyle as one of the primary causes of the condition. Those suffering from metabolic syndrome are more likely to have Erectile Dysfunction.

Metabolic syndrome encompasses several diagnoses including high blood pressure, obesity, high blood sugar, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It’s no coincidence that many men who have Metabolic Syndrome have Erectile Dysfunction and also suffer from low testosterone levels. For the majority of men out there, Metabolic Syndrome is something that can be alleviated through conscious lifestyle choices.

Change Your Life to Fight Erectile Dysfunction

While certain medications may alleviate the problem of Erectile Dysfunction, they do not address the direct cause. Poor and unhealthy lifestyle choices must be eliminated if you want to naturally rid yourself of E.D. and regain your manhood. Here are the best ways to do just that:

Diet, Exercise, and E.D.

First and foremost, you must change your diet and become more physically active. This is something you should already be doing to support your health, in general, so eliminating Erectile Dysfunction will be an added bonus. For your diet, start with small changes: Reduce and eventually eliminate sugar and processed foods. You can drink more water and focus on whole, natural produce. Getting more exercise can be as simple as taking more walks. Eventually, you want to increase your time and/or intensity.

Natural Supplements for E.D.

While you may not want to take a medication to avoid the symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction, a natural supplement may be something to consider. There are several natural herbal remedies that have been shown to produce positive results in combating E.D. Here are a few supplements to consider:

• Ginseng
• Maca
• Tribulus Terrestris
• Yohimbe
• DHEA

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Christina Wang, MD; Graham Jackson, MD; T. Hugh Jones, MD; Alvin M. Matsumoto, MD; Ajay Nehra, MD; Michael A. Perelman, PHD; Ronald S. Swerdloff, MD; Abdul Traish, PHD; Michael Zitzmann, MD; Glenn Cunningham, MD. Low Testosterone Associated With Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome Contributes to Sexual Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Men With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care July 2011 vol. 34 no. 7 1669-1675.

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