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Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction

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Erectile Dysfunction, or Male Impotence, is defined as the inability in a male to attain or maintain adequate penile erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse, and performance. In the USA, it affects up to 300 million American men.

An erection is maintained with a healthy nervous system and sufficient blood flow to the penis. Upon sexual stimulation in a man, the brain signals the penile arteries which then start to dilate. The corpus spongiosum and two corpus cavernosa (specialized sponge-like erectile structures) that run the length of the penile shaft, begin to engorge themselves with blood.

This is what actually causes the penis to become firm and hard. The engorged and swollen erectile tissues then compress the veins, which act prevents the blood from draining away.

And this is how the penis becomes firm and hard, and an erection maintained.

Penile arteries are delicate and small, and only about 1/3 the size or coronary arteries. This makes them extremely vulnerable to damage. Once damaged, blood vessels have a difficult time to do their job properly: allowing adequate and strong blood flow. This results in weak, or non-existent penile erection, or erectile dysfunction / impotence.

There are many causes of erectile dysfunction, and the four most common ones are:

  • Smoking
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Diabetes

All of these causes of erectile dysfunction damage blood vessels.

cigarettes manySmoking seriously doubles the risk of moderate to severe erectile dysfunction.

And of these four causes, only smoking is an otherwise healthy young man’s erectile dysfunction challenge.

A young man who starts smoking at 18 (and often, many start earlier) and continues moderate to heavy smoking for another 20 years or so, may experience moderate to severe  erectile dysfunction / impotence by age 38.

Smoking is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men under 40 years of age. As these men age, other health ( eg. diabetes, heart disease) and life-style problems further compound their erectile dysfunction / impotence problem.

The sad news is that this sort of damage is usually difficult to reverse. And only about 25% of men who quit smoking after years of indulgence, actually experience improvement in their erectile dysfunction challenge.

There are various options like drugs and natural cures and remedies for erectile dysfunction. However, these are only effective when the man ceases altogether to smoke.

In most countries around the world, there are health warning signs on cigarette packages. In Canada, cigarette boxes show graphic images of smoking-related diseases, including erectile dysfunction.

Studies show that indicate that more than 90% teenagers and 70% adults find these warnings effective, and 44% smokers found the images a good motivation to quit.

Message to men: Quit smoking now.
Throw your erectile dysfunction problem in the bin and get back your sex life

Types of Erectile Dysfunction

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What are the different types of
Male Impotence / Erectile Dysfunction?

There are many physiological conditions that could lead to erectile dysfunction / male impotence.

Knowledge about these is helpful in finding a solution to the affliction.

A Narrowing of The Arteries
The first of the different types of erectile dysfunction is a narrowing of the arteries’

This can be due to various reasons (like that in old age, high blood pressure, diabetes and injury to the genital region that may result a blockage in the arteries leading to the penis) and may result in a reduced supply of blood to the penis resulting in erectile dysfunction / male impotence (an inability to produce an erection).

In younger men, injury to the genital region is very common. This can be a sudden and major injury such as can occur in a car / motor accident that causes a fracture in the pubic bones or pelvis.

It can also be gradual such as occurs in cyclists due to sustained friction in the penile area, causing a clot (thrombus) to develop in the artery to the penis. The clot increases in size gradually, and eventually blocks completely the supply of blood to the penis. The remedy for this then would be a microsurgical bypass operation which is a penile revascularization procedure.

Male impotence / erectile dysfunction that occur due to injuries to the arteries is common although it is rarely diagnosed, mainly due to ignorance of the possibility of such causes.

Such patients populate orthopedic and urology wards, and male impotence / erectile dysfunction is often discovered later by the patients themselves when the emergency is over and their more apparent injuries and fractures have healed.

Veins of the penis not closing completely to trap the blood required for an erection
During full erection in a healthy man, the veins in the penis close completely, preventing blood flowing out from the penis.

The blood that accumulates in the sinusoids of the penis increases the pressure required for the hardness and rigidity of the penis. In the absence of this action on the part of the veins, blood filters out from the penis and thus the man experiences flacidity instead of rigidity in his penis.

This type of impotence is very common, and accounts for between 30 to 70% of all male impotence / erectile dysfunction. Some men are born with this condition and never experience a rigid erection at all. Other men afflicted with this type of impotence / erectile dysfunction usually experience this suddenly after years of normal erectile function.

Defective Nerve supply to The Penis
Another type of erectile dysfunction is a defective nerve supply to the penis.

The nerve supply to the penis plays a vital role in the initiation and maintenance of rigidity in an erection in a man. A good nerve supply allows for the proper conduction of impulses required for a healthy rigid erection. These nerves activate the arteries and veins in the penis, altering the dynamics of blood flow within them.

However, this nerve supply is highly complex and delicate, and many things can cause it to become defective, and result in erectile dysfunction / impotence in a man. Some possible causes include:

  •   1. Back injuries, especially those involving the vertebral column and spinal cord.
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  •   2. Pelvic or perineal trauma.
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  •   3. Operations such as those on the spine, urinary bladder, rectum, prostate and urethra may lead to incidental injury to the nerves of the penis.
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  •   4. Nervous system disorders such as multiple sclerosis and tumors may cause male impotence / erectile dysfunction if the nerve supply to the penis is involved.
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  •   5. Some drugs can also cause impotence if they affect the neurotransmitters at the nerve endings. The list of such drugs is   extensive, and include anti-hypertensives (for lowering blood pressure) and psychotropics. A medication prescribed for some medical condition (usually unrelated to impotence / erectile dysfunction) may well be the culprit of a man’s impotence.

Hormonal Causes

 

 

 

An insufficiency or imbalance of sex hormones in the blood stream may lead to erectile dysfunction / impotence in a man. This can also result from a wide variety of diseases. About 10% of men suffering from impotence / erectile dysfunction fall into this group.

Mixed Causes

In some impotent men, there may be many many factors at play that lead to their condition. Such men usually have systemic disease like kidney failure, liver failure and diabetes.

Some men with a long-standing history of impotence / erectile dysfunction may suffer from secondary psychiatric disorders such as depression.

These men begin with an organic health challenge that is either undiagnosed, untreated or maltreated, and which with time, plays on their minds and eventually takes its toll mentally. Such men think, or have been led to think, that their malady has no cure and give up hope.

Psychogenic Impotence

In the absence of an organic cause, the root of the problem then has to be entirely mental. In such cases, one must exercise caution and make the necessary investigations that give proof of the absence of organic or physical causes, after which treatment and management of the condition can proceed in an organized way.

A Message to all Men

Knowledge of the various physiological conditions that could lead to erectile dysfunction / male impotence is helpful for any man wishing to take charge of his sexual health.

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Fixing Erectile Dysfunction with Medicinal Mushrooms

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Medicinal Mushrooms are Potent Allies for Erectile Dysfunction / Male Sexual Impotence Challenges

The ancient Chinese had a prize tonic / remedy for the male libido; a safeguard against erectile dysfunction / male impotence to ensure sexual pleasure and the perpetuation of the family dynasty. Not to forget the health and longevity necessary to enjoy all this.

It has only been in recent years that scientists have confirmed what ancient cultures have already known for centuries: that mushrooms contain within them some of the most potent medicines available in the natural world.

Their cellular constituents can impact the quality of human health profoundly. These agents of health and healing are extraordinarily low in toxicity, even at high doses. This is not the case with most pharmaceutical drugs.

Medicinal mushrooms are excellent for specific clinical conditions linked with masculine low libido, erectile dysfunction, impotence and virility: high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, stress and cholesterol.

These medical conditions in men, apart from being potentially life-threatening, contribute significantly to low libido, erectile dysfunction, impotence and prostate gland problems.

Mushrooms were used extensively in the royal palaces of China. The choice mushroom was Cordyceps. Historically its use was restricted exclusively to the emperors and their concubines.

Research on Cordyceps done at The Beijing Medical University in China, and also in Japan indicated a 64% success rate in men afflicted with erectile dysfunction / male impotence, versus 24% in the placebo group.

Cordyceps is extremely expensive as normally it is harvested in the wild. It is a fungal growth on a host and eats its way into the hosting body. This may sound gruesome, but the product not only works but works extremely well in cases of male impotence / erectile dysfunction.

Today, science and technology have come up with a Cordyceps that does not feed on a host, and which is cultivated according to organic standards. This makes this cultivated Cordyceps vegetarian.

There are many medicinal mushrooms that have curative actions. The medical conditions listed below can contribute to erectile dysfunction / male impotence. Taking the appropriate mushroom supplement can help. Note that the best overall mushroom to take is the Cordyceps.

Sexual Potentiator (good for for erectile dysfunction, impotence): Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes)

Libido Tonic (increases libido): Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Turkey Tail / Yun Zhi (Trametes versicolor)

Regulate Blood Pressure. High blood pressure can lead to erectile dysfunction / impotence: Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Pearl Oyster/Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus);
Hen of the Woods/Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

Blood Sugar Moderator (for Diabetes and Hypoglycaemia): Diabetics are at high risk of atherosclerosis and nerve damage, both of which can lead to erectile dysfunction / male impotence.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes); Hen of the Woods/Maitake (Grifola frondosa); Himematsutake (Agaricus blazei); Chaga (Inontus obliquus)

Cardio Vascular Health (for Heart Disease & Related Problems) Heart disease can result in erectile dysfunction and vice-versa.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Pearl Oyster/Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus); Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense)

Cholesterol Reducer: High cholesterol can lead to erectile dysfunction / impotence.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes); Pearl Oyster/Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Hen of the Woods/Maitake (Grifola frondosa); Himematsutake (Agaricus blazei); Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes); Mesima (Phellinus linteus)

Stress Reducer: Stress is a killer. It can lead to high blood pressure, that in turn leads to erectile dysfunction/ impotence.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Shiitake/Xiang Gu (Lentinula edodes); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Hen of the Woods/Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

Tonic for Frayed Nerves: Calm and well-being are vital to erectile and libido health.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinesis); Pearl Oyster/Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus); Reishi/Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum); Oregon Polypore (Ganoderma oregonense)

Men, don’t wait any longer!
Get cracking and dose up on mushrooms. And don’t forget that the Cordyceps is the best overall mushroom, if you are happy to fork out the price. The organic vegetarian Cordyceps could well be your best choice to rid yourself of erectile dysfunction / male impotence, and get on the royal road to vital male virility and libido!

Erectile Dysfunction from Cycling

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erectile dysfunction from cyclingCycling is a great way to stay healthy and very good for cardiovascular health Not only that, it can be a most enjoyable sport, as you can cycle any where around the world.
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Indeed, it is a favourite, international sport with a great following, like the Tour de France.
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As with any sport, there are, of course, dangers and health consequences from engaging in cycling. Here, most people would immediately think about head injuries, falls and being hit by a vehicle being the obvious ones.

However, there is a rare triad of health problems that is rarely discussed, much less known about: erectile dysfunction (or impotence), pain in the pelvic region, and penile numbness.

This is how the trio are linked. The prudendal arteries that supply blood to the penis are located beneath the pubic bone. Sitting for lengthy periods of time on a narrow, hard surface – the bicycle saddle – compresses these blood vessels, thereby hampering smooth blood flow, and in the process, reducing oxygen supply to the nerves and injuring them.

The first symptom of nerve injury is sporadic tingling, which in itself is not particularly bothersome. In the early stages, this injury is usually always reversible. However, this symptom is also usually always ignored.

In some men, continued pressure on the arteries lead to more severe nerve damage. The damage can be erectile dysfunction (or impotence), numbness, pain in the pelvic and penile region. Once the damage reaches this point, it is difficult to reverse the nerve damage.

The Journal of Andrology (2002): 91% of bicycle police officers who spent an average of 5 hours per day on a bicycle reported experiencing intermittent numbness in the groin/penile area.  The same men also experienced fewer night-time erections (an additional symptom of nerve damage) compared to non-cyclists. Men who spent more time on the bicycle saddle were those at greater risk.

What is the percentage of men who actually progress to erectile dysfunction as a result of bicycle riding? The results of other experiments were conflicting: The Journal of Urology (2004) conducted an internet survey of 688 cyclists and reported a 17% incidence of erectile dysfunction. This figure, however, is not higher than that of the general population. Other studies  report that 3 hours or more of bicycle riding per week constitutes  risk factor to men, predisposing them to erectile dysfunction.

 

Is there anything that can be done to prevent erectile dysfunction resulting from prolonged time spent on a bicycle saddle? Ergonomic changes can reduce the pressure point beneath the pubic bone, reducing blood vessel compression. These include:

  1. A full professional assessment of the bicycle and its saddle fit, making sure that the pressure points be on the sit bones ischial tuberosities) and NOT on the pubic bone.
  2. Ensuring that the bicycle saddle is parallel to the ground. OR, even better, is to tilt the seat slightly downwards, and never upwards.
  3. Use proper professional padded cycling shorts.
  4. Decrease or limit time spent crouching over the racing bars. The more the position is forward flexed, the more is the compression of the blood vessels
  5. Use a saddle that is wider and with more padding.
  6. Use a blunt, or noseless, saddle. This type of saddle decreases significantly the point of contact pressure on the prudendal arteries. An experiment reported using a noseless saddle diminished perineal tingling from 78% down to 18%

 

Many men will cycle for years and experience no erectile dysfunction. However, the old adage still holds: one ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure. Men who cycle frequently should be aware of pudental artery compression leading to erectile dysfunction, and take due preventive measures.

They should be aware of the symptoms and NOT ignore them: numbness or tingling in their penis and / or perineum, even if this is not persistent. They should be aware that this is their body’s warning sign of nerve damage, and that in some men could very quickly progress to erectile dysfunction and other more serious issues.

Should tingling persist after a cycling session, it is advisable to pay a visit to your urologist to check. For those men who continue cycling regularly, using ergonomic solutions mentioned above may help to allay erectile dysfunction, and other more serious, and sometimes, irreversible problems.

 

Harry Cox

 

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