What’s a good erection all about? For many, it comes down to blood flow. When enough blood can get into a penis, erections can stay hard and long-lasting.
So, if you’re worried about erectile dysfunction, it’s best not to look at it as an isolated occurrence. Instead, think about what it may tell you about how well your blood is flowing.
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Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. It is a rather common condition among older men and those who have high blood pressure, diabetes, are overweight, or suffer from stress and anxiety. Those who have suffered acute injuries to the spinal cord, pelvis, or penis are also likely to experience ED.
You may notice that some of the factors that influence ED are age, weight, blood pressure, and conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Each of those factors is marked by limited blood flow.
For many, modifying lifestyle may yield surprising results. A few things you can do naturally to treat ED include:
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables: Eating a balanced diet may help to reduce the risk of ED and help maintain normal sexual function.
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and fish, all feature nutrients that can help improve blood flow, relax veins, and reduce inflammation. Some research has shown that a Mediterranean diet, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, is associated with lower ED risk.
Exercise: Exercise is another controllable lifestyle factor that can enhance blood flow and potentially treat ED. It’s well-known that activity can lead to lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and help with blood vessel health.
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Being active for 30 minutes per day, five times a week, may help produce blood flow benefits to help prevent or improve ED.
Good Sleep: Sleep duration and quality may also play a role in blood flow and ED. Data suggests that people with sleep apnea, or those that work shift work, are at higher risk for ED. Poor sleep is associated with high blood pressure, weight gain, and other issues that may impact blood flow.
Do your best to set yourself up for 7-8 hours of quality sleep per night.
About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
