8 Natural Ways to Cure Impotence

Jakarta, many ways in which to cope with erectile dysfunction (impotence), namely the inability of men to get and maintain an erection during intercourse. Ways you can do with natural remedies.

Andrew McCullough, MD, professor of clinical urology at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, as reported by WebMD, Thursday (22/4/2010) says it must be ensured in advance there is no other medical condition to worry about making it a natural treatment can be done.

Erectile dysfunction is caused by atherosclerosis (a disorder of the arteries), kidney disease, vascular disease, neurological diseases, diabetes, certain medications, surgical wounds and psychological problems.

Natural treatment that is recommended to consult a doctor because it can be very dangerous.

"If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, the first thing you need is a diagnosis," said the expert impotence Steven Lamm, MD, an internist in New York City and author of The Hardness Factor (Harper Collins).

According to him, men with severe erectile dysfunction may require prescription medications such as Levitra (vardenafil), Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra.

However, men with sexual dysfunction, mild self-medication is often done by using natural remedies. Here are some of the most popular natural remedy:

1. Acupuncture
   Although acupuncture has been used to treat male sexual problems for centuries, but scientific evidence to support its use for erectile dysfunction is still vague.
   
   
2. Arginine
   Amino acid L-arginine, which occurs naturally in foods, can increase the body's production of nitric oxide, which is a compound which facilitates erection by dilating blood vessels to the penis. However, according to Geo Espinosa, ND, director of the Integrative Urological Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, the use of L-arginine should be supervised, because L-arginine can interact with some drugs.
   
   
3. DHEA
   Testosterone is important for a healthy libido and normal sexual function. Patients with erectile dysfunction are known to have low testosterone, so it needed to increase testosterone therapy.
   
   Research shows that the use of supplements containing DHEA, a hormone that the body converts into testosterone and estrogen, may help relieve some cases of erectile dysfunction.
   
   
4. Ginseng
   Korean red ginseng has long been used to stimulate sexual function in men, but still few studies have systematically attempted to confirm the benefits. But experts advise, if you will eat ginseng, you should consult a doctor because ginseng can interact with medications and cause allergic reactions.
   
   
5. Pomegranate juice
   Drinking pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants have been shown to have many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
   
   But whether pomegranate juice could overcome sexual dysfunction? There is no strong evidence about its effectiveness to overcome it. But if anything does not exist, at least with pomegranate juice can nourish the body.
   
   
6. Yohimbe
   Before there was Viagra and other prescription drugs, doctors sometimes prescribe a derivative of the herb yohimbe (yohimbine hydrochloride) in patients with erectile dysfunction. But according to experts, the drug is not effective, and can cause jitteriness (anxiety syndrome) and other problems.
   
   Moreover, the evidence suggests yohimbe associated with hypertension, anxiety, headaches and other health problems.
   
   
7. Horn goat weed
   Horn goat weed is said to have become a treatment for erectile dysfunction for years. Italian researchers found that the main compound in the horns of the goat weed, called icariin, react the same way as Viagra drugs.
   
   
8. Ginkgo biloba
   In addition to the treatment of cognitive impairment, ginkgo has also been used to treat erectile dysfunction, especially those caused by the use of certain antidepressant medications.

But the evidence is not very convincing. One study published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy found that ginkgo does not work for erectile dysfunction.

However, every care and treatment of erectile dysfunction who do, experts say the important thing is to eat a healthy diet and avoid smoking and alcohol. In addition, the attitude to accept their partner is needed to ease the burden of sexual dysfunction of the patient.