Tips to prevent erectile dysfunction..........

Erectile dysfunction is a common disorder that occurs among elderly men.However, this disorder is actually not part of the normal aging process.Then, how can you avoid it?

• Watch what you eat.

Poor diet causes a decrease in the ability of men to erection.Research shows that poor diet can cause heart attacks by inhibiting blood flow in the arteries.Fruit and vegetable intake is minimal and penchant to eat fatty foods and processed foods can inhibit blood flow to the penis."Everything that is
not good for a man's heart is also bad for the penis," says Andrew McCullough, MD, Clinical Professor of Urology and Director of Program Male Sexual Health
at New York University Langone Medical Center.
Recent research shows that erectile dysfunction is relatively rare in those who do put the Mediterranean diet is fruits, vegetables, grains, and heart friendly foods such as nuts, olive oil, fish, and fruit wines.

• Maintain ideal body weight.

Being overweight brings many health problems, including diabetes 2, which can cause nerve damage throughout the body that affect the penis.

• Avoid high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

High cholesterol or high blood pressure can damage blood vessels, including vessels that drain blood to the penis. Finally, this can lead to erectile dysfunction.

• Drinking alcohol moderation or not drinking at all.

Consuming alcohol in large quantities can cause liver damage, nerve damage, and conditions that can cause erectile dysfunction.

• Exercise regularly.

Research shows, a healthy lifestyle can prevent erectile dysfunction. Sports such as: running, swimming, and other forms of aerobic exercise can help prevent erectile dysfunction.However, please be careful to exercise that gives undue pressure on the perineum, which is the area between the scrotum and the anus.Goldstein said: "Cycling can cause erectile dysfunction"

Cycling short distances may not be a problem.But people who spend a lot of time cycling must ensure they use the right bike, cycling shorts are soft, and often stand while pedaling.

• Do not over rely Kegel.

One form of exercise that did not appear useful are Kegel exercises, which cause contraction and relaxation of the pelvic muscles repeatedly.Kegel exercises can help men and women with incontinence (unable to hold urine).But there is no evidence that they prevent erectile dysfunction.

• Defend your testosterone levels.

Even in healthy men, testosterone levels are often decreased sharply at the age of 50 years. Every year after age 40, male testosterone levels are usually decreased by approximately 1.3%.

Be alert to symptoms like low sex drive, moodiness, lack of stamina, or difficulty making decisions because it could be you are deficient in testosterone.

• Avoid anabolic steroids.

The drugs, which are often misused by athletes and bodybuilders, can shrink the testicles and reduce the ability to produce testosterone.

• Stop smoking

Smoking can damage blood vessels and restrict blood flow to the penis. Nicotine triggers the blood vessels constrict, which can inhibit blood flow to the penis.

• Avoid risky sex.

Some cases of erectile dysfunction come from penis injury that occurs during sexual activity.To prevent injury to the penis, do it after a certain penetration of the vagina lubricated properly.

• Control stress.

Stress due to psychological factors can increase the levels of the hormone adrenaline, which makes blood vessels contract.That could be bad news for an erection.Whatever men can do to relieve stress and feel the emotional connection goes well, then it can help his sex life.

Source : Kompas