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Viewing Is There a Natural Alternative for Erectile Dysfunction?Is There a Natural Alternative for Erectile Dysfunction?
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Worldwide, it is estimated that around one in ten men are affected by erectile dysfunction, with this figure rising to around a third of men aged over fifty. Is there an alternative to synthetic medications? This article may have the answer. By Mich Crawley Currently there are an estimated 2.3 million men in the UK suffering from a medical condition known as ED or erectile dysfunction. Worldwide, it is estimated that around one in ten men are affected by this condition, with this figure rising to around a third of men aged over fifty. Many men suffer in silence because they assume the symptoms are simply a part of 'growing older', when the causes are usually much more manageable. Physical health, stress, relationship issues, depression, smoking, and obesity may all be causes of ED. Although this is a taboo subject, everyone has heard of the latest drug to hit the market that treats this condition. Ever since the emergence of Viagra(R), the famous erectile dysfunction (ED) drug which exploded on the market a few years ago, not a single day has passed without seeing ads about the magical ED pill - especially in spam email - proving that this drug is in great demand. There has definitely been a good deal of controversy over Viagra(R), its use, and more recently, its side effects among some unfortunate patients. The most common side effects from taking this drug are a headache and hot flushing. But there are less common, more serious reported side effects like a runny nose, indigestion, and a blue tinge to the vision. Then, there is the risk of death - especially if you have a heart condition and are taking a form of nitrate treatment. Viagra causes the blood pressure to drop a very slight amount; for most people this is fine and will cause no problems, but for men taking nitrate treatment, when mixed with Viagra there is a huge drop in blood pressure - which can prove to be fatal. So what are the alternatives? Are there any natural alternatives? According to legend, a goat herder noticed an increase in the sexual activity in his flock after they ate an abundantly growing weed. This weed is known by many names such as Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, and Fairy Wings - but the most common name is Horny Goat Weed. This plant has testosterone-like effects, and has been proven to stimulate sexual desire and activity. It also contains an active ingredient called icariin, which is thought to work by increasing levels of nitric oxide - which relaxes smooth muscles and results in an increase in blood flow. Horny goat weed also appears to act by inhibiting the PDE-5 enzyme, which is the same way that the popular drug Viagra works. This plant has been helping both men and women increase their libido, sexual desire, energy levels, stamina and sensory stimulation for over 2000 years. It is estimated that sales of this king of herbal sex enhancers are currently over 100 tons per year from China. In 2003, Horny Goat Weed was ranked 18 in the top 25 supplements bought in the USA - which equals $2.5 million in sales, up 13.9 percent from 2002 - proving that sex does sell! It is available in convenient capsule form, blended with complementary supplements to enhance the overall effect of the Horny Goat Weed. 'Are there any side effects?' you ask? High dosages of horny goat weed may cause side effects in some people, which include rapid heartbeat, restlessness, and insomnia - which are less severe than those of Viagra and could also be attributed to the desired effect of the weed. But there is more to this amusingly named herb, as it has a few other health giving properties - such as lowering blood sugar levels and alleviating lumbago, arthritis, numbness and weakness of the limbs, hypertension, and chronic bronchitis. It doesn't stop there. It also has adaptogenic properties much like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, and Ginseng etc. by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low - which has an energy-promoting effect. In addition, it reduces cortisol levels when they are elevated, which has an anti-stress effect. Remember that Horny Goat Weed has been used safely for more than 2,000 years - by both men and women. The reason? Obviously, it's because it works. About the Author: Mich Crawley is a Neways independent distributor. Neways is a long established company which manufactures powerful nutritional products. All of the products Neways produces and sells are free from toxic chemicals and harmful carcinogens, and are endorsed by the Cancer Prevention Coalition. Find out more about Neways Horny Goat Weed at this website. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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