Impotence or erectile dysfunction: habits to prevent and treat it

Problems with the prostate are becoming increasingly common among middle-aged and older men (40-70 years), and one of the most widespread (and most distressing) disorders is impotence or erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction, which is also called sexual impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erect penis continuously in order to successfully engage in sexual intercourse. This can be caused by various factors: stress, premature ejaculation, lack of sexual desire, etc., as we explained in our post Main causes of erectile dysfunction.

As ever, prevention is key and to achieve this it is vital to lead an active and healthy life, steering clear of a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol and a poor diet.

There are various ways to fix this problem, which must be diagnosed by a doctor. These include oral drugs, hormone therapy and surgery, and even natural treatments.

Natural treatments for impotence

To prevent or treat erection problems and overcome sexual impotence, you can use various natural remedies and adopt certain habits:

• Diet. Certain foods such as oats, chocolate, ginseng, wheat and saffron increase your sexual appetite and improve vasodilation, helping you to achieve erections. Another food that is good for treating sexual impotence is olive oil as it reduces cholesterol levels that stop blood from flowing to the penis, which prevents or makes it difficult to achieve an erection.
• Stop smoking. Tobacco is a vasoconstrictor so, as well as damaging your health, it stops your circulatory system from functioning normally.
• Do physical exercise. Staying active and playing sports improves blood circulation and therefore performance. It is important not to overdo (or avoid) cycling as the bike saddle puts stress on the perineum, damaging the arteries that carry blood to the penis. It can also lead to a numb feeling in the glans penis.
• Massage the genital area for about 10 minutes every day, to help improve blood flow and promote penile erection. You should start by gently massaging the base of the penis.

• Relax. Stress is often the cause of sexual impotence as it triggers an adrenaline rush that closes the arteries leading to the penis, preventing an erection. To avoid this, it is essential to relax, to do regular breathing exercises, to switch off from work and to put problems into perspective.
• Make love. Yes, you read that right; it seems ironic, but frequent lovemaking has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of impotence.
• Food supplements. To prevent and treat erectile dysfunction and problems with the prostate, it is sometimes enough to include natural food supplements in your diet with active ingredients that improve circulation, performance and libido (sexual desire). Keriba Forte with Pomanox is one of the supplements in Probelte Pharma’s therapeutic nutrition product range, the result of over 10 years of research. A highly concentrated and purified natural extract obtained from fresh pomegranate using a patented and entirely physical extraction process (no organic solvents or chemicals are used) to provide a highly beneficial food supplement. A natural aid for erection problems!