Ayurvedic approach for Erectile dysfunction

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Posted: 12 years ago
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Erectile dysfunction or impotency is a sexual dysfunction characterized by an inability to develop or sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse or inability to achieve ejaculation or both.
An erection occurs when there is a rush of blood to the penis. The process is initiated as a result of sexual arousal. When thoughts and feelings generate an impulse is transmitted from the brain to the nerves in the penis.

The nerve stimulation causes the blood to rush to the penis and a dilatation of the vessels in the penis takes place, generating an erection.

Risk factors-
Increasing age above 60's
Unhealthy lifestyle
Unhealthy diet
Less water intake
Poor physical health
Obesity
Causes-

The cause could be psychological or physiological

Physical factors-
Clogged blood vessels in diseases like atherosclerosis
High blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
Certain medications
Surgeries or injuries to pelvis or spinal cord
Hormonal disturbances like low testosterone levels
Smoking
Alcoholism
Psychological factors-
Stress
Anxiety, depression
Relationship problems
Symptoms and feelings-
Feeling nervous about sex, perhaps because of a bad experience or because of previous experience of impotency.
Continuous feeling of stress and irritation
Being troubled by problems in your relationship with your sex partner
During so self- conscious that you can't enjoy sex
Thinking that your partner is reacting negatively to you
All the above factors may lead to depression
Prevention-
Physical exercise is known to reduce the risk of impotence
Healthy diet

Ayurvedic approach-
Erectile dysfunction is a condition which results in the strong feeling of disability reflecting as psychological disturbances.
The proper medications are essential for this condition. Ayurveda has vast scope of treatment in case of erectile dysfunction.
According to Ayurveda semen can be correlated with Shukra dhatu. There are special drugs in Ayurveda for increasing or for stimulation of Shukra dhatu. These specified drugs are used according to the conditions.
Ayurveda has special branch for treating sex related problems called as Vajeekaranam. These treatments are useful in various sex related conditions like erectile dysfunction, loss of interest in sex, etc. These medications can be administered internally or can be used in the form of enema.
Ayurveda has specific group of medicines called as jeeveniya gana, which enhances overall health of an individual. Ayurveda treatment enhances immunity of an individual.
Ayurveda is a treating science which treats the disease from its root cause. This leads to good and long lasting results.

Mental disturbances are the major contributing factor for erectile dysfunction. At the same time they may get worse due to this condition. Ayurveda medications have potential to stabilize the mind. They help to overcome depression, anxiety, etc. Ayurvedic treatment has good results in psychological disturbances.

If alcoholism is the cause for this condition, then Ayurvedic treatment shows miraculous results in this.

Panchakarma treatments are purification methods. They are known to remove toxic substances out of the body. In erectile dysfunction also Snehan, swedan, Virechana show good results. Along with this enema (basti) treatments can also administered.

Ayurveda is a science of life. This gives us guidelines regarding ideal diet and lifestyle that should be followed to maintain health by healthy person. Along with this the disease specific guidelines are also given by Ayurveda. These are very beneficial for early relief from the disease

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Posted: 12 years ago
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Hi, thanks for giving this useful information...Even Viagra's are useful for dealing with erectile dysfunction or male impotency.
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