Awareness
Alternatives To Viagra That May Treat Erectile Dysfunction
By
Kalee Brown
Kalee Brown
In Brief
For
many men experiencing erectile dysfunction, a little blue pill known as
Viagra can be a quick fix thanks to modern medicine. However, like many
other quick fixes developed by the pharmaceutical industry, those
benefits don’t come without some added risks. Pharmaceuticals often
impose the “bandaid effect” on our bodies, covering up the problem
rather than actually solving it through addressing the root cause of the health issue.
When it comes to Viagra, choosing to
take this little blue pill is sort of like choosing the blue pill in the
Matrix. Sometimes we can become so blinded by the advantages of
something that we forget about its potential side effects, and
ultimately fail to address the real issue at hand. So, in hearing that
this blue pill could seemingly fix your sex life again, many men choose
to take it, while simultaneously ignoring the risks.
In reality, there are some pretty
serious health risks associated with Viagra. Like many other
pharmaceutical products, by ‘fixing’ one area of the body, you could be
harming another.
The Viagra website states it can potentially cause some serious side effects, including:
- Priapism, otherwise known as a long-term erection that can permanently damage your penis
- Loss of vision in one of both eyes
- Hearing loss, damage to hearing, or ringing in ears
- Headache
- Upset stomach or nausea
- Back pain
- Muscle pain
- Rash
- Heart attack or irregular heartbeat
- Stroke
- Death
Despite these potential risks, over 23
million men have been prescribed Viagra. This indicates there’s a huge
number of men who experience erectile dysfunction, and it’s
understandable they’d turn to Viagra given how normalized
pharmaceuticals are in our society and how cruelly men who suffer from
this problem are portrayed in the media.
Instead of going deeper and asking ourselves why our
health problems occur, we tend to go to the pharmacy for a quick fix or
ask our doctors to prescribe us some pills. However, just like any
other health problem, erectile dysfunction is simply a symptom of
your current state of being. Our health issues don’t just “happen to
us,” they manifest as a result of our past and current health and
wellbeing.
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Erectile dysfunction can
occur due to high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, high
cholesterol, hormonal problems, alcohol abuse, smoking, cocaine use,
pelvic injuries, spinal issues, radiation therapy around the pelvic
region, obesity, and more.
These underlying causes of erectile dysfunction may explain why some of the side effects of Viagra can be so life-threatening in
the first place. When men take those blue pills, they can get lost in
the excitement of the experience and end up exerting themselves beyond
their physical limitations. If these men already have preexisting
conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high blood
pressure (which could all be the root causes of their erectile
dysfunction), they could already be at risk of having a heart attack or a
stroke.
Though the root problem could be
considered more difficult to identify and treat than taking that little
blue pill, it’s ultimately the only sustainable, long-term solution, and it could save your health (or even your life)!
However, if you are in need of a quick
fix while you’re trying to figure out what that root cause could be,
there are plenty of alternatives to Viagra that don’t pose the same
health risks.
Here’s a list of all-natural alternatives to Viagra:
L-arginine and Pycnogenol
L-arginine is a non-essential amino acid
that is important during times of trauma or stress. During these times,
the body is unable to produce as much as it needs, and so taking this
supplement while you’re stressed is often beneficial. What’s more,
studies have found that taking this amino acid supplement can treat
erectile function.
It has been found to perform well when taken in combination with pycnogenol. One study involving
men experiencing erectile dysfunction found that taking these two
supplements together restored participants’ sexual ability to 80% in
about a month. After only a few months, 92.5% of the men experienced a
normal erection.
Red Ginseng
This incredible herb has been used to
improve erectile dysfunction for centuries, and as it turns out, there’s
now science to support the herbal wisdom behind it.
A 2012 study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research concluded
that red ginseng can be used as an alternative to erectile dysfunction
medication, and another review published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) determined
that red ginseng could improve erectile dysfunction and sexual
performance, though further research is required.
Maca
Maca is well-known for being nature’s own powerful aphrodisiac. In a study on
patients with mild erectile dysfunction, maca was found to produce a
“small but significant effect” on both the participants’ general and
sexual wellbeing.
You could try adding some maca to your
morning smoothies or beverages, or even take a supplement. Plus, maca is
an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, potassium, and copper, so
you’ll be loading up on nutrients in addition to boosting your sex
drive.
Saffron
That’s right: That expensive member of your herbs and spices cabinet can also aid men who suffer from erectile dysfunction! One study found
that saffron works surprisingly quickly, showing “a positive effect on
sexual function with increased number and duration of erectile events
seen in patients with ED even only after taking it for ten days.”
Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris is a plant often
used in Ayurvedic medicine, as the root and fruits are said to benefit
both male virility and general wellbeing. A study published in NCBI suggests that tribulus terrestris can be beneficial in treating men who experience erectile dysfunction.
Studies in primates, rabbits, and rats
have yielded some promising results, with Tribulus terrestris being
found to increase some sex hormones and effectively treating mild and
moderate cases of erectile dysfunction.
Reduced Intake of Meat and Fried Foods
Some of the worst foods for your heart
include meat and fried foods. Foods high in animal fat, sodium, and
unhealthy oils pose serious risk to your heart and can also worsen your
blood circulation, a necessary aspect of getting an erection in the
first place.
As it turns out, erectile dysfunction could
signify underlying heart problems, so eating “heart healthy” foods is a
necessary component of good sexual health as well. Try swapping the
animal protein for some plant-based protein, cutting the dairy, and
ditching the fast food!
Essential Oils
There are a number of essential oils that
can be used to reduce stress, increase sex drive/libido, and lower
blood pressure, all of which could potentially affect erectile function.
Ylang ylang, rose, and lavender essential oils are all really
great at reducing stress and in some cases lowering blood pressure, too.
Spicier scents like cinnamon, nutmeg,
and clove can aid in increasing sex drive and improving sexual function,
and nutmeg can also improve blood circulation, an important part of
getting an erection.
Final Thoughts
As with many other pharmaceuticals,
taking Viagra clearly has its advantages and disadvantages. Sure,
it might improve your sex life in the short term, but at what cost?
Maybe you’ll take Viagra and never experience any negative side effects,
but at the end of the day, there’s no guarantee of that.
Any ailment or disease that manifests in
the body is always a sign of sickness or stress, and this includes
erectile dysfunction; if everything is operating well in your body, then
you will not run into any operational issues.
This applies for many health issues, and
I encourage you to continue on your journey in searching for the root
cause of all of your health problems!
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