Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be defined as the inability, even with regular sexual stimulation, to get or maintain an adequate sexual erection to allow for a satisfactory sexual interaction or any other activity.

 

Erectile Dysfunction is a complicated process that involves your brain, hormones and emotions, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. Therefore, it can have many causes. Thus there are a variety of solutions, such as therapies, lifestyle changes, prescription medications, and natural remedies used to treat the condition.

 

While natural weak erection treatments have become popular, they haven’t been thoroughly researched and aren’t tested for safety or effectiveness. This article will explore natural erectile dysfunction treatment, those proven to be effective.

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Natural Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

1. Regular Exercise

Maintaining a consistent fitness routine can be beneficial for people, particularly those who have erectile dysfunction caused by lack of exercise and low blood circulation, obesity, low testosterone levels, and heart diseases. 

 

Exercise decreases blood pressure and blood sugar, boosts blood flow throughout the body, and improves your heart health. 

 

It’s also among the most natural methods to increase testosterone levels. Burning fat reduces the chances of developing vascular disease and diabetic conditions, two of the main factors that cause ED. 

The treatment for ED doesn’t have to require you to change your lifestyle drastically, and small increases in exercise can have a positive impact. 

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2. Weight Loss

Obesity is a risk factor for various health disorders, including type 2 diabetes, which can induce or intensify ED. Carrying a lot of extra weight might make your body more resistant to insulin, leading to diabetes. 

 

Additionally, your cardiovascular system is put under more strain when you gain weight. Because your heart needs to work harder to pump blood throughout your body, you’re more likely to develop high blood pressure.  

 

Also, risk of developing coronary artery disease. Because blood flow into and out of the penis is affected by anything that affects your vascular system, it can influence your capacity to maintain an erection.

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3. Quitting Smoking

Smoking is harmful to your heart and contributes to vascular disease, which reduces blood supply to vital organs such as the genitals. To get maximal blood flow in all of the proper places, you must give up all tobacco products. 

 

If your partner is a nonsmoker, quitting smoking may make you more alluring in the bedroom. If your partner is also a smoker, you can join forces to quit.

4. Limiting Alcohol

A drink can assist in relaxing and help you get in a mood, but drinking too much alcohol can lower your spirits if you have erectile dysfunction. Alcohol can impede the nervous system of your body as well as it can affect your sexual reflexes.  As you take in more in a day, the less your body can react, feel, and function in its optimal way. 

 

Furthermore, the consumption of alcohol over a long period could damage your liver, which causes an increase in estrogen production in males. Reducing your alcohol intake will increase your pleasure at night.

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5. Healthy Diet

The consumption of a well-balanced diet helps keep the circulatory system and the other organs of the body in good health. A varied, nutritious diet lowers the chance of coronary diseases, clogged arteries, obesity, and diabetes, which are all risk factors for erectile dysfunction.

Risks Associated with Natural Ways of Treating Erectile Dysfunction 

Erectile problems have been treated using OTC supplements, herbs, and other natural treatments for an extended period in various societies worldwide, with mixed opinions. Unlike prescription drugs for erectile dysfunction, natural remedies for erectile dysfunction aren’t thoroughly tested or researched. This means that they could result in unwanted side effects or interfere with the current medications you’re taking (prescription or over-the-counter, or any other).

If you are considering using any natural or non-approved treatment, it is recommended to consult your doctor first.

What if Natural Ways of Treating Erectile Dysfunction Failed?

Be aware that you take these treatments on your responsibility as their safety ratings haven’t been established. Additionally, certain medications could provide claims that are not true or contain insufficient doses of prescribed medication, such as sildenafil. It could work differently.

 

If all-natural treatments fail, it could be an indication of a severe problem, or it’s the time to think about other treatments such as injectables, prescription drugs, or supplements, employing vacuum devices, or even having surgery.

 

Prescription medicines such as Tadalafil are well-known prescription drugs that help men achieve and keep erections. This is a way of increasing sexual performance. However, do not begin taking a new medication before speaking with a medical professional.

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Summary

ED is a common condition that can impact men’s confidence in their relationships and overall quality of life. Effective treatment will depend on the cause that causes your ED. However, there are natural remedies that can improve your ED and overall well-being.

 

It is recommended to speak with your physician regarding your ED to determine which treatments are most effective. It may also be beneficial to tackle your issue with your partner.

 

Remember that treatment, specifically lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or doing more active, can require some time. Talk to your doctor to discover the solution or combination of the most effective remedies for you.

 

To speak with a certified Functional Medicine Specialist, book an appointment with Dr. Khalid Shukri, MD so that you can explore practical therapeutic options to get back control of your sexual performance.

 

You may also reach out to our resident Urology specialists – Dr. Judit Bonkovic-Oszi or Dr. Arnold Willis, MD.

BLOG AUTHOR

Dr. Ismail Sayeed

Dr. Sayeed is the Medical Director of ViOS, Inc. He is a deeply committed physician entrepreneur & medical blog writer. While building the global infrastructure of the VIOS Clinic, he is dedicated to educate people on the potential of specialist telemedicine for managing chronic diseases.

Read more about him in his author bio

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