Almost 2 years ago, we started offering low intensity shockwave therapy as an additional treatment option for men suffering with erectile dysfunction. Approximately 70% of the men with mild ED noticed significant improvement in their erections and a portion were cured of their ED completely, meaning they no longer met the criteria for ED. For …
Continue ReadingFoods to treat Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has many causes, but research has shown that obesity, hypertension (HTN), diabetes, stress, and anxiety have all been linked to ED. Our diets are filled with processed foods that are high in sodium and sugar and lack many vital nutrients. The food we ingest and our lifestyle choices affect ED and our …
Continue ReadingED – It’s not just your grandfather’s problem
Jason sat in front of me on the sofa. He had spent most of the time looking at the floor and answering my questions. He had warmed up a little bit over the course of the session, but he was still clearly uncomfortable. He was 29, tall, athletic, and seemed to be the picture of …
Continue ReadingCan a Vegan Diet Improve Erections? “The Game Changers” Explains
The new Netflix documentary, titled “The Game Changers” has people talking. The film, produced by James Cameron (Academy Award winner), challenges the traditionally held belief that a diet based in animal protein is what fuels athletic prowess. What was most interesting to me, was the (albeit, very limited) study done in the movie by the …
Continue ReadingIs Sleep Apnea Affecting your erections?
A large number of men around the world are affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which is documented to affect many parts of daily life such as wakefulness, quality of life, and unfortunately, erectile function. Considering about one third of our lives is spent sleeping, a large portion of that can be spent in a …
Continue ReadingPelvic Floor Muscle Therapy: An At Home Option for Training Your Penis Back to Health
The pelvic floor muscles are located in the perineal area (commonly referred to as the taint) and are directly linked to the ability or inability to control urinary continence and post-void dribbling. For men, these muscles play a major role in erectile function and ejaculatory control. There are different ways to exercise these muscles through …
Continue ReadingIf it’s bad for your heart, guess what, it’s bad for your penis.
A recent study at the Mount Sinai school of medicine has finally determined once and for all that there is a direct relationship between hardening of the arteries (also called atherosclerosis) and erectile dysfunction. This has been a commonly accepted relationship for many years. But finally, through PET scans, doctors can now see exactly what …
Continue ReadingBad News for City Dwellers; Automobile Exhaust is Bad for your Penis
We have known for a long time that truck/auto exhaust fumes are bad for our health – after all, people commit suicide using this method! We have known there are heart and lung issues caused by motor vehicle pollution. It now seems that this exhaust can even affect your erections. A study published in the …
Continue ReadingThe Underlying Causes of ED
Life throws all of us a curveball now and then. And some bumps in the road are definitely bigger than others. Zach was a 17-year-old who had an undiagnosed heart condition. It was not until he began experiencing erectile dysfunction that the process of discovering his heart condition even began. This led him on a …
Continue ReadingVasectomies Result in More Sex, More Often
A common misconception about vasectomies is that they can reduce the male libido, could result in erectile dysfunction, and could impact future sexual potency. As a result, couples may choose other forms of contraception over a vasectomy, despite the high success and satisfaction rates. In a study published in August 2015, from the Department of …
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