Erectile Dysfunction

Erection of penis is a sequential event and any disruption in this sequence can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. The sequence includes nerve impulse in brain, spinal column, area around penis and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins and arteries in and around corpora caver-nosa. Damage to nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, fibrous tissues often as a result of disease is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence.Most cases (70 to 80%) have some underlying pathology behind erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence. In older men, ED usually has a physical cause. Incidence increases with age. Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence does not have to be a part of getting older. It is true that as you get older, you may need more stimulation (such as stroking or touching) to get an erection. You might also need more time between erections. But older men should still be able to get an erection and enjoy sex.

In Ayurveda means that there may be imbalances in the three Doshas– Vata, the Pitta, which are responsible for digestion and metabolism, and Kapha, controlling the fluids. Therefore determine what energy disturbances have occurred in the balance of the three Doshas. Then he will come up with a comprehensive healing plan that will also include a diet to balance the deviations of the Doshas. This diet may be aimed at balanced dosha but, as already mentioned, erectile dysfunction is mostly associated with the imbalanced Vata. This means that the diet should be aimed at reducing this vaata.

Physical causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence:

• Alcohol and tabaco use
• Brain or spinal cord injuries
• Hypogonadism leading to lower testosterone levels
• Liver or kidney failure and Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease and Stroke
• Radiation therapy to the testicles
• Some types of prostate or bladder surgery
• Side effects of medicines like antihypertensives, antihistamines, antidepressants, tranquilisers, appetite suppressants, cimetidine. Drug side effects account for about 30% of erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence cases. Psychological causes (feelings) that can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Feeling nervous about sex, perhaps because of a bad experience or because of a previous episode of impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED).
• Feeling stressed, including stress from work or family situations and Depression.
• Being troubled by problems in your relationship with your sex partner.
• Feeling so self conscious that you can not enjoy sex.
• Thinking that your sexual partner is reacting negatively to you.

Whether the cause is physical or psychological, the damaging effects on both partners can often lead to the break up of the relationship.

Treatment:

Nutrition is an integral part of Ayurveda’s treatment of diseases along with toxin cleansing procedures and the intake of herbs, spices, nutritional supplements, pouring with oils and massages, yoga and meditation. Ayurveda has numerous herbs and herbal combinations to treat erectile dysfunction.

Yoga: Ayurveda also uses various yoga practices. However, it should not be thought that yoga is just a pose and exercise, a kind of gymnastics. Yoga is a philosophy of self-knowledge and self-control at a physical, emotional and mental levels. It helps us to manage our body, balances the emotional stability, directs and clarifies consciousness, awakens the power of intellect and spirituality. This very essence of Yoga is used by Ayurveda in the treatment. This really includes gymnastic exercises and poses, but also concentration, mediation, complete relaxation. It is beneficial both for the treatment of illnesses in general and specifically for the treatment of sexual weakness. The direct effect of enhancing sexual power is by relieving tension in organs in the pelvic area, improving the blood circulation in the area, strengthening the erection, enhancement of sensations during an intercourse. For example, Ustrasana and pavanmukt-asnas position is very useful. It affects many organs, including the groin.

• You can also do massage with warm ghee and oil for the prostate and for the genital area. The slight massages from the anus up activate the bloodstream. Approximately 2.5 cm from the beginning of the penis to the base, there is a special energy point, the slight pressure of which also causes a stimulating effect.
• Massaging the body with an herbal oil which gives a relief from physical exertion and also acts as an aphrodisiac. Mutual massage slows down lovemaking and opens up communication.
• Practicing yoga and meditation to overcome mental exertion and to cope with daily stress.
• There are a number of medicines and therapies which has amazing results.
• Sleep at least for 8 hours a day.
• Avoiding the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, heroin and so on.
• Exercise regularly. Moderate (not excessive) exercise helps relax the body, boost energy levels, increase physical awareness, and stimulate sexuality.
• Practice different kinds of intimacy and touching; try not to focus only on the erection. Partners who proceed with patience and learn to enjoy each other in a variety of ways often return to full potency.
• Avoid hot, spicy and bitter foods.
• Add little fat in your diet.
• Give a gap of 4 days between two consecutive intercourses.
• Frequent sex prevents erectile dysfuntion (ED) or impotence.