About Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man is unable to achieve an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. In some cases the man is able to achieve an erection but unable to maintain it long enough to complete the sex act. Most men experience erectile difficulties at some point in their lives, but this is different from ED. According to the Mayo Clinic, those with ED will fail to achieve an erection at least 25 percent of the time. ED has several causes and alcohol consumption can be one of them. Alcohol: Effects on the Body Alcohol is a nervous system depressant and can actually block nerve impulses and messages between the brain and body. This is why drunk people often experience slurred speech, … [Read more...]
Can Being Overweight Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
About Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man is unable to maintain or achieve an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction has several causes, most of which are diseases that directly affect vascular function, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, obese men are more likely to have these diseases and experience erectile dysfunction. Being slightly overweight, carrying around just a few extra pounds, will most likely not cause erectile dysfunction, but being overweight can pave the way to obesity. Obesity--excess body fat and a BMI over 30--can cause significant health problems and directly contributes to erectile dysfunction. How Obesity Affects the … [Read more...]
What Causes Erectile Dysfunction & Premature Ejaculation
About Premature Ejaculation Premature ejaculation is a fairly common and treatable condition where a man ejaculates early in the sex act--either before or in the beginning stages of intercourse. By the Mayo Clinic's estimation, as many as one out of three men may be affected by premature ejaculation at some point in time. There are several physical and psychological factors and, for many men, a combination of medication, counseling and sexual techniques can help them overcome the condition and delay ejaculation. About Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is also fairly common and has both physical and psychological causes. With erectile dysfunction, a man may experience difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient … [Read more...]
Four Foods That Might Help and Why
Let food be thy medicine. Isn’t that what Hippocrates said? If food is going to be your medicine, then what foods could possibly help with a condition such as erectile dysfunction? Here’s a list of four foods that are good possibilities: Blackberries and Bilberries Boost Sexual Function The connection between the berries and sexual function is through the antioxidant system. Berries are high in antioxidants, which quench free radicals. One thing you need to overcome erectile dysfunction is a blood vessel-dilating chemical called nitric oxide. The anthocyanins (antioxidants) found in berries quench the free radicals that damage nitric oxide. Elderberries Elderberries aren’t often eaten but you can get elderberry juice at the health … [Read more...]
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Who are the doctors treating me?
The doctors at New Beginnings Men’s Clinic have a strong track record in the area of men’s sexual health. They are devoted to the field of Erectile Dysfunction and premature ejaculation so you can be assured that your will be treated by the best medical team in the field today. … [Read more...]
What is the New Beginnings Mens Clinic?
The New Beginning Mens Clinic is a dedicated team of licensed medical physicians and staff who are completely committed to the diagonosis and treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation. Our goal is to provide you with an immediate erectile result and offer a long term solution to your condition without causing harm. … [Read more...]
Diagnosis of ED
Diagnosis of ED A doctor will do a thorough examination that will include the following: medical/ sexual history, medication history, surgical history, physical exam, blood work, and an international index of ED questionnaire that will assess quality of erectile function and sexual intercourse. … [Read more...]
What Causes ED?
ED can be caused by many different factors. Problems are classified as psychological, physical or both. Psychological problems result in 10-20% of all cases. They include stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem and indifference. These patients often fail to respond to psychogenic stimuli. Physical problems account for the majority of cases. Any condition that results in the breakdown of the sequence of events that causes an erection can lead to ED. The most common diseases that cause ED are listed and include diabetes, kidney disease, neurological disease, vascular disease, and malignancies. … [Read more...]
Can premature ejaculation occur with erectile dysfunction?
Yes. the New Beginnings Mens Clinic first focuses on the ED as the primary problem. Resolving this problem will also resolve the PE problem. … [Read more...]
What is premature ejaculation?
PE is the persistence of ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before the person wishes it to occur. PE is caused be a combination of an oversensitive glans penis and nervousness or performance anxiety during sexual intercourse. … [Read more...]
How does an Erection Occur?
The process of an erection is complex and intricate. The sequence of an erection starts with a stimulus, either physical or mental, that is received in the brain. The brain sends a signal through the nerves to the penis causing relaxation of the penile blood vessels. Relaxation of the blood vessels allows blood to flow into the penis. There is high pressure in the penis that traps the blood in the corpora carvenosum causing a sustained erection. The corporus carvenosum is two parallel columns of erectile tissue that forms the body of the penis. … [Read more...]
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the repeated inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance1. It occurs in 15 to 30 million men in the United States. Incidence of ED increases with age but can be successfully treated. … [Read more...]