{"id":16531,"date":"2016-02-15T07:01:24","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T14:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=16531"},"modified":"2016-02-15T07:01:24","modified_gmt":"2016-02-15T14:01:24","slug":"have-your-guard-up-when-in-the-wild-west-of-herbal-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/have-your-guard-up-when-in-the-wild-west-of-herbal-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Your Guard Up When in the ‘Wild West’ of Herbal Supplements"},"content":{"rendered":"
Beware the Wild West of Herbal Supplements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you recently found yourself and your partner in the mood for sex but couldn’t rise to the occasion, don’t feel alone. A few years back, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health<\/a> issued a report indicating that over 18 million US men over the age of 20 have difficulty getting erections at least some of the time. That figure does not take into account the number of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction but are too embarrassed to seek help from a doctor.<\/p>\n

Instead of seeking medical help, many men will turn to herbal supplements. All it takes is one quick Internet search or a visit to one of the major online general retailers to find all sort of products claiming to make things better. So why not give those products a try? There are several reasons why you would do better to see your doctor, get a prescription, and check into buying Viagra online instead. Here are some things to keep in mind when you feel the temptation to buy that new miracle herbal combination.<\/p>\n

Junk Science Rules the Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Herbal supplements touted to treat erectile dysfunction<\/a> naturally are long on anecdotal evidence and short on actual scientific scrutiny. What you are likely to see is plenty of descriptions of how the herbs used in the product have helped men for centuries. While there may be some basis for indirectly helping with impotence, the amount that you would need to consume is far more than you get in those products. Add in the fact that a good bit of what you are consuming is fillers and preservatives, and there will not be much action tonight.<\/p>\n

But what about all those tests alluded to in the product description? Aren’t they proof that the stuff will work, at least for a decent percentage of men? Nope, not really.<\/p>\n

Those so-called studies are not conducted with the use of any type of control group or within what any reputable researcher would consider a secure environment. In other words, the study is about as scientific as two people deciding they want something different for supper. There is no real monitoring and no parameters that help to truly determine if the product is any good. What you are getting from those studies is selective results that are presented in the best possible light.<\/p>\n

The thing you need to remember about the prescription medications used to trigger a desirable sexual response in men is that they are tested under specific conditions and the results are carefully and fully reported. That means why you think about buying Viagra online from a reputable source, you can bet that the medication you receive is backed with plenty of real evidence.<\/p>\n

What are You Really Getting?<\/b>
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\nSure, the manufacturer may actually include the herbs in the product, but what are you getting? Maybe folk wisdom dictates that the leaves of a certain plant help get it up and keep it that way, but the manufacturer uses the cheaper stems instead.<\/p>\n

There are also plenty of stories posted online about male herbal supplements that are laced with just enough of some prescription medication to make them seem to work. The problem with that is you don’t know which medication or how much. Do you really want to ingest something in your body and not know what it could do? Your best bet is to stay away from products that are long on hype and short in actual information.<\/p>\n

Side Effects and Interactions<\/b><\/p>\n

You have probably heard somebody say that herbs are natural and natural is always free of side effects. While that sounds good, it is completely false. Mix the wrong combination of herbs with some type of medication you take for another health issue and you could be on the way to the emergency room instead of the bedroom.<\/p>\n

Herbs can and do cause side effects. Some will increase blood pressure, others will lower blood sugar levels, and still others have a sedative effect. Take them in combination with a medication and you could find yourself feeling sick to your stomach, weak, or worse. By contrast, if you decide to see a doctor and get a prescription for Staxyn or some other reliable product for erectile dysfunction, you can bet that it will not interfere with anything else you are taking.<\/p>\n

Nothing Happens<\/b><\/p>\n

The other possibility with these supplements is that nothing happens at all. On the one hand, you do not end up with any type of adverse reaction that sends you to the hospital. At the same time, you also end up with no change in your response when intimacy is on the table. The only thing you do get out of the deal is a lot of disappointment and less money in your wallet.<\/p>\n

While it is true that not every prescription medication works for every man, most will find that at least one medication does help restore sexual function enough to enjoy intercourse. Working with your doctor will mean trying one or maybe two different medications to see which one produces the best result.<\/p>\n

Not So Cheap After All<\/b><\/p>\n

You have probably heard that some men turn to herbal supplements because they are cheaper than medications used to treat erectile dysfunction. It’s true that you may be able to buy a bottle with sixty capsules for what seems like a good price, but how many of those do you have to take every day for two weeks before you are supposed to see any results? By the time you take them for a month, the amount of money spent can be significant.<\/p>\n

Compare that to buying Viagra online from a site that only offers the real deal. Sure, you may spend around $300.00 for ten 50-mg doses, but the product will usually work in 30 minutes to an hour. You don’t have to take it several times a day for a couple of weeks just to see if it will do anything. Besides, those ten doses could last you three weeks to a month with ease. Does paying for several bottles of an herbal product in the same time frame still seem like a good idea?<\/p>\n

Bogus Testimonials<\/b><\/p>\n

You come across a product that is touted as the new herbal Viagra. After reading the glowing description, you decide to check out some of the reviews. While there is the occasional review that indicates the product did nothing for one poor guy, the rest seem to be getting a lot from the herbal combination.<\/p>\n

Here is the only thing you need to know about most of those testimonials. They are not worth the time it takes you to read them. The manufacturer gets people to write those glowing reviews in return for some type of gratuity (money) and helps build the brand.<\/p>\n

Remember the old adage that says if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is? Keep that one in mind when you are tempted to pop one of these herbal products into your shopping basket. Your best bet is to get checked out by a doctor, get a prescription, and then use it to shop for safe medications online from a reputable provider.<\/p>\n

Forget the Refunds<\/b><\/p>\n

You think that trying a herbal product is fine, especially with that money-back guarantee. Good luck getting your money back if you don’t read the fine print. You may only have a certain number of days from the order date to request a refund. Between delays in shipping and giving the product a few days to see if it will do anything, you could easily run out of time. At that point, you are stuck with something that you can’t use.<\/p>\n

Remember that with prescription medication for erectile dysfunction, it is possible to obtain a sample at a reasonable price. Since the results will be obvious in a short amount of time, you will know if that particular ED medication is right for you. If it turns out to work fine, it is not difficult to get the doctor to provide a prescription for a larger amount. You have very little to lose and everything to gain.<\/p>\n

Get Wild But Stay Out of the Wild West<\/b><\/p>\n

The whole point of seeking help with erectile dysfunction is so that you can get wild with the object of your affection. Now is not the time to experiment with something that is not likely to help, and may even hurt your sexual health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talk with a physician and obtain a prescription for something that will help with erectile dysfunction<\/a>. Remember that doctors hold patient information in the strictest of confidence, so no one has to know. If you choose to fill the prescription by purchasing a safe medication online, it will be shipped to your door. That means no long lines at a pharmacy, and no one wondering what you are getting. In the end, you’ll be happier, safer, and able to enjoy an active sex life like you did in years past.
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