{"id":26993,"date":"2019-06-25T22:47:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T22:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=26993"},"modified":"2019-06-25T22:47:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T22:47:41","slug":"7-ways-to-protect-erection-health-without-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/7-ways-to-protect-erection-health-without-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Protect Erection Health without Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors can help to support and preserve normal erectile function for as long as possible. Here are some suggestions that should help to keep erectile dysfunction at bay.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Most men today are aware that Viagra and a handful of oral drugs like it offer the treatment of choice for erectile dysfunction caused by insufficient blood flow to the penis, which is responsible for roughly 80 percent of all ED.<\/p>\n

However, many of these same men are not as familiar with the proactive steps they can take to lower their risk of ever developing ED in the first place. And that\u2019s unfortunate, because it\u2019s far less bothersome — and costly — to make some behavioral changes that will help to preserve erectile function for as long as possible than it is to treat ED once it develops. Here are seven steps that could go a long way toward lowering your risk of ED.<\/p>\n

1. Eat a healthy diet.<\/h3>\n

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)<\/a>, part of the National Institutes of Health, recommends a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole-grain foods, low-fat dairy products, and lean meats. By minimizing your intake of foods high in low-density lipoproteins, also known as bad cholesterol, you\u2019ll lower your risk of atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty plaque on artery walls that can compromise blood flow to the penis.<\/p>\n

2. Exercise on a regular basis.<\/h3>\n

Staying active is an easy way to preserve erectile function and improve your overall health. If you\u2019ve been leading a relatively sedentary life, start slow and gradually expand your exercise routine. A brisk walk every day is a good way to get started. It\u2019s advisable to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.<\/p>\n

3. Stop smoking.<\/h3>\n

Smoking is among the habits most hazardous to erectile function and your overall health as well. Even early on, the nicotine from tobacco smoke interferes with normal endothelial function. And the endothelium, a thin layer of cells that lines vital organs, such as the heart and the inner walls of arteries, plays a key role in regulating blood flow throughout the body. Anything that disrupts its normal function can impede blood flow to the genitals.<\/p>\n

4. Drop those extra pounds.<\/h3>\n

You probably don\u2019t need a doctor to tell you if you\u2019re overweight. Your bathroom scale, mirror, and the way your clothes are fitting usually alert you to the problem early on. Heed that warning, and take steps — preferably ones recommended or approved by your doctor — to lose those excess pounds. It will lessen the strain on your heart and circulatory system, which in turn can improve blood flow to the penis.<\/p>\n

5. Get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/h3>\n

Sleep is nature\u2019s way of recharging your batteries. Far too many people these days fail to get the sleep they need to support optimal health and function. And a lack of sleep may sour your mood, which could also take a toll on your love life as well. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep each day for an adult.<\/p>\n

6. Manage underlying medical conditions.<\/h3>\n

Certain common underlying medical conditions, including high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and diabetes, can significantly increase your risk of developing erectile dysfunction. They are less likely to do so if you work with your doctor to keep these health problems under tight control. Monitor blood pressure and blood glucose levels closely, and take remedial steps if you see them getting out of line.<\/p>\n

7. Minimize your alcohol consumption.<\/h3>\n

A drink or two sometimes helps to set the mood for romance. Drink more than that, and you could spoil the party before it even begins. If you find you\u2019re unable to keep your alcohol consumption within moderate limits, you may have a more serious problem and should probably quit alcohol altogether.<\/p>\n

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If, despite your best efforts, you begin to develop symptoms of erectile dysfunction, Viagra or one of the other oral ED drugs can probably supply the boost you need to get and keep an erection suitable for intercourse.<\/p>\n

If the convenience of ordering those drugs online appeals to you, you owe it to yourself to check out the many services available from eDrugstore.com, a longtime online facilitator based in Tempe, Arizona. To learn more, visit its Erectile Dysfunction page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors can help to support and preserve normal erectile function for as long as possible. Here are some suggestions that should help to keep erectile dysfunction at bay.\u00a0 Most men today are aware that Viagra and a handful of oral drugs like it offer the treatment of choice for erectile dysfunction caused […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[88],"class_list":["post-26993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erectile-dysfunction","tag-erection-health-2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t