Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

Most men experience episodes of erectile dysfunction from time to time and it isn’t a big concern. However, when erectil e dysfunction proves to be a persistent problem, it can interfere with your self-image and your sexual life. Anything that affects the delicate balance between sexual arousal, nervous system response and blood vessel response can result in erectile dysfunction.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are Natural Treatments for Men’s Health. Acupuncture has been using to treat men’s health for thousands of years. Acupuncture has been known to have great results in helping men achieve optimal reproductive health and vitality. According to Traditional Chinese medicine, an imbalance of the kidney can deplete energy, reduce stamina, and lower your libido. Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture not only help boost desire and sexual stamina, they can also increase fertility. Also, these can be very beneficial for men experiencing erectile dysfunction as well.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction is the dysfunction of the male penis, typically referring to the inability of a man to develop or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient for satisfying sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction also encompasses disorders such as:

• Inability to develop or maintain adequate erection (impotence)
• Curvature of the penis during erection (Peyronie’s disease)
• Premature ejaculation
• Prolonged painful erection not associated with sexual desire (priapism)

There are two main causes for erectile dysfunction: Psychogenic and Organic. There is a simply way to differentiate between the two causes: if the man wakes up with an erection, that would be an indicator to start considering that his erectile dysfunction is not organic.

Erectile Dysfunction can be result from any life trigger, and anything that affects the delicate balance between sexual arousal, nervous system response and blood vessel response can result in Erectile Dysfunction. When we are talking about Organic Erectile dysfunction (ED) there are different causes to have in consideration:

• Decreased blood flow to the penis or trauma
• Diabetes
• Medication side effects
• Endocrine disorders

In many cases erectile dysfunction is the result of lifestyle factors. It is important to note that high life stress and anxiety levels can lead to a higher risk for erectile dysfunction, so it is critical to take care on emotional and mental well-being.

Erectile dysfunction is not only a condition to be considered when a couple is trying to conceive. It is also a problem for men on his daily life. Stress, insecurity, anxiety and other disorders can be developed and directly related with the frustration impotence creates. Western medicine does not offer a lot of alternatives, but strong medication with dangerous side effects. On the other hand, Chinese medicine uses acupuncture and herbal medicine to restore hormone balance, reduce the effects of emotional stress, kick-start the reproductive functions of the kidneys, and purge the body of toxins.

Acupuncture and China Herbs for Erectile Dysfunction

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are well known for improving men’s sexual performance. Acupuncture and China Herbs can help men with sexual health. Acupuncture and China Herbs are highly effective at treating Erectile Dysfunction gently, naturally, and holistically. in fact, Emperor in ancient China took their sexual health quite seriously and would consult with a team of physicians if they experienced any difficulties in the bedroom. In traditional Chinese medicine usually target the kidneys as the major sex driving component of virility and reproductive organ force. Acupuncture and China Herbs for treatment Erectile Dysfunction of function involves to strengthen the kidneys and promote circulation of energy (Qi) to the pelvic area in men, and stimulating and increasing the flow of Qi and Blood throughout the entire body. The increase in flow of Qi helps restore the bodies most natural and healthy state, and help to healthy sexual arousal

Medical research result in the west: Acupuncture and Chinese herb can stimulate nerve system to create peripheral nerves, the lower parts of the spinal cord and the limbic system of the brain working sufficiently to achieve a successful and complete erection. Simultaneously promote the secretion of nitric oxide (NO), which causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of corpora cavernosa (the main erectile tissue of penis), and blood flow to penile accelerating penile erection.

Additionally, acupuncture and Chinese herb helps increase the levels of testosterone (produced by the testes) and the function of intact pituitary gland to develop a healthy erectile system. Also, acupuncture and Chinese herb can treat the underlying causes.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for ED Benefit:

• Relaxing mind, reduce Stress, Anxiety, depression.
• Hormone balance.
• Increase blood circulation in the sex organs
• Increase Energy, improve Fatigue.
• Confidence in the erection improved
• Hardness of the erection improved.
• Maintenance of the erection during sex improved
• Maintenance of the erection to completion of sexual intercourse improved
• Overall satisfaction with the quality of sex improved.

Nutrition and Diet

In many cases erectile dysfunction is the result of lifestyle and dietary factors. A healthy and balanced diet is essential in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, as food intake directly impacts the body’s natural ability to regulate hormones. Eliminate, or avoid, foods with trans-fatty acids, refined sugars, caffeine, junk foods

Life Style

Some lifestyle changes that can minimize erectile dysfunction include:

• Limit or avoid the use of alcohol (specially beer) and other similar drugs
• Stop smoking
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Express your feelings
• Clean diet: high healthy fat and red meat intake
• Get enough sleep.
• Exercise regularly

Course of treatment

There are 10-16 acupuncture sessions in one course of treatment. Treatment frequency depends on individual condition. Chinese herbs work synergistically with acupuncture.

Testimonial:

I have been suffering from hypertension for more than 15 years. I have taken different kinds of medicine, my blood pressure is up and down and never gets controlled. I also suffer a lot of side effects from the medication, such as impotence, fatigue, insomnia, etc. Since I started seeing Dr. Yang, my blood pressure is very good, my impotence is gone, and I have much more energy. Dr. Yang really helps me a lot.
---------Tom R.

I have been seeing Dr Yang, for five weeks now, for dry eye, light sensitivity, lower back pain and ED. What I can say is, all of my medical issues are getting much better with Acupuncture treatments two times a week. I’m so happy with the results, I wanted to write a quick blog of more than appreciation. To the great work Dr. Yang is doing.
--------Jackie K.