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Erectile dysfunction --ranging from complete inability to maintain
erection to inadequate length of your erection -- affects up to 20
million men in America.  

The causes of ED, as it is commonly known, are varied.  But one chief
culprit is high blood pressure and arterial disease.  What does high
blood pressure have to do with maintaining an erection?

Plenty. In fact, many doctors believe that asking a man how he's doing
in bed is the single most important clue to his overall health.  Sex
matters.

The reason is clear.  To maintain an erection, the entire system of your
blood vessels and arteries must work properly.  An erection can only
occur when blood circulates properly and allows engorgement of the
penis.  It's all about the pipes.

The arteries are pipes. Complicated pipes but pipes nonetheless.  If the
pipes are clogged-- by fat or cholesterol or plaque-- your circulation
and therefore your erection will be damaged.  

What can you do about it?

You can lose weight. You can eat differently. You can exercise.

According to two studies unveiled at the American Society of
Hypertension's Twentieth Annual Scientific Meeting, the link between
hypertension and ED is strong.

"It is estimated that at least 20 million American men have some degree
of erectile dysfunction," said Dr. Michael Doumas, from the 4th
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, Greece. "Our
research determined that for men with high blood pressure, the
chances that they may be at risk for or have the devastating condition
dramatically increases."

Your Erection and Your Overall Health

Men with ED are also at higher risk for developing many diseases,
including heart disease, diabetes mellitus, , renal failure, liver and
vascular disease. All these diseases have been associated with ED.

Foods That Reduce Risk of Developing ED and
High Blood Pressure

There are foods which have been shown to reduce high blood
pressure. In the study on erectile dysfunction conducted by Dr.
Doumas, researchers found a strong link between high blood pressure
(hypertension) and even moderately high blood pressure
(pre-hypertensive) men.  Since hypertension and erectile dysfunction
seem to be so strongly related, the foods which are effective at
reducing high blood pressure can be expected to increase erectile
performance as well.  These foods are rich in potassium.

Potassium acts like a counter balance with salt inside your body.
Together, salt and potassium regulate how much fluid goes back and
forth through cell membranes.  They are like constantly battling
identical twins.  Too much salt, you get high blood pressure. Too little
potassium, same result.

As The American Heart Association has noted, some people with heart
failure need to eat foods high in potassium. Potassium helps maintain
the normal function of the heart and nervous system. Many people with
heart failure take a diuretic (water pill) to help their kidneys make more
urine and get rid of excess fluid. This can cause potassium loss.

Doctors sometimes prescribe a potassium supplement and recommend
eating more potassium-rich foods.
Dried fruits: raisins, prunes, apricots, dates  
Fresh fruits: bananas, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges  
Fresh vegetables: beets, greens, spinach, peas, tomatoes, mushrooms  
Dried vegetables: beans, peas  
Fresh meats: turkey, fish, beef  
Fresh juices: orange  
Canned juices: grapefruit, prune, apricot
Every situation is different, so ask your health care team what's needed.
People who have kidney problems or take certain medications may risk
having potassium build up in their systems. And too much potassium
can be just as harmful as too little."

Watermelons

New research has singled out watermelons for their beneficial effect on
erections.

The more we study watermelons, the more we realize just how
amazing a fruit it is in providing natural enhancers to the human body,"
said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable
Improvement Center in College Station, commenting on the study
released July 3, 2008.

"We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of
its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study."


Watermelon and other fruits listed above contain bio-active
phyto-nutrients. Watermelons contain concentration of lycopene (as do
tomatoes) , beta carotene and a particularly important phyto-nutrient
called citrulline.  Citruline, like Viagra, causes the blood vessels to relax,
producing erections.


Low-Fat Foods

High fat diets have been associated with erectile dysfunction. Obesity
caused by eating those high fat meats have also been linked to heart
disease, stroke and prostate cancer in men.

To reduce your chance of ED --and heart disease, cancer and
stroke--eat healthy proteins such as fish. Oily fish like salmon, tuna,
sardines, and mackerel have omega-3s which can reduce your risk of
developing ED, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and prostate cancer.

But the biggest risk factor of all for developing ED may surprise you.

Belly Fat--What's Fat Got to Do With It?
Improving your fitness overall can reduce your risk of hypertension
and by extension ED. But abdominal fat, in particular, has been shown
to be one of the strongest indicators of early heart disease. In fact,
early studies have indicated that abdominal fat plays a significant role in
erectile dysfunction.

Men who carry excess pounds around the middle have decreased
sexual potency at an earlier age than men who are fit.

Did you get that?  It's all about your belly fat. Lose the gut.  Gain in
your fight against ED. Article Continues Below.


























Making fibrous fruit and fish a part of your weekly diet, and eating
foods which in particular have been found effective in reducing belly
fat, are the best insurance you can buy against erectile dysfunction.


Finally, you need to make sure you do not snore. Snoring puts you at
high risk for developing ED and a host of other health problems.

Now, you know exactly 1/2 of what every man needs to know to
prevent ED. Here are the rest of the tips:  /Exercises That Strengthen
Erections/ Zinc Increases Testosterone/StopBurning When You Urinate

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Sources:

Prostate Cancer Research Institute
American Heart Association
American Society of Hypertension

The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) is the largest US
organization devoted exclusively to hypertension and related
cardiovascular diseases. ASH is committed to alerting physicians, allied
health professionals and the public about new medical options, facts,
research findings and treatment choices designed to reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease.

American Society of Hypertension (ASH)
116 John St., 24 FL
New York, NY 10038
United States
http://www.ash-us.org
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