Do Cigarette Smokers With Erectile Dysfunction Benefit From Stopping? A Prospective Study

Do Cigarette Smokers With Erectile Dysfunction Benefit From Stopping? A Prospective Study
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UroToday.com - Cigarette smoking has been identified as a strong risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED.)
The authors of this study have attempted to identify whether smoking cessation reverses ED in men who previously smoked cigarettes.
They studied men with ED who entered a nicotine replacement program for smoking termination. The men studied had no risk factors for ED other than smoking. Degree of ED was categorized by the erectile function domain
(EFD) score of the International Index of Erectile Function. Patients completed the IIEF on entry into the nicotine replacement program and one year later after cessation of smoking or after one year of continued
smoking. There were 118 men who stopped smoking after the nicotine replacement program and 163 men who continued to smoke.
After one year off cigarettes, ED status improved in 25% of the ex-smokers and none of the men who continued to smoke. ED status worsened in 3.4% of the ex-smokers and 6.7% of those who continued to smoke. The authors conclude that smoking cessation can result in reversal of ED "in a considerable percent of smokers."
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Viagra is no aphrodisiac'

Viagra is no aphrodisiac'

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In the age of Viagra, nearly 350 men, all in the 50-plus age bracket, and a handful of women openly discussed impotence at a lecture on `What is new in the Management of Male Impotence?' at the S P Jain Auditorium, Bombay Hospital, organised by the Indo-American Society.

While Dr Bhalchandra Parulkar, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist at the University of Massachusetts Hospital, USA, quoted various examples of the Americans' need for lifelong virility, the questions that followed showed things were barely different this side of the world. Parulkar explained thatthere are a whole list of drugs which should not be used along with Viagra. ``Viagra will not work if the blood vessels and nerves surrounding the prostate gland have been surgically removed. If the vessels are intact, it might,'' he said, adding that if a man was capable of walking up two storeys without getting breathless, he could safely use Viagra, even after coronary bypass.

Parulkar also laid to rest doubts on Vanprasthashram and Hindu culture, quoting the example of a newly married 80-year-old Viagra user. "If every impotent man in the US uses Viagra six to eight times a month, the country will go bankrupt. But if a 60 year-old Indian man wants to use Viagra and pay for it himself, there is no reason why we should stop him!'' Explaining the 21 related Viagra-deaths in the US, Parulkar said: "Those who take this drug must undergo a detailed examination to exclude coronary artery disease. When a patient is hospitalised after a heart attack, a nitrite patch is placed on his chest. Nitrite and Viagramake a lethal combination".
Viagra apart, there was a keen interest evinced on alternative methods to cure impotence. Parulkar spoke of two drugs: Pentalomine and Apomorphine, which are yet to be launched. There is also a range of other products like injection therapy, a supository which has to be inserted in the urethra, a vacuum pump which induces erection using negative pressure, micro-surgery and implants. In the present scenario, where Viagra is being sold in Mumbai without a licence, prescription or medical check up, there is an obvious need to highlight the difference between a drug for impotence and an aphrodisiac. Parulkar stressed that Viagra will not increase libido. The best aphrodisiac, he pointed out, is an understanding partner.

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Gaining health from garlic

Acharya Sushruta has appreciated the uses of this herb in skin disorders, low libido and erectile dysfunction.. It also improves memory, modulates voice, enhances complexion, improves eye sight, strengthens bones and joints, improves digestion and regularizes bowel movement. It is very useful in cardiac diseases too.
Gaining health from garlic

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Low libido or Low sex drive in Men

Low libido or Low sex drive in Men

Low libido or lack of sex drive is the most common sexual dysfunction. This sexual dysfunction can drain intimacy from the relationship. Lack of libido or low libido is most common in women but quite rare in men. Ayurveda clearly describes causes for low libido and also suggests Vajikarana therapy for low libido.

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Ashwagandha- the Indian ginseng

Ashwagandha- the Indian ginseng
This magic herb increases shukra dhatu, sperm count and sperm motility. It increases libido and known as best Vajikara dravya (aphrodisiac) .Ashwagandha is used as an adaptogen (as it enhances endurance), rejuvenating tonic and sedative. Hence many herbalists refer this herb as Indian ginseng.
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Therapeutic Uses of Honey in Ayurveda

Therapeutic Uses of Honey in Ayurveda
Honey is very good for eyes and eye sight.It quenches thirst.Dissolves kapha.Reduces effects of poison.Stops hiccups.It is very useful in urinary tract disorders, worm infestations, bronchial asthma, cough, diarrhea and nausea -vomiting.Cleanse the wounds.It heals wounds.Helps in quick healing of deep wounds.Initiates growth of healthy granulation tissue.Honey which is newly collected from bee hive increases body weight and is a mild laxative. Honey which is stored and is old helps in metabolism of fat and scrapes Kapha.

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Turmeric - Go for Gold

“Let your food be your medicine.”

It is very rightly said by Hippocrates and Ayurveda has followed it very well in all the ways. Let’s know bit more about the very well known spice in Ayurveda yet not completely understood by common man. Over the last several years, there has been increasing interest in turmeric and its medicinal properties. But in Ayurveda it is one of the very important medicinal herbs since ages. Know more about Turmeric in article Turmeric - Go for Gold

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