Erectile Dysfunction: Heart Trouble Could Be Round the Corner

by Christian Goodman | October 28, 2009 6:00 am

In most cases, erectile dysfunction is a warning for impending heart disease.

According to a research done by May Clinic, men with erectile dysfunction have 80% more chances of developing a heart disease. The figures may appear ominous, but they are not at all surprising.

Erectile dysfunction and heart diseases are result of same problem – inability of arteries to deliver blood smoothly to different parts of the body. While in erectile dysfunction, enough blood does not reach the penis, heart diseases occur because blood flow to a section of heart is blocked. The buildup of plaque in arteries is the main reason why arteries fail to transfer blood normally.

What to do when erectile dysfunction occurs

The risk attached with erectile dysfunction is just too huge to delay visiting a doctor. So, do away with any embarrassment you may be feeling and visit a doctor immediately. Remember, erectile dysfunction could be an early warning of heart disease. According to Robert Kloner, a cardiologist at Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, symptoms of erectile dysfunction, typically make appearance 3 to 4 years before symptoms of coronary artery disease.

Next, make positive changes in your lifestyle and eating habits to cure erectile dysfunction. Here are some tips that help you manage and maybe even prevent erectile dysfunction, as well as coronary artery disease:

• Eat a healthy diet – Resist your urge to eat processed or junk food and instead eat a diet that is rich of wholesome food. A balanced diet helps you lose extra pound and assist in improving blood flow. Some of the foods that help in improving the blood flow are: brown rice, fresh vegetables and fruits, oats, almonds, ginger, pecans, cassava, and beet juice.
• Stop Smoking – Give up smoking, as it is a major contributor to shrinking of arteries. Today, there are plenty of options available for smoking cessation, choose one which suits you most.
• Exercise Regularly – Select an exercise regime after consulting with your doctor, and more importantly stick to it.

Exercise immensely helps in improving the blood flow. The focus should be to get your heart rate up while doing exercise. Also, don’t worry about the intensity of the exercise regime, studies show that duration of exercise and its frequency are more important. In fact, if you are not in a great physical shape, you can start with brisk walking. Walking is considered to be one of the best forms of exercise.

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