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| Erectile Dysfunction Is a Sign of Heart Disease
Men with erectile dysfunction often resort to Viagra and other drugs to fix the problem. But erectile dysfunction may be a sign that your arteries are clogged, that heart disease is settling in, says E.J. Mundell. Mundell relates a plumbing analogy as explained by a professor at the NYU School of Medicine. When the water doesn't flow, "either the faucet is broken or the pipes are clogged." Often the cause of erectile dysfunction is the latter: "clogged pipes," or clogged arteries. In contrast, if the faucet is broken, the problem may be reduced nitric oxide in the penis' blood vessels. Nitric oxide, contained in Viagra, was first studied as an anti-atherosclerotic treatment. But researchers found that nitric oxide works better for urological functions rather than cardiovascular ones. If you have erectile dysfunction, don't just cover up the problem with Viagra. Go see your doctor and find out if your arteries are hardening. The inability of blood vessels to properly operate, as in erectile dysfunction, is often symptomatic of larger cardiac trouble. The epidemic of Viagra use is not just good marketing. It’s significant that millions of men are likely suffering from circulatory problems and have to resort to drugs to perform normal physiologic functions. When TV ads feature young athletes touting these drugs, it’s really a public health danger signal. If you fall in the category, I would strongly suggest you seek a consultation from an alternative practitioner to help you get this fixed. A doctor can be found at www.acam.org.
"Impotence: A Red Flag for Heart Disease"
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