IMPOTENCE

It is estimated that about 30 million men suffer from impotence at one time or another, and the majority of them are in 40's age group or older.

There are many reasons for occasional impotence. You've probably heard them, such as stress, medication, alcohol.

Hearing these rather vague reasons almost feels like an attempt to minimize the problem, make it sound like its not such a big deal.

But ... if you have this problem, it is a big deal. So, the first thing to do is not to allow anyone to minimize this problem for you.

If impotence occurs more than what can be considered occasionally, you may want to look deeper into the problem. It can be physical, or psychological.

If the cause of impotence is psychological, then you would still experience erections in your sleep.

Dr. James Balch describes an interesting way to determine whether impotence is physical or psychological.

He suggests gluing a strip of postage stamps around the shaft of your penis before going to bed. If the ring of stamps is broken in the morning, then the cause of impotence is most likely psychological.

Once you determine the cause of the problem, you can then set about treating it.

If the cause of the problem is physical, despite the fact that you are healthy and active, here is a list of supportive nutritional supplements that The Vitamin Lady Shoppe carries, some of which you might consider:

Vitamin E increases circulation in the body; recommended dosage is 400 IU to 1000 IU daily.

Zinc - not more than 80 mg. daily. Zinc strengthens the prostate gland and reproductive organs.

Ginkgo Biloba - increases circulation. Recommended to take 120 mg. twice a day.

Beta Carotene - 15,000 IU daily. Beta Carotene is an excellent antioxidant that helps maintain and support your immune system.

Vitamin B Complex - 50 mg. daily. Supports nerve and nervous system health.

Wild Yam root - powder form, take recommended dosage twice a day as a loading dose for two weeks, then stop for two weeks, then repeat two week cycle at the recommended dosage.

Saw Palmetto Complex 3:1 standardized extract 500 mg. twice a day - excellent to maintain prostate and male reproductive organ health.

Raw Glandulars - raw testicular 160 mg. freeze dried capsules - twice a day.

Ginseng - 250 mg. twice a day - has been used for years as a male aphrodisiac; however, aprhodisiac qualities aside, it is an excellent energizer and male tonic.

Yohimbe Royale, 500 mg., is a combination of Yohimbe bark, Siberian Ginseng and Sarsaparilla. Highly recommended for men who enjoy an active lifestyle.

In closing, you may want to discuss this information with your treating health care practitioner. If the problem is physical, it could be vascular, and that can be helped. If the problem is psychological, you can find help to ease that problem as well.

Don't minimize the problem or the effect.

I just read an article today that said the best anti-aging therapy is playful sex, and plenty of it, to keep you happy, healthy and active on into (what used to be known as) our "waning" years! Ha!

Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescription medications. The information and statements contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any dis-ease.