Men are always concerned about their performance in bed. It is important that you satisfy your partner, however, some of us are not able to maintain the required level of erection, which is known as erectile dysfunction or ED. ED is a condition, which affects men at some point of their age. This term usually refers to and is synonymous with having trouble in maintaining erection. As the men age, this condition might worsen and becomes very common. This was formerly known as impotence and usually increases in men after 65 years of age.

Causes of ED

A number of factors result into the condition of erectile dysfunction, such as

1. High level of blood pressure in body

2. High insulin levels

3. Prolonged use of tobacco

4. Stress and depression

5. Poor mental health

6. Too much and frequent alcohol consumption

7. Peyronie’s disease

8. At times even prescription drugs can result into erectile dysfunction

The seven top tips to achieve better health, both physical and physiological, are:

Lose weight: if you are in the overweight bracket, the excess weight may be putting your cardiovascular system under strain.

Quit smoking: this affects blood flow and neuro-signals which normally ensure correct blood flow into the penis.

Avoid drinking too much alcohol (no more than two drinks a day).

Maintain a balanced diet.

Control and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Be physically active: just 30 min per day can improve your blood flow, state of mind and stress levels

Reduce stress and get enough sleep (at least 7 hours a night).