Don’t let Diabetes bring your Sex Life to a Halt!
In answer to the repeated question of erectile dysfunction, (the medical term for impotence), it has taken me 12 years to research, develop and trial a special herbal formula – as I made it my mission to help, believing as I do there is no reason why diabetes should bring a couple’s sex life to a halt!
I’m going to tell you more about my work shortly. But before I do so, I thought it might prove useful to look at Diabetes generally.’
In the United States around 5% of the population has Diabetes. In cases of Diabetes Mellitus this results from a defect in the production of insulin by the pancreas. There are two types of diabetes which are now recognized: the juvenile (Type I), seen in children and young adults, and the maturity–onset type, (Type II), seen usually in obese individuals over forty.
For the purpose of this report I am concentrating on the maturity-onset type where often due to prolonged obesity, there occurs a reduction in insulin receptors in target cells (i.e., a down-regulation of the receptors), due to high and steady insulin production. Each of us has a specific number of fat cells which is fixed in infancy. As we gain weight, these cells become enlarged and the number of glucose receptor sites decreases so that ever less glucose can be received and used by the cells. Without sufficient insulin to carry it into the cells where it can be used for energy, or without available receptor sites, glucose accumulates in the blood until some of the surplus is eliminated by the kidneys and passed off in the urine.
So typically when the ingestion of an over abundance of insulin inducing foods such as refined carbohydrates and convenience ‘junk’ food) occurs the pancreas can no longer produce enough insulin to restore optimal blood glucose levels. In this condition, the available insulin is ineffective, resulting in signs similar to complete insulin deficiency, hyperglycemia, (high blood sugar levels), glycosuria, (extra glucose spills over in urine), polydipsia, (great thirst leading to increased water intake), and weight loss.
How do you know you have Type II Diabetes?
Easy fatigue – because the body is not getting enough fuel.
Drowsiness, itching, blurred vision, excessive weight, tingling or numbness in the extremities, skin infections and slow healing of cuts and scratches especially on the feet. Because of the accumulation of sugar in the blood, the kidneys are hard-pressed to get rid of it, so you will probably be excessively thirsty and passing more urine than usual. Another prominent suspicious sign is an unexplained loss of sexual desire. Always seek advise from your medical advisor who can arrange the appropriate tests.
What can I do about this condition?
If you are a diabetic you are probably well aware of the effects of high glycemic foods and the need to maintain blood sugar surges. So what follows are a number of additional key recommendations:
•Eat a high-complex-carbohydrate, low-fat, high fiber diet including plenty of raw fruits and vegetables as well as fresh fruit juices. This
Reduces the need for insulin and also lowers the level of fats in the blood. Fiber helps to reduce blood sugar surges. For snacks, eat oat or rice bran crackers with nut butter or cheese. Legumes, root vegetables, and whole grains are also good.
•Avoid saturated fats and simple sugars (except when necessary to balance an insulin reaction).
•Get your protein from vegetable sources, such as grains and legumes. Fish and low-fat dairy products are also acceptable sources of protein.
•Supplement your diet with spirulina. Spirulina helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. Other foods that help normalize blood sugar include berries, brewer’s yeast, dairy products (especially cheese), egg yolks, fish, garlic, kelp, sauerkraut, soybeans, and vegetables.
•Do not take fish oil capsules or supplements containing large amounts of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), and avoid salt and white flour products. Consumption of these products results in an elevation of blood sugar.
•Do not take supplements containing the amino acid cysteine. It has the ability to break down the bonds of the hormone insulin and interferes with absorption of insulin by the cells.
•Avoid taking large amounts of vitamin B3 (Niacin). However, small amounts (50 to 100 milligrams daily), taken as a supplement may be beneficial.
Circulatory effects of Diabetes – How does that effect me?
For reasons not completely understood, Type II diabetes if untreated, can lead to vascular diseases that among other things, causes blindness, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, kidney disease, and gangrene. What we do know for certain is that in excess, insulin has the power to make arteries less elastic. It also acts as a growth hormone on smooth muscle cells in the walls of the arteries, causing them to increase in thickness, become stiffer and less supple, while at the same time decreasing the volume within the arteries.
Let’s look closer at effects that cause erectile dysfunction……
The subject of impotence usually remains behind closed doors, however, some physicians speculate that as many as 70 percent of diabetic men are impotent. In obese men this is related to an over abundance of oestrogen (a female hormone), which in turn desensitises the skeletal muscles to the action of insulin. Diabetes can damage the nerves, (neuropathy), the erectile tissue and small blood vessels in the penis. Neuropathy may mean there is less sensation in the penis and less signalling to it from the brain, making it more difficult to get and maintain an erection. Damage to the blood vessels will also prevent erectile tissue from filling with blood. This is why diabetes and erectile dysfunction are closely linked.
What other factors play a part in erectile dysfunction?
It may be that medications taken for diabetes, high blood pressure or for other conditions can be the cause. Drinking too much and smoking can also cause the problem. Psychological and emotional factors such as anxiety depression and stress are also important.
What you can do to overcome erectile dysfunction
Talk to your doctor. Because erectile dysfunction is a common diabetes-related problem, your doctor won’t be surprised when you mention the topic. The doctor can check if there are significant problems with the arteries or the nervous system as occasionally these aspects might need special attention in their own right.
Control your blood sugar. If blood glucose levels are kept in the normal range, it will help reduce the chance of this problem occurring.
Avoid tobacco. If you smoke-STOP! Smoking can cause blood vessels to narrow, contributing to blockages that can lead to erectile dysfunction. Smoking can also decrease nitric oxide levels, (which controls the circulation of blood, and transmits messages between nerve cells. As a result deficiency includes the inability to achieve and sustain normal erections).
Avoid excessive alcohol. As a rule of thumb men should restrict their intake to no more than two alcoholic drinks a day. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can cause erectile dysfunction by damaging blood vessels.
Maintaining normal blood pressure is important. In addition to smoking, and drinking excess alcohol please note that diabetics who control their condition reduce the risk of hypertension. I have 12 more strategies:
Watch your weight: In over weight people, a 10 percent reduction in total body weight will sometimes normalize blood pressure.
Compute your Body Mass Index: Multiply your weight in pounds by 703; then divide by your height in inches; then again divide by your height in inches. Try to stay between 18.5 and 24.9.
Regular exercise minimizes the chance of developing impotence and can restore sexual function in some men. In general, if you haven’t been exercising, try to work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week. Please bear in mind the importance of eating more carbohydrates before exercise. Exercise produces an insulin-like effect in the body. Your doctor may make a different recommendation based on your health. If you can’t carry on a conversation while you exercise, you may be overdoing it. So in this case it is best to alternate exercise days with rest days to prevent injuries.
Beware of salt: No more than 6grams per day, many processed foods are sodium rich including soy sauce and canned soups.
Choose Potassium rich foods instead: Beware of Sodas, which deplete potassium.
Top Potassium Foods
Potassium rich foods include:-
* Lentils 730mg 1 cup Banana 450mg medium
* Kidney beans 700mg 1 cup Avocado 550mg half
* Prune juice 700mg 8oz Carrot (raw) 232mg medium
* Tomato juice 652mg 6oz Milk 381mg 8oz
* Chick peas 470mg 1 cup Orange juice 474mg 8oz
Check your blood for cholesterol and triglyceride levels. I recommend you obtain an excellent eBook at http://www.beatingcholesterol.com
Eat plenty of high fiber foods which are found in many vegetables and whole grains.
Reject refined foods: Natural wholefoods are the best – Not processed. Avoid fried foods, saturated/hydrogenated fats and avoid hidden fats, especially trans fats which are a greater risk than even saturated fats- check the food labels.
Importance of vitamin C: Make sure you have adequate amounts of this vital vitamin as it has been shown that the less vitamin C in the blood, the higher the blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Suggested dose with bioflavonoids such as Bilberry 3,000-6,000 mg daily, in divided doses.
Vitamin E: Evidence suggests that vitamin E also magnifies vitamin C’s blood pressure-lowering effects. Start with 100 IU daily and add 100 IU daily each month, until you reach 400 IU daily.
As much as possible avoid stress: Always ensure some “Me Time”, a great way to achieve this is putting 5 drops each of lemon balm and lavender essential oils in warm bath water.
Be sure to get sufficient sleep: High blood pressure patients deprived of sleep experience significant increases in blood pressure, especially during the evening.
Consult a urologist. They can help assess your condition, determine its cause, and identify safe and effective treatments. Fortunately the treatment of erectile dysfunction in diabetes has improved considerably over the last decade. In addition to a number of devices, some men with diabetes can get relief for their sexual problems from medications such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), or vardenafil (Levitra).
However, I have collected data, that many people who were utilising Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra reported that sometimes these drugs do not work at all. I believe that when your system is low in testosterone, (the male hormone), Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra do not seem to impart their full-proof effect.
I have discovered two herbs that mimic the action of Viagra together with two traditional herbal testosterone boosters. I then completed the formula with additional herbs to increase circulation and act as an aphrodisiac.
Properties of Herbs Responsible for assisting ED from my research and formulation.
Maca-Increases desire, promotes mental alertness and a positive frame of mind
Horny Goat Weed-The extract has now been clinically tested and found not only to increase the sexual desire but also helps in the reversal of impotency symptoms
Muira Puama-Dr Jacques Wayneburg: According to a clinical study with 262 patients at the institute of sexology, Paris France. 262 patients complaining of lack of sexual desire and the inability to maintain an erection were used as subjects in a clinical trial for 4 weeks. 62% of patients claimed that the treatment with Muira Puama had a dynamic effect while 51% with ED felt great benefit.
TribulusTerrestris-Studies have shown that treatment with this herb has led to a better than 50% increase in testosterone levels by increasing the luteinizing hormone.
Tongkat Ali-It is now clinically tested in university Sains Malaysia, in the Department of Pharmacology and it is known to boost the testosterone levels by 400 times in men of all ages.
Viagra like Action.
Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa-Principal activity of this herb is to inhibit PDE5 enzyme so that you can maintain erection longer.
Cnidium Monnieri-It is mainly used as a natural libido booster. The seeds are also used in the treatment of impotence, it has been shown to have an action similar to the sex hormones, prolonging and reviving the copulation period.
Ginkgo Biloba-At the Seoul national university medical school in Korea, promising research is being undertaken on Ginkgo Biloba’s affect on smooth muscle relaxation on the human corpus cavernosum. This is the tissue area of the penis which when relaxed blocks the flow of blood away from the penis, thus maintaining an erection.
Finally, please remember that you are as unique as your fingerprint, so what works for one person may not work for another. Having said that, I really believe there is hope for anyone suffering from diabetic impotence, it is just a question of exploring the many options and taking responsibility for this condition.
My name is Selwin Soe,
I am a pharmacist who has been working and developing natural products for over 20 years. I have studied and also taught herbal pharmacology to students in Japan. My passion is looking at how natural remedies can assist the body’s innate ability to heal itself without the typical side effects of drugs. As a diabetic myself I can empathize with the growing numbers of sufferers who have contacted me concerning the numerous effects of diabetes. For more information log on to [http://www.herbal-factory.com]
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