July 3rd, 2008 admin
Yes, don’t be surprised! Researches have shown that watermelon is rich with an amino acid called citrulline, which helps relaxe blood vessels improving blood flow to the heart, penis and throughout the body in general. This is essentially what Viagra and other erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs do.
The big question now is: how much watermelon is equivalent to one Viagra pill?
If that amount costs lower than $10 USD (the normal price of one “brand” Viagra pill), then watermelon could be a cheap, natural alternative to Viagra and it may become men’s favorite diet food. It helps that 92% of watermelon’s content is water (that’s why it’s called “watermelon”), also two cups of watermelon have only about 100 calories, and in addition to that it has low fat and no cholesterol.
But scientists don’t know yet how much watermelon you’ll need to get effective results in treating erectile dysfunction. Researches are yet to provide a definitive answer on whether watermelon could be an effective natural alternative to ED prescription drugs or not.
On the other hand, some scientists and experts think that it’s ridiculous to say that watermelon is a “natural Viagra”. They argue that even if watermelon could help treat ED, it’d require a lot of watermelon to do so which is not a practical solution to the problem.
To read more about Watermelon’s Viagra-like effect and view the sources of this information you can read the article posted on WebMD.
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July 1st, 2008 admin
These are considered the best erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment pills and they are the top rated drugs in the male impotence category. Viagra is considered as the #1 ED pill, Cialis comes next, and last but not least Levitra. The three are FDA-approved prescription drugs that are mainly used to treat erectile dysfunction (male impotence) in addition to some other conditions, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and others.
The generic name of Viagra is Sildenafil Citrate. Viagra is a little blue pill that starts working within 30 minutes (lees or more) and lasts for about 4 hours. Viagra tablets come in three strengths (dosage): 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg.
Cialis (generic name: Tadalafil) is better known as the weekend pill because it can last up to 36 hours of hardness! The strengths of Cialis tablets are: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg.
Levitra has the generic name Vardenafil. Levitra doses come in four strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg with an effect that can last for approximately 4 hours.
These three drugs work by the same means and they have almost similar side effects, of which the most common are headache and facial flushing.
Follow your doctor’s directions as described in your prescription when taking any of these drugs and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any unusual side effects.
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July 1st, 2008 admin
Some people think that Viagra (sildenafil citrate) is fun to take because it makes wonders in bed! In fact, there are many people (young and old) who take Viagra without having a doctor’s prescription for it or without even consulting their healthcare provider. Viagra is a prescription drug that should only be used by men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) or some other health conditions where Viagra is prescribed as a treatment.
It’s a bad habit that young men who don’t have ED are taking Viagra frequently in the hope of getting the most out of each sex session. An interesting article discusses this issue on this page.
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May 29th, 2008 admin
Erectile dysfunction (aka ED or impotence) commonly occurs to men who are older than 65. But this doesn’t mean that younger men cannot have ED. In fact, there are many young men who are not able to maintain an erection hard enough for penetration during sexual intercourse.
It’s true that older men have less often spontaneous erections, and to get an erection they may need more physical stimulation like touching for example.
Age is not the main cause of impotence. Impotence or ED can be caused due to other medical conditions, for example Hypertension, Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, and other diseases may cause erectile dysfunction.
Other causes of erectile dysfunction include: smoking, drinking alcohol, prostate surgery, kidney or liver problems, anxiety, depression, and others.
If you are taking other certain medicines/drugs, they may be the cause of erectile dysfunction (Ask your doctor about this).
In order to get a firm erection you have to be both physically and mentally relaxed, you and your partner as well. If you are having troubles in your relationship with your partner it may affect your ability to maintain firm erections during sexual activity. Always talk openly and honestly to your partner about any problems in your relationship and try to work things out.
Don’t be shy to ask for a doctor’s help/consultation if you have, or if you think you have, erectile dysfunction. There’s nothing to be ashamed of and remember that there are more men than you can imagine who have the same health problem.
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May 27th, 2008 admin
Viagra comes as a tablet (blue pill) taken by mouth.
Always follow the instructions that your physician gives you as he/she knows more about your specific health condition. Here are some general guidelines just for informational purposes:
If you are taking Viagra to treat impotence (erectile dysfunction), your physician may ask you to start on an average dose of Viagra (25-mg or 50-mg) and then increase or decrease your dose after you see how your body responds to the medication.
You should take your Viagra tab (most people prefer to take the 50 mg tabs or they buy 100 mg pills and divide them into 2 tablets) about one hour before sexual activity. You can also try to take it half an hour to three hours before sexual activity and see what works best for you and your partner.
You should not take Viagra pills more than one time every 24 hours or so. Also, your physician may ask you to take Viagra less often if you’re on other certain drugs or if your health condition requires so.
You can take Viagra on an empty stomach (with a glass of water) or after having a low-fat meal. This should only control how fast the pill starts to work. High-fat meals may delay the effect of Viagra.
You should see your physician if you experience uncommon side effects or if Viagra is not working for you as supposed to be.
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