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WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?

Also referred to as impotence, Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. ED is the most common male sexual disorder, affecting almost 30 million men in the United States alone. While many men may experience occasional problems achieving an erection, ED is a persistent problem that consistently interferes with a man’s normal sexual activity. ED is a progressive disorder and will worsen without treatment of underlying causes.

ARE YOU AT RISK?

Although some men never develop Erectile dysfunction, the chance of being affected by it increases with age. ED can also become more severe as a man gets older. According to the 1987 Massachusetts Male Aging Study (MMAS) 40% of men had ED at age 40 and 67% had ED at age 70. Men with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes, and men with depression are at increased risk.

WHAT CAUSES ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. Heart disease is growing as a cause of death in many other countries.

Reduce Your Risk

Reducing your risk of heart disease, heart attack and/ or stroke is an achievable goal. Your best plan is to combine diet, exercise and relaxation.

It can be very hard to consider giving up foods that you are used to, comfortable with, and in the habit of eating. Swapping these for feeling less tired, happier and more relaxed sure seems like a no brainer. But it is always very difficult to change - even when the change is for the better. I know. It helps to keep your eyes on the prize.

What is healthy heart food?

A simply way to answer this is…
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To lose weight fast is often the first step in changing your diet. Fast weight loss gives you the immediate reward you may need to keep going.

You have to be careful not to burn your desire out while you are burning out those first few pounds

Fast weight loss is achievable. There are several ways to lose 5 to 10 pounds in a week. And, to be honest about my opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with losing a few pounds in a hurry for a special event. It is a most human desire.

One of the most time tested fast weight lose diets is the Scarsdale Diet. I’ve used it. You have probably used it. You can get a free copy of this diet by signing up for our news letter on the left. Or you can get a complete E-Book on this diet at Scarsdale Diet E-Book.
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What is sodium?

Sodium is a mineral that you need to help your body regulate fluid balance.

Too Much Sodium

Sometimes, too much sodium can cause your body to retain too much fluid. Too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and hypertension.

Sodium is removed from the body by the kidneys. Sweating also removes sodium.

Too Little Sodium

Too little sodium can cause problems with you body’s regulatory systems.
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Folic acid is an important part of pregnancy nutrition. John C. Swartz, Nutritional Counselor, discusses how folic acid has been proven to help prevent neural tube defects, and how women can include sources of folic acid with their pregnancy nutrition.

Folic acid is an important part of pregnancy nutrition during the first trimester. Between days 17 to 30, four to six weeks after the first days of a womans last menstrual cycle, the formation and closure of the neural tube occurs. The neural tube will later become the spinal cord, brain, and bone surrounding the spinal cord and brain. If the fetus does not receive the proper pregnancy nutrition before and during the first trimester, neural tube defects may occur.

Neural Tube Defects: Spina Bifida and Anencephaly

Neural tube defects occur very early in pregnancy. During the first trimester, one of the ends of the neural tube will fail to close properly resulting in this type of birth defect. The two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly.
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