A July 2014 study by consumer analysts, The Mintel Group, concludes 18 percent of people over age of 65 drink daily. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says one in ten in this age group is a binge drinker. Not every daily or binge drinker is alcoholic, however there are considerations aside from the disease of alcoholism:
There’s a three times higher rate of depression
compared to non-drinking seniors;
Drinkers have a three times greater risk of hip
fracture; and
Drinkers past the retirement age have a 16 times
greater likelihood of a suicide attempt compared to a non-drinker.
There are drug
interactions as well, as highlighted in a previous episode, and as people age
they generally are prescribed more medications and take more over the counter
remedies. All in, more than 120 meds have an adverse reaction to alcohol.
Statistics on
alcohol-related deaths in older adults are not entirely accurate, although they
point to a higher toll than the under-60 crowd. Take for example, a retiree who
has a wicked fall following a drinking episode or an alcohol/drug interaction.
The medical examiner’s “cause of death” would be a head injury. What caused the
head injury? Or more to the point, what caused the fall? Back to an earlier
stat: Why do drinkers have a higher likelihood of hip fracture? Not just
because old age weakens bone, but because alcohol compromises an already
compromised sense of balance.
A July 2015 British Medical Journal study noted that those over age 50 who are active, social and well-off are drinking more – a “middle class phenomenon” which may be a hidden health and social problem in otherwise successful older people. What may skew all the stats on the extent of drinking in older adults is that maybe they’re drinking the same as ever before (which would be bad news or no news) but now they’re wise enough to admit to problem drinking and seek help for alcohol use disorders that nobody solves on their own (and that’s good news).
Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Brain As You Get Older
People might be surprised to know that there is a link between sexual issues and diabetes. Since it is a sensitive subject, many men and women with diabetes fail to discuss how their medical condition might affect their sexual life. If they would discuss their concern with their doctor, perhaps there could be a care plan for them to follow. Quality Health reports that physicians may prescribe medications to treat sexual problems related to diabetes.
In some cases, sexual
performance can be affected by diabetes. Diabetes can cause the loss of
sexual desire and performance in both men and women. Up to 50 percent of
men and 25 percent of women may experience some kind of sexual problems or a
loss of sexual desire if they have diabetes, according to a report.
Almost one in three men
with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction. Diabetes can cause damage to
the nervous system over a sustained period of time. This situation is known as
diabetic neuropathy when diabetes damages the erectile tissue leaving it
impossible for a man to achieve or maintain an erection. In fact, erectile
dysfunction is the way men might discover that they have diabetes. Some
evidence indicates that women with diabetes might become unable to respond
sexually when the clitoris fails to respond to stimulation.
Knowing that sexual problems may be linked to diabetes should be enough to get diabetics to discuss this concern with their primary care physician or their diabetic doctor. While diabetes is a disease, it doesn’t have to keep diabetics from enjoying a healthy sex life.
There is no denying the facts: we love to eat. We can quickly turn a night out at Olive Garden into a spontaneous feel-good mini-celebration. Reasons for this phenomenon can vary. Part of it is because we must find time to let loose from the daily stressors that make our heads swell. Another part of it is that eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We must eat to survive. If only we could be disciplined to eat smaller portions so that we could better manage our health.
Most people eat so much
that they just don’t seem to know when to stop. This causes weight gain, among
other chronic conditions that can be avoided with a little control. Recent data
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is quite alarming.
Over one-third (about 35%) of adults in the United States are obese. This
percentage translates to nearly 79 million adults. Most experts predict these
numbers may continue to increase steadily.
An excellent way to
practice self-discipline when dieting is to take baby steps. Consider this
foodie tip: when ordering meals for yourself, never select large portion sizes.
Regardless of how hungry you think you are, you will consume more calories than
you actually need. Unless you exercise 6 days a week or are training for an
Ironman competition, the extra calories are unnecessary.
Selections at dining establishments do not have to be
difficult. A recent visit to a Burger King restaurant revealed that the Whopper
Jr contains approximately half the calories the traditional Whopper sandwich
has. That’s roughly 300 vs. 650 calories. A simple switch just by choosing a substitution.
Many restaurants are now posting calorie information so everyone can make smart
dietary choices.
Perhaps the only time it is reasonable to order large portion sizes is when sharing meals with family and friends. This splits up the calorie count among everyone in the circle. Otherwise, try to steer clear of large portion sizes.
Healthy Fats
We can continue to go out to eat and thoroughly enjoy ourselves while scaling back on monstrous portion sizes. A little hard work usually pays off when you choose to put in the effort.
You may have seen the enticing drug advertisements on television advising men who suffer from low energy and low sexual interest to talk to their doctors about “Low T” or low testosterone. Since those ads have been on the air, testosterone replacement therapies have gone flying off the shelves. But now the FDA warns that these testosterone therapies increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. In March of 2015, the FDA required that all manufacturers of testosterone drugs add a warning to their labels. This warning is finally trickling down to small town newspapers, such as the Lompoc Record which ran an edited reprint of a Los Angeles Times article on April 23.
As one might already know,
few people get the box. Everyone who goes to the pharmacy gets a typical
pharmacy container. The warnings will have to be added to the information
handed to the customer, or by adding a sticker next to the label. This may not
be an effective way of transmitting the information to those who are desperate
for what they see to be the positive effects of raising their testosterone. Why
care about the risk of heart attack when a man can take a pill and feel young
again? “People are looking for the fountain of youth,” said FDA
advisory panel member Dr. Aaron Katz, a urologist in Mineola, N.Y.
The FDA currently has only
approved testosterone therapy for men who suffer from disorders which cause
hypogonadism. Those disorders might stem from the testicles, the loss of the
testicles, or from an under-functioning pituitary gland. The FDA recommends
that low testosterone ought to be confirmed with laboratory testing before
prescribing the medications.
This warning ought to
extend to women. Testosterone patches are often used in conjunction with
assisted reproductive technologies like invitro fertilization. The running
theory is that women who have trouble conceiving may have lower levels of
androgens from under-functioning pituitary glands. However, this is often not
confirmed with laboratory testing. Most insurance companies do not cover
testosterone therapy for women in conjunction with any ART, so the out of
pocket cost can be quite high.
Sylvia Jenkins*, who underwent IVF in hopes of expanding her family told Examiner.com, “My doctor said I needed testosterone patches as part of IVF. I looked at my blood tests later, and I didn’t see a test for that.” She continued, “I felt totally wired on those patches. In a way, I liked it, but in another way, it was really uncomfortable and expensive. And IVF didn’t even work.”
Testosterone Lawsuit
For men, there may be other ways they can ignite the fires of their younger years which don’t involve supplementing their level of testosterone. The wisest route to feeling more energetic is to quit smoking, eat a healthy diet, get 8 hours of restorative sleep per night, and to exercise since the greatest health factors for erectile dysfunction are diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Special attention should be paid to strengthening the core muscles, which tend to weaken with age. The core muscles include the pelvic floor muscles which control bladder and rectal function. A healthy pelvic floor can also help men to have a better sex life and can help men with erectile dysfunction and painful sex.
For men the idea of not being able to have an erection is
devastating. For most men the thought of not being able to please their partner
in the bedroom is one of the worst things that can happen, ever!
Today their are many options to choose from. There are pills
like Cialis or Viagra that can be taken in order to allow a man to have an
erection. Depending on the dosage taken will allow a man to have an erection
that can last for many hours.
This inflatable prosthesis allows a man to choose when he will have an erection, This surgery requires two cylinders, one that sends the fluid into the penis and one that allows the fluid to be released from the penis, be placed surgically into the body. This is implanted under the groin muscles and there is also a pump that sits under the loose skin of the scrotal sac in between the testicles as well. Once the implant is inserted a man will not be able to have a natural erection. He will only be able to obtain an erection by pressing the pump. If the implant is removed a natural erection is not likely.
Penile Implant Surgery
If you are suffering from erectile dysfunction don’t give up
hope because there are options.
If you decide to choose one of the options available like
one of the tablets or the surgery, make sure you do your research to determine
which option is the best option for you.
Hopefully, once you decide you and your partner will be able to get your love life back on track.
Befuddled by the ability to achieve erection and orgasm when solitary but having difficulty when with a partner? Often times this relevant yet taboo subject matter’s source is that of anticipatory anxiety. Being nervous or stressed about being nervous or stressed and fearing rejection from a new or established partner. There are many reasons why a male may have difficulty in achieving an erection. Health issues such as diabetes, pulmonary disease, heart disease, and other disorders or diseases that restrict blood flow to the penis. The lifestyle choice of smoking can also contribute to erectile dysfunction. It is important to first rule out any health related issues that may be hindering your sexual performance. Once you have had your health cleared by a licensed medical doctor perhaps it is time to explore possible subconscious blockages that may prevent full arousal in intimate situations. If there isn’t any physical or emotional trauma that has created the dysfunction, more than likely it can be attributed to anxiety.
How can you determine
whether you are suffering from anticipatory anxiety in a sexual context?
You have an established partner where some form of rejection was perceived and now you feel anxious regarding performance.
You have had 0-2 episodes of erectile dysfunction. But you have a new sexual partner and fear not being able to perform.
You are extremely attracted to your new partner and don’t wish to disappoint. The fear of rejection creates a subconscious blockage resulting in premature discharge or loss of the erection.
Can Hypnosis Cure ED
The solution? Using hypnosis to discover subconscious blockages and develop new identifications and associations to create a successful sexual experience with your partner. Hypnosis is also a successful means to release fear or phobic response, create confidence, disable triggers and lower stress response. The skills that you learn in your session(s) can apply to other areas of your life as well.
A new study from the University of East Anglia and Harvard
University has found a diet that reduces a man’s potential for having erectile
dysfunction. The diet has the added benefit of improving cardiovascular health
so that men can be healthy enough to have sex. The discovery was reported in
the Jan. 14, 2016, edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Blueberries, cherries, blackberries, radishes, black currant and citrus fruits reduce the possibility that a man under the age of 70 will develop erectile dysfunction. Consumption of these fruits and vegetables were found to be more effective in preventing erectile dysfunction than exercise. Previous research has shown that five hours of brisk walking a week reduces the development of erectile dysfunction.
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Flavonoids and flavones in the new diet prevent the
development of erectile dysfunction. The benefits are realized with only a few
servings of the fruits and vegetables each week. The research population was
50,000 men. One-third of the men involved in the study had experienced erectile
dysfunction prior to the study. The average improvement was 14 percent. Regular
exercise increased the retention of the ability to achieve an erection to 21
percent.
Diet and exercise do not produce the potential for priapism. The most popular treatment for erectile dysfunction can cost as much as $25 per pill. The same $25 can buy more than enough of the fruit and vegetables that prevent erectile dysfunction than one needs to consume to achieve the result. The discovery is unlikely to change the behaviors of the majority of men in the United States. Exercise and a sensible diet are too hard compared to taking a pill.
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Medicaid and Medicare will pay the majority of the cost for erectile dysfunction drugs. People that work pay the bill for the added costs of erectile dysfunction treatments over diet and exercise. A government that was truly concerned with lowering taxes and improving health would consider ending the use of erectile dysfunction treatments by Medicaid and Medicare recipients that refuse to exercise or change their diet. This Draconian yet sensible change will never occur in an election year.
For American Heart Month, Shaman-healer Brant Secunda and six-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion Mark Allen offer six tips to get your heart on a healthy track.
Nutritionist Jonny Bowden, PhD and cardiologist Stephen
Sinatra, MD have written a book focused on heart disease prevention: “The Great
Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease-and
the Statin-Free Plan That Will.” This book is a must-read for anyone interested
in heart health and anyone taking, or considering taking statins
(cholesterol-lowering drugs). The book notes that the only individuals that may
benefit from statins are middle-aged men that have suffered a heart attack. In
addition, statins do not reduce the risk of death for men of any age who have
not suffered a heart attack, women, or children.
It explains that statins increase the risk of diabetes,
cancer, erectile dysfunction,
mental confusion, and memory loss.
The authors suggest that cholesterol has been wrongly
accused because:
Cholesterol is harmless and is only a minor
player in heart disease
Cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart
attacks
Half the people with normal cholesterol have
heart disease while half the people with elevated cholesterol have perfectly
healthy hearts
The number one dietary contributor to heart
disease is sugar, which is a far greater danger to your heart than fat.
The book points out facts that I learned in medical school
and many that I was not aware of:
The body can manufacture cholesterol; thus, lowering cholesterol in the diet may not necessarily lower serum cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol is the precursor of essential steroids in the body. Cholesterol is the basis of cortisone, and sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone), Vitamin D, and bile acids needed for digestion.
The only time that cholesterol is a problem is if it is oxidized (damaged).
The true cause of heart disease is inflammation.
The concept of “good” and “bad” cholesterol is outdated.
There are several types of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and several types of HDL (“good “) cholesterol.
It is far more important to know whether you have a pattern A or pattern BLDL cholesterol profile than to know your total amount of LDLs.
A cholesterol level of 160 mg/dL or less has been linked to depression, aggression, cerebral hemorrhage (stroke), and loss of sex drive.
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The book discusses the aforementioned points in detail and
is written in a manner that can be followed by anyone without a scientific
background. The last chapter makes specific suggestions regarding heart health.
It is entitled: “Putting it All Together—a Simple and Easy Bueprint for a
Healthy Heart—and Life.”
If you have been suffering erectile dysfunction as a man, well you will be pleased to know that all is not lost.
If you have been suffering erectile dysfunction as a man,
well you will be pleased to know that all is not lost. There are some remedies
that can be taken so as to live a renewed and rejuvenated life where you enjoy
your sexual exploits. According to a new study in the Journal of Sexual
Medicine, there is a combination of five key things that will help deal with
erectile dysfunction in men. The research was conducted in Australia with 765
men being used of age group 35 – 80. Majority of the respondents in the study
were in the older age bracket where erectile
dysfunction has been shown to be similar.
A questionnaire was used for data collection where sexual
desire, activity as well as preferences were assessed. General health questions
were also included with questions regarding weight, physical activity, alcohol
intake, sleep as well as depression being polled. The respondent’s activity was
then followed over a 5 year period and results showed that an improvement in
habits and health practices also saw an improvement in sexual function. The
researchers showed that though sexual dysfunction affects men of all ages,
there is a significant improvement in sexual practices when changes in
lifestyle were made. Below are the five issues which were followed by the
study.
Obese men were shown to have much lower testosterone levels
as compared to men who were within the recommended body Mass Index BMI. It was
thus advised that men should strive to keep within their specified weight
limits as the BMI would need. This would entail a diet change as well as an
increase in physical activity. Keep checking your weight in relation to the
prescribed Body Mass Index and upon achieving the goal, work hard to stay
within your weight.
2. Adequate Sleep
There is no doubt that sleep is of great concern when it
comes to sleep deprivation. A good starting point is men who snore. If a man
snores then they ought to be evaluated for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts
a man’s sleep cycle, thus the rest needed by the body is not attained. Men must
get adequate sleep for optimum testosterone levels to be achieved. Low
testosterone levels are a major contributing factor to erectile dysfunction. A
good sign of adequate sleep is the normal morning rise of the penis. If this is
lacking, then there could be a problem even if erectile dysfunction has not hit
yet, this, according to the researchers.
3. Regular Exercise
There is no question as regards the level of exercise. Regular exercise ensures that testosterone production is at its optimum level. As you become fit, your sex drive increases as well. The researchers also showed that when a person stops exercise, there is a direct correlation with a reduction in sex drive. More to it, regular exercise also helps a man improve confidence as well as well as boost his self esteem. Get on with the exercise and enjoy the immense benefits it has to offer.
Cholesterol is an agent that greatly hampers optimum
production of testosterone levels in the body. Lowering testosterone levers
would correspond with a boost in testosterone levels as well. High sugar levels
were also shown to affect nerve action in the penis, especially for men with
diabetes. In controlling sugar intake as well as instituting nutritionally
sound choices, weight management will be aided as well as restoration of nerve
action in the penis, thus an increased sexual appetite.
5. Limited Alcohol
Well, if you must partake in alcohol, ensure you keep it to the bare minimum. Having a drink or two was reported to go in line with reduced risk of cardiovascular problems. The cardiovascular issues have been reported to be a major contributing factor to erectile dysfunction. In managing your heart health, research showed that a direct correlation was shown with improved sex drive among the study respondents. Taking too much alcohol on a regular basis will prevent testosterone production as well as ruin heart health. The reason to this is that alcohol suppresses a lot of nerve action, thus may reduce sexual arousal or even sensitivity to sexual cues, as the brain may be able to produce hormones which aid in causing and sustaining an erection.
Making use of a combination of the aforementioned tips has been shown to help alleviate erectile dysfunction and enjoy a transformation in life. While at it, it is highly recommended that all the tips recommended are exercised in moderation. Overdoing any of the items mentioned might reverse the gains made, as a normal body operation must be sustained for value to be seen. Too much exercise, indulging in too much alcohol, strict dieting, oversleeping or even poor weight management practices can cause more problems than you were trying to solve.
Sexual performance is a touchy issue — excuse the bad pun — and it could be even touchier when hooked up with how much men drink.
Sexual performance is a touchy issue — excuse the bad pun — and it could be even touchier when hooked up with how much men drink. Guys who want to avoid taking erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Cialis or the blue pill might want to back off the alcohol. Drinking alcohol can cause lasting damage to men’s sexual performance even after abstaining from the booze, a 2017 study suggests.
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Researchers said men can suffer “the droop” for
more than a year after giving up heavy drinking. Academics from Santo Tomas
University in Columbia and the University of Granada in Spain said their
results show that, overall, all dimensions (pleasure, arousal, desire and
orgasm) were moderately impaired. Pleasure and orgasm being the two most
significantly impaired. After even two weeks of abstinence, there was no
improvement.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine study noted: It does not seem to be just a temporary problem because erectile ability was still affected after a year, and according to the results, did not seem likely to improve by just reducing drinking rather than quitting all together. This 2013 study reverses long-standing myth that alcohol does not cause performance problems. In fact, studies show that men with the disease of alcoholism have a 60 to 70 percent chance of suffering from sexual problems. Alcohol users were found to have lower pleasure scores, which only backs up years of speculation about alcohol and how it changes male performance and overall reproductive health.
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So the booze may make it easier to get a few digits at the
club, but the depressant can kill the fun later that night… and possibly
later in life if the drinking continues.
The researchers also found that heavy drinkers tended to enjoy sex less, and less often, than those who don’t drink anymore. Might have something to do with how alcohol impacts other areas of relationships, too.
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