Archive for April, 2007

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Most men experience occasional erectile dysfunction (ED) at some time in their lives as a result of fatigue, stress or excessive alcohol consumption. However, when it occurs consistently or for a long period of time, causing significant distress to the sufferer or to his relationship, then it starts to be considered a serious problem.


Here are some treatment options starting with self help:

Share your concerns - it is particularly important that you communicate with your partner by being open and honest and asking for their support. The lines of communication need to be opened.

Start by placing less emphasis on intercourse and more on developing other forms of sexual intimacy. Spending time cuddling, kissing, licking and massaging can still be pleasurable and will help keep you emotionally close to your partner.

Sex therapy - many men could benefit from a course of counseling or therapy. Sex therapy is particularly necessary if the ED has psychological causes which cannot actually be cured with physical treatments. Sex therapy can help to restore self esteem and sexual confidence. Involve your partner in sex therapy too.

Practice a healthy lifestyle by cutting down on the drinking and quitting the smoking. Take moderate-intensity exercise - brisk walking for example - for half an hour on most days of the week. Eat a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in fat. Reduce the stresses in your life.

In recent years, pharmaceutical companies have been developing ED treatments as they have realized the extent of the problem. There are now 3 different brands of tablets known as phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors. Cialis and Levitra work in a similar way to Viagra (the first drug of this type) but take effect more quickly. A 4th drug Uprima comes as a tablet to be dissolved under the tongue and it brings about an erection in about 20 minutes. Prior to such research, men who sought help and medical advice from their doctor were prescribed such treatments as testosterone or penile injections or even penile implants.

Traditional natural healing products for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction were not always readily available in the western world. Now you can chose a natural rather than a man-made solution for ED as a safe alternative. With a natural healing product, you retain the power to control your erection as opposed to some oral and man-made drugs which induce an erection for a longer period of time but do not give you the control. A natural healing product will help boost your self esteem and confidence by allowing you to get an erection and to maintain it for as long as desired.

Many men used to feel embarrassed when they sought medical advice for an ED problem but fortunately, the problem has been discussed so openly in the media in recent years, that they are starting to feel more confident about getting help.

Amoils offers all natural treatments for common conditions and ailments using essential oils. Visit our Erectile Dysfunction page for more information.

Source : Medicalnewstoday

Viagra, a double-edged sword for the male libido

Erectile-dysfunction drugs like Viagra may be the answer to many men's physical inadequacies, but these pills do not offer any help in untangling the emotional and relationship pressures that frequently accompany the condition.

'Sexuality in Midlife and Beyond', a new report compiled by researchers at Harvard Medical School, suggest that the medications work only if the man is feeling sexual desire for his partner, but if emotional issues are impinging on libido, the pills will not help.


The 48-page report says that if a man struggling with ED is embarrassed that he is no longer willing to attempt sexual activity, his partner may mistakenly believe that he is no longer attracted to her. She may assume that her partner's newfound erections are merely a chemical phenomenon, not the result of his interest in her.

Sex therapy may be more helpful in dealing with such cases, rather than dependence on erectile-dysfunction drugs, says the report.

It advises that couples should try to regard these drugs as an opportunity to renew their sexual relationship, while realising that ED drugs are neither a mandate to have intercourse nor a panacea for every problem in the bedroom.

Source : News.Yahoo

Feds say plans can soften deadline for doctors’ universal ID numbers

Medicare and some insurers might allow physicians to use either their new National Provider Identifiers or older IDs on claims after the May target date.

Congress wants to enlarge SCHIP; Bush seeks limits

House and Senate 2008 budget resolutions include enough to cover all eligible children and expand enrollment. Meanwhile, 14 states still need additional funds for 2007.

Wisconsin governor wants liability pool money for health programs

Doctors and state auditors say the plan could violate a law stipulating the fund be used only to compensate injured patients and curb liability costs.