Dr Pete's Health Secrets

             Research recently carried out in the happiest country in the world, Finland, has demonstrated that a lack of regular blood flow to the penis will over time, cause some of the tissues to die. The effects on penile health, are similar to smoking and diabetes. The blood that flows into the penis when it is erect, nourishes the tissues of the penis, hence the need to have a hard-on daily, even if you don’t always have sex daily. If you dont use it, you loose it. Erection occurs when blood fills the two chambers in the penis known as the corpora cavernosa, this causes the penis to expand and stiffen, much like a balloon as it is filled with water. This process is triggered by nerve impulses from both the brain and genital area. Anything that interferes with these impulses or restricts blood flow to the penis can result in failure to have or sustain an erection. This is reffered to as Erectile dysfunction (ED) . Indeed, Finnish researc...

9       There are plenty of ways to protect your erection. Some of these involve changing our daily habits, while substituting new ones. In this article I will explore 7 ways you can prevent erectile dysfunction. 1. Leave your work at the office “Work-related stress is a huge issue for sexual function,” says Dr. Walker. Men with demanding jobs have a hard time leaving work at the office, which means their anxiety is in high gear for most of the day keeping them from ever reaching full-throttle in the bedroom. When you’re a workaholic, sleep and exercise—two big contributors to ED tend to take a backseat. Knowing when to turn it off can help you get it up, Dr. Walker reassures.  “Don’t work when you get home, don’t work on vacation, and incorporate more stress-relieving activities like exercise,” he advises. 2. Go to bed early Researchers from the University of Chicago found that sleeping 5 hours or less tanked testosterone levels ...

         Many factors which include a well balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and a stress free lifestyle contribute to penile health and a great sex life. As a urological surgeon, I regularly get complaints of male erectile dysfunction and infertility with the attendant effects on marriages and relationships.  Lets examine here a few health tips including diet that can help improve your sex life. A good general health is essential for a good sex life. If you have a poor sex life, please start by asking your doctor to carry out a general medical check-up, which will include your blood pressure and kidney function. A urologist check up will also rule out causes of low blood testosterone such as undescended testes, hydrocele, hernia, varicocele, testicular carcinoma etc. 1. An annual health check is essential 2. Treat High blood pressure  3. Treat Sexually Transmitted infections STIs 4. Treat Anaemia 5. Good Kidn...