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...

                           As a urological surgeon I receive complaints of male impotence and infertility everyday. However, a good general health is essential to a good sex life.  In this article I will examine how you can turn it on naturally. If you have a poor sex life, please start by  asking your doctor to carry out a general medical check-up to include your blood pressure and kidney function.  An annual medical is advisable. Treat any Hypertension, Anaemia, Kidney or Liver problems.  Once you have had aa successful comprehensive medical check-up, these are the factors to consider. Dietary Factors Three major dietary substances have the greatest effect on the Health of the Penis. There are Zinc, Vitamin E and Arginine. Zinc Zinc is essential for spermatozoa production. An average man looses 15 mcg of zinc in every ejaculate. Since the body does n...