A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found 49% of men ages 40 to 79 that have high blood pressure also experience erectile dysfunction (ED). A second study in the Journal of Urology found that 68% of men have some degree of ED while a staggering 45% were considered to have severe ED. (1) To combat this growing concern, we must address the underlying cause of the condition. High blood pressure can lead to ED, but its treatment has been found to be a major contributor. It is estimated that 80% is due to a physical cause while 20% is due to a psychological component. (2) Lifestyle factors impact both physical and psychological components of this condition thus affecting 100% of the problem. Statistically one out of two people will die from heart disease and the divorce rate is approximately the same. Could this be a contributing factor to failing relationships? Get Hit with “Cupids Arrow” ED is a common problem, but it is not normal. It...
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