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If you suffer from erectile dysfunction then you are not alone. Millions of other men worldwide have also had this problem at some stage of their lives. Whether it is a regular occurrence or an occasional problem it is no doubt confusing and embarrassing. Luckily you do have some treatment options with medicine and also natural alternatives. This article will focus on those natural remedies and changes you can make to your lifestyle and we will also look at certain herbs that you can take which have been shown to be just as effective as medicine as correcting and improving penile function.

How Exercise Can Help

Many times circulation is the cause of impotence. If there is not enough blood pumping throughout your body, or it is not pumping efficiently then your erection, which needs blood to remain hard, could be compromised.

There are many ways to increase circulation and starting a simple cardio program such as walking, jogging or running can be very effective. Cardiovascular exercise is designed to get the blood pumping around your body and improve your heart and lung function. And obviously by improving the way the blood moves around your body then you have a greater chance of improving your erection. Aim for a heart rate of 220-(your age) to find your maximum heart rate that you should be aiming for to get a proper heart workout.

Adding strength training can also be effective as strength exercises work by squeezing your muscles to get them to work. This helps move the blood faster around the body as when the muscles squeeze and contract they work the arteries to get circulation moving.

How Diet Can Help

Again certain dietary changes can help to improve your circulatory system. Avoiding high fat and sugary foods and including healthy whole grains and good fats such as omega 3′s all help to get your system working well. Water (or any fluids) improve the consistency of the blood so it can flow better and fruits (and in particular berries) are often prescribed by natural health professionals to improve penile function.

The Herbs to Try

There are many supplements on the market that all help with erectile dysfunction but the two most promising are Saw Palmetto and Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed). These two herbs are well known for there effects on improving erectile function. Saw Palmetto has been particular effective at reducing enlarged prostates and improving erection problems. In a recent study it was shown that men who took Saw Palmetto as a supplement over a period of three months, 90% of the them showed significant improvement in prostate health, urinary problems and erection difficulties.