An estimated 10 to 15 million men in the United States suffer from impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction. Some people also use the term impotence to describe other problems such as lack of sexual desire and the inability to ejaculate or have an orgasm. While many people who suffer from impotence suffer in silence, it is a treatable condition at any age.

Many of the myths and legends about impotence, borne out of ignorance thousands of years ago, still influence our sexual culture. Primitive cultures believed that male virility was intricately interwoven with power, wealth and domination.

Impotence may have a physical, lifestyle, or psychological cause. An underlying medical condition is the most common cause of impotence. Such conditions may interfere with the blood supply to the penis, the generation of nerve impulses involved in getting and maintaining an erection.

Medical research shows that there are many ways a man can be affected by erectile dysfunction or ED. ED can be caused by certain bodily disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, low blood pressure, heart problems, and abnormalities in the nervous system. The state of one’s mental health is also a reason why a man could become impotent. Those suffering from stress, depression, and anxiety attacks are prone to ED.

The Cause of Impotence in Males

First off, to achieve an erection, the penis needs both an adequate inflow of blood and a slowing of blood outflow. Disorders that narrow arteries and decrease blood inflow on the blood vessels can cause erectile dysfunction. Also, abnormalities in the veins of the penis can sometimes drain blood back to the body so rapidly that erections cannot be sustained despite adequate blood flow.

Cure:

1. Low-fat is Key! Lower your fat intake to less than 60 grams per day! Stay away from processed foods, fast food and desserts to reverse impotence.

2. Cholesterol is the Culprit! Cholesterol clogs arteries and allows less blood flow to… you know where! Stay away from animal and animal product foods.

3. Start exercising today! Take a 15 minute walk, clean the garage, or mow the lawn! Whatever your method, you need to slowly and gradually start exercising. If you start slow enough, you will eventually like it!

Weight gain is one of the most popular means of getting fit these days. This is because gaining weight can be a good indicator of robust health as well as of the person’s positive outlook in life. Being underweight may be more common than you think. These individuals thrive to have a curvy body type. Just like those with issues of being overweight, people who are underweight often get teased and tormented about their inability to gain weight. Constantly being teased, coupled with bouts of low self esteem pushes them to seek desperate, unhealthy measures to gain weight. People with low weight issues should be aware that there are healthy ways to gain weight.

Underweight Treatment:

1. Rising calorie intake by 400 to 1100 calories every day can help supply the extra calories needed to gain lean weight.

2. It takes time to growth muscle weight.

Most folks can successfully get ½ to 2 pounds of muscle weight every week if they eat plenty food to fulfill their extra calorie and protein needs for weight increase or and train properly.

3. Choose high calorie foods.

For Instance, select juices over whole fruits and low-fat milk over skimmed milk or water.

4. Take larger food portions. Don’t skip meals.

Raising the amounts of food that you consume at one time will help supply the calories required to gain muscle weight.

5. Take five or more meals every day.

Eat enough of higher calorie noshes plus meals throughout the day.

6. Drink lot of fluids that provide calories such as juice, milk, milkshakes, and sports beverages.

E.g., drinking 1½ quarts of grape or cranberry juice supplies 1100 calories. 1½ quarts of 2% milk supplies 720 calories.

7. Set real goals.

Genetic factors can play a large role in shape. You are not going to look like Arnold if your parents look like Pee Wee Herman.

8. Make regular, relaxing sleep – 7 – 8 hr every night. Growth hormone peaks in great sleep. Adequate sleep is important for your body to build new muscle body mass.

Gaining weight doesn’t have to be difficult. Nor does gaining weight have to be unhealthy. Changing a few things in your diet, followed by a workout plan that incorporates free weights is all you’ll need to leave that underweight body behind. Good luck on starting your new diet and workout routine. Wide range of healthy foods that can be included in the diet are vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, whole wheat grains, lean meats, seafood, poultry products as well as some dairy products. Keep in mind that food no matter what they are can add up to your weight. But not all can be healthy for you such as some processed foods that contain saturated fats and bad cholesterol. Wide range of healthy foods that can be included in the diet are vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, whole wheat grains, lean meats, seafood, poultry products as well as some dairy products. Keep in mind that food no matter what they are can add up to your weight. But not all can be healthy for you such as some processed foods that contain saturated fats and bad cholesterol.

A simple recipe and a family favorite in my home, this hearty Red Bean Chili con Carne will tempt even the most finicky eater to the table. A great low carbohydrate and high fiber dish for a diabetic that the entire family will love. Hearty and warming, it’s the perfect dish for a cool autumn evening or a cold winters night.

Red Bean Chili con Carne

Ingredients:

3 cups onions, large dice
3 cups green bell pepper, large dice
9 – 10 cloves garlic, diced (about 3 heaping Tbsp.)
3 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
chili powder
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
ground cumin
ground coriander
oregano (Mexican if you have but Italian is fine)
14 Tbsp. liquid hickory smoke
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (more to taste)
2 – 14.5 ounce cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 – 16 ounce can beef stock (low sodium)
1 – 29 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 – 29 ounce can tomato puree
2 Tbsp. dried cilantro
1 tsp. Splenda
2 Tbsp. olive or canola oil

It’s important to note that I do not give measurements for the chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. I think that it is up to individual taste and how strong the chili powder is. I use a simple rule of thumb though. A ratio of chili powder to cumin to coriander to oregano. The ratio is 3 parts chili powder to 2 parts cumin to 1 part coriander to 1 part oregano. So, if you use 1 Tbsp. of chili powder you’ll use 2 tsp. cumin and 1 tsp. each coriander and oregano. Of course this is just an example as I can use as much as 4 Tbsp. chili powder and so on, during cooking.

In a large heavy bottom pot heat oil on high and add the onions, green bell pepper and garlic. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the ground beef and lightly blend together. Add one layer of spices, using the chili powder, paprika and parsley. Cook until the beef is browned. Add the kidney beans, beef stock and tomato products. Add another layer of spices using the chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Stir to blend. Bring to simmer and reduce heat to medium low and partially cover. Cook about 1 hour and add another layer of spices using chili powder, cumin, coriander, liquid smoke and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 45 minutes. Add the cilantro and Splenda and continue to cook for about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning all along and add more to taste.

Yields about 5 1/2 quarts or 11 servings
2 cup serving Amount Per Serving using lean ground beef

Calories 547.9
Total Fat 32.8 g (6 1/2 fat exchanges)
Saturated Fat 12.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.8 g
Cholesterol 107.9 mg
Sodium 807.9 mg
Potassium 1,053.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30.3 g
Dietary Fiber 9.1 g
Sugars 7.4 g
Protein 33.1 g
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Amount per serving using lean ground turkey:
Calories 415.0
Total Fat 16.9 g (3 fat exchanges)
Saturated Fat 4.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.0 g
Cholesterol 107.1 mg
Sodium 821.1 mg Potassium 961.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate 30.3 g
Dietary Fiber 9.1 g
Sugars 7.4 g
Protein 36.4 g