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Erecticle Dysfunction Causes

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Erectile dysfunction  refers to the situation when a man has difficulty in getting a firm erection or an erection, which is required to achieve sexual penetration. Several cases of erectile dysfunction can cause impotency in a man. Causes: 1.      A problem in the blood flow, proper hormone secretion and nervous supply in the body may cause erectile dysfunction. 2.      Erectile dysfunction also happens due to vascular causes along with neurological causes. 3.      Arthrosclerosis is a disease which often leads to erectile dysfunction. This disease is commonly caused because of smoking and diabetes. The arteries to the penis become narrow and clogged and erectile dysfunction occurs. 4.      Neuropathy caused due to diabetes, known as diabetic neuropathy, is a primary neurological cause of erectile dysfunction. Nerve damage on account of surgery around the pelvis area may also lead to erectile dysfunction. 5.      High blood pressure or hypertension damages a

How to Get More Vitamin A

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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for health: we get carotenoids and beta carotene from plants, and retinol from meat. Because it's fat-soluble, it is important to not overdo the amount of vitamin A you ingest, as excess vitamin A stockpiles in the body and can interfere with vitamin D and bone health (especially the retinol form of vitamin A). Learning which foods contain vitamin A can help you ensure that you're getting the right amount of this crucial vitamin. Learn about the role of vitamin A.  Vitamin A plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions and processes: it helps maintain healthy skin, ensures better night vision, promotes strong teeth and bone formation, keeps tissue and mucous membranes working properly (to prevent infections), and is also needed for digestive health, respiratory functions, reproduction and breastfeeding. Recognize the symptoms of a vitamin A deficiency.  The most common symptom of late-term vitamin A defi

How to Get Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is one of the water-soluble B-complex vitamins. Others include, in addition to Vitamin B12, folate, biotin, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), and Vitamin B6. All the B vitamins play a role in energy production, and Vitamin B12 is critical for this, the production of normal red blood cells, metabolism, and the function of the central nervous system. Learn how to get Vitamin B12 for a healthy lifestyle. Eat seafood.  One of the best ways to get B12 into your diet is to eat seafood. Shellfish, such as lobster, crabs, and especially clams, have high amounts of B12. Fish, such as trout, salmon, tuna, and haddock, also offer a lot of B12. ·          One three ounce serving has almost 400% of your daily B12. Three ounces of clams give you more than your daily value. Incorporate meat into your diet.  Both beef and organ meat like beef liver has a lot of B12. Pork also contains B12. ·          One medium sl

How to Deal With Clinical Depression

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Clinical depression is not a case of "the blues," or just being sad sometimes. Clinical depression means you are depressed at the clinical level – meaning you have a mental health diagnosis. There are quite a few diagnoses that include clinical depressive symptoms including: Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. There are also depressive disorders that are caused by substance use, medication, or a medical condition. Whichever depressive disorder you have, you can successfully deal with your depressive symptoms by getting support, using coping strategies, and changing depressive thinking. Keep yourself safe if you have thoughts of harming yourself.  If you are currently having thoughts of harming yourself in some way or of killing yourself, you need to get support immediately. If you ever feel suicidal or have an intent to harm yourself and don't

How to Eat Fruit on a Diabetes Diet

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For many diabetics, fruit and fruit products seem like a safe and reliable substitute for other sweets or desserts. However, depending on the specific fruit and your circumstances, eating fruit may aggravate your diabetes. Consult with your doctor or a registered dietitian to construct a meal plan that includes fruit as a safe part of your diet. In the end, you'll be able to eat fruit and manage your diabetes much better. Eat fruit without additives.  The best fruits are ones without any additives. Focus on: ·          Fresh fruit ·          Canned fruit in its own juice ·          Frozen fruit ·          Dried fruit ·          Fruit juice Choose fruits low on the glycemic index.  Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) are processed slower by the body and won't spike your blood sugar. Some fruits with a low GI include: ·          Pomegranates ·          Grapes ·          Apples ·          Blueberries ·          Strawberries ·          P

List of important hormones and their functions

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Hormones are the chemical substances which coordinate the activities of living organisms and also their growth. They are secreted by special tissues in our body through endocrine glands.  Different hormones have different effects on the shape of the body. Some of these hormones work quickly to start or stop a process and some will continually work over a long period of time to perform their functions. They help in body growth, development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction etc. What happens to the body when these hormones will release in more or less quantity. This article deals with the list of important hormones necessary for our body functions. Hormones of Thyroid Thyroid gland basically releases two hormones Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4), which helps in controlling the metabolism of our body. Further these hormones regulates weight, determines energy levels, internal body temperature, skin, hair etc. Insulin   This hormone is released by pa

How to Eat More Vitamin B

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Vitamin B is actually a complex of eight different vitamins. All are involved in helping the body break down food to make energy, but various B vitamins also help to ward off headaches, to support the immune system, and to ensure healthy pregnancies, amongst other things. A balanced diet will typically provide you with your daily allowance of each kind of Vitamin B, but there may be health benefits from consuming additional B vitamins. Know that there are 8 vitamins in the B group.  Each vitamin plays a slightly different role in promoting good health. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to take more of a certain type of B vitamin. For instance, pregnant women will need to increase their intake of B9 (folic acid), while vegans will need to find a supplement for B12, which only comes from meat products. Also, patients who have undergone gastric bypass or similar surgeries tend to experience vitamin B12 deficiency related to malabsorption. Get more B1 (thiamin