Men who reach the age of 40 have a 40% chance of having erectile dysfunction, and if you have an undiagnosed hormonal deficiency, these percentages increase by significant amounts. Contrary to popular belief, quick-fix pills such as Viagra and Cialis are only temporary solutions to the problem. When you become dependent on these chemical supplements,… Read more
PDE5 Inhibitor Alternative for Erectile Dysfunction
There are many alternatives to PDE5 inhibitors to treat erectile dysfunction. Over the past few years, “Big Pharma,” and their typical TV ads would have you believe that for men who are suffering from “performance issues,” oral ED drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra, are the only answer to their problems. Collectively, these drugs… Read more
What to Do When ED Medications Don’t Work?
Viagra and related oral ED medications are not always the best treatment for all men. Is there an alternative when prescription ED drugs fail? Over the past few years, men suffering from erectile dysfunction, (ED), the condition we used to call impotence, have been lead to believe that the “little blue pill” – Viagra,… Read more
Prescription ED Drugs Facing Stiff Competition from Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy for ED may sound the end of oral prescription drugs for ED! As practitioners of integrative health and wellness, we have always taken a unique and forward thinking approach to erectile dysfunction treatments and male enhancement. Like many patients and practitioners, we were glad to see the introduction of oral ED medications such… Read more
Top 5 Alternatives to ED Medications
The introduction of Viagra and related oral ED medications have ushered in a new era of treatments for erectile dysfunction. However, these drugs are not for everyone. According to the most recent studies, more than 50% of all men have experienced erectile dysfunction, or ED, at some time or another. Nearly 40% of men between… Read more
Drug Retailer Drops Coverage for Popular ED Medication
CVS, has recently dropped the well-known ED medication, Viagra, from its list of medications eligible for coverage under insurance benefits. Patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) will instead be covered by Caremark for Cialis, which is another popular ED medication. CVS acquired Caremark in 2007. This made CVS the second largest manager of prescription drug benefits for… Read more
Men Taking Viagra May Have Increased Risk of Skin Cancer
A 2014 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that men taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction (ED) were 84% more likely to develop melanoma, or skin cancer, than men who were not taking the ED medication. According to the peer-reviewed study, men taking Viagra for ED did not seem to be… Read more
Viagra and Other Oral ED Medications are Not for Everyone
Traditional ED medications like the “little blue pill” – Viagra, are believed to be the answer to all of men’s problems. Viagra is one of the good ED medications, and it has helped to usher in a new awareness of ED. However, Viagra, and similar ED medications such as Levitra and Cialis, are not right for every man. For… Read more
