There has been a recent flattening market for sexual dysfunction medications in this country. Hopefully men are beginning to get a clue that merely popping a pill is not the answer to having their sexual vitality return and are seeking solutions similar to the ones that I review below.

They may also be concerned with Viagra's side effect of causing blue/green color blindness, headaches and flushing. Viagra has also been identified as a potential risk factor for heart disease, stroke and infertility. That is why, if you struggle with sexual dysfunction, I urge you to consider the following inexpensive, safe and healthy tools (none of which include taking a drug) to treat your condition.

In light of the above finding, you may also want to be aware of the potential for an underlying cardiovascular condition and read my past article on how to protect your heart with simple lifestyle changes.

Alternatives to Treating Sexual Dysfunction

• The neurotransmitter that causes the sexual message, in men and women, is acetlycholine (ACH). With too little ACH, sexual activity goes down. One way to safely and effectively enhance ACH levels in the body is to take choline supplements (1,000-3,000 mg) and vitamin B5 (500-1,500 mg).

• Studies have shown active men who engage in regular physical activity lowered their risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction. So start an exercise program guys! Remember, when using exercise as a drug, it is important to set a goal of 60 to 90 minutes per day, every day. Obviously, depending on your current condition, you may need to work slowly up to this level.

• Optimize your diet based on your body's unique nutritional type. We each have a unique nutritional type and each type demands varying ratios of macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) to function optimally. This is why you may respond well to a low-carb diet while your friend on the same exact diet may not. My Total Health Program provides a deeper understanding of eating the right foods for your specific nutritional type and includes a test and the means to learn and understand your own nutritional type and gear your diet precisely toward the foods that are right for you.

• Because sexual dysfunction can worsen due to stress and anxiety, take control of your emotions by learning the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), the proven energy psychology tool I use daily in my practice. EFT is a psychological acupressure technique that can help you to effectively address your stress-related thoughts and leave you feeling calmer and more able to face your challenges.

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