Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Erectile dysfunction?

Dr Mahinder Watsa gives tips to ensure your penis doesn’t fail you when you need it the most 

Despite the distress and anxiety, even an awkward condition like erectile dysfunction can be easily controlled with a few lifestyle alterations. While a large component of the condition is psychological, a few positive habits can go a long way in dealing with the physical factors as well. Here are a few ideas to keep your anxiety in check. 

Love is important 
When your work enters the bedroom, in many instances, it’s the beginning of the end. While a career is important, earning it at the cost of your relationship defeats its very purpose. Lack of communication has an immediate reaction on your chemistry, and while it starts to plummet, intimacy and love goes amiss. Slowly, sex gets monotonous. And when you don’t feel attracted to your partner, how on earth can you expect your organ to play its part? On the other hand, when you are genuinely attracted to your partner, you wouldn’t need to give your erection another thought. 

A one off thing 
Here’s a fact: sometimes, you won’t be able to perform in bed. No matter what you do, it will happen. And it’s okay. It is a very typical human glitch. Stop aspiring for a sex life with a six-sigma rating. What’s important is to not get too worked up about the ‘one’ instance, because overreacting to an isolated incident will ruin it for the next time as well. Laugh it off and move on. 

You will be just fine. If you get an erection during masturbation, but not during intercourse, it indicates that there’s a problem in your head, not your penis. 

Comfort your partner 
If your partner is too scared of sex (thinking that it will hurt), the guilt factor, it too can at times cause your erection to skip a beat. Due to the partner’s negative response, the man often refrains from making a move and apprehensions grow stronger than desire. 

Educate yourself to find a reason to her hesitation and apprehensions and try and come up with a solution. Clear her myths, if any. Being her partner, you can also be the best counsellor. If nothing works out, consult a sexologist. Gaining the confidence of your partner will work wonders for your own drive. 

Move around 
Think of it this way. You start your exercise regimen on Monday, drag yourself to the gym on Tuesday, excuse yourself on Wednesday, followed by a ‘genuine’ reason on Thursday and blame the weekend laziness for the other days. And it all goes down the drain — your gym membership and your health. However, the next time you are short on motivation, consider your sex life. Lack of exercise means poor blood circulation in the body which will directly impact your erection. Write down six simple exercises (such as push-ups, jogging on the spot etc) and perform each for two minutes every morning. That’s 12 minutes in a day. Not too demanding, is it? 

Drink less, don’t smoke 
If possible, do not have alcohol. However, if you must, ensure that you have it in moderation. Heavy drinking leads to a host of problems, including damaging your liver. And poor health slowly translates to a poor erection. 

Smoking on the other hand is a strict no-no. Various studies conducted have established a clear relationship between smoking habits and erectile problems. Chewing tobacco should also be avoided completely. 

Watch your weight... 
Stay away from diabetes. High sugar level in the body is a common cause of erectile dysfunction. A lot of men often live with undetected diabetes and as a result, get worked up about their erection problems. The best way out is to keep sugar levels (and your weight) under check. Periodic examinations will ensure that you detect warning signs much before they cause damage. 

Manage stress levels 
When your boss’ unrealistic expectations hit the roof and you have an important presentation to make next morning, intimacy and sex (which are normally high on the priority ladder) don’t seem important enough. Or simply put, you don’t seem to be in the mood. It’s understandable, but living with such stress for a prolonged period of time can be the reason for your erectile problems. 

If you cannot change the source of stress, learn to deal with it better. Learn breathing techniques, meditation, calming exercises and switch off when required. 



BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.