Do you know that fixing erectile dysfunction is possible without any chemical drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra? While the makers of pharmaceutical drugs like to sell these drugs as the only solution, there are actually many other herbal and natural remedies that work just as well - and don't have any side effects!

Listed below are some proven natural ways of fixing and overcoming erectile dysfunction without any drugs:

Remedies For Physical Erectile Dysfunction

Ginseng is a traditional Asian remedy known for its ability to help increase your body's ability to produce nitric oxide. Since erectile dysfunction is primarily about insufficent blood flow to the penis, the release of nitric oxide relaxes the arteries in the penis to allow blood to surge in and maintain a strong erection sufficient for intercourse.

Horny Goat Weed (also known as barrenwort, yin yang huo and herba epimedii) has aphrodisiac qualities similar to ginseng. Studies indicate that horny goat weed increases nitric oxide levels in our body and also inhibits the PDE-5 enzyme, which is the same way that the popular drug Viagra works. Interestingly horny goat weed is also known as a libido enhancer to help increase sexual arousal in women.

Cnidium Monnier Plant is yet another herbal remedy commonly used to treat sexual dysfunction in traditional Chinese medicine. This herbal remedy will improve your body's nitric oxide production, increase your libido and even inhibit PDE-5 so that your erection lasts longer.

Gingko Biloba is used in many herbal alternative supplements to treat erectile dysfunction caused by the lack of blood flow to the genitals since medical evidence indicates Gingko biloba has the ability to increase blood flow in the body and to the genitals.

Tongkat Ali or Pasak Bumi (Eurycoma Longifolia) is a flowering plant native to Malaysia and Indonesia and has been used as a herbal folk treatment for various sexual dysfunctions, including erectile dysfunction. It has sexually enhancing qualities which will help increase levels of testosterone in your body, which cause an increase in libido.

Cistanche Bark (also known in Chinese medicine as Rou Cong Rong) is considered a 'herbal tonic' that can help treat impotence by increasing blood circulation, which is also necessary to help achieve and maintain erections.

Schizandra Berry is a very potent adaptogenic herb that has a similar effect to gingko biloba and will increase your stamina as well as reduce stress and fatigue.

Found naturally in foods such as meat, dairy, poultry and fish, L-arginine is an amino acid that have been known to help improve the male libido. In fact, many product manufacturers market L-arginine as a "natural Viagra

Maca Root (Lepidium Meyenii) is used extensively for its aphrodisiac properties and has shown that it has a positive effect in the production of sperm as well as increasing sexual activity and increasing sexual desire.

Guarana Seed Extract is a natural tonic and effective stimulant to help boost energy levels plus increases one's sex drive. Also found in most energy drinks, Guarana Seed also has an invigorating effect that will help raise stamina and energy levels.

Therapies For Fixing Psychological Erectile Dysfunction

If you do not usually have trouble with erections (for example, while masturbating) then your problem is likely to be some type of psychological impotence such as sexual performance anxiety.

In cases where psychological factors, such as sexual performance anxiety is the main cause of the problem, therapy that includes hypnosis can be a solution. Overcoming sexual performance anxiety with self hypnosis is a method used by many men today. The success rate is also high for this method compared to other natural methods of treating psychological erectile dysfunction.

In some other cases, some men cannot perform well with their wives but can perform well with other women. Such partner-specific sexual anxiety happens when there is too much stress or strain on the act which can hamper the performance.

Partner-specific sexual anxiety can also raise its head if the partners have some issues with each other. Sex lies in the mind and not in the groin. Counseling helps when such issues exist. Consulting a certified sex or marriage counselor can help couples in overcoming sexual performance anxiety but also improve the overall issues in the relationships.

Erectile dysfunction can occur and affect men of any age. In younger age groups, it is likely to be of psychological origin. In older age groups it is more likely to be of organic or physical origin. One study has shown a prevalence of ED of approximately 40 percent in 40-year-old men and approximately 70 percent in 70-year-old men.

Source: www.uihealthcare.com

There are actually many causes for erectile dysfunction. There are emotional factors that may be the root cause, or a contributor to, the problem. Physical factors, such as urologic conditions, may also lead to erectile dysfunction.

Common causes include:

1. Decrease in Libido brought on by physical or psychological factors.

2. Depression can be both a cause and a result of erectile dysfunction.

3. Intake of alcohol or nicotine can both lead to erectile problems.

4. Lack of exercise, and/or obesity can cause problems for many men.

5. Sexual performance anxiety can lead to the inability to perform at all.

6. Other medical reasons (usually urologic in nature but not always).

For some men it can be difficult to determine one single cause to the problem. Often it is a combination of physical and emotional issues that lead to inability to maintain an erection. Luckily though, most male impotence can be overcome.