Chinese medicine considers that the strength or weakness of men's sexual function is associated with the energy of certain internal organs. We always check where the imbalance of organs is occurring. Impotence (erectile dysfunction) is not only a personal health issue, it can also affect confidence, relationships and family.

The Causes of Impotence
1. Kidney weakness (especially Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang and Kidney Essence)
The Kidneys are one of the major organs to dominate the body's sexual function, development and reproduction. If the Kidney function, balance or energy is good then the body's sexual function will be strong. If you have Kidney weakness syndrome you should have the following symptoms as well: lower libido, lack of energy, weakness or pain in the lower back, light sleeping or waking very early, frequent urination during the night, puffy or heavy body. Some of the middle-aged men can get the earlier stages of prostate changes, such as enlargement or difficult urination.

2. Liver Disorder & Stress
More and more often men's sexual function disorders are strongly associated with our fast-paced society, work and social demands which become increasingly stressful. This state of stress restricts the flow of the Liver channel which travels through the pubic area and reproductive organs. When the Liver is affected by stress and the Liver channel is unable to flow smoothly through these areas, sexual dysfunction and disorders of the reproductive organs can become an issue. The stress can also come from other areas of life, including relationships and family.

3. Old Injury (Blood Stagnation) around Waist Area
There are several Channels and Kidneys located around the lower back and abdominal area. These Channels and Organs flow the energy to strongly support men's sexual organs. If there is Blood Stagnation from and old injury stuck in these Channels, it will affect the flow of the circulation which is then the cause of the impotence. These cases often have the following symptoms as well: chronic lower back and hip pain and weakness of the lower back.

Diet & Lifestyle to Improve Your Sexual Function
-- Suitable Exercise: Chinese Medicine considers that movement can increase the body's Yang, especially the Kidney Yang. We suggest the most suitable exercise is in comfortable sunshine – walking, running, swimming, playing ball games.

-- Enough Sleep & Reduce Stress Level: Make sure you have enough hours of quality sleep – we recommend at least 7 hours per night, preferably beginning before 11.00 pm. Organise your working time and make sure you’re not too stressed.

-- Protect Your Lower Back: Make sure your lower back has good circulation without pain. If you are experiencing pain or poor circulation, please have this resolved as soon as possible. Avoid coldness on the lower back. The Chinese have a saying: "the health of the lower back is very important for men."

-- Recommended Foods to Eat: Prunes, lamb, scallop, sea cucumber, chives, onion, walnuts, chestnuts, goji berries. For more detail about diet please check my diet therapy article.

-- Acupuncture and Chinese Massage: You can have regular acupuncture or meridian massage in the following areas: lower back, soles of the feet, Liver and Kidney Channels.