This podcast is for you, the Modern Man. I'm Dr Anne Truong,

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Hello there, Modern Man. I'm Dr Anne Truong. I'm a sexual health

medical doctor for the last 27 years and I've treated over 7000

men with ED. In today's episode, we're gonna talk about how your

erection is tied to your heart. And stick around because this is

something that every man and their partner should know.

Did you know that problem down there could be an early warning

sign of serious heart issues. We'll break down the signs, the

risk, and what you can do to keep both your heart and your

love life healthy. Now let's get down to the basic. Erection

really rely on healthy blood flow. If you're aroused, your

body releases nitric oxide. Your brain is released, and nitric

oxide then relaxes the smooth muscle of the penis arteries,

which then allow blood to rush into the penis and the muscle of

the corpus cavinosum. Now here's the kicker, the arteries

supplying the blood to the penis are smaller than those supplying

to the heart. The arteries that go to the penis is about one to

two millimeter. It's about the size of an ant. The artery that

goes to the heart, it's between three to four millimeter. So

what that means is that if you have any plaque buildup or

narrowing of the arteries, it will show up sooner in the

penis. Now imagine plaque buildup as something like this.

So this is like your artery right here, and it's a small

artery, one to two millimeter right? And then plaque buildup.

Think of it like little fat build up that gets stuck on the

lining of the blood vessel. Think of the blood vessel like a

pipe, and there's the inner lining, and it's lined by the

endothelium cells. And so if there's fat that's stuck on the

side of the blood vessel, then it prevents blood to fill the

blood vessel. It's an obstruction. So that's what

plaque buildup is about. But if you have blood vessel that is

like one to two millimeter, so so small, a little plaque

buildup will actually restrict the blood flow to the penis.

Does that make sense? I hope so. So think of it like it's a

canary in a coal mine, because it the smaller arteries are

showing signs of trouble. It's a strong indicator that the larger

arteries, like the heart, might be experiencing issues as well

too. So the key takeaway is that ED can be an early warning sign

of heart disease or cardiovascular disease.

Having said that, that's why I created Good Morning Wood

smoothie. It's full of antioxidant, full of nitric

oxide, that you make every day, and drink it every day, and you

may see some changes within a few weeks. So check out the

recipe. Go to the site, goodmorningwoodsmoothie.com, or

check the link down below, right here to get your recipe for the

Good Morning Wood smoothie. Now let's get back the heart

connection. Why did this matter? Well, heart disease, or

cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death. Yes,

death. You heard me correctly. So plaque buildup, or condition

called atherosclerosis, can restrict blood flow to the

heart, leading to chest pain, a condition called angina, heart

attack, and even stroke. So it starts in your penis, then it

goes to your heart, then it goes to your brain. So if you're

experiencing ED, it could really mean your heart is at risk.

Okay, Modern Man, you are not alone and you don't have to

suffer anymore. ED can feel isolating, frustrating, and even

defeating. The endless guessing, the quiet shame, the weight of

not feeling like yourself is exhausting. But here's the

truth, you are not broken. You are not alone. You don't have to

figure this out alone anymore. The Get Wood Now Boost Program

is your step by step, path to sexual confidence and

restoration. No more suffering in silence, no more trial and

error, just real solution, real result and the confidence you

deserve. It's time to take back your power on your term. Let's

get this journey started together. Check out the course

at getwoodnow.com. I'll see you there.

Studies have shown that men with ED are significantly more likely

to develop heart disease within a few years. So it's not just

coincidence. It is a direct link. About 67% of men with ED

can develop heart disease within 7 to 10 years. So ignoring ED

could mean ignoring the serious heart issue. So it's a wake up

call, guys, so it's not something to be embarrassed

about. It's to know that, hey, if you have ED, you may have

heart disease down the road, and therefore it is not something

you want to ignore. And therefore it's not something

that you want to take an ED pill for and ignore the reason why

you may have ED in the first place. And honestly, there are a

few conditions that cause ED. Is it high blood pressure? Is it

high cholesterol? Is it your diabetes? Smoking will cause ED,

as well as a lot of alcohol, and you're not exercising and you're

overweight. Those are the main conditions that will contribute

to ED. So if you have ED, you really need to ask yourself

those questions and also go get some blood work. You know if you

have high cholesterol. You will know if you have diabetes by

your hemoglobin A1C and your blood sugar. And you will know

whether you even have inflammation. So go get blood

work done. Just a basic CBC, a Chemistry 14, and hemoglobin

A1C. And check your testosterone level as well.

So the good news is many of the lifestyles that I talked about

can improve your heart and also improve your erection as well.

So it's a win-win situation. So how do you improve your erection

and your heart health? Well, the Mediterranean diet. When you eat

a Mediterranean diet, you will lower your blood sugar. You will

actually also lose weight as well too, because if you feed

your body with real good foods, it will not be as hungry. So

what's the Mediterranean diet, it's the diet full of

vegetables, fruit, and lean meat such a chicken and fish.

Essentially, eat what the Earth grows for you. What the earth

gives you. Don't eat anything in the box or plastic. Okay? Then

on top of that, how do you lower blood pressure and diabetes and

also high cholesterol? Also, regular physical activity will

reverse those condition and improve blood flow throughout

your body. Exercise 30 minutes, a moderate intensity exercise,

four times a week. What's moderate intensity exercise?

Like fast walking a mile, less than 20 minutes, rowing,

bicycling, and you don't have to run, just brisk walk, and even

lunges or high intensity interval exercise. And then on

top of that, quit smoking, limit your alcohol, less than 14

drinks a week. Manage your stress. How do you manage your

stress? Exercise more and then we'll talk about deep breathing

and how to breathe for better erection in the next episode.

So if you're experiencing ED, don't hesitate to talk to your

doctor. It is not shameful at all. It happens to 50% of men.

It doesn't show that you're weak or it doesn't show anything

other than you're really preventing your heart disease

and preventing death later on. So it's not just about your sex

life, it's about your overall health as well. Also get your

blood work, get your cholesterol checked, get your blood sugar

checked, your testosterone checked, get your liver, get

your kidneys checked as well, and your blood count. So

essentially, get a CBC, a Chemistry 14, a hemoglobin A1C,

and your total testosterone and pre-testosterone level checked

as well. So these changes will not only improve your erection,

but it will also help you live longer, prevent heart disease.

It will also help your energy level, your mood, and overall

quality of life.

So there you have it. Your erection is more than just a

physical function. It's a vital indicator of your heart health.

Take control of your health. Make the lifestyle changes, and

don't be afraid to talk to your doctor. A healthy heart means a

healthy you in every way. A healthy you means a healthy

erection, healthy sex life as well.

So if you found this video helpful, give it a thumbs up,

subscribe and share this with someone who needs to hear this.

Let me know what your thoughts are. And so know that you check

out the Good Morning Wood smoothie at

goodmorningwoodsmoothie.com or check the link down below. And

just know that you do not have to live with ED. There are

solutions. You do not have to suffer in silence. And check out

our Modern Man Club. It's a safe and discreet space where we work

together to get you out of ED to sexual confidence. Check it out

at noedman.com. I hope to see you in there.

So Modern Man, I will see you in the next episode.

Okay, Modern Man, you are not alone and you don't have to

suffer anymore. ED can feel isolating, frustrating, and even

defeating. The endless guessing, the quiet shame, the weight of

not feeling like yourself is exhausting. But here's the

truth, you are not broken. You are not alone. You don't have to

figure this out alone anymore. The Get Wood Now Boost Program

is your step by step, path to sexual confidence and

restoration. No more suffering in silence, no more trial and

error, just real solution, real result and the confidence you

deserve. It's time to take back your power on your term. Let's

get this journey started together. Check out the course

at getwoodnow.com. I'll see you there.

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