I don't watch a lot of TV, but when I do I always end up a little peeved. Between crappy acting, predictable plots, and unnecessary language, there are all of these commercials that drive me nuts. Whether companies are hawking lousy for you food or a variety of drugs with a disclaimer that'll make you shiver, the advertisements are often more interesting to me than the shows.
Most recently, I was watching a man-show with my husband (you know, one of those survival shows) and there was an ad for Viagra. While I have absolutely no problem with anyone wanting to preserve their sex life (and have no opinion on Viagra, per se), I've never heard anyone talk about the reason impotence is a problem - the root cause. Like so many medications pushed out by pharmaceutical companies, medications like Viagra temporarily treat the symptoms, but don't address the root problem. Men experiencing issues with impotence should see a doctor first to determine the reason it's happening, not just to treat the symptoms.
Like many...ahem...uncomfortable symptoms, impotence likely isn't the main problem. Impotence may actually one of the first symptoms of cardiovascular disease. It can be the result of poorly controlled or unknown diabetes or kidney disease. These conditions could be greatly reduced through lifestyle intervention instead of using drugs to mask the symptoms.
I can't help but think of the savings to life and pocketbook if that money was spent on good food and exercise instead. Then, not only their love life would be improved. What do you think? Be healthy!
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