High Vata

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there is a well-established relationship between erectile dysfunction

and metabolic problems such as diabetes and thyroid problems

the fact that he is a skinny guy accumulating fat around the middle

raises alarm bells

from a medical perspective, he is likely suffering from metabolic

syndrome X, characterized by insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia

see more here: http://www.toddcaldecott.com/synX.html

 

a vata-reducing diet would be helpful, but he needs to avoid high carb

foods if he is going to lose that weight - so think vata and

kapha-reducing

something like: http://www.toddcaldecott.com/paleodiet.html

 

also, he needs to start training his muscle with weight bearing

exercise - trained muscle is less insulin resistant, and is a very

effective way to counter vata - it doesn't need to be weights, but

rigorous hatha yoga ('power' yoga), pilates, calisthenics, tai chi,

backpacking etc., i.e. vyayama - to at least "one-half one's capacity"

on a daily basis

 

as far herbs go, focus on moving the congestion out of his abdomen with

liver-moving herbs (e.g. guduchi, haridra, kiratatikta), herbs that

correct insulin receptivity (e.g. ginseng, gymnema, liver herbs), herbs

that restore proper circulation (e.g. shunthi, pippali, tejovati) and

herbs that restore ojas (e.g. ashvagandha, shatavari, kapikachu)

 

also think about magnesium, chromium, zinc and n-3 fatty acids

Caldecott

todd

 

> I know a person who from looking at them looks like a very Vata type

> He is experiencing Erectile Dysfunction.