Early Discharge - #1101
I did masturbate a lot almost everyday from last 20 years, porn addiction also and I am going to marry in couple of months from now. Taking Ashwagandha and Safed Musali is not working. I drink 360 ml alcohol daily from last 15 years. Also smokes a packet a day. I regularly have 2-3 erections very hard one but if I stops alcohol erection also stops, please provide a remedy for.
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I understand your concerns about the impact of long-term habits like excessive masturbation, alcohol consumption, smoking, and addiction to pornography on your overall health and vitality, especially as you’re preparing for marriage. These habits can significantly affect your Vata and Pitta doshas, leading to imbalances in your energy levels, reproductive health, and mental clarity. To restore balance, it’s essential to first address these habits, as they are causing both physical and mental depletion. Ayurveda emphasizes detoxification and rejuvenation.
I recommend starting with a thorough detoxification (Panchakarma) under the supervision of an Ayurvedic practitioner to cleanse toxins from your system. You should also reduce or eliminate alcohol and smoking gradually, as these contribute to Pitta imbalance, which affects sexual health. Supplement your diet with cooling, nourishing foods such as fresh fruits, whole grains, and ghee. Herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Gokshura can help support your sexual health, energy, and stamina, but they need to be used with a holistic approach alongside lifestyle changes. Practicing mindfulness, stress-relieving techniques like meditation or yoga, and improving sleep quality will also aid in restoring your vitality.
Alright mate, let’s try to untangle this a bit. Ok, first thing, the combo of alcohol, smoking, and those herbs you’re on ain’t working well together. Alcohol and smoking can really mess with your vitality, not to mention, your blood flow and nervous system, which are crucial for, well, you know, those kinda issues you’re talking about. Reducing or even better, stopping the alcohol and cigarettes might not be easy, but it might be essential. Start with cutting back, even a bit of change could have a big impact.
You mentioned Ashwagandha and Safed Musali. These are known for their benefits to stamina and reproductive health but won’t do much if alcohol and smoking are still heavy in the picture. Give them a fair shake by cleaning up other habits first. Also, it’s crucial to let these herbs build up in your system over time, so consistency is key.
For addressing those hard erections, without the booze acting as a crutch, how about focusing on your Agni (digestive fire)? A good digestive system means better absorption of nutrients and stronger bodily functions. Eating easily digestible foods, warm and nourishing meals like kichari, and drinking ginger tea can help stoke that fire.
Stress can be a big factor, so some meditation or moderate exercise like a 20-minute brisk walk could really help. Try a bit of pranayama, like alternate nostril breathing, it can calm the nerves and help maintain balance in your doshas.
And hey, you might wanna consider having a heart-to-heart with an Ayurvedic practitioner in-person. They could give you a tailored plan that dives deep into your doshas and prakriti. These things take time, but with some change, especially in the alcohol and smoking department, you just might see a positive shift, mate.

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