Welcome to episode 293 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr Kristian Leisegang to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the issues around erectile dysfunction, analyzing the studies conducted around this issue and looking at the ways in which lifestyle changes such as a better diet can help with erectile dysfunction.
Dr Kristian Leisegang is currently the Director of the School of Natural Medicine (SoNM), University of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape Town, South Africa, with over 12 years academic and clinical experience. He is a clinically trained and registered homeopathic Doctor in South Africa, and further obtained a PhD in Medical Science.
His learning and teaching focus in on clinical science modules and diagnostic training to natural medicine students, as well as research supervision for post-graduate students in Masters and PhD programs.
Kristian is actively involved in medical research, with a broad focus on obesity and underlying phenomenon such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress within the context of male reproductive function. This includes hypogonadism (low testosterone in males), sexual function and fertility potential. He also actively researching natural medicines within this context.
Kristian has published more than 38 peer-reviewed scientific papers in international journals, alongside 10 invited academic book chapters. He has presented his research at international scientific meetings.
In this episode, you will hear:
- How Dr Kristian became involved with natural medicine
- What is erectile dysfunction and how is it defined?
- Looking at studies conducted around this issue
- The ways in which lifestyle changes such as a better diet can help with erectile dysfunction
- How things like smoking, drugs and alcohol can impact erectile dysfunction
- Is acupuncture effective in treating erectile dysfunction?
- The importance of relaxation and reducing stress
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