Saturday, April 14, 2012

Suggested Hemorrhoids Treatment

By Jim Peters


Diet for smooth bowel movement

Constipation is the root cause for the hemorrhoids. In order to prevent constipation, you must eat fiber-rich foods because such foods help your stools become soft and bulky. Fibrous items in your diet could include beans, cabbage, sprouts, carrots, vegetables and fruits, whole grains and bran cereals. Non-fibrous items like wheat, cheese, sugar, ice cream, processed foods, and meat should be avoided.

If your diet has more fresh fruits and vegetables, your rectum arteries will get strengthened and your hemorrhoids will not deteriorate. For strengthening the blood vessels walls and veins, your body requires the chemical compounds, such as Anthocyanidins and Pythochemicals, which are important and commonly found in the vegetables and fruits.

Drink lots of water

One important reason for hemorrhoids is constipation and you can control constipation by drinking lots of water every day. The hemorrhoids will worsen if you eat chili peppers or consume alcohol.

Diet that causes less acidic stools

Itching of hemorrhoids occurs when the stools are acidic and hence the acid level should be under control. Therefore, avoid intake of soda, citrus fruits as well as its juices, beer, wine, etc. Coffee and caffeinated products cause flatulence, reduction in pressure of the anal sphincter, and increase in sensitivity of the anal skin.

Herbal tea, supplements and medication

Your metabolism will be increased by drinking herbal tea; in addition, it eliminates the toxins in your body and strengthens your rectum arteries. Popular herbal items include Witch Hazel, White Oak Bark, butcher's broom, barberry, neem, Horse chestnut extract, Psyllium, and Slippery Elm. Herbs can also be applied externally on the affected areas. Use of Aloe Vera gel is popular for soothing and cooling effects.

Sitz bathing

This is a type of natural treatment that is commonly followed for hemorrhoids. In this treatment, the patient takes bath in warm water bathtub covering the buttocks and hips; this will increase the circulation of blood in that area thereby reducing the discomfort and swelling.

Exercise for breathing

Lie down facing the sky, breathe in and move your belly up; breathe out and lift your anus. Continue for a period of 15 minutes, two times a day.

Follow an exercise regimen

Practicing regular workouts will improve the circulation of blood; this improves bowel clearance thereby avoiding hemorrhoids. Obesity causes hemorrhoids development and you can prevent this by regular workouts.




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