subject: How to get Hemorrhoid Relief Naturally [print this page] How to get Hemorrhoid Relief Naturally How to get Hemorrhoid Relief Naturally
It's not possible, or honest to present any one method as a "cure" for Hemorrhoids, due to the fact that all types and degrees of seriousness of Hemorrhoids vary.But, regardless of your particular Hemorrhoid situation, whether they are internal, external or mixed - Without considering which of the degree categories they may fall into, there are some "Hemorrhoid basics" you must follow before you can acheive Permanent Hemorrhoid relief.
You may, of course, already be aware of some, or all of the following pre-requisites. If not, you will be now:
1. Simple, painless and free. WATER. Drink 6 to 8 glasses a day. water comprises 80% of your total body mass.
2. Also simple,painless and free - ICE. Applied directly to the affected area will reduce swelling.
3. Light exercise 20 minutes a day.
4. No heavy lifting.
5. In place of toilet paper, use a wipe moistened with Witch Hazel.
6. Take frequent Sitz baths. Preferably after each visit to the toilet.
7. Stand for at least five minutes a day,every hour. You can relieve the pressure on your anus caused by long periods of sitting, by getting up and walking around when you're at work. By the same token, when seated, shift your position frequently.
8. A diet high in fiber and low in acids is the most important consideration. Whole grain cereals and bread, bran, leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid processed foods. Elimate or drastically reduce caffeine, beer and wine.
If you hope to acheive permanent relief from Hemorrhoids, it's essential you work these health maintenance basics into your daily routine. Your "house" of permanent relief will be built upon these foundations.
For many Hemorrhoid sufferers that house has been constructed from Chinese Medicine. Their attitude, as you may be aware, is the complete opposite of Western Medicine. The Chinese view the body as a collection of systems - physical and emotional - that operate in balance. Illness, by their definition, is an imbalance in the body. The mission of Chinese medicine, then, is to correct that imbalance - thus restoring health.
There are no side effects, because the treatment is natural, not chemical.. Again, the opposite to Western Medicine. Shou wu, sophora flower, black fungus, leeks and dried persimmons are the main herbs used by the Chinese to treat Hemorrhoids.
As unfamiliar as these herbs may be, there is one Chinese treatment you will be familiar with - Acupuncture. Even though you may be understandably apprehensive at the thought of this type of treatment, in reality there's virtually no pain, due to the thinness of the needles and the skill of the practitioner.
The reasons for Hemorrhoids are viewed differently by Chinese Medicine.. In their medicial system the reasons are :
1. Too much spicy food
2. Sitting too long
3. Standing too long or with a heavy load
4. "inner-dampness-heat"
5. QI- blood disorders. ("QI" - pro. - "chee", is the Chinese concept of body energy, or life force.)
However, despite these somewhat differing viewpoints, Chinese medicine is in agreement with it's Western colleagues of the importance of the high fiber diet, sitting too long, and avoiding heavy loads.
Painful expensive/time intensive surgery, chemicals injected directly into the affected area, or highly targeted lasers focused to burn away the Hemorrhoid, are among the Western Medical Alternatives.As I've just outlined, there are a number of options to choose from to obtain permanent Hemorrhoid relief. The best solution for your situation is something only you can choose..
