subject: Suggested Hemorrhoids Treatment [print this page] Diet that facilitates easy 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. Your diet should contain beans, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, fresh fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole grains. You can avoid development of hemorrhoids by avoiding non-fibrous foods like sugar, wheat, ice cream, cheese, processed foods and meat.
Consuming more fruits and vegetables will strengthen the rectum arteries and prevent worsening of the hemorrhoids. Two important chemical compounds - Anthocyanidins and Pythochemicals - found in vegetables and fruits important for your diet to strengthen the walls of the blood vessels and veins.
Drink good amount of water
One important reason for hemorrhoids is constipation and you can control constipation by drinking lots of water every day. You must avoid eating chili peppers as well as drinking alcohol because these can worsen the hemorrhoids.
Anti-itch diet
Hemorrhoids can have itching effects if the acid level in your stools is high and hence you must reduce the acid content. 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.
Dietary supplements, tea and medication
Herbal teas not only increase your metabolism but also help in getting rid of toxins in the body thereby strengthening the arteries. The herbal items - butcher's broom, barberry, neem, horse chestnut extract, Slippery Elm, Psyllium, Witch Hazel and White Oak Bark - are the most popular ones. You can also apply herbs externally on the areas affected. Use of Aloe Vera gel is popular for soothing and cooling effects.
Bath
This is a type of natural treatment that is commonly followed for hemorrhoids. This natural treatment for hemorrhoids is commonly used.
Exercise to improve breathing
Lie down flat on your back, take a deep breath moving your belly up and then breathe out lifting the anus. Continue for a period of 15 minutes, two times a day.
Practice regular workouts
Exercising regularly increases the blood circulation in your body which in turn helps in smoothing the bowel movement thereby avoiding the occurrence of hemorrhoids. Obesity causes hemorrhoids development and you can prevent this by regular workouts.
