I am 25 weeks pregnant and as the baby weight becomes greater, my hemorrhoid flare-ups increase.  It is very common for pregnant women to suffer from hemorrhoids in this trimester. And it is a shame because it is the last thing you need. I am managing my hemorrhoid inflammation like a hawk.  I keep clothes [...]

I am a busy mom and, of course, as I had mentioned before I have struggled with hemorrhoids.  As you already know I am pregnant, just beginning my second trimester.  This weekend was a nightmare because I got a hemorrhoid flare-up when I least expected. I had just recovered from a stomach virus and between [...]

I am pregnant for my third time and had a very bad episode of skin itching all over the body.  I left my daughter and husband watching “Hop” and went to the Emergency Room hoping they wouldn’t think I was off my rocker.  I have had this problem before when I wear spandex or what [...]

Potato chips, chocolate chips, Cheetos, Snickers and gummy bears are among  the items found in vending machines. It is often the case that we are hungry and the easiest option for a quick snack is in a vending machine. Busy moms are often caught in front of the sweet and calorie-loaded vending machine in need [...]

Scoliosis is a disease that affects a person’s muscles, nerves and skeleton. Symptoms include abnormal posture, lower back pain, fatigue, neck pain, headaches and digestive issues, among others. Overweight backpacks may compress children’s spines, which could lead to scoliosis. So check for signs of scoliosis in your children because early detection can help to successfully [...]

Recent studies have shown that children of mothers who have high levels of blood glucose, type-two diabetes or gestational diabetes during their pregnancy are prone to having low insulin sensitivity and are more vulnerable to become diabetics. Children between 5-10 years old have been studied. The researchers evaluated their sensitivity to insulin and the pregnancy [...]

I have a five year old with a healthy appetite. I have taught her to eat vegetables and it still surprises me that she will. The key to this, I think, is that I ate them myself and also insisted on her eating them when she was young. I had read that all of us [...]

Constipation is well known for being one of the factors that can cause hemorrhoids. This condition is characterized by decrease in the frequency of defecation, straining when defecating, incomplete evacuation, abdominal bloating or pain and hard or small stools. Studies have shown that constipation is more common in children and the elderly. Although the precise [...]

Some people suffer from hemorrhoids because they are undergoing chemotherapy or other medical treatments that may create constipation.  However, most of us get hemorrhoids from low dietary fiber intake. To inspire those of you interested in being healthier longer, here are the benefits you can enjoy if you meet your dietary fiber needs. Decreased intestinal [...]

Eating bread several times a week is common in an American diet. For those who suffer from hemorrhoids, using the right hemorrhoid treatment may not be enough if they are not also eating the right bread for hemorrhoid prevention. Some people think that they cannot do without their white bread but there are many options [...]