A few days ago, I heard a story from a close family member worth sharing with you. She said she was suffering from hemorrhoids and when she went to the doctor, he recommended she undergo hemorrhoid surgery and said recovery time would be around a year. I was astounded to hear that she had no [...]
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For those who love vegetables and like variety in their diets, artichokes are a great choice. Artichokes satisfy your appetite and provide excellent nutritional value, as they are rich in fiber, magnesium, chromium, vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, riboflavin, potassium and vitamin A, among other nutrients. Other benefits delivered by artichokes are that they are [...]
Spicy foods are delicious but I was not able to enjoy them when I was a chronic hemorrhoid sufferer. As I grew wiser and smarter about what I ate, I learned how to eat spicy food without compromising my digestive health. Chiles are a major part of Mexican, Indian, Thai, Arab and Spanish cuisine so [...]
As I have discussed in this blog before, white flour is often to blame for constipation and hemorrhoid inflammation. I went to Whole Foods to find out which healthy frozen pizza has the most fiber and if it was good enough when compared to other frozen pizzas. The search was well worth it as I [...]
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 [...]
Analgesics have a similar effect to anesthetics. They depress the receptors of pain nerves; as a result, they relieve pain, burning and itching. Most analgesics include ingredients such as menthol (0.1-1.0%), camphor (0.1-3%) and Juniper tar (1-5%). Corticosteroids help to reduce inflammation and itching but their use has to be controlled. They can’t be used [...]
Astringents are often used for anal itching and they also can be useful if you are suffering from hemorrhoids. Astringents promote dryness of the skin by causing coagulation of proteins in the cells of the perianal skin, which helps relieve itching and burning. Most astringents include the following ingredients: Calamine 5-25% Zinc oxide 5-25% (Calmol [...]
Antiseptics are a great tool to prevent the growth of bacteria and other organisms which are often issues associated with hemorrhoid inflammation. Since the presence of hemorrhoids makes it difficult to keep the area free of bacteria, antiseptics help to maintain good hygiene. This way, hemorrhoid inflammation and wound healing can be controlled in less [...]
Hemorrhoid treatments need to provide fast pain relief. For those of you who have experienced hemorrhoid flare-ups, the pain can often feel unbearable. Words used to describe it are shooting, stabbing, pinching, intermittent and sharp. This is why so many companies that make hemorrhoid treatments use anesthetics in their formulas. This is also why these [...]
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 [...]