There are a lot of bad things about having a hemorrhoid flare-up.  Immobility, lack of appetite, moodiness and the worst — PAIN. The last thing you’d want to do during a hemorrhoid flare-up is to cook and since it is so important to eat well during hemorrhoid inflammation, I’ve done research on frozen meals that [...]

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 [...]

Hemorrhoid protectants are a crucial part of simple hemorrhoid healing and should be part of every hemorrhoid treatment regime. They are the most underestimated resource for hemorrhoid pain relief.  I suspect this is because they do not contain chemicals and people often falsely believe that only chemicals can be strong enough to relieve pain. Protectants [...]

Vasoconstrictors are often used to treat hemorrhoids. They are chemicals that, when applied to the anus, help the veins become smaller, which is believed to reduce swelling. The problem with this approach is that if the vein is further irritated by body movements or lack of dietary improvement, then the reduction in swelling is not [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]