Taking care of hemorrhoids at home is the number one priority of hemorrhoid sufferers. This is mainly because having hemorrhoids is embarrassing and most of us cringe at the thought of having to talk about it with our doctors. If you suffer from hemorrhoid pain, one of the things that helps the most is being [...]

I was 24 weeks pregnant when I went to a foreign country on vacation. I took every precaution to prevent a hemorrhoid flare-up. My strategy was to beat the usual decrease in fiber that happens when you travel. I bought fruits and nuts for travel and made sure I ate my ordinary amount of fruits [...]

Most of us have a hard time managing stress. It is one of those things that creeps up on us while we are busy trying to solve life issues. Sometimes stress happens when you are working on something you enjoy but putting yourself at the end of your daily checklist.  Stress management includes keeping an [...]

There are many reasons and not just hemorrhoids that cause anal pain.  Diarrhea can cause major discomfort which can include itching, burning and yes pain.  It is important to manage the dryness after you have suffered from too many bowel movements or even had diarrhea for a day.  Applying a moisturizer is key in preventing [...]

Everyone that has hemorrhoids feels embarrassed. For this reason, most of us rather buy hemorrhoid solutions in the Internet or in pharmacies. When it comes to hemorrhoid treatments or preventing hemorrhoid attacks, it is important to consider your activity level. An article in the New York Times titled, “Is Sitting a Lethal Activity?” talks about [...]

External hemorrhoids are usually confused with internal hemorrhoids that are inflamed and have grown out of the anal ring. When doctors talk about external hemorrhoids, they mean they refer to the inflammed veins on the anal ring.  There are veins all over the anal system which is made of the rectum and the anus. External [...]

Internet hemorrhoid medications that give hemorrhoid sufferers false information should be spanked by the FDA! The problem is that the FDA has no time to check on these scam artists and thus they continue to make money while preying on vulnerable people who are in pain and want a fast hemorrhoid remedy. Pills with horse-chestnut [...]

Fiber is an important nutrient that your body needs in order to achieve hemorrhoid relief, but sometimes we get confused with labels in supermarkets that say “Added Fiber” or “Great Source of Dietary Fiber”. There terms: Soluble and Insoluble fiber are obsolete. In the supermarket when you see in the labels the term “Dietary Fiber” [...]

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 [...]

For those of you who are looking at the blog for the first time.  This small article is part of a series of blog write-ups that analyze every fruit and vegetable to increase awareness of their fiber power.  We urge you to use our blog as a quick guide if you need info on fiber [...]