Grapes are a good source of polyphenols, which include resveratrol, flavonoids and phenolic acids. These nutrients have antioxidant properties that help protect against heart disease, lower cholesterol, macular degeneration, Alzheimer, kidney disorders and asthma. Grapes provide manganese, vitamin C and B6, thiamine, potassium, fiber and riboflavin. One cup (151 grams) of grapes provides 104 calories, [...]

Kiwi is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C.  It contains vitamin A, manganese and potassium.  As it is well known Vitamin C provides great health benefits, and one big kiwi contains all the vitamin C that the body requires daily.  Also its fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and maintain colon’s health by removing [...]

Some varieties of apples include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Fuji and Gala. They vary on size, skin color and taste. An Apple is a great source of nutrients and minerals and most of them are found in the skin. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamin C, pectin and also provide potassium. Because of [...]

Vegetables are defined as food from plants but the origin of the word comes from the Latin word vegetare, “to grow and animate.” so the next time someone calls you a vegetable, be proud; it really means you are lively! Joking aside, vegetables are an important part of a hemorrhoid-free diet.  However, no one wants [...]

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 [...]

Knowing how to buy whole grain bread is useful for creating a healthy diet. I have been confused by bread labels when I see all the choices in the supermarket. It is important to eat whole grain bread to avoid hemorrhoid irritation and inflammation. When the label on the bread says 100% whole wheat, it [...]

There are a huge number of cereals to choose from when you walk the cereal isle in the supermarket. One thing to know that is crucial for hemorrhoid sufferers is that cereals such as Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms are not beneficial for simple hemorrhoid healing. These cereals are packed with sugar and [...]

Meat is a great source of protein. It is good to choose organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, free-range meat and poultry. It is recommended by nutritionists to eat fish twice a week, to opt for beef less often and to choose meats that are additive-free and nitrate-free, to eat leaner cuts of meat, such as: chicken breast, [...]