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” [...]

Corn is a complex carbohydrate, a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber.  One Cup (100 grams) of corn provides 86 calories, 2.0 grams of fiber and 3.7 grams of protein.  It is also rich in folate, which is good for pregnant women as it helps to generate new cells and is known to [...]

Snap peas are also known as snow peas or sugar snap peas.  Usually they are available in spring and winter.  This vegetable belongs to legume family and it is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium.  It’s also a good source of vitamin C and A, riboflavin, niacin and potassium. Snap peas are low in calories [...]

Watercress is originally from Europe, but now-a-days it grows everywhere.  This vegetable comes from the cabbage family and has many health benefits.  It contains lutein, which helps to prevent arterial damage and heart disease.  It also helps to normalize blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This vegetable is very low in calories and helps to lose [...]

Nowadays we live in a fast-paced environment and our nutrition can be poor due to the fact that we are so busy and don’t have time to cook. Most of the time, we eat fast food where the calorie intake is high but the levels of nutrition are low. Consequently, we start having digestive disorders [...]

Rectal prolapse is another condition often confused with hemorrhoids. It is an uncommon condition that usually happens to the young or the old. It occurs when some of the rectum inverts outside of the body through the anal cavity. Pre-disposing influences listed in The Handbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery include: constipation, being of the [...]

I just had a friend visiting who told me that her mother was receiving chemotherapy and having some hemorrhoid problems. The chemotherapy is so harsh on the body that the intestines seem to have a problem working well as a result. If you are undergoing chemotherapy, you should prepare to have hemorrhoids. Although hemorrhoids are [...]

This is my second entry discussing this topic. I think it is important to stress that anal itching is very common and is not always associated with hemorrhoids. Anal Itching is by far the most common anorectal symptom that dermatologists see. It is more common in men than in women and it is known to [...]

A recent study published by The American Journal of Gastroenterology was performed to analyze the prevalence of abnormalities of the colon including: polyps, hemorrhoids, diverticulosis and colorectal cancer in patients with IBS. There has been a longstanding suspicion that people who suffer from chronic diarrhea, constipation and bloating may have a higher risk of having [...]

An anal fissure is a common anorectal condition and it can sometimes be confused with a hemorrhoid.  A fissure is a cut in the anal canal that can occur at any age. Often seen in infants and young adults.  Both genders are equally affected.  It is generally caused by constipation or straining while constipated.  Frequent [...]