Hemorrhoid pain relief does not come easy. Acute pain, such as hemorrhoid pain, is disabling and makes most people irrational; sufferers struggle to take care of their bodies through the pain. On top of this, hemorrhoid pain relief isn’t simple—it’s difficult to achieve, as those of you who have suffered from painful hemorrhoids know. Because [...]

Summer squash belongs to the gourd family and is available all year round, but its peak season is between May and July.  Due to its high water and carotene content it helps to prevent dehydratation and the damaging effects of the sun. There are some varieties of summer squash, which include zucchini, pattypan squash and [...]

Okra is a good source of minerals and vitamins.  It’s available all year round, but its peak season is summer.  Okra is rich in fiber, vitamin A, B6 and C, folic acid, rivoflavin, calcium, zinc and thiamin. One cup (100 grams) of okra provides 31 calories, 2 grams of protein and 3.2 grams of fiber.  [...]

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 [...]

There are many varieties of carrots that vary in size and color.  Carrots can be as short as two inches or as long as three feet.  Carrot roots have a crunchy texture and a sweet taste.  They are usually orange, however, they also come in colors such as white, red, yellow and purple. Carrots are [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nacho chips are made of corn so why don’t they contain more fiber?  Many of us like the smooth and crunchy taste of nacho chips but if we consume them with the whole kernel might not like them so much. The truth is that nachos and cheese without vegetables can cause constipation if eaten in [...]