I found the ideal snack bar that is both fiber rich (good for hemorrhoid prevention) and delicious. The company that makes them is called Gnu Foods. They come in 7 flavors which you can check out on their website.   My family has tried all of them and loves banana walnut, chocolate brownie and cinnamon although [...]

Hemorrhoids are veins located in the anal wall, external or internal.  These veins may become inflamed either because we don’t eat enough fiber, are stressed out, have had a baby or other underlying physical conditions. 6 easy steps to make your hemorrhoid pain relief happen faster: 1.   Use adhesive strips to lift your buttocks away [...]

Hemorrhoids are in fact useful veins in the anal wall. They assist our bodies with continence and sometimes become irritated, inflamed and painful. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about them. Common misconceptions include: 1.  Hemorrhoids can be completely removed. 2. The only way to treat hemorrhoids is by applying creams high in cortisone. 3.  Painful [...]

In 1990, the FDA reviewed hemorrhoid-related non-prescription drugs and their claims to ensure consumers that the products were safe and effective. Approved ingredients include: aluminum hydroxide gel, benzocaine, calamine, cocoa butter, dibucaine, ephedrine sulfate and epinephrine. Ingredients that were banned include: boric acid as an antiseptic, lanolin alcohol, cod liver oil and Peruvian balsam. Most [...]

During pregnancy, it is vital that you stay away from Hemorrhoid surgery. Hemorrhoid surgery is painful and not like anything you can imagine. Given the location and weight of the baby, healing from this surgery can be complicated. You will suffer from pain while not being able to sleep and being tired. The best thing [...]

Keeping fiber in mind when planning your diet is crucial to achieving hemorrhoid relief and in hemorrhoid prevention. But there are other benefits to eating your required amount of fiber too. Studies have found an association between diets with healthy fiber intake and a lower incidence of colon cancer. Those same studies found 30 grams [...]

Comfrey is a perennial herb, native to Europe. I found a site that advertises a product called Calmovil for hemorrhoid treatment. I am not sure if this product has Comfrey in it but the site promotes Comfrey as being beneficial to hemorrhoids. As a good hemorrhoid detective, I found a statement by the FDA that [...]

Horse chestnut is a seed found in horse chestnut trees in Europe. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and improves vascular resistance and aids in the toning of vein walls. Studies have shown positive results when using this seed for people who suffer from venous insufficiency but it contains some toxic ingredients and can interfere [...]

Ointments creams, suppositories and sprays are topical medications commonly used for hemorrhoid relief. Although they have been used for years, it is well known that they do not shrink hemorrhoids nor promote healing. Topical hemorrhoid medications are more useful in providing comfort, as you can apply them directly to the area. Cortisone thins out the [...]

I was visiting some doctors in a low income neighborhood in Brooklyn to discuss Anuleaf AD.  The doctor in charge who received me in her office thought that my product Anuleaf AD could work but said that some people would rather take time off from work and not have to pay for anything out of [...]