Tuesday, June 2, 2009

A Natural Cure For Hemorrhoids

By Leonid Szafnauer

There are many popular spellings of the term Hemorrhoids. One of the most common searches is for the spelling "Hemmorhoids" so I have used this throughout this article.

Did you know that you can cure hemorrhoids with diet and exercise routines on your own at home? Not only is that true, but you can drastically reduce your risk of developing this uncomfortable condition to begin with just by monitoring your diet and activity level.

Consider four very simple ways to reduce the discomfort of hemmorhoids you already have and prevent them from coming back in the future. Notice that three of the four deal directly with what you eat. That means you have a lot more control over your digestive health than you may have realized.

The first tip is to ensure you are eating a lot of fiber rich foods on a daily basis. One of the most common causes of this condition is straining or pressure while eliminating waste in the restroom. Fiber foods can ensure that everything flows through the system without a lot tension and can thus prevent hemorrhoids from developing.

Some of the high fiber foods that you should be eating on a daily basis include vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grains. If you enjoy eating bread and pasta, always go with whole grain as the refined varieties are more likely to lead to bowel issues.

The second tip is to drink as much water as possible on a daily basis. This will also help to ensure that you do not suffer from constipation or have to strain in the restroom. This is something that many people think only has to do with weight loss, but water really affects every aspect of your body's functioning.

The third way you can ensure that things keep moving along and do not lead to an uncomfortable condition is to take a fiber supplement or stool softener for extra insurance. Fiber supplements are no longer limited to those grainy drink mixes. They can be as delicious as a chocolate chew these days.

Psyllium can be purchased as a daily supplement pill and taken before bed each night or as a powder that can be sprinkled on your food. It will help keep you regular if you struggle with constipation.

The last tip is to make sure you are moving your body and getting some exercise on a regular basis. This once again is for more than just weight loss. The more active you are the less likely you are to develop problems in the restroom which in turn reduces your risk of developing hemorrhoids.

You cannot ensure that you will never have to deal with this uncomfortable condition for the rest of your life, but if you take some of these steps you can feel confident that your chances of it happening are greatly reduced.

On a final note, being overweight is one of the leading causes of this condition. It's a wonder that all of these ways to cure hemmorhoids with diet changes will also help you overcome a weight problem! It turns out that living a healthy life and monitoring what you eat affects a lot more than how you look in a bikini or the size of your blue jeans.

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