No More Hemorrhoids!
Although there are lots of reasons for the growth of hemorrhoids, many of these cases are preventable. As we grow older, it is important that we prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids.
Treatment options are painful and may not be long lasting unless we change our lifestyle anyway.
So making early lifestyle changes before the occurrence of any type of hemorrhoids may be the best option. One of the added advantages to lifestyle changes is that you may also avoid a lot of other diseases and health conditions by following this advice.
How can we guarantee that we will not get hemorrhoids?
There is no real guarantee that we will not get hemorrhoids, but if we have a tendency towards it, these changes will certainly minimize it:
Eat five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Try to use only garden fresh vegetables and fruits. If possible, join a co-operative that delivers farm fresh produce to your home every week.
Choose whole grains and unprocessed foods for your family diet. High fiber steel milled Oatmeal taken in the mornings will not only ease your daily elimination, but also decreases your cholesterol numbers.
Avoid food with pesticides, preservatives, fertilizers, additives, preservatives, etc. Refuse to buy chemical laden breakfast cereals, snacks and drinks.
Avoid extremely spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol. Any food that hurts you when you try to pass stools the next day should be avoided thereafter.
Drink one large glass of spring water (preferably warmed up) first thing in the morning. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp honey to it if desired. This is a colon cleansing potion.
Take a teaspoon of psyllium in 1 cup of juice daily in the morning to help add fiber to your diet. If you feel uncomfortable or sick, discontinue usage.
Increase your activity – walk, run, jog, and climb stairs, anything to increase circulation and prevent blood clots.
Relax daily using meditation techniques, yoga, tai-chi Pilates or boxing.
Avoid wearing tight clothing such as jeans. Always use cotton underwear and change them daily.
Encourage daily bowel movements. When undigested food, waste, excrement, etc. sit in the bowels more than 24 hours, it starts to decay.
Make a habit of having a bowel movement at the same time every day. Early morning is perfect for this ritual. If you drink a glass of warm water as soon as you get up, it encourages bowel movement immediately.
Wash the anus with warm water and soap to increase blood supply and remove irritants and bacteria. If there are any open wounds, makes sure you heal them with antibiotics.
Use soft paper towels to cleanse the anus. If the anus is already irritated or inflamed, use soft wet bathroom tissues or baby wipes to cleanse the area. Make sure that they do not contain any harsh chemicals.
Do Kegel exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor which assists in holding up our abdominal and pelvic organs in place.
Prevention is always a better idea than trying to cure something as painful as hemorrhoids. Over half of the American population is destined to experience the pain of hemorrhoids in their life unless these changes are made as soon as possible.