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Causes and Natural Cure for Hemorrhoids

Posted on: April 15th, 2011 by Rakesh Sethi 1 Comment

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are a very commonly occurring problem. Hemorrhoids are basically varicose veins. There are simple and natural cure for hemorrhoids which are only effective if you first understand the causes and remove them and second provide direct application of natural oils to the swollen area of rectum, varicose veins, to soothe the pain and subsequently eliminate the swelling.

Types of Hemorrhoids: There are bleeding hemorrhoids and non-bleeding hemorrhoids.  The bleeding result from bursting of the varicose veins and it is more come in when the hemorrhoids are in the inside of rectum. You should note the blood color; if it is bright red then it just came out of the busted vein while the stool was passing.  The non-bleeding hemorrhoids are typically external varicose veins just outside the rectum and are often more painful when passing the stool. Natural creams and oils can be used to reduce the swelling and promote comfortable passing of the stool.

Typical Causes for Hemorrhoids: The main cause of hemorrhoids problem is chronic constipation which is dry hard stool and difficult to pass. In the beginning one can press hard and pass but over time the rectum’s lining gets thinned, this creates varicose and often inflamed veins in or just outside the rectum. The swollen veins further restrict the passage of stool thus resulting in pain and possible bleeding. Other causes of hemorrhoids are:

  • Extended periods of sitting or standing or physically hard work
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Mental stress that can lead to rushed and pressured passing of the stool
  • Hereditary factor (weak rectum muscle lining)

woman choosing fruits and vegetables for hemorrhoids cure Natural Cure for Hemorrhoids: First and foremost, the cause of constipation in the diet must be removed.

  • Note meats, dry, processed food, and cold foods often contribute to hard stool.
  • Initially to relieve pressure on the varicose veins, for 5-7 days take fruits and cooked vegetable diet that will form soft stools and that will reduce the size of hemorrhoids.
  • You can also take natural stool softeners but do NOT make a regular practice of taking these softeners.
  • The best natural method is to take soaked figs in the morning and in the evening  for 4 weeks and add boiled beet root to your diet.
  • Make sure to drink 8- 10 glasses of water per day.
  • Avoid hot spicy foods.
  • Take 1000mg  of Turmeric after each meal and 1000 mg of Triphala with warm milk before bedtime.

yoga posture for hemorrhoidsSecond natural cure for hemorrhoids is exercising. Exercising of the abdominal area and muscles is very important to tone the muscles around rectum area. Among others Sarvangasna is probably the best yoga posture for hemorrhoids to drain the blood from varicose veins and release pressure.

Third, support your cause removing efforts with direct application of hemorrhoids healing natural oil proven to reduce swelling, soothe pain, and eliminate hemorrhoids. Combination of all these methods offer natural cure for hemorrhoids in 4 to 6 weeks and promote health and wellness naturally.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Maxine says:

    This was very educational for me. Thanks for sharing. I too value a natural approach to health and wellness!

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