Here are some ways to treat hemorrhoids naturally:
Diet for smooth bowel movement
Constipation is the root cause for the hemorrhoids. Hence, it is essential that your diet contains high fiber making the stools bulky and soft to prevent constipation. Your diet should contain beans, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, fresh fruits and vegetables, bran cereals, and whole grains. Non-fibrous items like wheat, cheese, sugar, ice cream, processed foods, and meat should be avoided.
If your diet has more fresh fruits and vegetables, your rectum arteries will get strengthened and your hemorrhoids will not deteriorate. This is mainly because the chemicals important for strengthening the blood vessels walls - Anthocyanidins and Pythochemicals - exist in the vegetables and fruits.
Drink lots of water
One important reason for hemorrhoids is constipation and you can control constipation by drinking lots of water every day. You must avoid eating chili peppers as well as drinking alcohol because these can worsen the hemorrhoids.
Less acidic diet
Itching of hemorrhoids occurs when the stools are acidic and hence the acid level should be under control. To facilitate this, you must avoid food items such as beer, wine, soda, citrus fruits and other acidic juices. Coffee and caffeinated products cause flatulence, reduction in pressure of the anal sphincter, and increase in sensitivity of the anal skin.
Medications, dietary supplements and medicines
Herbal teas not only increase your metabolism but also help in getting rid of toxins in the body thereby strengthening the arteries. The herbal items - butcher’s broom, barberry, neem, horse chestnut extract, Slippery Elm, Psyllium, Witch Hazel and White Oak Bark - are the most popular ones. Herbs can also be applied externally on the affected areas. Aloe Vera gel is the most popular item for this application and it gives cooling and soothing effect.
Sitz bath
In order to improve the blood circulation and reduce the swelling and pain in the affected areas, you can take Sitz bath wherein you will sit in warm water covering hips and buttocks. This natural treatment for hemorrhoids is commonly used.
Exercise for breathing
Lie down flat on your back, take a deep breath moving your belly up and then breathe out lifting the anus. Practice this exercise for 15 minutes, twice a day.
Regular exercises
Exercising regularly increases the blood circulation in your body which in turn helps in smoothing the bowel movement thereby avoiding the occurrence of hemorrhoids. Obesity causes hemorrhoids development and you can prevent this by regular workouts.
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