Health Blog — Hemorrhoids

Fibermaxxing is trending as a way to increase your daily fiber intake, and it's not just about digestion. Fiber may help soften stool, which can ease the straining associated with hemorrhoids. Here's how to start gradually, how much fiber you actually need each day, and which foods make it easier to get there.

We share some of the many health benefits if you include fresh pineapple in your diet.

We recently posted Top Ten Trusted Health Tips to Follow, giving ten top health tips, five for mornings and five for evenings.

Here are a further ten tips which can be carried out at any time of the day...

External hemorrhoids can feel uncomfortable enough to send anyone searching for fast relief. While you may see promises that they can disappear in 48 hours, the reality is often more nuanced. Understanding what’s happening during a flare-up and how to support the body can make recovery far more manageable.

Fiber is found in those hard to digest parts of plants - namely fruits and vegetables, legumes and pulses, nuts and seeds and legumes.

The daily recommended intake of fiber is one and a half ounces a day - but are you managing to meet this amount?

It can go a long way to improving your blood pressure as well as helping to ensure your have regular bowel movements and preventing the appearance of hemorrhoids.

But there are many more benefits...

A hemorrhoid is caused by the weakening of cushions of tissue in the lower rectum, meaning the skin blows up like a tiny balloon and fills with blood.

We share information on the different types of hemorrhoids and what you can do to help...

Hemorrhoids are more common than you might think, affecting about 3 out of 4 adults at some point in their lives. The swelling of veins in the rectum or anus can lead to irritation, itching, and discomfort that’s hard to ignore.

In this article, we break down the different types of hemorrhoids, how to recognize the symptoms, and share ten natural tips to help you soothe and manage the condition — gently and effectively.

Varicose veins are those swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance.

There are other symptoms too.

Find out what you can do to help prevent and to get relief from any pain and discomfort...

Some people call them Hemorrhoids while others will refer to them as Piles but whatever the name, these are basically swollen veins in the rectum and anus that lead to bleeding, pain and discomfort - and three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time. 

We share the symptoms to look out for and what you can do about them...

Those who suffer from either of these conditions can become confused perhaps not realizing that hemorrhoids and anal fissures are different conditions.

• A hemorrhoid is when a vein in the anus becomes swollen.

• An anal fissure is when there is a tear or a crack in the anus.