What are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They can result from straining during a bowel movement, constipation, or the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes.
Who Gets Hemorrhoids?
It is estimated that 50 to 65 percent of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids. With more than one-third of the population reporting an ongoing problem with hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can be divided into three categories. Internal hemorrhoids, which develop inside of the anus and can not be seen. These hemorrhoids are usually painless, thus most people are unaware they even have them unless they start to bleed.
External hemorrhoids are located at the opening of the anus underneath the skin. This type of hemorrhoid is likely to become inflamed. When they do, they turn purple, or blue and are tender to the touch. The third type of hemorrhoid is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. This is when an internal hemorrhoid becomes enlarged and collapses, and descends so that it hangs partially out of the anus. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can be extremely painful.
What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
The symptoms of hemorrhoids are pain, burning, itching, or bleeding in the anal area. Purple, or blue patches of hard skin near the anus. Lumpy tissue protruding out of the anus.
What are the Root Causes of Hemorrhoids?
Constipation, straining, lifting heavy objects, obesity, pregnancy, and childbirth are some of the common causes. While inactivity, standing for long periods of times, food allergies, lack of fiber in your diet, poor anal hygiene, poor liver function, and hypothyroidism are among the other causes.
Natural Remedies.
Eating a diet high in fiber is one of the best things you can do to rid yourself of hemorrhoids. Limit the amount of caffeine, and alcohol if you have hemorrhoids because they have a dehydrating effect. If you suspect that your hemorrhoids are a result of a food allergy, try an elimination diet to figure out what food allergy is causing your hemorrhoids. Switching to moistened wipes instead of toilet paper after a bowel movement can also help.
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Butcher’s Broom-Take a standardized extract that gives you 200- 300 mg of ruscogenins daily. Ruscogenins are constituents within this herb that are believed to constrict and reduce inflammation of hemorrhoidal tissue. |
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Horse Chestnut-Take a standardized extract that contains 100 mg of aescin daily. This herb reduced inflammation, and also reduces swelling. |
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Collinsonia- Take 500 mg 3 times a day. This will reduce swelling. |
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Witch Hazel- Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids. – Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids. |
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Flaxseed Oil- Take as directed on the label. Flaxseed Oil will promote regularity, and reduces straining. It is also good for tissue repair. |
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Bioflavonoid Complex- Take 1,000 mg two to three times a day. They reduce swelling and prevent bleeding. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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What are Varicose Veins?
The body has two kinds of blood vessels in the circulatory system. Arteries are one kind. Their job is to deliver blood away from the heart, into the rest of the body. Veins on the other hand deliver blood to the heart. Veins however, do not rely on the heart’s pumping mechanism to move the blood. Veins rely on the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the surrounding veins to pump blood through.
To help this along, the veins have a series of valves going one direction, to the heart. When one of these valves malfunctions or the wall of the vein is compromised blood starts to pool in the vein, and can not flow properly. This causes the veins to stretch and grow to accommodate the pooled blood. When the veins start to become enlarges and weakened like this, they become varicose veins.
Who Gets Varicose Veins?
Approximately fifty percent of middle aged Americans have varicose veins on some part of their body. People at any age, race, and sex can develop varicose veins depending of their genetics, and their lifestyle. Varicose veins usually appear on the legs. Common areas are thighs, and the back of calves.
What are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?
Enlarges, and swollen veins which usually appear purplish blue. You may experience bruising in the affected areas, as well as itchy skin near the varicose vein. The sensation of heavy, and fatigued legs is also a common symptom of varicose veins.
What are the Root Causes of Varicose Veins?
Some of the root causes or varicose veins can stem from a genetic predisposition, a hormonal imbalance, and liver disease. Standing for long periods of time, inactivity, obesity, as well as nutritional deficiencies, and a diet low in fiber, and high in fatty refined foods are root causes of varicose veins.
Natural Remedies.
Eat a diet high in fiber, and fresh organic produce. Constipation causes straining which can put a great deal of pressure on the lower half of your body. Add garlic, onions, peppers, and ginger to your diet, these foods help to increase circulation. Limit the amounts of saturated fats, and refined food, these foods slow down your circulation.
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Butcher’s Broom- Take an extract that has 200 – 300 mg of ruscogenins daily. Ruscogenins are found in Butcher’s Broom, and they have been shown to reduce inflammation on veins. |
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Horse Chestnut- Take as directed on the label. Horse Chestnut improves circulation, strengthens vein walls, and valves, and also reduces swelling. |
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Grape Seed Extract- Take 200 – 300 mg daily, Grape seed contains proanthocyandins, these improve circulation, and help to maintain the integrity of the vein walls. |
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Maritime Pine Bark (Pycnogenol)- Take 200 – 300 mg daily, Maritime Pine Bark also contains proanthocyandins, these improve circulation, and help to maintain the integrity of the vein walls. |
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Vitamin E Complex- Take 400 IU daily. Vitamin E is a natural blood thinner, this will promote blood flow, and also reduce inflammation in the veins. |
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Bilberry Extract- Take a product that has 25 percent anthocyanosides at 160 mg twice a day. This strengthens capillary walls, and improves your circulation. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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