What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Common Hemorrhoid Causes

There are several causes that can contribute to hemorrhoids and it is quite common that those afflicted can suffer from more than one cause. Combined factors can increase the intensity or frequency of occurrences.
Most causes are related to circulatory and colon health. Proper diet and exercise is the best preventative and long term solution. However, here is no cure for hemorrhoids. Surgery is definitely not a cure. But, with the right supplementation, exercise and nutrition, the frequency and severity of future outbreaks can be diminished.

Leading Causes of Hemorrhoids

Physical
· Sitting for Long Periods
· Office Work
· Driving
· Straining / Pressure
· Pregnancy / Childbirth
· Straining during bowel movements
· Weightlifting
· Obesity
· Friction
· Distance Running
· Bicycling
· Exercise
· Heredity
· Genetic Factors

Circulatory Disorders
· Diabetes
· Arterial sclerosis
· Varicose Veins
· Parasites

Impaired Colon Function
· Poor Flora (Bacteria) Balance
· Candida (Yeast Allergy)
· I.B.S.
· Chronic Diarrhea
· Chronic Constipation
· Digestive Disorders
· Parasites
· Former Colon Surgery

Poor Diet
· Alcohol Consumption
· High Carbohydrate Diet
· Insufficient Dietary Fiber
· Ethnic Foods

Prescription Drugs
· Stool Softeners
· Antibiotics
· Certain Medications
· Overuse of Laxatives

We do not recommend surgery except as an option of last resort. Many sufferers have had surgical techniques performed only to see their Hemorrhoids return time and time again. Also, many of the popular creams, ointments and suppositories only offer temporary relief and many actually prolong the agony of Hemorrhoids.

Good News!
There are several effective natural hemorrhoids treatments available today that are significantly less expensive options to prescriptions and will provide long term relief.

We are always interested in learning about the latest progressive natural and herbal products and would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this "painful" subject.

Quick Tips for Hemorrhoids

The Quick Tips Guide for Easing Hemorrhoids Symptoms

Don't linger on the toilet. That may cut into your quiet time reading the Sunday comics, but never reading or staying too long on the throne is good advice for Hemorrhoid sufferers. Train yourself to have one bowel movement a day. Two is normal for many, but once daily is better for hemorrhoid suffering.
Resolve issues of hard stools, constipation or diarrhea. Accomplish this through diet, exercise and avoid stool softeners or laxatives.
Include more fiber in the diet. However, do not overdo it with fiber supplements. Avoid alcohol, high carbs and sugar, and avoid fruit when trying to recover. Include whole grains in the diet, especially amaranth, barley, and brown rice. Cabbage is helpful for many. Avoid coffee, dairy products or wheat if you even think they may contribute to your suffering with hemorrhoids.
Avoid sitting for long periods. If you have a job where you must sit for long periods, try to stand up about every hour or so for five minutes just to keep circulation going.
Practice good hygiene.  keep the affected area clean.
Avoid the use of most topical remedies. Many can prolong your suffering.
Stay away from exercise that may strain the pelvic area. Heavy lifting and cycling should be avoided when going through an episode of hemorrhoids.
Do not strain during bowel movements.
If you are suffering with hemorrhoids and would like more detailed information and tips...
Please visit us at Western Herbal and Nutrition
Or call our toll free number with your questions 1-800-223-3036

Hemorrhoid Problems and Vitamin Supplements

The Right Vitamins for Hemorrhoids

Choosing the right vitamin supplement may be a little harder than you think. If you already take a multivitamin, that is a good start. But, are you taking the right vitamin supplement? Consider that if you are suffering with Hemorrhoids, your immune system is likely less than perfect. Your body needs support, and Hemorrhoids cause stress, and can relate to stress in our lives. For any affliction or health issue, ensuring you are getting good basic nutrition is essential to repair and recovery. Too many people miss this most basic premise by a mile.

If you picked up a basic vitamin supplement at your local pharmacy or grocery store, you need to be discriminating. Not all vitamins were created equal. Many of the vitamins that are less expensive use artificial vitamins. Studies have shown that artificial Vitamin A may be carcinogenic. Many brand name products also use artificial Vitamin E as well which is sourced from coal tar. Do not assume that all vitamin supplements use 'natural products.'

Your body needs more than minimum nutrition and instead you should be focused on optimum nutrition for total health. Taking a vitamin with 100% of the recommended minimum daily requirement is operating off the assumption your body can absorb nutrients at 100% efficiency. That can not possibly be the case for anyone. Plus, your body needs more than the minimum nutrition, especially if you are trying to overcome a health problem. Our bodies have never been more besieged from environmental toxins, stress, preservatives in our foods and typically poor diets.

So you need to choose a multi-vitamin that is balanced, has a good mineral content, and better yet includes a compliment of additional ingredients such as antioxidants. Also, look for a product that has a good balance of B vitamins which help with stress factors. If you shop at a local health food store, seek help from a sales associate to pick a good multivitamin. Don't settle for your bargain basement supplement, you may be wasting your money. Some of the recommended brands I suggest would be: Twinlabs, Solgar, Now, or Jarrow Formulas.

Starting with a good multivitamin is the first place to start for optimum health. A very basic suggestion would be to include additional Vitamin C, and also Calcium Citrate with Magnesium, as you would find it hard to meet the needs of Vitamin C and Calcium in a single multivitamin tablet or capsule. There is no such thing as a multivitamin supplement that can possibly meet all your nutritional needs. But picking a good one with a brand name that formulates their products well is an excellent start. One more thing; in choosing a progressive multivitamin, be sure to pick a product that has a low iron content. Any supplement that has iron content approaching 100% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance), may not be safe. Besides being a common source of poisoning in infants and small children, current studies suggest that even 100% RDA of iron may lead to heart damage. Most progressive supplements have tailored their supplements to include a much smaller milligram content of iron per serving.

For more information on Hemorrhoid pain and symptoms, please look for our Hem-Relief product at Western Herbal and Nutrition