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What You Should Know: The Causes of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids involve the response of the blood vessels in the area of the rectum to pressure. This pressure can come from various sources and typically will cause pain and irritation. There are various reasons for hemorrhoids, and knowing them can help in making lifestyle changes and minimize the pain they cause. Constipation is the main […]

Shrinking Hemorrhoids & Growing Faith

If you’ve read my article, How Hemorrhoids Made Me Healthy, Fit, and Sexy, you know how I’ve managed my condition (Shrinking Hemorrhoids). Discover now how a severe hemorrhoid flare-up increased my faith in God. It sounds incredible doesn’t it? Here’s what happened. In early 2009 I was shocked to see the recession eating away at […]

How Hemorrhoids Made Me Healthy, Fit & Sexy

I got hemorrhoids when I was in my 20s. Occasional flare-ups occur when my stress levels are high and I’m eating too much junk food and not enough fiber. After a few days of eating right, drinking plenty of water, and exercising more, the symptoms go away. In May 2009 I moved from my 19 […]

Easy Natural Treatment For Hemorrhoids

Before we talk about a simple easy natural treatment for hemorrhoids, let’s take a look at what hemorrhoids are: Hemorrhoids are varicose veins and swollen tissue in the rectum and anus. The symptoms are itching, burning and pain. they may bleed. Pain results from the inflammation of the blood vessels and the resulting bursting. Hemorrhoids […]

The Patron Saint of Hemorrhoids

Many diseases have saints associated with them, such as St. Bartholomew for Parkinson’s disease and St. Vitus for chorea. The Herky Ruck disease was once called the St. Vitus dance. Not to be outdone hemorrhoid sufferers also have a patron. The patron saint of hemorrhoids is an Irish born monk named St Fiacre. He was […]

Hemorrhoids and Exercise: My Personal Experience

First, let’s get into the facts about hemorrhoids. You have veins that are supplied by arteries around your body. Frequent exercise helps transfer oxygen and nutrients to all of these veins. In general, you get your circulation going when you exercise! By exercising, you allow the parts around your butt to be healthier and stronger. […]