Hemorrhoids or Piles:

Hemorrhoids are dilated, low-pressure veins, which occur either internally to the anal opening or externally around the anus. Hemorrhoids are caused by straining to have a bowel movement, usually due to constipation causing hard stools. The action of bearing down to have a bowel movement places a lot of pressure on veins that are only made to handle low pressure as they return blood to the heart. These veins balloon out under pressure and create a hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids occur in both men and women, however pregnancy, chronic constipation, liver disease, and obesity increase the susceptibility. Hemorrhoids may be very painful depending on their location, or the sufferer may only notice them as extra skin. Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless due to the lack of pain receptors inside the anus. These are usually noticed by the presence of blood in the stool or because they balloon out through the anal opening. External hemorrhoids are usually painless, but if they become engorged with blood, they flare-up and are painful. Hemorrhoids are best treated with prevention. Once they arise, the best treatment is through diet and supplements. The health of the liver correlates closely with the incidence of hemorrhoids. Improving the liverís detoxification abilities often improves the circulation to the anus, and decreases hemorrhoids. Dr. Metcalfe always recommends trying Natural Solutions before considering surgery to remove the hemorrhoids.

Treatment:

 Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise everyday for one hour. This increases circulation to the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates bowel movements.
Avoid smoking, which weakens the walls of arteries and veins.
Avoid alcohol.
Decrease stress.
Avoid taking laxatives as they become habit forming.

Dietary Changes:

Drink 10 glasses of filtered water daily.
Increase dietary fiber to 30 grams a day. Take a fiber supplement if this is too difficult to do.
Avoid dairy products, which tend to cause constipation.
Eat 5 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily.

Natural Solutions For Hemorrhoids:

Ultra Potent-C 1000: 1 tablet every morning with a full glass of filtered water as soon as you wake up. This will stimulate you to have a bowel movement shortly after.
Lipotropic Factors: 2 capsules twice daily with meals.
Fiber Formula: 3 capsules twice daily with meals.