If you've ever suffered from hemorrhoids, or have recurring hemorrhoids, you know what a huge burden they can be on your daily life. Although it is a subject that is not likely to come up during polite social conversation, trouble having bowel movements can severely limit your ability to enjoy a normal life.
When you do suffer form hemorrhoids, it seems that nothing in life is normal. You never know when they are going to flare up. You may begin to feel anxious and nervous whenever you feel like you need to try and produce bowel movement. If you suffer from bleeding, then you know the shock that comes at the site of blood.
If you go to the doctor, he or she will likely suggest surgery, if they are bad enough. This involves taking the hemorrhoids, and using some surgical procedure to remove them. Of course any surgical procedure is complicated. Doctors office visits, insurance claim forms, medication, time off from work, not to mention the social stigma that may come with announcing to the group at work that you are taking some time off to have your backside operated on.
And to top it off, there is up to a fifty percent chance that your hemorrhoids will reoccur if you have them addressed surgically. Maybe not for a few years, but unless you change some of the underlying reasons that caused your hemorrhoids in the first place, they are likely to return.
Fortunately, there are several natural cures, which can be used as an effective hemorrhoid treatment. And some may be no further than your local grocery store, and may cost no more than a few dollars.
One of the most common causes for hemorrhoids is excessive straining and pushing during bowel movements. Luckily, this is also the easiest to fix. Because most Americans lack sufficient fiber in their diet, you can easily add some foods or supplements that can quickly take care of this.
The best source of fiber is vegetables, grains, fruits, and nuts. If you've ever experienced a good bowel movement after eating a large popcorn at the movies, you know what I'm talking about. Nuts and beans are also an excellent source of fiber.
Of course, both nuts and beans come with their share of side effects. Nuts contain a large amount of calories and fats, while beans can produce an excess amount of gas.
The best way around this is to take psyllium fiber on a regular basis. Psyllium fiber is easily mixed with water, and comes in many different flavors to make it easy to drink. A two week supply will only set you back about ten dollars, at the most. And the great thing about taking psyllium fiber on a daily basis is that you will never again have to worry about getting enough fiber in your diet. Your bowel movements will be solid and easy, and you will likely never have to worry about hemorrhoids ever again.
