Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids...Find Relief at Home

Hemorrhoids are simply swollen veins, similar to varicose veins, near the anus. The veins enlarge when pressure is applied to them. This pressure could be strain due to constipation, heavy lifting, childbirth, or pregnancy. Hemorrhoids are painful and uncomfortable, but seldom serious.

The most important way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep your stool soft. Find a constipation home remedy and use it!

Also, be gentle with your delicate parts..no rough cleaning and no scratching, of course! Some people like to use wet wipes or soft toilet paper moistened with water. Whatever you find soothing and comfortable will help.

Exercise is of course very important. Moving frequently and often increases blood flow and prevents constipation.

On that same note, increased salt intake and being extremely overweight can put you at greater risk for hemorrhoids, so keeping those things under control can really help.

However, if despite preventive measures, this painful problem strikes you...check out these home remedies for hemorrhoids. You WILL find relief.

Note: See your doctor if you have bleeding from the anus, a hemorrhoid becomes really large and painful, or there is intense itching (especially if you've been overseas, as it might be parasites).

If you are pregnant, lying on your left side can help prevent the formation of hemorrhoids. Do this for 20 minutes every 6 hours or so, and you might just avoid at least one pregnancy problem.

• A sitz bath is probably one of the oldest home remedies. You can use plain warm water, or add witch hazel
• If you are just looking for an easy, pain-relieving cream, try RectoRex Balm. This remedy is 100% herbal and works well. Get more info on RectoRex Balm - Support tissue health in anal area and provide relief.
• For interior vein support, try RectoRex drops...this 100% herbal remedy improves vein health and strength for the prevention of hemorrhoids.Get more info on RectoRex Drops - Promote strength & circulation of veins & capillaries surrounding the anal opening.
• Speaking of witch hazel, it is of course another super popular home remedy for hemorrhoids. You can either apply witch hazel yourself or use witch hazel medicated pads. Witch hazel seems to work even better when it's cold, so keep your witch hazel in the fridge.
• What's the opposite of a sitz bath? Ice of course. There are commercially made ice packs just for hemorrhoids you can buy, or just sit on a bag of frozen peas (or corn, or spinach...whatever frozen vegetable you had in your freezer the longest!.
• Stoneroot or collinsonia is a herbal hemorrhoids remedy that works to strengthen the veins. Take 375 mg twice/day between meals. ⁴
• Rutin is a bioflavanoid and a very effective home remedy for hemorrhoids. ¹² Clinical studies have shown that rutin is safe and effective during pregnancy. ^al
• Diosmin is another citrus bioflavenoid that is very effective. ^al Diosmin is also sometimes combined with hesperidin for a safe and effective cure. ^al
• St. John's Wort Oil can be applied to the skin for healing. St. John's Wort is anti-inflammatory and excellent for healing the skin.¹⁵ Learn more about the benefits of St Johns Wort.
• Marshmallow (the herb, not the fluffy dessert!) is very soothing. If you have access to the plant, boil the leaves and stems and add to a sitz bath. ¹². Learn more about marsh mallow herb.
• Aloe Vera is another one of the more soothing home remedies for hemorrhoids. Apply Aloe Vera Gel to the sore veins. The aloe vera will soothe the veins and promote healing. Learn more about medicinal uses of aloe vera.
• Cranberries will also bring relief. Finely chop a handful of cranberries, wrap in cheese cloth and use as a compress. ¹² Learn more about the benefits of cranberries.
• Apply lecithin for relief and healing. Lecithin comes in the form of Lecithin Granules...crush these to make a gel like substance which can be applied. ¹²
• Regular supplementation with vitamin C will help prevent hemorrhoids. C-1000 mg. with Citrus Bioflavenoids is one suggestion.
• Echinacea makes a great home remedy for hemorrhoids. Add 1 teaspoon of Echinacea Root Extract to warm water, and use a cotton ball to apply to the rectum. ¹ Learn more benefits of echinacea.
• Comfrey topical balm is one of the best home remedies for hemorrhoids. Comfrey contains allantoin which is anti-inflammatory and a mucilage. ²
• Make a rectal wash using marjoram and thyme. Boil 1 tablespoon of each herb in 2 cups of water, simmer for 5 minutes and then steep for 15 minutes. Strain and store in the fridge. Before using heat to a lukewarm temperature. ¹ Learn more about thyme tea.
• Mix olive oil, honey and beeswax (in a 1:1:1) ratio and topically apply. These substances are all safe and effective home remedies for hemorrhoids. ^al Learn more benefits of honey.
  
  

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