If you are like millions of people in this country, you may suffer from hemorrhoids. They are literally a pain in the butt. They can make doing every day activities painful and uncomfortable. You may think that there is nothing that you can do about them other than wait for them to go away on their own. However, there are things you should know about how to treat hemorrhoid so that you can shorten their duration and lessen the discomfort that they are causing. Read on to learn more.
The first step you should take in learning how to treat hemorrhoids is to identify what type of hemorrhoids you have. There are two basic types - internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids are piles that are located on the inside, where as external hemorrhoids protrude out. Internal hemorrhoids may be harder to treat because they are not something that you can see and doctors are not sure of what causes them. The best treatment for these types is actually prevention. They are often caused by a poor diet. Adding more fiber from foods such as fruits and vegetables and grains can help to prevent them. In addition, drinking more water can often help to prevent painful internal hemorrhoids. And finally, avoiding lifting heavy items, which puts strain on this area of the body is often recommended. But, make sure to do other forms of exercise regularly.
If you suffer from external hemorrhoids, there are more options available to you for how to treat hemorrhoids. Keeping in mind that the above suggestions may also help you to prevent external hemorrhoids, when you do get them, you can often treat them at home. Soaking in warm water can help them to be less painful and irritated. Hemorrhoid creams can also relieve some of the pain and itching caused by external hemorrhoids.
Regardless of the type of hemorrhoids that you are looking to treat, the first and most important step should be prevention. The steps listed above can help make sure that you never need to know how to treat hemorrhoid. They can also help you to achieve better overall health.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Severe Hemorrhoids Can Easily Be Treated
Hemorrhoids are a very serious medical condition that is increasingly found in today's society. A lot of people don't know the right information about hemorrhoids or they don't detect them early enough so they are left to deal with a lot of pain and discomfort. There are a variety of ways to treat hemorrhoids. You can purchase over-the-counter products like hemorrhoid creams to temporarily soothe the pain, but if you suffer from severe hemorrhoids you may need to opt for surgery.
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are like varicose veins in the anus that swell due to various factors. Some factors include straining during a bowel movement, constipation, poor diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, pregnancy, and possibly even the job you have (if it's manual labor-related). There are two different types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. The internal ones are found inside the anus while the external ones are found just near the opening of the anus and sometimes hang out and cause even more discomfort. There are also varying degrees of hemorrhoids, which would determine the best treatment option for you. A type of severe hemorrhoids are bleeding hemorrhoids. Bleeding hemorrhoids happen when stool becomes too hard and there is blood in your stool each time you use the bathroom. If this is happening, you should check with your doctor because it could mean something much more serious like colon cancer.
The most important thing you can do for yourself if you're suffering from this kind of severe hemorrhoid is changing your diet. Eating healthier is an easy way to make sure your body is getting the right stuff so that you can have regular bowel movements. Maintaining a high in fiber diet is the best way to ensure a healthy colon an to avoid any kind of hemorrhoid. Some other things you can do to avoid or help treat severe hemorrhoids, or any kind of hemorrhoid for that matter, is to exercise regularly. Exercising helps with digestive health as well as improving your overall health.
Even though hemorrhoids are painful and quite uncomfortable, they are pretty easy to treat. However, it's important to talk to your doctor to get all of the facts before making any decisions on how to treat yourself.
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Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are like varicose veins in the anus that swell due to various factors. Some factors include straining during a bowel movement, constipation, poor diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, pregnancy, and possibly even the job you have (if it's manual labor-related). There are two different types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. The internal ones are found inside the anus while the external ones are found just near the opening of the anus and sometimes hang out and cause even more discomfort. There are also varying degrees of hemorrhoids, which would determine the best treatment option for you. A type of severe hemorrhoids are bleeding hemorrhoids. Bleeding hemorrhoids happen when stool becomes too hard and there is blood in your stool each time you use the bathroom. If this is happening, you should check with your doctor because it could mean something much more serious like colon cancer.
The most important thing you can do for yourself if you're suffering from this kind of severe hemorrhoid is changing your diet. Eating healthier is an easy way to make sure your body is getting the right stuff so that you can have regular bowel movements. Maintaining a high in fiber diet is the best way to ensure a healthy colon an to avoid any kind of hemorrhoid. Some other things you can do to avoid or help treat severe hemorrhoids, or any kind of hemorrhoid for that matter, is to exercise regularly. Exercising helps with digestive health as well as improving your overall health.
Even though hemorrhoids are painful and quite uncomfortable, they are pretty easy to treat. However, it's important to talk to your doctor to get all of the facts before making any decisions on how to treat yourself.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Best Ways to Get Clear Skin
Clear skin..
. everyone wants it! Aside from a person's smile, or eyes, skin is one of the first things another person notices when they meet someone. And when a person has clear, glowing skin, it makes them look healthy and feel confident. But many times, people have skin problems such as acne, dullness, dry patches, eczema and more, which makes them feel very self-conscious. So what are the best ways to get clear skin? This blog will share some great tips on getting clear skin and helping it to stay that way. Always remember, though -- if you have a skin problem that you are concerned about or you want to start a new skin care regimen, always consult with your doctor first.
- First things first: always drink plenty of water. Dehydration contributes to dull-looking dry skin; dehydration can help cause the appearance of fine lines. Water helps to flush out any toxins in your system, which can cause skin problems such as acne, and helps keep your skin hydrated from the inside.
- Cleanse and tone your skin in the morning and at night. Cleansing an
d toning your skin helps to rid your skin of dirt, excess oil and other impurities; and toning can help to exfoliate and get rid of the layer of dead skin cells. This will help to prevent clogged pores and acne breakouts, and give the appearance of brighter, healthier looking skin.
- If you want extra exfoliation to help get rid of the layer of dead skin cells, to brighten and smooth the skin, try an exfoliating scrub with gentle exfoliating beads. Gentle exfoliating scrubs are great since they do not damage the skin in any way. You can make your own inexpensive gentle exfoliating scrub at home by mixing one tablespoon of granulated sugar with a small amount of a skin-nourishing oil, such as olive oil. Mix the two together and apply to your face in circular, outward motions, then rinse. Voila! Your skin will be oh-so-soft and satiny smooth.
- Moisturize your skin daily, with a moisturizer suited for your skin type, morning and night -- even if you have oily skin. Sometimes oily skin overproduces oil because its natural moisture is not being replenished. Moisturizing helps to replenish the natural moisture lost during cleansing, and also helps improve skin's elasticity and resiliency. Moisturizing also helps your skin to retain moisture, making it soft and silky smooth. What's the best part? Sticking to a daily moisturizing regimen helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and helps to prevent future fine lines from forming. Moisturizing also helps keep the itchiness of eczema at bay, and in some cases, can help prevent it from returning.
- If you have acne, do not pick at it or pop it, no matter how great the temptation. That will only lead to scarring and dark marks, and possibly cause more acne to erupt. Cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize to help prevent acne from popping up; and when you have a pimple, use a good, non-irritating spot acne treatment such as tea tree oil to help soothe inflammation and clear up the pimple.
- Remember how I talked about the importance of drinking water for clear skin? Well, making sure you eat healthy and get adequate exercise is just as important for clear skin. What you put in your body will show up on the outside of your body, so be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, foods rich on omega-3 essential fatty acids and lean proteins. Nourishing your body will, in turn, nourish your skin. And exercise will get your heart pumping and blood flowing to your tissues, which promotes healing.
- Make sure to get enough sleep every night. During sleep, your body's cells regenerate and heal from the damage of the day. Take advantage of this internal healing system, get plenty of sleep, and wake up looking and feeling refreshed. If you don't, your skin will be sure to show it.
- For an extra boost to draw any impurities out from your skin, try doing a steam treatment. You can do this by going into a sauna, or you can do a home steam treatment. The a
t-home treatment can be done by boiling a pot of water, then add the boiling water to a big bowl or wash basin with a little bit of lemon juice (or a few drops of your favorite therapeutic essential oil), place a towel over your head and hang your head over the bowl to inhale the steam. You can also use an herbal tea (such as chamomile tea) for this steam treatment. This will not only open up your head but it will open up the pores in your skin, which helps to get rid of impurities. Be careful not to get too close to the steam and don't let it burn your skin. After going into a sauna or doing a home steam treatment, finish off with a lukewarm face wash.
These are some excellent tips to get clear skin and if followed correctly, will put you on the path to having clear, glowing skin. Remember to see your doctor if you have any concerns. Treat your skin well, and it will treat you well!
. everyone wants it! Aside from a person's smile, or eyes, skin is one of the first things another person notices when they meet someone. And when a person has clear, glowing skin, it makes them look healthy and feel confident. But many times, people have skin problems such as acne, dullness, dry patches, eczema and more, which makes them feel very self-conscious. So what are the best ways to get clear skin? This blog will share some great tips on getting clear skin and helping it to stay that way. Always remember, though -- if you have a skin problem that you are concerned about or you want to start a new skin care regimen, always consult with your doctor first.- First things first: always drink plenty of water. Dehydration contributes to dull-looking dry skin; dehydration can help cause the appearance of fine lines. Water helps to flush out any toxins in your system, which can cause skin problems such as acne, and helps keep your skin hydrated from the inside.
- Cleanse and tone your skin in the morning and at night. Cleansing an
d toning your skin helps to rid your skin of dirt, excess oil and other impurities; and toning can help to exfoliate and get rid of the layer of dead skin cells. This will help to prevent clogged pores and acne breakouts, and give the appearance of brighter, healthier looking skin.- If you want extra exfoliation to help get rid of the layer of dead skin cells, to brighten and smooth the skin, try an exfoliating scrub with gentle exfoliating beads. Gentle exfoliating scrubs are great since they do not damage the skin in any way. You can make your own inexpensive gentle exfoliating scrub at home by mixing one tablespoon of granulated sugar with a small amount of a skin-nourishing oil, such as olive oil. Mix the two together and apply to your face in circular, outward motions, then rinse. Voila! Your skin will be oh-so-soft and satiny smooth.
- Moisturize your skin daily, with a moisturizer suited for your skin type, morning and night -- even if you have oily skin. Sometimes oily skin overproduces oil because its natural moisture is not being replenished. Moisturizing helps to replenish the natural moisture lost during cleansing, and also helps improve skin's elasticity and resiliency. Moisturizing also helps your skin to retain moisture, making it soft and silky smooth. What's the best part? Sticking to a daily moisturizing regimen helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and helps to prevent future fine lines from forming. Moisturizing also helps keep the itchiness of eczema at bay, and in some cases, can help prevent it from returning.
- If you have acne, do not pick at it or pop it, no matter how great the temptation. That will only lead to scarring and dark marks, and possibly cause more acne to erupt. Cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize to help prevent acne from popping up; and when you have a pimple, use a good, non-irritating spot acne treatment such as tea tree oil to help soothe inflammation and clear up the pimple.
- Remember how I talked about the importance of drinking water for clear skin? Well, making sure you eat healthy and get adequate exercise is just as important for clear skin. What you put in your body will show up on the outside of your body, so be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, foods rich on omega-3 essential fatty acids and lean proteins. Nourishing your body will, in turn, nourish your skin. And exercise will get your heart pumping and blood flowing to your tissues, which promotes healing.
- Make sure to get enough sleep every night. During sleep, your body's cells regenerate and heal from the damage of the day. Take advantage of this internal healing system, get plenty of sleep, and wake up looking and feeling refreshed. If you don't, your skin will be sure to show it.
- For an extra boost to draw any impurities out from your skin, try doing a steam treatment. You can do this by going into a sauna, or you can do a home steam treatment. The a
t-home treatment can be done by boiling a pot of water, then add the boiling water to a big bowl or wash basin with a little bit of lemon juice (or a few drops of your favorite therapeutic essential oil), place a towel over your head and hang your head over the bowl to inhale the steam. You can also use an herbal tea (such as chamomile tea) for this steam treatment. This will not only open up your head but it will open up the pores in your skin, which helps to get rid of impurities. Be careful not to get too close to the steam and don't let it burn your skin. After going into a sauna or doing a home steam treatment, finish off with a lukewarm face wash.These are some excellent tips to get clear skin and if followed correctly, will put you on the path to having clear, glowing skin. Remember to see your doctor if you have any concerns. Treat your skin well, and it will treat you well!
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