The 3-Step Blueprint to Prevent Hemorrhoids

Are you worried that you may suffer from painful hemorrhoids (aka piles) because you have a family history of this condition? Maybe you have seen some bloody stools and are wondering if you could possibly have hemorrhoids? First off, let me assure you that the causes of hemorrhoids are mostly within your control. In fact it's more of a lifestyle condition that can be avoided if you modify some of your risky behaviors. Hemorrhoids are a pretty common condition in the industrialized countries. In fact one in four adults will suffer from hemorrhoids at some point of their lives. Hemorrhoids will hit an adult of any age, gender and profession (although some professions are at greater risk). Being an industrialized country used to be a badge of honor at one time and now we know that being industrialized means we have embraced health-plummeting ifestyles. Now, what exactly is a hemorrhoid? Have you seen someone with varicose veins in their legs? Well that's exactly what hemorroids are - varicose veins in your rectum. It can be present internally, i.e. inside your rectum, either near or further away from your rectum. External hemorrhoids protrude out of your anus and are also known as prolapsed hemorrhoids. So what cause hemorrhoids then? Although the Harvard University Medical International Journal states that a lack of fiber is the major culprit or one of the contributing factors, it's only part of the story. Note that the Harvard University doesn't say that genetic factors are involved. There are 3 mistakes that the majority of hemorrhoid sufferers do that makes them have hemorrhoids. Mistake #1 - Eating too much processed foods. Included in this category are the no-surprises - canned food, food packaged in boxes or cartons (including burgers), refined sugars including high fructose corn syrup and white flour (derived from any type of grain).rnPlease note that packaged foodstuff that the manufacturers claim are fortified with nutrients are not considered nutrient-packed food. This is because they were fortified because the manufacturing process striped them of nutrients and therefore the manufacturers had to infuse the nutrients artificially. Mistake #2 - Leading a sedentary lifestyle. Yeah, go ahead and blame the TV and computer. Mistake #3 - Taking artificial medicines. These include the following drugs: - aspirin, which is used for many different types of diseases and especially in heart diseasesrn- drugs to treat ulcerative colitis. These include drugs with the following compund names - mesalamine, balsalazide and olsalazine. - a drug specially made to treat women who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome - alosetron.rnInterestingly, all these drugs are known as anti-inflammatory agents and one of their side effects is hemorrhoids, which is also an inflammatory condition! So, now that we know what causes hemorrhoids in most people, isn't it easy to prevent hemorrhoids? Let's go through the 3 steps to prevent hemorrhoids. 1. Eat whole foods that are loaded with nutrientsrnThat means you should dump processed foods as much as possible and eat fresh food either exclusively or most of the time. Lots of fruits, veggies, meat and seafood will help greatly. 2. Lead an active lifestyle.rnDon't remain seated for more than a hour at a stretch. Move around every hour to make sure there is good circulation of blood in your rectal area. 3. Switch to natural alternatives to treat whatever disease that you have that needs the drugs listed above. Discuss with a medical doctor who is well versed in natural medicine.