Ways To Prevent Hemorrhoids

It is estimated that up to 75% of the American population will have a problem with hemorrhoids at some point during their life. The severity of hemorrhoids varies.  Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in or around the rectum.

Ways to Prevent Hemorrhoids:

Eat High-Fiber Diet - Constipation and straining to have a bowel movement may cause hemorrhoids. High-fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, bran and whole grains.

Drink Eight Glasses of Water - Fluids help keep the bowels soft and easy to pass.

Exercise Regularly - Thirty minute workouts 3 times a week is adequate for maintaining a physical fit body, which contributes to regular bowel movements.

Avoid Lifting Extremely Heavy Objects - If lifting a heavy object is unavoidable, a proper stance is critical.

Take Vitamin C  - Incorporate Vitamin C into your diet. Drink a glass of orange juice, eats oranges or take a supplement.  This helps maintain strong veins, which prevents swollen blood vessels in the anus & rectum.

Move Around - avoid sitting or standing in one position for too long.

Don’t Read on the Toilet - (see above)

Lose Weight - obesity is a common culprit of hemorrhoids.  Maintaining a healthy body weight is highly effective with preventing hemorrhoids.

Don’t Drink Too Much Alcohol - alcoholism can cause hemorrhoids.

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