Surgical Procedures for Bleeding Hemorrhoids

The Bushmen lived in Southern Africa and they would chew on the plant whey they embark on long hunting expeditions. The Bushmen experienced first-hand the benefits of using the Hoodia plants while on these expeditions in having less hunger for food and increased energy.

In addition, other benefits included its use to deal with severe abdominal cramps, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes, etc. This plant is being hailed as the wonder plant from the desert. It has gained national attention in the media through such television programs and magazines such as CBS 60 Minutes, NBC Today Show, and Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine. Researchers from both Brown University Medical School and Leicester U.K, in doing research on Hoodia, have found that it reduces obesity in both rats and humans; respectively. Hoodia has also been proven safe and does not cause any negative symptoms like other weight loss products.

In closing, I hope this article was a threshold in understanding the origin and benefits of this plant. The Bushmen for thousands of years were using it to benefit them and now in the 21st century, through technology, we too can take advantage of its effectiveness in weight loss management.

Before we look at possible treatments for hemorrhoids we will look at how to prevent them ever coming back (or how to prevent getting them in the first place!). This way, once you have applied the correct hemorrhoid treatment you will not have to worry about them again.

Hemorrhoid Prevention Tips

If you need to defecate try not to hold on - find a toilet! Otherwise you are at risk of constipation - a common cause of internal hemorrhoids.
Eat plenty of fiber (combined with a healthy diet). Replace white bread and pasta with their brown wholegrain alternatives. This will help to keep things moving.
If possible, avoid straining your anal muscles overly whilst on the toilet. Straining is a very common cause of hemorrhoids and with the right diet (high fiber) it can usually be avoided.
Drink plenty of liquids! Your body needs 8 glasses of water per day just to keep it running properly, so try your best to drink them.
Exercise regularly
Avoid lifting heavy items and objects! Learn how to lift properly if you have to lift heavy items (bend your knees, straight back, etc)

OK, now we know how to stop them coming back, so now lets take a look at the treatments.

Treatments may vary depending on the severity of your hemorrhoids. There are medications available over the counter or on the internet, but these are not recommended for a variety of reasons but especially if you have depression, difficulty urinating, hypertension or diabetes - amongst other things.

Ice on external hemorrhoids may help relive the pain temporary. Do not eat spicy foods and this may irritate them. Try not to sit down all day but instead go for a walk during your free time.