Need Help Treating and Preventing Hemorrhoids? Little Tricks Can Make a Big Difference

Hemorrhoids affect between ten and twenty three million people in the U.S. alone. Here's how to successfully treat--and prevent--this uncomfortable situation

By The LifeMinute Team

September 13, 2016

Lifestyle Expert Kate De Ponte is here to share some wellness solutions that can have a big impact on your life. Hemorrhoids, for example, may not be top of mind when it comes to desirable conversation. Yet they are incredibly prevalent (and uncomfortable) and can strike anyone at any time.

Top Treatment

Thankfully there's a treatment that gives you everything you need effectively and hygenically in one convenient kit. "RectiCare Advanced Hemorrhoidial Cream has eight individually packaged wipes containing lidocaine 5%, a local anesthetic that allows for fast pain relief and that shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue," she says.

The at-home (or anywhere!) system is available without a prescription and allows for fast pain relief while shrinking swollen tissue. "The cream is discreet, and medicated for use on-the-go so you can get the relief you need no matter where you are," says De Ponte.

The kit is $29.99 and is available at Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS locations nationwide.

Nutrition Counts

"It's also important to focus on proper nutrition because diets low in fiber may be a contributing factor to hemorrhoids. Incorporate fiber-rich foods like flax seeds, beans, avocados and brown rice into your daily diet. I love putting two tablespoons of ground flax seeds - I promise you won't taste it--in my smoothie each morning to give me the fiber boost that I need," she says.

Stay Hydrated

The rule of thumb is drinking at least half your body weight in ounces per day. Try this trick to make sure you're getting enough hydration: Pinch the back of your hand for a few seconds and release. Hydrated skin snaps back quickly. But dehydrated skin slowly returns to it's normal position. When in doubt, do the pinch test.

Get Moving

Interestingly enough, prolonged sitting can cause a slew of potential health problems so daily exercise is extremely important. Whether it's a twenty minute walk after work or a quick bit of cardio to wake you up in the morning. "It's so important to get the blood flowing and get our bodies morning. Small changes can make a big impact," says De Ponte.

For more information go to RectiCare.com.

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