Not everyone can appreciate the bitter taste of bitter gourd. Although it doesn’t tastes well as compared to others, this vegetable offers high nutritional values and health benefits. Bitter gourd or bitter melon is established as a fold medicine because of its medicinal properties. Nutrients found in this vegetable include phosphorus, manganese, magnesium and zinc. It is also a rich source of calcium, iron, and beta-carotene.

Bitter gourd is very popular among people suffering from diabetes by eating this vegetable on a daily basis. The juice contains polypeptide which is similar to insulin. It is therefore useful in bringing down the sugar levels in blood and urine. Aside from being beneficial to diabetes, the juice of bitter gourd leaves is useful in the treatment of alcoholism. It helps in repairing the liver after too much consumption of alcohol. And unknown to many, the juice of bitter gourd especially when mixed with milk is very beneficial to people suffering from hemorrhoids. Also, the paste of the roots can be applied over the affected area for relief.

There are actually many ways on how you can maximize the use of bitter gourds in treating hemorrhoids. First, you can eat this vegetable as a side dish. But first, you need to properly wash it then cut in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. Cut the bitter gourd into 1 inch long slices and boil them for around three to four minutes. You can also opt to add a little amount of salt to the boiling water and then drain. And since not many were able to appreciate the taste of this vegetable, you can also add olive oil and some of your favorite seasonings. You can also add it to other dishes such as vegetable soup or steamed vegetables.

And of course, you can also make a bitter gourd juice out of the fresh leaves. Three teaspoons of the juice can be mixed with buttermilk and take it every morning until your hemorrhoids are gone. As mentioned previously, you can use it to make a paste with the root and apply it on your hemorrhoids. This vegetable contains minerals, potassium, copper, iron, vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It will help purify blood tissue and helps digestion and stimulates the liver.

To sum it all up, this magical vegetable can definitely work wonders in keeping up good digestion. There are times when people with hemorrhoids are already hopeless because of other unsuccessful treatments. However, bitter gourd may be the answer in curing your hemorrhoids.

Many people are still wondering what are the possible causes of a thrombosed hemorrhoids. Medical practioners may also have different opinions on the particular treatment and aprroaches in dealing with the condition. The available treatment varies from the traditional surgical procedures to taking medications or by simply using some herbal preparations. New surgical treatments that uses new devices are also gaining popularity but more studies are still needed if they are really the most appropriate treatment for thrombosed hemorrhoids.

What are thrombosed hemorrhoids? According to doctors, most of us have hemorrhoids but it becomes a problem when some undesirable symptoms began to happen. Basically, hemorrhoids are classified into 2 categories. It can be an internal hemorrhoid or an external one. Thrombosed hemorroids are external hemorrhoids which are already considered as a chronic condition. It occurs when blood clots develop inside the hemorrhoid itself. The hemorrhoid may become very tender and it may prohibit regular bowel movements. Some people with thrombosed hemorrhoids may experience discomfort while sitting or walking. Other symptoms may include itching and too much pain. Thrombosed hemroids may also crack and bleed.

In a study in 2005, a group of doctors consolidated the different causes of thrombosed hemorrhoids. They have reduced the list to 38 which was consolidated from various journals, textbooks and almost 200 research papers which spanned from 1958 to 2004. They also added the result of their study of 148 individuals suffering from hemorrhoids. This group was composed of men and women from 16 to 80 years old and 72 of them have thrombosed hemorrhoids. The study aimed to examine the development of certain factors over a future period of time.

Based on the findings of O. Gebbensleben, Y. Hilger & H. Rohde which was published in The Internet Journal of Gastroenterology, the 38 etiological factors can be divided in 2 categories. Some of the factors included in the first category were diarrhea, hard bowels, use of laxatives, straining at defecation, spicy meals, lifting heavy loads, coughing, sitting on cold surface and prior anal surgery.

The second category were age, pregnancy, alcohol intake, sports, frequency of shower use, ano receptive sex, use of dry toilet paper only and use of soaps and gel after defecation.

The result showed that only 3 factors were found to contribute higher risk of having thrombosed hemorrhoids. These are the use of excessive physical effort, individuals at the age of 46 or younger and use of dry toilet paper combined with wet cleaning methods after defecation. It was also noted that there was less occurence of thrombosed hemroids to people who cleans their genital area before sleep at least once weekly. The use of shower and use of bathtub also lessen the possibility of getting thrombosed hemorrhoids.

The researchers both agree that there should be further research that must be conducted on the risks factors of thrombosed hemroids. They suggest that future studies should include other factors when establishing best therapeutic practice (surgical and other alternative method of treatment), causes (etiology) and prevention (prophylaxis).

Flaxseed oil or linseed oil is derived from blue flowering plants that can be found in the prairies of Western Canada. This is actually manufactured into pills and consumable oils in order to make it even more accessible to people who are taking it in a constant basis. Flaxseed oil is also known for its numerous health benefits including hemorrhoids.

Flaxseed oil is known to be one of the oils that is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acid. This is the one that helps maintain body metabolism and also offers other health benefits. The husk of the flaxseed is enriched with insoluble fiber that readily combines with water to soften stool, induce bowel movement and facilitate the excretion of feces from the colon in order to prevent constipation.

Consuming a single dose of flaxseed oil whether in oil or pill form is what you need in order to have the much needed daily requirement of Omega-3 fatty acid in the body. Extracts of flaxseed oil are available in the market today which can help for the body’s faster absorption. Aside from Omega-3, flaxseed oil is also rich in lignin. This substance is usually found in whole grain foods. Lignan is also very beneficial to the body as it works as an antioxidant and improves metabolism. Aside from this, those dealing with colon cancer and breast cancer can also take refuge from flaxseed oil. When compared to whole grain, flaxseed oil and other flaxseed derived products contain 100 times more lignin. With this, most people recommend flaxseed oil to those who are into anti-oxidant diet.

The benefits of flaxseed oil do not end there as it can also help in stimulating brown fat cell production and increase the body’s metabolic rate in order to burn fat easily. Also, people with diabetes and those suffering from obesity and other weight problems can benefit from the regular consumption of flaxseed products. There is no doubt that flaxseed oil is popular to health conscious people because of the many health benefits derived from it.

And since constipation is the main cause of hemorrhoids, flaxseed oil will be on the rescue to make your stools remain loose. You can use herbal supplements that contain flaxseed on a daily basis. You can also use flaxseed oil when cooking. At every meal, you can prepare a salad of raw vegetables dressed with apple cider vinegar and flaxseed oil. So taking flaxseed regularly will definitely beat constipation in no time and it will also nourish the body with the health benefits of dietary fibers, Omega-3, lignans and multivitamins.