Curing Hemorrhoids with Yoga

Exactly what is a hemorrhoid? A hemorrhoid is a prolapse of a vein. They often become so inflamed and swollen that they protrude, making it uncomfortable to sit or stand. They can also become a serious problem as they can become strangulated or clotted, impeding blood flow.

Using a natural remedy is gentler, and often more effective in the long run when trying to cure a bleeding hemorrhoid. There are herbs that can improve circulation and strengthen the veins to prevent a future occurrence.

There are also herbs to relieve the itching and burning one often experiences with hemorrhoids. But unless you're an herbalist, or you have access to one, how do you know what herbs to use and how much of each one is needed to get the optimum results?

The answer to that lies within the ingredients of those herbs. It is critical that a few key ingredients such as vitamin E, zinc and horse chestnut just to name a few are apart of the overall treatment. These are key ingredients that can help to relive and stop inflammation. Basically vitamin E is an antioxidant that can protect the cells against free radicals. Horse chestnut helps to strengthen the veins an once again can reduce inflammation.

Along with diet you can add some herbal supplements to get effective long term relief. Look to a quality herbal remedy. You want a supplement which is a convenient capsule that you take daily. The critical composition of these supplements needs to combine several herbs together in one treatment. Let's take a look at what ingredients will work best for you.

Vitamin E is full of antioxidants, which will protect your cells from damage. Zinc oxide is a protectant... it forms a barrier that protects the hemorrhoid from irritants like urine and stool. This barrier helps the itching, burning and pain of hemorrhoids.

L-Arginine relaxes spasms of the anal sphincter, which helps heal existing hemorrhoids and prevent future occurrences. Horse chestnut tones and strengthens the veins, reducing inflammatory responses like itching, pain and swelling. Oat straw is supportive of an overstressed digestive system. Plantain is cooling, emollient, astringent, antimicrobial, demulcent and antiviral. It treats itching in hemorrhoids and provides soothing relief.

Cascara sagrada stimulates the muscular contractions of the intestines, moving the digestive process along. It reduces straining and irritation of the bowels. Bilberry increases blood flow, and is extremely helpful for painful hemorrhoids. Butcher's Broom contains steroid-like compounds that constrict vessels, reduce inflammation, and strengthen and tone blood vessel valves.

Mullein extract is astringent and soothing. It helps heal inflamed and swollen hemorrhoids. Cayenne alleviates pain and temporarily depletes the substance that sends pain messages to the brain. Red sage increases circulation, helping resolve inflammation.