How To Get Rid Of Hemorrhoids – Eat These Foods!

We have already discussed some of the foods to avoid when you have hemorrhoids here, so now we will look at how to get rid of hemorrhoids by eating certain beneficial foods.

Why is Food Important?

Food is important as a natural treatment for hemorrhoids because one of the causes of hemorrhoids is constipation and certain foods can help your body eliminate waste properly without you having to strain and strain during bowel movements which can cause the veins in the anal area and rectum to become injured under all this pressure which can lead to hemorrhoids.

Certain foods also contain nutrients that can help to strengthen the blood vessels and prevent the pooling of blood associated with hemorrhoids.

How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids Using Food

1. Hydrate

One of the top ways to fight constipation is to ensure that you drink between 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water a day.

Even when you add more fiber to your diet, you still need more water otherwise the fiber will simply plug you up since the fiber needs water to move along the digestive system.

Water is also good externally for use in a sitz bath for those with hemorrhoids which can help to reduce inflammation and swelling of the hemorrhoid.

2. Eat more berries

Even when you drink a lot of water and consume a lot of fiber, you may still find that you get constipated every now and then which may also lead to hemorrhoids.

This is why berries are so important. The darker berries (blackberries, blueberries, etc) contain the bulk of compounds called proanthocyanidins (flavonoids) which help to strengthen the walls of the capillaries as well as the veins in the anus.

Once these are strengthened, it can help the veins to be more resistant to pressure if you strain during bowel movements.

These compounds in berries also help reduce inflammation and berries are also a good source of fiber.

To get the most from berries, eat about ¾ cup of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, red raspberries, cherries, etc. But for the most benefit, juices made from these berries contain a more concentrated form of these compounds necessary to strengthen the veins. Drink about 4 ounces of berry juice among your daily servings of fruits and veggies.

3. Vitamin K

If you suffer from bleeding hemorrhoids, eating vegetables that are rich in vitamin K such as spinach, kale, turnip greens, broccoli, etc will help with blood clots.

These are a few of the foods that are an important part of how to get rid of hemorrhoids naturally. Changing your diet to these and many more beneficial foods will help eliminate hemorrhoids and also help promote your overall health and well-being.