How to Avoid Getting Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids affect up to 75 percent of all Americans. They are swollen veins around the anus and rectum and can be internal, external or a combination of the two.

Things You'll Need

• Walking Shoes
• Food/exercise Journals
• Bottled Water
• Dried Fruits
• Pinto Beans
• Vitamin C
• Health Club Memberships
• Home Gyms

Instructions

1. Eat a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation, which is one of the primary causes of hemorrhoids. Wheat bran, nearly all vegetables, whole grains and beans are all high in fiber.

2. Drink eight glasses of water a day.

3. Get regular exercise. Walking is perfect if you don't feel like joining a gym.

4. Avoid straining when you have a bowel movement.

5. Try not to sit or stand for lengthy periods of time without changing position.

6. Learn proper body mechanics when it comes to lifting heavy objects. Not only will you protect your back, but you can help ward off hemorrhoids.

7. Get plenty of vitamin C in your diet. This is important for maintaining strong capillaries and veins.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.