Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hello-- Does anyone know of any alternative help for hemorrhoids---for pain and swelling? Or even how to get rid of them (without surgery)??? None of the over-the-counter products (like Preparation H, etc.) seem to help with reducing pain and swelling. Thank you in advance for any recommendations/suggestions! Blessings, JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 JB - this is long, but worth reading. I will also send it privately to you, because the moderator always removes parts of my message that she does not agree with --- It is my belief is that hemorrhoids develop when the liver becomes dysfunctional. It is simply a liver disease caused by the increase in blood pressure in the portal vein (a main blood vessel to the liver). If Your Liver Needs Help, What Can You Do? Whether you have Gilbert's syndrome, Hepatitis C, fatty liver, or some other degenerative process going on in the liver, you need to know that you can personally " take charge " and work with nutrition to support your liver and perhaps bring the liver back to balance again. Educating yourself is a good place to start. One of the best books written on liver health is by Dr. Sandra Cabot, The Liver Cleansing Diet: Love Your Liver and Live Longer. She says in her book that after 20 yrs. of practicing medicine, she discovered the liver is the missing key for so many unhealthy people who cannot find a solution. The liver is the master controller of metabolism. The reason I like this book is because Dr. Cabot's " Liver Cleansing Diet " uses foods to deliver the correct balance of micro and macro nutrients for healthy liver function and efficient metabolism. Her plan views nutrition as a medical aid. Here are some symptoms that indicate an unhealthy liver function: Abdominal bloating, poor digestion, frequent fatigue, headaches, unpleasant moods, bad breath, coated tongue (white coat), irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, high cholesterol, itching, skin problems, allergies, sugar cravings, intolerance to alcohol, excessive alcohol intake, and excessive body heat (Cabot, pp.18-19). Many of the symptoms above indicating liver malfunction are symptoms of candida. Dr. Pizzorno in his book " Natural Medicine " , believes that impaired liver function promotes candida overgrowth (candida is the overgrowth of yeast). The toxins of candida absorbed from the gut are filtered from the blood by the liver. Impaired detoxification mechanisms of the liver are thought to be responsible for the high sensitivity to chemicals in individuals with candida overgrowth. The liver as a result is no longer filtering the blood sufficiently (p.185). There are several supplements that can support your liver function, but your diet must also be a healthy one. Here's a list of foods that you can actually live on, that will normally assist you to experience excellent results within 3 to 6 months. (It is recommended that all of these foods be organically grown). FOODS THAT CAN ASSIST WITH LIVER HEALTH: APPLES: Apples cleanse the liver and gallbladder (especially green apples). Eat one apple a day. ARTICHOKE: Has great phytochemicals which improve liver function and lower blood cholesterol levels. BLUEBERRY: Has medicinal properties affecting the liver and blood. CARROT JUICE: Excellent for liver rejuvenation and cleansing. CELERY: It is a diuretic that can relieve liver congestion. CHICORY: Both the root and the greens, is an excellent tonic that cleanses and helps regulate the liver and gallbladder. GRAPE JUICE (Must be juiced fresh) : Has been used in ancient times to treat liver malfunction, including jaundice and hepatitis, with great success. KALE: It can ease liver congestion. LEMON: It benefits bile formation and therefore supports liver function. LETTUCE: Used to reduce liver inflammation. OLIVE OIL: In the Middle East, extra virgin olive oil is highly regarded for its ability to support liver and gallbladder functions. ORANGES & TANGERINES: Used in ancient times for its medicinal properties for those with liver weakness because it's a liver cleanser. These fruits also contain phytochemicals that strongly stimulate liver detoxification enzymes (Albrecht, p.4). BLUE GREEN ALGAE (Wild-Crafted, organic): It helps lower cholesterol (Kushak, et al, pp. 59-64) and suppresses fatty accumulations in the liver. TURMERIC: This spice is the flavoring agent used in curry. It helps tone the liver and is known as a liver regenerator (p. 4). STRAWBERRY: Can break-up excessive toxins in the liver. SAFFRON: A liver detoxifier. ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Can energize the liver meridians. FREE RANGE EGGS (Boiled or eaten raw): It's important to eat foods like eggs high in sulphur containing compounds to aid the liver in it's detoxification ability. BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE: High in sulphur. These vegetables contain a phytochemical that stimulates detoxifying enzymes in the liver as well as in the gut (p.4). BRAZIL NUTS: A vital antioxidant. A selenium deficiency is linked to different types of cancer. Oily Fish: Salmon, sardine and halibut. NATURE'S MARVELOUS ANTI-VIRAL FOOD: One of the most amazing foods for liver health is coconut oil for its ability to fight infections. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms. Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural anti bacterial, anti viral, anti fungal, and anti protozoal food (Fife, p. 57). Coconut oil's antimicrobial effects come from its unique composition of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48 percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric acid, 8 percent caprylic acid, and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give coconut oil its amazing anti microbial properties and are generally absent from all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of butter (p.58). MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit. They are harmless to us while they are deadly to certain microorganisms. For example, most bacteria and viruses are encased in a coat of lipids (fats). The fatty acids that make up this outer membrane or skin, hold together the organism's DNA. Lipid coated viruses and bacteria are easily killed by MCFA, which primarily destroy these organisms by disrupting their lipid membranes. MCFA, being similar to those in the micro-organisms's membrane, are easily attracted to and absorbed into it. Unlike the other fatty acids in the membrane, MCFA are much smaller and, therefore, weaken the already nearly fluid membrane to such a degree that it disintegrates. The membrane literally splits open, spilling its insides, thus killing the organism. Our white blood cells quickly clean up and dispose of the cellular debris. MCFA kill invading organisms without causing any known harm to human tissues. The potential coconut oil has in treating and preventing a wide assortment of infections is truly astounding, ranging from the flu, to life-threatening conditions such as AIDS (p.58). " Researchers have been finding coconut oil to be of great benefit to liver health. MCFA are resistant to free-radical formation and actually help prevent their formation in the liver. A study by H.Kono and others showed that MCFA can prevent ...liver injury by inhibiting free-radical formation. Several other studies have also shown that fatty acids, such as those found in coconut and palm oils, protect the liver from....free-radical injury and tissue death; indicating that the use of these oils not only prevent injury but even rejuvenate diseased tissue " (p. 113). When you buy the coconut oil, make sure that it is in a glass jar and the label would say that the oil is unheated. NUTRITIONAL/SUPPLEMENTS CONSIDERATIONS: PLANT-BASED ENZYMES as digestive aids and cleansing agents. Use enzymes micro-blended with wild-crafted blue green algae (because enzymes do not work without minerals, and bga supplies minerals). PROBIOTICS: To assist digestive system functioning and reduce candida. Use friendly bacteria micro-blended with blue green algae (to act as a PREbiotic that feeds the PRObiotics). BLUE GREEN ALGAE (Wild-Crafted and organic): To nourish the body with simple to digest macro and micro nutrients. COENZYME Q10: To supply oxygen to the liver. A potent liver protector. Find Q10 microblended with organic flax oil. ORGANIC WHEAT SPROUTS: To promote liver cell regeneration. Use wheat sprouts in a capsule micro-blended with blue green algae and red algae (antioxidants from whole foods). Detoxify your liver: Do the other nutritional steps first before you try this liver detoxification drink. Use organic apple cider vinegar, organic whole lemons, organic maple syrup and hot water. Begin with one tablespoon of vinegar, the juice of one half lemon, enough maple syrup to make your drink tasty and hot water (not boiling). Drink this 20 minutes after taking your friendly bacteria and wait another 20 minutes before you eat. Gradually, increase the vinegar to 3 tablespoons per day and continue to drink this mixture for 30 days. At any time if you feel your body is telling you to stop this drink (you'll actually develop an aversion to the taste), then stop. Your body is getting ready to do a major cleanse. Always listen to your body. This drink may seem like it contains only harmless ingredients, but vinegar, lemon and maple syrup combined are very potent liver detoxifiers. The first time I started on this drink, I had to stop after one week because of the onset of detoxification symptoms. The second time I tried the drink it took me about 20 days before I again had to stop because I was experiencing strong detoxification symptoms. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of spring water daily. Take small and frequent sips to prevent your cells from shrinking (from dehydration). Avoid large amounts of fluid with meals (liquid with meals dilutes digestive enzymes which are designed to work without dilution from liquids). If I was noticing alarming symptoms from my liver, I would live the next three to six months by consuming mostly the above listed foods with the recommended supplements. The results might be astonishing! References: Albrecht, Frances. (June 1999). " Supporting Liver Health Through Nutrition. " Food-based Nutrition Track. Bastyr University Distance Learning Instructor. pp. 1-8. Cabot, Sandra, M.D. (1999). The Healthy Liver and Bowel Book. Australia: Hero Productions. Fife, Bruce, N.D. (2001). The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil. Colorado Springs, Co: Health Wise. Kushak, Fafail, PhD. (January 2000). " Favorable Effects of Blue-Green Algae on Rat Plasma Lipids " . JANA. Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 59-66. Pizzorno, Joseph, N.D. & Murray, Michael. (1991). Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 , " jaybeeroc63 " <bovina wrote: > Once the pain has subsided, when showering you might want to manually reinsert. The best remedy is to eat a balanced diet, with not much red memeat, and drink an abundance of water and natural fruit juices. MK > Hello-- > > Does anyone know of any alternative help for hemorrhoids---for pain > and swelling? > > Or even how to get rid of them (without surgery)??? > > None of the over-the-counter products (like Preparation H, etc.) seem > to help with reducing pain and swelling. > > Thank you in advance for any recommendations/suggestions! > > Blessings, > JB > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 <If you are pregnant, see warning below> Try Cypress essential oil. It's acts as a vasoconstrictor, to make hemorhoids smaller. Dilute, put on a cotton ball and use as a compress. For a Sitz bath, use 2 drops geranium, 2 drops cypress. Soak for 10 minutes. Make a lotion: 5 drops cypress, 5 geranium, 10 lavender. Mix with 50ml cream. Apply three times per day on local area as well as buttocks. or... 1 drop cypress, 1 geranium, 1 lavender. Mix with 10ml grapeseed and apply a few drops three times per day, as well as after bowel movements. *** Cypress and geranium are NOT suitable for pregnancy. Source: Cecila Salvesen, " Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty " Good luck! Shana http://www.women4balance.com/hhnw http://www.BalancedNowPodcast.com ------------------------ Can you pass the test? http://www.tenthousanddollaroffer.com On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 8:11 PM, jaybeeroc63 <bovina wrote: > Hello-- > > Does anyone know of any alternative help for hemorrhoids---for pain > and swelling? > > Or even how to get rid of them (without surgery)??? > > None of the over-the-counter products (like Preparation H, etc.) seem > to help with reducing pain and swelling. > > Thank you in advance for any recommendations/suggestions! > > Blessings, > JB > > ** > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 , " jaybeeroc63 " <bovina wrote: > > Hello-- > > Does anyone know of any alternative help for hemorrhoids---for pain > and swelling? > > Or even how to get rid of them (without surgery)??? > > > Thank you in advance for any recommendations/suggestions! > > Hi JB! I've had infrared coagulation and banding for the internal ones that may become external. A product like Metamucil everyday will soften the stool and lessen irritation that causes pain and swelling. Cascara Sagrada capsules can be taken a couple of time a week to insure there's no excessive straining. Good luck! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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