Life Essentials Magazine - March 2017

In your quest to improve the look and health of your teeth and gums, proper care is just as important as
choosing a dentist. Here’s what you need to know.
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hemorrhoids is overexerting muscles in
the area of the sphincter. If you suffer
from recurring hemorrhoids, be aware of
how hard you’re exerting those muscles.
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RELIEVING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT
Keep your hemorrhoids as clean as
possible. Pre-moistened wipes can help
you clean yourself more effectively and
more comfortably than toilet paper. The
swelling and pain caused by hemorrhoids
can be relieved by warm sitz baths. Soak
in the bath for 20 minutes or more.
To relieve the pain and discomfort of
hemorrhoids, try using witch hazel. Witch
hazel relieves pain because it shrinks
hemorrhoid tissue. You can add witch
hazel in a sitz bath. You can also apply it
using a cotton ball, but only leave it on for
about 10 minutes. It may surprise you to
learn that warm water can effectively treat
hemorrhoid pain. Use warm water on your
rectum for around ten minutes per day and
then put a cold towel on the hemorrhoids.
Ingredients for a sitz bath can be purchased
from drugstores and at many grocery stores.
As silly as it may sound, a portable
cushion could be a helpful tool to
overcome hemorrhoid pain. Even if you’re
embarrassed to use the cushion at work,
you can still sit on it at home or in the car
to help relieve hemorrhoid pain.
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AVOID STRAINING DURING BOWEL
MOVEMENTS
One of the things that cause hemorrhoids
is too much straining during bowel
movements. You can soften your
stool by increasing your water intake
and eating foods that have not been
excessively refined. It can also be helpful
to assume a squatting position when
having a bowel movement, as this helps
avoid straining. When sitting down on
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