Anyone who has had to deal with hemorrhoids knows exactly how uncomfortable they are. The pressure, itching and tenderness in the entire rectal area can make daily life very unpleasant. While there are many commercial treatments intended to help with some of the symptoms, there are also a nice range of natural options that work as a cure for hemorrhoids as well.

Some of them involve a simple change in daily diet and habits. For example, many who suffer from hemorrhoids do so because they do not get adequate exercise. Simply adding half of an hour of gentle walking or swimming would quickly make a difference. Additionally, the diet of the individual can also play a role in the frequency of their hemorrhoid issues. For instance, people who drink eight cups of water each day and who make sure to eat high fiber diets that contain raw fruits and vegetables tend to rarely experience hemorrhoids at all.

In addition to diet and exercise, another natural cure for hemorrhoids includes the consumption of psyllium. This is now widely available in grocery and department stores and it can be stirred into a glass of juice or water which the individual drinks each day. The psyllium absorbs a great deal of the water in the digestive tract, which makes for softer and yet bulkier stools that are much easier to pass. This can be a great relief to someone who already has hemorrhoids, but it can also prevent the irritation and strain that usually leads to the vein swelling that creates the actual hemorrhoid.

Finally, there are a few herbs that are recommended as a natural cure for hemorrhoids, but these should be discussed with a physician before being added to the diet or used as topical treatments. Butcher’s Broom is taken to cure circulatory issues and can help with problematic veins, White Oak Bark is used to shrink swelling, and Witch Hazel is usually applied directly to hemorrhoids to relieve swelling and itching.