Oh my, I have a hemorrhoid...Ouch!

If you have ever had a hemorrhoid, or known someone who has, you know they are pretty painful. Actually, just downright excruciating at time. And, it's not easy to talk about.  Who would you talk to about it?  Come on, who wants to admit they have a literal pain in their butt?  This is not the time for show and tell, lol.  Well, let me tell you, everyone will experience this awful, uncomfortable, debilitating pain at some point in their life.  Some causes have been attributed to chronic diarrhea, constipation, vein and circulation issues. Just sitting, wearing the wrong underwear or jeans, going potty or any movement can prove to be challenging. Who wants to experience this discomfort?

Well, having Crohn's, Colitis, leaky gut and IBS, I can tell you, I was embarrassed the first time a doctor told me I had a hemorrhoid.  But then he explained, "it is a busted blood vessel, in that 'area', due to being over-burdened, so it needs time to heal". Oh, that's it? A busted blood vessel? Well that didn't sound as terrible as the actual word, hemorrhoid. When I looked it up, it is explained as a vascular structure in the anal canal, that are cushions to help the stool evacuate. When these vascular structures, or veins, become swollen, irritated and inflamed, this is considered a hemorrhoid.

Some signs you have one...well, they are painful for starters.  It can be sore, throbbing, itchy and irritated. You may see blood after you go #2, wither in the toilet or on the toilet paper. Your stools may also be skinny, meaning something is keeping it from coming out in the size of your normal colon. Take your thumb and index finger and connect them together at the tips.  This forms a circle, which is the size of your colon. Stools should be about that size in diameter, and about 12-18" long in length.  That is a health bowel movement (after each meal).

So, what to do?  Well, first, understand the cause of the issue.  Is it diarrhea (constant purging irritation to the lining) or constipation (straining to "take out the trash")? It is that you are wearing things all of the time? Sitting to long? Varicose vein issues? Pregnancy? Obesity? Hormones?

Hydration (meaning drinking enough water daily and taking mineral to drive the hydration into the cell) is super important, along with food choices, and taking regular bathroom breaks.  Don't hold it in.  Go when you have to go!

Herbally and aromatherapy-wise, you have many choices.  I personally like to choose vasoconstrictors, circulation supporters, analgesics and anti-inflammatories from a variety of companies, so I know I have the best stuff that will give me results.  There are no cutting corners if you are serious about getting rid of this butt pain. So here is my favorite protocol..

JennScents Hemorrhoid Cream for topical application - http://shop.jennscents.com/Hemorrhoid-Relief-Salve-JSHEMRS.htm

Digestive Enzymes with a soothing blend - I like the Verdezymes since it is a 3 in 1 formula (enzymes, protease, soothing blend) - http://shop.jennscents.com/Solle-Verdezymes-VZYME.htm

Excell - for circulation, contains butcher's broom, maca, mullein, fenugreek and several other supporting herbs) - http://shop.jennscents.com/Solle-Excell-EXCELL.htm

Essentil Fatty Acid with a Fat emulsifier - this one has omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 with a fat emulsifier, so my 3 in 1 EFA's - http://shop.jennscents.com/SolleMegas-SMEGA.htm


I also offer private consultations to help you create an herbal and aromatherapy regimen, customized to your specific needs. You can see more details at www.JennScents.com.

Here's to a happy, healthy and pain-free day!  :)