Whether you’re trying to shed a few pounds or simply feel healthier, it all starts with the small choices you make every day. When individuals focus on a goal such as losing 50 pounds, they often fail to provide the much needed attention to the impact of habits. As we all know, weight loss is an outcome of the day to day choices we make. Therefore, focusing on those small steps/habits will lead to the outcome desired if your patient and consistent with them. Health is not a 90 day boot camp program, it’s a lifestyle that much be continued after the 90 days! Instead of focusing on drastic diet ..read more

” Here are some low FODMAP diet snacks that are easy to just grab and go! If you’re unfamiliar, the low FODMAP diet  has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders! One of the challenges of following a low FODMAP diet is finding snacks that are both satisfying and compliant with the diet’s guidelines. FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates that can be difficult to digest for some people, so the goal of the low FODMAP diet is to avoid or limit these types of carbohydrates. Just make sure to monitor the SERVING sizes!! Here are some ..read more

By Daniel Pendick, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch Getting older has its benefits—and its drawbacks. Included in the latter are hemorrhoids. These swollen blood vessels on the outer rectum and anus can turn bowel movements into intensely painful experiences. Classic symptoms include rectal pain, itching, bleeding, and possibly prolapse (protrusion of hemorrhoids into the anal canal). Although hemorrhoids are rarely dangerous, they can be a painful recurrent bother. Hemorrhoids come in two varieties. The internal type sprout from within the rectum. External h ..read more

Hemorrhoids are when the veins or blood vessels in and around your anus and lower rectum become swollen and irritated. This happens when there is extra pressure on these veins. Hemorrhoids can be either inside your anus (internal) or under the skin around your anus (external). Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. About half of all people will have hemorrhoids by age 50. Many women get hemorrhoids during pregnancy and childbirth. The pressure of carrying a baby in your belly puts extra stress on the blood vessels in your pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out when giving bir ..read more

Are you tired of eating the same boring foods on your weight management journey? The good news is, you don’t have to! I remember a time when I was so tired of eating the same thing to lose weight! I remember, just being so tired of it to a point it would affect my quality of life! I mean, going out with friends was not longer fun and during holidays, I viewed food as “good” and “bad”. Talk about, getting over it!! There are plenty of delicious and satisfying foods that can actually help you lose weight faster, and are backed by science! Here are 10 surprising foods to add to your weight loss ..read more

What are thrombosed hemorrhoids? All people have blood-filled sacs that cushion the passage of stool through the anal canal. When these sacs become stretched and enlarged, they are called hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids can occur during or after pregnancy, after long periods in a seated position (such as during long car trips), or because of constipation or diarrhea. Hemorrhoids generally are classified as external (outside of the anal canal), which can be very painful, and internal (inside the anal canal), which can protrude and bleed. External hemorrhoids can become thrombosed (develop blood clots ..read more

Hemorrhoids are enlarged or swollen veins in the lower rectum. The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are rectal bleeding, itching, and pain. You may be able to see or feel hemorrhoids around the outside of the anus, or they may be hidden from view, inside the rectum. Hemorrhoids are common, occurring in both men and women. Although hemorrhoids do not usually cause serious health problems, they can be annoying and uncomfortable. Fortunately, treatments for hemorrhoids are available and can usually minimize the bothersome symptoms.   HEMORRHOID SYMPTOMS Hemorrhoids are more common in peo ..read more

Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids If you’ve ever had hemorrhoids, you know how uncomfortable, embarrassing or painful they can be. Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women and, according to the Mayo Clinic, will affect almost three out of four adults in their lifetime. Many different factors can contribute to hemorrhoids forming, such as straining during bowel movements or not eating enough fiber. Hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins, may develop internally. Internal hemorrhoids grow inside the lower rectum and can cause bleeding, itching, swelling soiling and other both ..read more

If a hemorrhoid fills with too much blood, it can burst, which may cause some discomfort. Some people might be able to treat a burst hemorrhoid at home, but others will need medical treatment. In this article, we look at the different types of hemorrhoids, how they can burst, the symptoms, and when to see a doctor. What are hemorrhoids? A person may avoid burst hemorrhoids by not sitting on the toilet for extended periods. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in or around the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids can form due to excess pressure in the abdomen, anus, and rectum. Possi ..read more

In some people, hemorrhoids clear up after a few days. In other cases, they can become a regular occurrence. Hemorrhoids come from small clusters of veins in the anus and lower rectum. They develop when the veins become swollen or irritated. Some people may need medication or medical procedures to minimize their symptoms and shrink the hemorrhoids. They can cause pain and make simple activities, such as sitting or walking uncomfortable or challenging. In this article, learn more about how long hemorrhoids last, including during pregnancy and after birth, and how to get relief through tre ..read more