Hemorrhoids or 'piles' (also known as emerods), is a fairly common affliction affecting both men and women. About 50% of people in the United States develop hemorrhoids at some point in their life. Hemorrhoids afflict the anal and lower rectal areas, which are rich in blood supply. When the blood vessels in these regions are stretched due to pressure, they swell up and form lumps, which are called piles. These lumps are painful and itchy, and can be a source of great discomfort.

Hemorrhoids (piles) can be internal (patient cannot see them) or external (can be seen hanging out from anus). A person may have both internal and external piles at the same time.

Internal hemorrhoids are classified further, based upon the degree to which they protrude from the anal canal.

According to this grading system

• Grade I hemorrhoids may bulge into the anal canal but do not protrude through the anus.
• Grade II hemorrhoids protrude through the anus during straining and defecation, but return spontaneously.
• Grade III hemorrhoids protrude through the anus while defecation or straining but do not return spontaneously, requiring the patient to gently push it back into its normal position with a finger.
• Grade IV hemorrhoids cannot be manually returned to their normal position.

Hemorrhoids Causes

The precise reason why piles occurs is not known, but it may be linked with excess pressure in the anus and the lower rectum. It develops when the veins are under constant pressure and get engorged with blood. If the pressure continues, the walls of the veins are stretched. Such a distended vessel leads to fluid accumulation and swelling in the surrounding tissue, leading to hemorrhoid formation. Some expert studies suggest that hemorrhoids are caused by continuous high pressure in the veins of the body, which occurs because humans stand upright. It can occur at any age.

Probability of incurring hemorrhoids increases in the following circumstances

1) If there is persistent constipation and excessive straining during bowel movements.
2) If there is persistent diarrhea.
3) During Pregnancy; pregnant, women are more susceptible to piles, as pressure from the growing uterus restricts blood flow in the pelvic area.
4) If there is a medical history of piles in the family.
5) If there is a personal history of varicose veins. Many people with varicose veins have been known to develop piles, although piles are not a form of varicose veins.
6) With increasing age, one is more prone to having piles.

Hemorrhoids Symptoms

Symptoms of hemorrhoids can come and go. However, some main indications are:

• Itching: This is because piles irritate the area around the anus.
• Pain and discomfort: This happens due to swelling around the piles, and from scratching of the lining of anal canal by feces as it passes over the lumpy area.
• Bleeding: Bleeding normally occurs because of excessive scratching
• A lump formation: It can be felt in second or third-degree piles, which may also be tender and can cause pain.

Diagnosis of Hemorrhoids

The diagnosis of hemorrhoids (piles) is based on medical history, physical examination and visual inspection of the anal canal and rectum.

External hemorrhoids can be confirmed clinically with a visual examination followed by a rectal examination. However, diagnosis of internal hemorrhoids may sometimes be difficult during rectal examination. In such cases, an instrument called an Anoscope is inserted into the anal canal to view the lining. This is an OPD procedure. A more detailed observation can be carried out by a procedure called Sigmoidoscopy that is done under sedation or anesthesia. Besides these, the physician may also advise for stool culture, to detect the presence of occult blood.

An Allopathic practitioner may prescribe fiber supplements to soften stools. These can only prevent further irritation of piles with hard feces, but do not treat hemorrhoids completely. Over-the-counter products used to treat hemorrhoids include rectal suppositories, stool softeners, topical preparations and medicated wipes. Hydrocortisone (Anusol-HCA, Proctocorta, Proctofoam-HCA) contained in these products reduces inflammation, itching and swelling. But, the treatment provides only temporary relief and symptoms of piles may recur once the medication is stopped.

Patients, who continue to experience symptoms (despite trying conservative measures), may be offered minimally invasive procedures like rubber band ligation and bipolar coagulation. But even after these procedure, many patients experience continued 'tightness'. Patients, who experience severe symptoms despite conservative or minimally invasive therapies, are typically advised to go for surgical removal of Hemorrhoids.

Although Hemorrhoids (piles) is a fairly common ailment, conventional medicine does not have much to offer. Most of the severe cases end up being surgically treated. Even surgery does not ensure 'cure' and there have been many cases of relapse after the treatment. In anticipation of a painful surgery, many people do not even disclose their problem for as long as they can bear it.

General Tips for reducing the risk of Hemorrhoids /Piles

• Avoid excessive straining during bowel movements.
• Drink plenty of liquids for proper hydration.
• Eat a diet rich in fiber.
• Exercise regularly.

Complementary Natural Care

Advances in natural medicines and clinical trials have now made it possible to develop therapies that are believed to maintain the structure and functions of the rectum.

Natural therapies including Ayurvedic (Pyslact Tablets) and Advanced Homeopathic remedies (Vein Pills (VP) 30) are believed to work by: **

• Enhancing blood circulation
• Soothing the internal lining of the intestines
• Inducing normal digestion and bowel movements
• Empowering your immune responses

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding natural supplements and complementary therapies, which their FDA may not have studied yet. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims. To show the efficacy of our products, we point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that prove their efficacy in a "scientific manner". In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines, in order to show that natural products can be just as, or even more effective than drugs, which tend to have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product. We support you in your right to know and choose natural medicine!

Research on Resonance Homeopathic Ingredients

• Aesculus hippocastanum: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance homeopathic remedy may improve the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels. ¹
• Collinsonia: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance homeopathic remedy may wield a corrective action on the anorectal region. ²
• Millefolium: Studies suggest that this Advanced Resonance homeopathic remedy may improve the blood flow to the veins. ³

Herbal research

• Zinziber officinale: Studies suggest that this traditional herbal remedy may support the structure and functions of the mucous membrane cells of the anal region. ⁴
• Haritaki: Studies suggest that this traditional herbal remedy may support the structure and functions of the rectum. ⁵

Nutraceutical research

• Brussel sprouts: Studies suggest that Brussel sprouts may support the normal flow of blood in the veins by reducing venous congestion. ⁶

Allopathic 

Allopathic treatments for Hemorrhoids include rectal suppositories, stool softeners, topical preparations and medicated wipes. Hydrocortisone (Anusol-HCA, Proctocorta, Proctofoam-HCA) present in these products reduces inflammation, itching and swelling. But, the treatment only relieves the symptoms temporarily and the symptoms might recur once the medication is stopped

• Side Effects of Hydrocortisone

If you have read the research above, you are now in a position to make an intelligent decision. We suggest you discuss this research with your Doctor or one of our Doctors available online.

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Biogetica is on the vanguard of healthcare innovation combining for the first time three separate and unique disciplines: traditional ayurvedic herbs, advanced resonance homeopathy, and ground-breaking nutraceuticals designed from the molecule up to provide health and freedom to you.

Our mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to help bring your body into balance.

Biogetica’s products reflect an understanding of both the molecular and vibrational nature of life and therefore bridge the gap between the current understandings of medicine, biology, and quantum physics.

Our natural remedies potentially work by: **

• Supporting the structure and functions of the rectum
• Enhancing your blood circulation
• Soothing the internal lining of your intestines
• Inducing normal digestion and bowel movements
• Empowering your immune responses

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we’ve helped uplift.

Prana' stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. 'Pranayama' is the process that helps us control 'Prana', and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

1.Tandem Breathing ('Sahita Kumbhaka') 

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise. 

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra 'OM AARAH', if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time. 
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance:

It's a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits:

It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath ('Surya Bheda')

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.

2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.

3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.

4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.

5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again. 

Time limit: 

Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased. 

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens 'Kundalini Shakti'

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath ('Ujjayi')

Steps: 

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth. 
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be 'twisted'. 
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit:

3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch's
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari) 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound 'Si'/ 'C'. 
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 

Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth. 
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced. 
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation. 
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort. 
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round. 
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round. 

Time limit: 

Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening. 

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies 'Nadi' and awakens the 'Kundalini' quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on 'Khichdi', and take an Enema ('Bhasti') in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

 Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of 'humming of bees' is produced when it is practiced.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee ('Bhramara'). Concomitantly chant 'Om'.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely. 
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort. 
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils. 

Time limit: 

Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace ('Samadhi')

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath ('Murcha Pranayama') 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows ('Trikuti'). 
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint. 
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly. 

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath ('Kevala Kumbhaka') 

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.

2. First half round:

• Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
• Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
• Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
• This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
• This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

3. Second half round:

• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: 

If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: 

Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds.

This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications

Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

So please, let it happen.

 

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Advaita self discovering meditation with Apoorv"I AM THAT I AM"meditation with Dr Stephen Wollinsky

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