YOGA-A DISTINCTIVE THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TOWARDS HEMORRHOIDS

Hemorrhoids are also known as piles. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins located around the anus or in the lower rectum. It has been suggested that up to 75 percent of adults in Europe and North America will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Approximately 50 percent of those people aged 50 years and over will require treatment. However, it is striking that only around 4% actually seek medical treatment. Doctors say a large number of people who go and have a checkup are found to have hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are most common among adults aged between 45 and 65.This does not mean, however, that young people and children do not get them. Hemorrhoids are much more common among men than women. A woman is most likely to get them when she is pregnant. Yoga is an ancient technique that promotes holistic living through a combination of postures and breathing techniques.…