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A 3-step strategy is generally advised for reducing constipation and hemorrhoids.

In a nutshell:

1. Try a natural remedy
2. Diet improvement
3. 5 to 10 minutes of daily activity

Please don't forget to consult your doctor or physician beforehand.

First off, know this - several natural remedies for eliminating, relieving and reducing hemorrhoids are available. Unfortunately, there's no cure-all and you'd have to discover which actually works best for you.

One popular remedy is called the Collinsonia Root Powder. Collinsonia is a vegetable, sometimes called “Stone Root” on account of its rigidity, and is available in liquid or powder form. Stone Root is found in the state of Florida and Canada.

An interesting excerpt from Linda Clark’s Handbook of Natural Remedies for Common Ailments, 1976, on the Collinsonia Root, reads: “I have heard people rave enthusiastically about the results of this remedy, which works quickly.”. Its benefits can be listed thus:

• Supports blood vessel contractions and flow
• Reduces irritation and inflammation of veins
• Provides a tonic effect on weaken veins, capillaries, and tissue
• Improves digestion
• Helps to keep mucus membranes healthy

Step two, consider these simple changes to your diet.

• Snack on cherries, grapes, watermelon, mangos, grapefruits, prunes, bananas, apples and oranges between meals
• Cease intake of flour products, bread, dairy products, sodas
• Reduce the amount of protein
• Increase amount of vegetables consumed - carrots, celery, green lettuce are a good idea
• 2-3 glasses of water a day, minimum. Even a slight increase in water intake from your current amounts is hugely beneficial

Thirdly, get up and about and start a mild exercise program such as walking or swimming. No high-impact sport is necessary as 10 to 20 minutes a day is all that's required.

The three steps should help greatly, but again, please don't forget to get your physician or doctor's advice before you embark on the program.