Haemorrhoids: The Body’s Call for Flow and Relief
Haemorrhoids, or swollen veins in the rectal area, are the body’s way of expressing pressure, stagnation, and congestion in the lower bowel. They are not a random affliction, but a natural consequence of blocked circulation, sluggish elimination, and internal strain. The pain, itching, or bleeding that accompany them are signals that the body’s lower channels need rest, movement, and cleansing.
From a Natural Hygiene perspective, haemorrhoids arise when the body’s eliminative rhythm has been disturbed. Chronic constipation is often at the root — the colon becomes sluggish from the consumption of refined, mucus-forming foods such as white flour, dairy, and meat. As waste lingers too long, it ferments and hardens, creating pressure during elimination. This repeated straining distends the veins and causes inflammation in the rectal tissues. Yet the swelling itself is a healing effort — the body increases circulation to the area to dissolve congestion and stimulate repair.
Another major cause is enervation — the exhaustion of the body’s nerve energy from stimulants, stress, and overwork. The veins lose their tone and elasticity, and the natural muscular rhythm of the intestines weakens. Sitting for long periods, dehydration, and emotional tension all add to this stagnation. Haemorrhoids are therefore a local manifestation of a systemic issue: a body that has lost its natural flow.
Healing begins by restoring that flow. Fasting or fruit cleansing allows the bowels to rest and the bloodstream to purify. Juicy fruits like watermelon, papaya, and grapes soften stools naturally, while leafy greens and high-water foods restore hydration. The colon, freed from its burden, resumes its natural peristaltic rhythm. Avoiding salt, cooked fats, and spices prevents further irritation, allowing tissues to heal.
Movement is essential. Walking, stretching, and breathing deeply reawaken circulation throughout the abdomen and pelvis. The body thrives on gentle activity — it stimulates lymphatic drainage and brings oxygen to tissues starved of vitality. Likewise, rest in a horizontal position helps relieve pressure from the veins.
Emotional tension must also be released. Haemorrhoids often reflect an inner holding — of control, frustration, or unexpressed emotion. Relaxation, humour, and acceptance restore the lightness that both mind and body need to heal.
Haemorrhoids teach the principle of flow — that health depends on rhythm, not resistance. When we eat lightly, move freely, and allow nature to cleanse us, the body’s channels remain open and pain-free. The discomfort disappears not through suppression, but through alignment with the body’s wisdom. In releasing what we’ve been holding onto, both physically and emotionally, we rediscover true relief.