NATURAL TIPS TO TREAT HERNIA

What is a Hernia?

A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness in the muscle wall that allows part of an internal organ to push through. This disorder comes along with mild to severe pain which is uncontrollable.

There is a risk of hernias becoming strangulated and restrict blood supply, because the area through which they protrude may exert pressure on the blood vessels and constrict them. Once blood supply is cut off, immediate medical care is required as the tissue needs oxygen to survive.

Types of Hernia

INGUINAL HERNIA: An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscle. They may develop on either side of the pubic bone and are more common in men.

FEMORAL HERNIA: A femoral hernia occurs when tissue bulges from the lower belly into the upper thigh, just below the groin crease. Femoral hernias occur more often in women than in men.

UMBILICAL HERNIA: An umbilical hernia occurs when intestine, fat, or fluid pushes through a weak spot in the belly. This causes a bulge near the belly button, or navel. This is common in babies.

HIATAL HERNIA: A hiatal hernia is different from other types of hernias, because it involves the stomach instead of the intestine. It occurs when part of your stomach bulges up through your diaphragm and into your chest. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates your belly from your chest. You can't feel a hiatal hernia or see a bulge.

INCISIONAL OR VENTRAL HERNIA: Incisional hernias are often the largest and most challenging hernia. Incisional hernias are hernias that result from weakness in the abdominal wall created by previous surgery. These tend to be large complicated hernias with scar tissues.

Symptoms of Hernia

Most small hiatal hernias cause no signs or symptoms.

Larger hiatal hernias can cause signs and symptoms such as:

Heartburn
Belching
Difficulty swallowing
Fatigue

Causes of Hernia

Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
Family history of hernias
Obesity
Injury to the area
Being born with an unusually large hiatus
Persistent and intense pressure on the surrounding muscles, such as when coughing, vomiting, or straining during a bowel movement or while lifting heavy objects

Many individuals believe the only remedy for the condition is a surgical hiatal hernia repair. While this procedure is often effective, it is not the only option. Many natural home remedies for hiatal hernia are available and effective. To treat hernia, there are some of the best natural home remedies for you to use. Take a look:

30 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR HERNIA

1-Castor oil, Milk

Stir 2 tsp Castor oil in a cup of lukewarm milk and drink for 2 months continually.
This is a highly beneficial and trial prescription to get relief from Hernia.

2-Peach Leaves Tea

Boil 25 gm Peach Tree Leaves in 3 cups of water for 5-7 minutes strain and stir well 25 gm pure Honey take 3 times a day.
After consuming you will get relief from primary hernia quickly.

3-Aloe Vera juice

Drinking a ¾ cup of Aloe Vera juice by adding Honey and Lemon juice to taste, twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening is very good for managing hiatal hernia discomfort.

4-Green tea

Unlike other tea leaves, Green tea is unfermented and is high in polyphenol content, a strong antioxidant compound that is helpful in treat hernia.
One cup of green tea twice in a day is good for those who are suffering with hernia good for overall health.

5-Apple cider vinegar

Mix one tablespoon of Raw Apple cider vinegar in an 8 oz glass of water or Take 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar in 8 oz water twice a day and sip during each meal or before breakfast, lunch, and dinner 3 months.
You should check the acidity level in your stomach before consuming apple cider vinegar. It will only help you if your stomach is not producing enough acid. Otherwise it will make your condition worse because ACV is highly acidic.

6-Cinnamon Tea

Simmer 1 tsp crushed Cinnamon in 3 cups of water for 5 minutes strain and add Honey to taste and drink thrice a day.
Cinnamon helps calm and soothe the stomach.

7-Warm water

Drink about a glass of either room temperature or slightly warm water when you get out of bed first thing in the morning (No coffee, no tea, no juice, no cold water, just warm water). When you are suffering from hernia, you should consume a lot of water.
Experts say that water helps to ease the pain in the stomach especially if you are suffering from inguinal hernia where the soft tissue of the intestines starts protruding through a tear or a weak point of the lower abdominal wall.

8-Turmeric, Cayenne pepper, Milk

Stir well 1 tsp Turmeric & ½ tsp Cayenne peppers in a cup of milk and take twice a day for 7-8 months.
After consuming you will have no issues with your Hiatal Hernia at all.

9-Apple cider vinegar, Baking soda, Honey

Add 1 tsp Honey, 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar and ¼ tsp Baking soda in an 8 oz glass of water and drink.
This is a highly beneficial and trial treatise to cure Hiatal Hernia.

10-Buttermilk

If you are suffering from hernia, one of the best ways to ease out the pain is by consuming buttermilk at least thrice in a day.
Buttermilk Yogurt consumed in this form can help you get rid of hernia naturally. Buttermilk is a good substitute if you are not a tea lover.

11-Licorice, Milk

The herb Licorice has long been used as a healing remedy for various ailments such as respiratory trouble and sore throat.
Licorice root may also encourage healing of damaged areas in the stomach lining and esophagus caused by a hernia.
After mixing ½ teaspoon of Licorice herb powder with ½ cup of warm milk should be drunk once in a week to treat a hernia.
This will help to alleviate burning and pain in the chest and throat.

12-Chamomile Tea

Chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is a natural remedy for digestive conditions. Hernias in the abdominal region may lead to acid reflux.
The herb chamomile helps to soothe the lining of the digestive tract and reduces the production of stomach acids. It also helps to soothe esophageal lining.
Drink a cup of chamomile tea up to four times a day, between meals.

13-Slippery Elm Tea

Slippery Elm Tea is excellent for soothing hiatal hernia symptoms. It covers the mucus membranes of the esophagus with a protective coat that relieves inflammation caused by acid.
Simmer 1 tsp of dried Slippery Elm in a cup of water strain add honey to taste and drinks daily.
Slippery Elm and Chamomile tea is also a very effective remedy for hernia.
A paste made from slippery elm should be mixed into chamomile tea and consume in small amounts for best results.

14-Black Tea

Experts say that warm tea should be drunk at regular intervals when you are suffering from hernia. Tea is consumed to soothe the pain caused by hernia.
Black tea is one of the best teas when compared to the rest to cure and treat hernia. One cup of Black tea twice in a day is good for those who are suffering with a hernia.

15-Solomon Seal Root Tea

Solomon Seal Root is significantly known to strengthen the muscular structure of the body when taken as a tea.
Put one teaspoon of Solomon seal root in a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 20 minutes before drinking.

16-Hawthornia

Hawthornia is an herbal supplement consists of herbs such as Citrus seed, Hawthorn, Fennel and Litchi seeds, which helps to strengthen the muscles that support and protect the internal organs.
It may even help to stop a hernia from developing and prevent its recurrence.

17-Shepherd’s purse

The herb Shepherd’s purse helps to relieve inflammation, pain and swelling.
It can also reduce bleeding and infection. Its tincture may be applied externally to the hernia-affected area to alleviate the symptoms.
The herb may also be taken internally in the form of supplements.

18-Marshmallow root Tea

Marshmallow root has many health benefits such as improved digestion and decreased production of digestive acids. It may thus help to alleviate hernia-related symptoms.
To make your own marshmallow root tea, place 25 g /1 oz of the root into a liter of water keep boiling the mixture and letting it simmer for seven to 10 minutes.
Drink marshmallow tea throughout the day, up to about a quart (4 cups) for maximum benefit. However in rare cases it may trigger diarrhea.

19-Calendula Tea

Calendula Tea soothes inflamed tissue and reduces inflammation.

20-Lady’s mantle Tea

Lady’s Mantle tea is most preferred when you are suffering from hernia. It also helps to lower excess acidity by stimulating increased mucus production.
Standard brew one to two teaspoons of dried herb to each cup of water. Drink warm to soothe inflamed intestinal walls.
This herb’s effects aren't limited to external uses. Soaking sores and wounds in a Lady’s Mantle infusion will provide relief for inflammation and speed healing time.
Lady’s Mantle is an especially good herb to add to a post-partum sitz bath for those tender tissues.

21-Gentian Tea

Gentian Tea, an age-old digestive aid, prevents heartburn. Simmer one teaspoon of gentian in a cup of water for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle just a pinch of ginger and cayenne in the tea. Drink one-half hour before meals.

22-Ginger Tea

Ginger root is known to help in protecting the esophagus and stomach from damage due to buildup of gastric acids and bile.
One cup of ginger root tea is consumed on an empty stomach to relieve the pain caused by hernia. However, one should be careful when consuming ginger tea as it could lead to stomach upset.

23-Gruel of rice

Gruel (Khichri) of Rice and Green gram/ Golden gram (Moong dal) should be given to the child/patient daily until patient recover.
This is very beneficial and it will provide relief from disease very rapidly.

24-Peppermint

Peppermint should not be consumed in any form (Tea, Infusion, and Juice) for at least two hours, before going to bed.

25-Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola is good for wound healing and is an effective general tonic.

26-American Ginseng

American Ginseng helps strengthen internal defenses.

27-Coffee Wash

Wash the area regularly with coffee to cure hernia.

28-Coconut oil, Olive oil, Castor oil

Apply gently over the area with room temperature any one of these oils Coconut oil, Olive oil, Castor oil for 20-30 minutes.

29-Comfrey Poultices

Comfrey is a cell regenerating herb. It works on even old scars and wounds. If you are looking for something natural and non-invasive to try, that is what I would try. You could make poultices out of dried comfrey leaves.
Put 2 Tablespoons of dried comfrey leaves in a mug and cover with some just boiled water, enough to rehydrate the leaves.
Let it sit until the leaves are cooled enough to handle. Put in a paper towel or cloth and fold over.
Place this over the pained area. At this point you can cover with plastic wrap and an ace bandage. You could leave it on for an hour or two.
It could take several weeks of doing this daily to see any improvement.) But it would be lots easier and cheaper than surgery.

BEST HERNIA EXERCISES

While standing, bring your arms straight out from your sides and bend your elbows so that your hands are touching your chest. Then stand up on your toes as high as possible and DROP down onto your heels, rather like a weightlifter's squat! You should force a pretty good jolt. Drop down like this 10 times in a row. Then, while standing with your arms up, pant short quick breaths for about 15 seconds. That's it.
Sit and take a deep breath, hold it. Still holding my breath, lift your knees as high and as long as you can. Exhale and lower knees slowly (at the same time). Walk around for a minute. Repeat as necessary.
Every morning or when it is acting up stand up straight, feet shoulder width apart, take a deep breath and place your fingers into your "chest" (right where your rib cage separates) as far as you can, upon exhale pull the fingers straight down. Repeat as necessary.

SOME OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS

Do not apply any heat to the area and avoid any pressure over the swollen area.
An ice bag may help to control the pain.
Do not exhaust yourself.
Do not exercise with full stomach.
If you are overweight, losing weight alone may relieve the symptoms.
Avoid wearing tight clothes around your chest or abdomen. They put pressure on the stomach.
Avoid eating large meals. Eating small, frequent, bland meals to keep pressure on the esophageal sphincter.
Do not eat for at least 2 hours before going to sleep.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Do not bend over or lie down after eating.
For hernia treatment avoids drinking alcohol.
Avoid eating fats or high cholesterol foods that causes bloating in the abdomen.
Avoid constipation, avoid straining during bowel movements and protect the back when lifting heavy objects.
Avoid or reduce pressure on your stomach.
Avoid exercising on a full stomach.
Elevate the head of your bed 6 inches by placing bricks under the bed frame. Gravity will help prevent stomach acid from moving up into esophagus as you sleep. Do not use pillows, as they tend to increase pressure on the abdomen. This is very effective home remedy for hernia.