Getting to the bottom of old wives’ tales

Sitting on a hot radiator or a cold wall will give you piles – true or false? As you can imagine neither sitting on a hot radiator or a cold wall would be very comfortable, but according to an old wives tale both of these can cause piles. Thankfully they weren’t quite right!

In the UK it is estimated up to 25% of the population is affected by haemorrhoids, which is a high statistic for a condition so rarely talked about. Piles in people over 50 are normally triggered by straining as a result of constipation and are never the consequence of temperature changes on the nether regions.

If you are looking for a way to help ease haemorrhoids then try Nelsons H+care Haemorrhoid Relief Cream, which can help to alleviate discomfort.  Made from a combination of four natural active plant extracts that have been specially chosen to help soothe and calm the sensitive skin area - Horse Chestnut for irritation, Peony for itching and Witch Hazel and Calendula to soothe.

Nelsons H+care Haemorrhoid Relief Cream is priced at £4.55 for 30g. Always read the label. Nelsons H+care Haemorrhoid Relief Cream is available in the Complementary Medicine section of Holland and Barrett (holland&barrett.com), Boots (boots.com) and all good pharmacies and health food shops nationwide.

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