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An Exercise for Piles

WEN JIAO

HEMORRHOIDS, one of man's most common problems, can be alleviated with a therapeutic exercise advocated centuries ago in China. It involves regularly constricting the anal muscles to give a better blood circulation and tone to the tissues. As a matter of fact, the exercise is an essential move¬ment in qigong ( breathing) and taijiquan ( boxing) movements.
The method consists of four points: (1) breathing in, (2) putting the tip of the tongue on the palate, (3) constricting the anal muscles, and (4) holding the breath.
One proceeds as follows: Relax the body. Press the thighs together and make an effort to close the buttocks. Breathe in while raising the tip of the tongue to the palate, at the same time constricting the anal muscles. Hold the breath for a mo¬ment. Then breathe out and relax before repeating the movements.

The exercise can be done anywhere and in any body posi¬tion — sitting, lying or standing. It is best done at fixed hours every day, at least once in the morning and once in the evening, each time repeating the movements until one begins to tire.
Points to remember:

1. Those with anal fissures, inflammation or abscess around the anus should not do the exercise until these are healed.
2. Do the exercise daily without interruption.
3. Avoid eating hot and spicy foods.
4. Don't delay bowel movements.
5. Avoid strain and constipation.
6. Better results are often obtained by combining this exercise with qigong routines or supplementing them with warm baths, hot compresses or massage.