Daily Column

November 24th, 2008

DEAR DR. GOTT:
I have heard different things about the ability of honey to cure hemorrhoids. What experience have you had with this? What amount of honey is used and how often?

DEAR READER:
I, too, have heard about the wonders of honey relieving symptoms or even curing hemorrhoids. A while back, I even asked my readers to write me about their experiences but I have not received anything as of yet.

As far as amount and frequency, I am unsure but would guess that the amount would be fairly minimal since it can be quite messy. Because it is safe, it can be used as often as necessary. Being used topically, it will not affect blood sugar levels.

I will request again that any of my readers with experience using honey for hemorrhoids write me their experiences.