Healing Urinary Tract INfections Naturally

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Healing Urinary Tract Infections Naturally

by Dr. Rita Louise

 

A urinary tract infection is an infection of the kidneys, bladder or

urethra. In most cases, it is brought on by the introduction of the

E. Coli bacteria into the urethra. This can cause inflammation or

infection. For example, when this bacteria travels up the urethra to

the bladder, it is the #1 cause of bladder infections. While the E.

Coli bacteria is the most common cause of urinary tract infections,

bacteria can also enter the urinary tract via the blood stream that

feeds the kidneys and cause an infection. It can also be introduced

through the insertion of medical instruments such as a catheter.

 

Normally, the urinary tract contains no bacteria. Bacteria that does

enter the urethra and bladder is usually eliminated during urination.

If, however, bacteria remains it can easily grow and cause an

infection. The risk of a urinary tract infection is greater when the

bladder or urethra becomes blocked and the flow of urine is decreased

such as with an enlarged prostate or bladder stones. They cause urine

to pool in the bladder and bacteria can flourish. In women, sexual

intercourse, the use of a diaphragm, the combination of condoms and

spermicidal foam and personal hygiene may increase the likelihood of

urinary tract infections as well.

 

There are a number of symptoms that may indicate the presence of a

urinary tract infection. They include: a persistent urge to urinate,

even after the bladder has be emptied: burning during urination, both

when starting and during elimination: a strong, unpleasant odor: urine

that may appear cloudy: pain in the back below the ribs: fever, nausea

and/or vomiting: blood in the urine.

 

Recommendations For Wellness

 

Drink plenty of water.

 

Take 5000 mg. of Vitamin C daily. It has been shown to inhibit the

growth of E. Coli and will increase the acidity of urine, thus

creating an unfriendly environment for the growth of infection causing

bacteria.

 

Drink unsweetened cranberry or blueberry juice or try cranberry

capsules. Cranberry juice has historically been used to prevent

bacteria from attaching to the lining of the bladder.

 

Supplement with buchu leaf, which acts as a urinary tract disinfectant

and diuretic or use cornsilk juniper, asparagus, horsetail or nettles

to increase urinary volume and flush the bacteria out of the urinary

tract.

 

Take a natural antibiotic such as garlic, goldenseal or horseradish to

kill infection causing the bacteria.

 

To sooth the urinary tract try taking marshmallow or slippery elm.

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