Third time's the charm...UTI question :(

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In a message dated 7/21/2003 8:23:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, Babylon writes:

 

 

I am currently taking total tonic, echinacea plus, fresh garlic,

kidney/bladder tea and tincture, cranberry capsules, vitamin C,

horsetail capsules and over a gallon of water a day. It still ain't

getting better. I think what I am taking is good but, I am not sure of

the dosage or how often I should take any of this???

 

Hm well it seems youre doing the right stuff lol. I always recommend cranberry, etc. If you have any cornsilk/marshmallow root I would add that for soothing. It really helped take the sting off of mine when I got my first and only one months back. I also had some uva ursi leaves in there.

 

Erin

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Hi folks!

 

Well first it was sunburn, then a big honking blister on the ball of my

foot...now it's a urinary tract infection.

 

I am currently taking total tonic, echinacea plus, fresh garlic,

kidney/bladder tea and tincture, cranberry capsules, vitamin C,

horsetail capsules and over a gallon of water a day. It still ain't

getting better. I think what I am taking is good but, I am not sure of

the dosage or how often I should take any of this???

 

This started late Friday night. It is much worse at night and in the

morning, then it starts feeling better during the day. Sometimes I

feel a slight twinge in my back as if it's starting to travel up the old

ureters. Don't want that to happen! Would appreciate any

suggestions.

 

Throbbing in Indiana...

Stevie

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I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in

capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I

would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing out...After

just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and while knocking

on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was about 12-13 years

ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES it...Gaye

 

In reply to:

I am currently taking total tonic, echinacea plus, fresh garlic,

kidney/bladder tea and tincture, cranberry capsules, vitamin C,

horsetail capsules and over a gallon of water a day. It still ain't

getting better. I think what I am taking is good but, I am not sure of

the dosage or how often I should take any of this???

 

Hm well it seems youre doing the right stuff lol. I always recommend

cranberry, etc. If you have any cornsilk/marshmallow root I would add

that for soothing. It really helped take the sting off of mine when I

got my first and only one months back. I also had some uva ursi leaves

in there. 

Erin

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Anjeweleyes

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Tuesday, July 22, 2003 12:01 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

 

Stevie,

Well, I used to have these things like every other month...the twinge in the back sounds like the bladder/kidney to me...could be wrong, but that's how I know I have a bladder/kidney infection.

This is what I did...

I got unsweetened, 100% cranberry juice. Yes, it is nasty, but sweetened just doesn't work as fast...it's just that simple for me.

At bedtime, straight from the bottle, I drink as much as my body will hold all at once, I don't sip this nasty stuff.

It seems that the bladder/kidney's need to be really full all at once...but, that may be in my head...then, I hop into bed. Sometime during the night you will wake up and have to pee like a race horse, I go pee and then, right then I drink the rest of the cranberry juice in one shot, or as much as I can between breaths until it's gone. (I usually get a 32 oz. bottle (I think) and this does the trick.) Then, in the morning (hopefully, I usually went with only having to get up once during the night) you will have to pee really bad again. That next day, I drink nothing but distilled water, and again as much as I possibly can all during the day. That does it for me. EVERY once in a while, when I procrastinate because I don't like the taste of unsweetened cranberry juice, I will have to do this the next night...but, that's all I've had to do it.

May not be something you want to try, but it's always worked for me...and, I've tried medicine, cranberry caps, just about everything I know of...and nothing works like this...and, when you hurt so bad you can't pee or hardly bend over...it's worth it to me, anyway.

I have tried this in the day time, but can't seem to hold it as long...and this may be in my head also, but it just 'feels' like it needs to sit for a while and soak all that yucky stuff up (or kill it) that's causing the pain and discomfort.

And, if you feel like you have to pee real bad and can't, a good hot bath helps a whole lot.

Like I said, I used to have these things alot, but since I've cut way down on sugar and Pepsi, and I drink lots and lots of water...haven't seen the old beast. This may not be your problem of getting them, but it sure seems to keep them away from me.

Angel

 

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Thanks Angel, I will look for some tomorrow! Do you think Wild Oats

store would have this or could I get this at any regular grocery?

love,

Stevie

 

 

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> Stevie,

> Well, I used to have these things like every other month...the

> twinge in the back sounds like the bladder/kidney to me...could be

> wrong, but that's how I know I have a bladder/kidney infection. This

> is what I did... I got unsweetened, 100% cranberry juice. Yes, it is

> nasty, but sweetened just doesn't work as fast...it's just that

> simple for me. At bedtime, straight from the bottle, I drink as much

> as my body will hold all at once, I don't sip this nasty stuff. It

> seems that the bladder/kidney's need to be really full all at

> once...but, that may be in my head...then, I hop into bed. Sometime

> during the night you will wake up and have to pee like a race horse,

> I go pee and then, right then I drink the rest of the cranberry

> juice in one shot, or as much as I can between breaths until it's

> gone. (I usually get a 32 oz. bottle (I think) and this does the

> trick.) Then, in the morning (hopefully, I usually went with only

> having to get up once during the night) you will have to pee really

> bad again. That next day, I drink nothing but distilled water, and

> again as much as I possibly can all during the day. That does it for

> me. EVERY once in a while, when I procrastinate because I don't like

> the taste of unsweetened cranberry juice, I will have to do this the

> next night...but, that's all I've had to do it. May not be something

> you want to try, but it's always worked for me...and, I've tried

> medicine, cranberry caps, just about everything I know of...and

> nothing works like this...and, when you hurt so bad you can't pee or

> hardly bend over...it's worth it to me, anyway. I have tried this in

> the day time, but can't seem to hold it as long...and this may be in

> my head also, but it just 'feels' like it needs to sit for a while

> and soak all that yucky stuff up (or kill it) that's causing the

> pain and discomfort. And, if you feel like you have to pee real bad

> and can't, a good hot bath helps a whole lot. Like I said, I used to

> have these things alot, but since I've cut way down on sugar and

> Pepsi, and I drink lots and lots of water...haven't seen the old

> beast. This may not be your problem of getting them, but it sure

> seems to keep them away from me. Angel

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I have corn silk and uva ursi and added some extra to Doc's

kidney/bladder tea.

 

Thanks for the suggestion!!!

Stevie

 

> Hm well it seems youre doing the right stuff lol. I always recommend

> cranberry, etc. If you have any cornsilk/marshmallow root I would add

> that for soothing.

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Thanks Gaye!!! I have 1 lb. of cornsilk so it should do me for a

while. ;} Stevie

 

 

 

 

> I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in

> capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I

> would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing

> out...After just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and

> while knocking on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was

> about 12-13 years ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES

> it...Gaye

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Well, I used to get it at the grocery store (big one, little ones don't usually carry unsweetened), but the last time I bought it was at the local natural store. For things like this, I now buy organic. And, really it ain't that much more...maybe half a dollar. And, the organic tastes better (if unsweetened cranberry can do that) than grocery store.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2003 12:20 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

Thanks Angel, I will look for some tomorrow! Do you think Wild Oats store would have this or could I get this at any regular grocery? love,Stevie

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Thanks! You're an Angel... ;}

 

love,

Stevie

 

> Well, I used to get it at the grocery store (big one, little ones

> don't usually carry unsweetened), but the last time I bought it was at

> the local natural store. For things like this, I now buy organic. And,

> really it ain't that much more...maybe half a dollar. And, the organic

> tastes better (if unsweetened cranberry can do that) than grocery

> store.

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Does it matter if the cornsilk is browned on top... I mean do you use just the part which is inside the ear of corn and cut off the browned top or use it too? never had an ocassion to use but I have some on hand... and got to wondering..SuziStevie <Babylon wrote: Thanks Gaye!!! I have 1 lb. of cornsilk so it should do me for a while. ;} Stevie> I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in> capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I> would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing> out...After just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and> while knocking on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was> about 12-13 years ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES> it...Gaye

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Hey Suzi,

 

Corn silk is the same whether it is inside the corn husks or outside. When it is dried it is pretty much all brown from what I have seen. No it does not matter whether you use the outside or the inside. It all works the same. Hmmm, Ma' Nottmeier and Papa Doc.... Sounds like we are getting a gang together here. Hahahahaha.

 

Love,

Don Quai

 

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22. July 2003 03:59:19 PM

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Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

 

 

Does it matter if the cornsilk is browned on top... I mean do you use just the part which is inside the ear of corn and cut off the browned top or use it too? never had an ocassion to use but I have some on hand... and got to wondering..SuziStevie <Babylon wrote: Thanks Gaye!!! I have 1 lb. of cornsilk so it should do me for a while. ;} Stevie> I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in> capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I> would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing> out...After just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and> while knocking on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was> about 12-13 years ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES> it...Gaye

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Don,

Not my cornsilk... it is dry but the part that was inside the husk is still "green" looking not "baked" looking... but as long as I can use either or both that is cool.

Suzi and I like Mama Sue better than "MA"... lol

Suzi

 

 

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Make a tea with the cornsilk..1 tsp. to a cup of water every 2

hours...keep it up until you start to feel better...then cut back to

every 4 hours, then 6..You will see a difference in the first day...Gaye

 

I'm not saying don't use the other ingredients, this is just what worked

for me.

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THANK YOU!!! Thank you!!! Thank you Gaye! This is what I was

looking for. :-D love, Stevie~off to make a cuppa...

 

> Make a tea with the cornsilk..1 tsp. to a cup of water every 2

> hours...keep it up until you start to feel better...then cut back to

> every 4 hours, then 6..You will see a difference in the first

> day...Gaye

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I would think the inside-unbrowned would be best...it hasn't been

exposed to the elements and I would think it has more healing

properties, being the freshest. The capsules I took had a uniform light

yellow color...Gaye

 

 

 

Does it matter if the cornsilk is browned on top... I mean do you use just the part which is inside the ear of corn and cut off the browned top or use it too? never had an ocassion to use but I have some on hand... and got to wondering..SuziStevie <Babylon wrote: Thanks Gaye!!! I have 1 lb. of cornsilk so it should do me for a while. ;} Stevie> I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in> capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I> would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing> out...After just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and> while knocking on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was> about 12-13 years ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES> it...Gaye

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Thans Gaye... that is kind of where my thinking was ... since not seeing the capsules.. this confirms it...

Suzigayekyc1 wrote:

 

I would think the inside-unbrowned would be best...it hasn't beenexposed to the elements and I would think it has more healingproperties, being the freshest. The capsules I took had a uniform lightyellow color...Gaye

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If it is fresh cornsilk that you have, I would think it should be dried

" carefully " ...But since the only kind I have used is storebought

capsules, I wouldn't even pretend to know how or even IF it should be

used fresh or dried...I am sure the capsule form is dried. (Logic)...but

it does seem I have read where you could use it fresh...but not certain.

Gaye

 

 

Thans Gaye... that is kind of where my thinking was ... since not seeing the capsules.. this confirms it...

Suzigayekyc1 wrote:

 

I would think the inside-unbrowned would be best...it hasn't beenexposed to the elements and I would think it has more healingproperties, being the freshest. The capsules I took had a uniform lightyellow color...Gaye

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Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

Tue, 22 Jul 2003 16:11:46 +0200 (Central Europe Daylight Time)

 

Hey Suzi,

 

Corn silk is the same whether it is inside the corn husks or outside. When

it is dried it is pretty much all brown from what I have seen. No it does

not matter whether you use the outside or the inside. It all works the same.

Hmmm, Ma' Nottmeier and Papa Doc.... Sounds like we are getting a gang

together here. Hahahahaha.

 

Love,

Don Quai

 

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22. July 2003 03:59:19 PM

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Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

 

Does it matter if the cornsilk is browned on top... I mean do you use just

the part which is inside the ear of corn and cut off the browned top or use

it too? never had an ocassion to use but I have some on hand... and got to

wondering..

Suzi

 

Stevie <Babylon wrote: Thanks Gaye!!! I have 1 lb. of cornsilk so

it should do me for a

while. ;} Stevie

 

 

 

 

> I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it in

> capsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad I

> would have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing

> out...After just a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and

> while knocking on wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was

> about 12-13 years ago...there about! I truly believe it CURES

> it...Gaye

 

 

 

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It does not matter if the cornsilk is brown or green IF you are making a tea.

 

If you are eating it raw, you want to eat it "green" = more enzymes and it tastes better.

 

When making a tea, you are only interested in the biochemical properties of the silk which are there whether it is green or brown.

 

One of the favorite tricks of Valorie and me, is to go into a healthfood store and talk to the produce manager and ask him if we can chuck his corn for him and keep the silk. They always look at us as if we have three heads, kinda smirk and say, "go ahead" while thinking we are nuts. We always look back at him as if he has three heads, kinda smirk, go ahead and do it, and walk outa th' store with a pound or three of awesome organic corn silk totally FREE of Charge. Great game!!!

 

And even if some of the store bought commercial organic stuff is OK, and even though the capsules work to some degree, wait till you try some of the fresh stuff (brown or green = no difference really) right off the cob. Phew!!!!!!!! The stuff is awesome. As a matter of fact, go easy with it to begin with as it might turn on a major detox and you could be pissing flames if you're not careful ;o) LOL

 

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Suzanne

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Tuesday, July 22, 2003 7:57 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

 

 

Does it matter if the cornsilk is browned on top... I mean do you use just the part which is inside the ear of corn and cut off the browned top or use it too? never had an ocassion to use but I have some on hand... and got to wondering..Suzi

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Thanks Doc... so you're saying you could do a detox with the cornsilk... hmmm.. about the amount on one ear of corn for a cup of tea....??? I may have to try this if it works as a detox......

Suzi"Dr. Ian Shillington" <Dr.IanShillington wrote:

 

 

 

 

And even if some of the store bought commercial organic stuff is OK, and even though the capsules work to some degree, wait till you try some of the fresh stuff (brown or green = no difference really) right off the cob. Phew!!!!!!!! The stuff is awesome. As a matter of fact, go easy with it to begin with as it might turn on a major detox and you could be pissing flames if you're not careful ;o) LOL

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

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In a message dated 7/22/2003 5:31:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, dragonhealing writes:

 

 

Juniper berries too.

 

Janet

 

 

Ah forgot about them!!! And don't yarrow flowers also help as an addition? We are thinking of all sorts of things lol. Hopefully find something to help...

 

Erin

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A detox of the Kidneys and the Bladder, yes.

Try a handful to 3 or 4 cups of distilled water and start from there. You can always raise or lower the dosage.

Doc

 

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Suzanne

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Tuesday, July 22, 2003 2:14 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

 

Thanks Doc... so you're saying you could do a detox with the cornsilk... hmmm.. about the amount on one ear of corn for a cup of tea....??? I may have to try this if it works as a detox......

Suzi

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I used Doc's remedy of the cornsilk with the uva ursi leaves

and it helped me. The only thing, Doc didn't warn me

about how bitter it was going to be, but that's ok. I forgive

ya Doc! lol

 

 

Gina

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In a message dated 7/22/2003 6:50:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, Piscesangel7 writes:

 

 

I used Doc's remedy of the cornsilk with the uva ursi leaves

and it helped me. The only thing, Doc didn't warn me

about how bitter it was going to be, but that's ok. I forgive

ya Doc! lol

 

LOL This was also the first time I was taking marshmallow in a tea and I wasnt prepared for the mucilage texture. I almost gagged but then realized it didnt taste that bad.

 

Erin

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Juniper berries too.

 

Janet

 

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gayekyc1

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Monday, July 21, 2003 8:34 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Third time's the charm...UTI question

I second Erin...Especially on the cornsilk...you can buy it incapsules...I had recurring yeast, bladder, kidney infections so bad Iwould have to go to the emergency room, from nearly passing out...Afterjust a couple days on the cornsilk I was 100% better, and while knockingon wood...lol-I haven't had them since and this was about 12-13 yearsago...there about! I truly believe it CURES it...GayeIn reply to:I am currently taking total tonic, echinacea plus, fresh garlic, kidney/bladder tea and tincture, cranberry capsules, vitamin C, horsetail capsules and over a gallon of water a day. It still ain't getting better. I think what I am taking is good but, I am not sure of the dosage or how often I should take any of this??? Hm well it seems youre doing the right stuff lol. I always recommendcranberry, etc. If you have any cornsilk/marshmallow root I would addthat for soothing. It really helped take the sting off of mine when Igot my first and only one months back. I also had some uva ursi leavesin there. Erin Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington