Prevention of UTI

Cranberry capsules will help the bladder repel infections, drinking more water - pure water - helps, wearing cotton underwear helps and ensuring optimal personal hygiene helps - using a non-residual body wash instead of soap makes quite a difference too.

answered by J R M

• Always maintain good personal hygiene. Keep the vaginal areas clean, always wipe from the front to back after a bowel movement to prevent contamination of the urinary tract.
• Wear cotton undergarments, which allow air circulation and discourage the warm, moist environment needed for bacteria growth Avoid to wear tight underwear to prevent undesirable bacteria growth.
• Urinate before and after intercourse.
• Drink 10-14 glasses of water in a day to prevent urinary infection. As drinking much water flushes out bacteria and other microorganisms which contaminate the urinary tract.
• Drinking cranberry juice is also helpful in treating and preventing urinary tract infection.
• Increase intake of citrus fruits which contains Vitamin C which reduces number of bacteria in urine.
• Avoid caffeine found in coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, and chocolates.

answered by Dr

From common cold to HIV, infections are there everywhere. It is body's defence that needs to be strengthened. Anti-fungals, anti-biotics, anti-virals are not the solutions. To boost the immunity, diet should be fresh, organic, balanced in all nutrients. One nutrient is fresh air too. Exercise/walking increases cellular oxygen and this boosts immunity too, in addition to reducing insulin resistance, an epidemic affecting 90% population globally.

Take 1 lemon juice with 2 pinches sea salt, 2 pinches turmeric powder, 1/2 inch ginger root juice, 1 glass water and honey to sweeten the drink. Take this for 10 days, not change in skin, change in early morning urine color etc. If you find benifits, continue life long and remain healthy.

answered by S B

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 number one 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.

Thankfully, there are a number of safe, natural alternative health methods you can try to help reduce the number of bladder infections you may experience.

• Drink plenty of water.
• Drink unsweetened cranberry or include Cranberry/Buchu Concentrate Capsules in your health program. Cranberry juice has historically been used to prevent bacteria from attaching to the lining of the bladder. Buchu Leaf acts as a urinary tract disinfectant and diuretic, which increases urine volume and helps flush the bacteria out of the urinary tract.
• 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.
• Take a natural antibiotic such as garlic, goldenseal or K ATC Concentrate to kill infection causing the bacteria.
• To sooth the urinary tract try taking marshmallow or slippery elm.

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answered by R L