Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies
Urinary tract infection or UTI is one of the leading causes of trips to the doctor for women. Women get them more often than men because of the way we are built. There are two specific types of uti's also known as bladder infections. Bacterial cystitis is caused by bacteria and interstitial cystitis or chronic urethritis is a non-bacterial form. We'll discuss both here.
Bacterial cystitis From the book Healthy Healing, by Linda Page, this type of a urinary tract infection can be caused by -a staph, strep, colibacillus or a rhinitis cold infection, aggrivated by the overuse of antibiotics. -chlamydia infection. -fecal bacteria, usually E. coli that migrate up the urethra. -stress. -spermicides and contraceptives. -kidney malfunction. -food allergies. -lack of adequate fluids. -aluminum coodware. -poor elimination. -tampons or diaphragms pinching the neck of the bladder, hampering waste elimination. I had this infection once and my doctor told me that it was caused by having sex. My husband worked out of town and didn't come home very often so sex was far and few between. The doctor said that because I wasn't used to it, it caused irritation which let the bacteria get ahold. For men the cause can be prostrate trouble not letting the bladder empty completely, or sex. Common symptoms of a bacterial cystitis urinary tract infection Again from Healthy Healing [ 15% Off Healthy Healing Expanded 12th Edition. SIGNED] -frequent, urgent, burning, painful urination, especially at night. -pain in the lower back and abdomen, below the navel. -often chills and fever as the body tries to throw off infection. -strong, turbid (muddy, thick, not clear), foul smelling urine. -cloudy or bloody urine. -If you have pain above the waist, it may be a kidney infection or kidney stones instead of a bladder infection. What can I do about it? I am going to recommend the Crystal Star product from Healthy Healing because I have recommended them to clients and have seen the results. I trust them to do the job. To control infection and bacterial adhesion use Crystal Star BLDR-K caps, 2 every 3 hours at the first hint of a urinary tract infection. And/or BLDR-K tea (with 2 ANTI-BIO caps each time if the problem is severe). -cranberry caps every 3 hours. -grapefruit seed extract caps, 2 daily, and a glass of water with 1 tsp. baaking soda in it. -cantharis (homeopathic) can sometimes stop a uti immediately. To curb pain and inflammation use cornsilk caps or uva vusi tea daily. To re-establish vaginal flora to reduce recurrence
rate us a lactobacullus suppository, or 1 Tbsp. acdiophilus powder in warm water
as a douch for 4 days after treating a uti with antibiotics. Interstitial cystitis, Chronic urethritis (non-bacterial urinary tract infections) Common symptoms - small sores and cracks scarring the bladder lining -tough bladder so that normal urination is impossible. -pain goes away during urination, then immediately returns. -breakdown of bladder tissue, even when infection is not present. -cloudy urine with foul odor. -systemic fever and aching. Common causes -leaks in the bladder wall that allow urine to irritate bladder tissue, even to destroy bladder lining. - sometimes accompanies endometriosis. -environmental and food allergies. -lowered immunity (according to Life Extension Disease Prevention and Treatment book it can be considered an auto-immune problem). -dietary triggers causing acidity in the system. -pelvic congestion from chronic constipation, lowered libido, or heavy, painful menstrual periods. -dehydration. Help for non-bacterial urinary tract infection To control pain and swelling use Crystal Star BLDR-K extract and/or BLDR-K tea or cat's claw tea 3 cups daily. -Crystal Star ANTI-BIO caps 6 a day during acute periods. -Crystal Star ANTI-SPZ caps 4 at a time or scullcap tea every few hours for pain. To control inflammation take a tsp. baking soda in 8 oz. water at the first signs to alkalize the urine before it reaches the bladder. Then take a calcium carbonate capsule every 12 hours. Bladder infection teas, to drink or use as a compress on the abdomon. -cornsilk- -dandelion, nettles tea -horstail -make a blend of uva ursi or buchu leaves, ecinacea root, nettle leaves - 1 handful of each - take for 6 days. [ FREE Shipping on Crystal Star Herbal Nutrition Internet Orders* ] Make sure to drink plenty of water, fruit juice (fresh squeezed if possible), and vegetable juices. Avoid coffee, pop, sugar, and spicy foods. Some antibiotics could even irritate the infection. Make sure to eat unsweetened plain yogurt or take a good probiotic. This is a good preventitive measure to do all the time. If you get urinary tract infections after sex, make sure to urinate before and after. And always wipe from the front to back after going to the bathroom. As painful as any urinary tract infection can be, I do remember that, practice prevention to save yourself the misery. Keep your immune system strong and drink plenty of fluids to keep your bladder flushed. Nothing on this page has been approved by the FDA and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your Healthcare Professional.
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