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UTI Natural Remedies
Article about homeopathy and other remedies to help you cure your UTI.
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Natural Cures and Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection or UTI
Urinary tract infections or UTI are very common. Women are more suseptible to getting an infection because they have a shorter urethra than men and can get bacteria into the urinary tract more easily. Some women are also prone to recurring infections and these women may continue to have recurrences.
In men UTI can also lead to a prostate infection. This is more difficult to cure and you will definitely need to get your doctor involved. It is even difficult to cure prostate infection with antibiotics as many of them do not penetrate the infected prostate tissue.
Whenever you suspect a urinary tract infection you need to deal with it as quickly as possible. As seen above, it can turn into a prostate infection or it can also migrate up into the kidneys causing a kidney infection. This is much more dangerous than a UTI.
What Causes UTI?
The most common cause of UTI is when bacteria from the rectum or the vagina enters the urinary tract through the urethra. Once this bacteria enters into the urethra it travels upward into the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract causing an infection.
Waiting too long before urinating can also cause bladder infections. The bladder can be stretched to far and over time will weaken the bladder muscle causing the bladder to retain and not empty out completely. Some of the urine is then left in the bladder and may be a risk in causing urinary tract infection or bladder infection.
During sex vaginal bacteria can work its way into the urethra.
Women are more prone to get UTI during pregnancy.
What are the Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections?
Urge to urinate that cannot be delayed
Sharp pain or burning sensation in the urethra when urininating
Very little urine may be released
Urine may have blood in it
Pain in the lower abdomen or back
If you have a kidney infection instead, you may experience back pain, chills, fever, nausea and vomiting as well as the UTI symptoms. Be sure to get to your doctor immediately if you suspect a kidney infection.
Natural cures and remedies for UTI
Number one rule in treating UTI is to drink lots of water. This will help flush the bacteria out of your bladder and urinary tract.
Avoid eating dairy products and chocolate. You should also avoid spicy foods, carbinated drinks, alcohol and coffee.
D-Mannose -- I had never heard of D-Mannose until recently when I had UTI. It was very effective for me and a lot easier than drinking huge quantities of unsweetened cranberry juice. It is expensive but so easy to use.
Cranberry Juice -- Cranberry juice is an old staple in curing urinary tract infection. It is probably the most popular of all the remedies for UTI. Remember to use 100% unsweetened cranberry juice even if it is tart. One way to deal with the tartness is to dilute the juice in water as you are going to need to drink a lot of water anyway.
I personally find it easier to take a cranberry supplement and then just drink plenty of water. Usually the instructions will say to take only one capsule 1 to 3 times a day. That is the amount needed to maintain a healthy urinary tract and not to heal an infection. You will need to take at least two to three times more than suggested.
Uva Ursi -- This is an excellent herb for treating urinary tract infection. I have used it alone or in an UTI herbal tincture with other helpful herbs. Uva ursi contains arbutin a chemical that has antiseptic and analgesic properties that are helpful in clearing the urinary tract of bacteria. It is also astringent and has diuretic effects that help reduce the accumulation of uric acid. Uva Ursi has been used by herbalists for bladder infections and to ease the pain of uriniary stones or gravel.
How to Prevent UTI
Drink lots of water as urine flushes out bacteria from the urinary tract and therefore prevents infection.
Women who are prone to develop UTI after sexual intercourse should clean the vagina both before and after. It is helpful as well if the penis is also clean. Women should empty their bladders after sex flushing out any bacteria that may have entered the urethra.
Avoid using scented vaginal sprays and douches. These are not beneficial and may cause problems.
Wiping from front to back after a bowel movement.
Always wear cotton underwear.
Boost your immune system.
Eat a healthy diet avoiding refined and processed foods
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