[Health&Healing] Healing Urinary Tract Infections Naturally

[Guest guest]

You know I am going to say homeopathic remedies will help, and how

by treating it homeopathically you get to address the underlying

condition that allowed the urinary infection to take root in the

first place, so that it will minimize or eliminate further

occurances...

 

So, that being said, I also recommend, especially this time of year

when fresh cranberries are available, to juice them fresh right

along with apples... I will go through half a bag of ocean spray

cranberries, when organic are not available, then follow with apples

for taste and to help the berries through the juicer. Mix that

juice with a gallon of water and drink through out the day...

Variations also include adding ginger root, oranges, pears, etc.

But be sure to mix a fresh batch each day- oxidation will take its

toll...

 

Be Well,

Misty L. Trepke

http://www..com

 

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. (Misty's note- Aim for a gallon in the

morning, and another gallon throughout the day...)

 

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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