Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Cranberry extract should do the job. Your health food store should have it. Also I would think that total tinoc will kill it quick, see if you can get your hands on some. Rachel [rachelbabe86] Sunday, August 15, 2004 2:53 PM herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - UTI's Funny that there was talk of bladder infections today, since I called my doctor today, and he said this severe pain I'm having is probably a infection that is common to get after the bladder surgery I had 9 days ago. The pain has been very very bad the last few days, was almost gonna go to the ER, never thought it was just an infection. He said to go in to see the doctor tomorrow. Except I know I will just be given a prescription for it, and I'm trying to stay away from medicines! So is there anything natural I can do for it? I can't drink Cranberry Juice because of the bladder disorder I have. I can try and go to the health food store and get something tomorrow, if there is anything that will for sure get rid of this soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I will tell you what helped me and FAST!!! I took fresh garlic, about 2 cloves. I peeled both cloves, put them in a blender with 1 cup of whole milk organic yogurt, stoneyfield has large containers and they are plain, so no sugar. Then I added 1 banana. I blended this and drank it. It was pleasant tasting and within 20 minutes my pain was gone and the frequent urination was gone. I drank another the next day and the infection was gone. It was surprising to me that it would work so fast and be so effective. I am grateful to those who have posted in the past of FRESH GARLIC's healing properties. IT WORKED!!!! ===== Love and Laughter, Theresa M. Hook hooked_on_travel New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 I can't have anything acidic so I couldn't have the cranberry extract at all. I might try the grlic though, we have some now. Is it safe to have that much garlic at once though? I'm on a really strict diet and can't have anything diary, and also can't have bananas, so have any idea what other things I can put with it to make a shake? I make blueberry shakes with vanilla rice milk almost everyday, but don't kno how great garlic would be with that. I have read garlic is good for a lot of thing, but just not sure how to use it. I have it in almost everything I have for meals though! So quite a bit, but probably not two cloves worth! Any suggestions how else I could use it would be great, thanks!!! herbal remedies , theresa hook <hooked_on_travel> wrote: > I will tell you what helped me and FAST!!! I took > fresh garlic, about 2 cloves. I peeled both cloves, > put them in a blender with 1 cup of whole milk organic > yogurt, stoneyfield has large containers and they are > plain, so no sugar. Then I added 1 banana. I blended > this and drank it. It was pleasant tasting and within > 20 minutes my pain was gone and the frequent urination > was gone. I drank another the next day and the > infection was gone. It was surprising to me that it > would work so fast and be so effective. I am grateful > to those who have posted in the past of FRESH GARLIC's > healing properties. IT WORKED!!!! > > > ===== > > Love and Laughter, > > Theresa M. Hook > > hooked_on_travel > > > > New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Rachel...I am thinking Lobelia for the pain...Mary O - " Rachel " <rachelbabe86 <herbal remedies > Sunday, August 15, 2004 3:52 PM Herbal Remedies - UTI's > Funny that there was talk of bladder infections today, since I called > my doctor today, and he said this severe pain I'm having is probably > a infection that is common to get after the bladder surgery I had 9 > days ago. The pain has been very very bad the last few days, was > almost gonna go to the ER, never thought it was just an infection. He > said to go in to see the doctor tomorrow. Except I know I will just > be given a prescription for it, and I'm trying to stay away from > medicines! So is there anything natural I can do for it? I can't > drink Cranberry Juice because of the bladder disorder I have. I can > try and go to the health food store and get something tomorrow, if > there is anything that will for sure get rid of this soon! > > > > > > 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 to > prescribe 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 Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 if you're taking it medicinally (and you couldn't pay me to do this recreationally) just crush the garlic and eat it with a spoon. down the hatch! it won't be pleasant, so have some water ready for afterwards. milk would be better for the base, but it sounds like you don't do that. the bit with the yogurt and the banana is just to make it palatable. generally, by the way, i recommend as much as four cloves at a time, especially for warding off flu season nasties. keep in mind with garlic - it's antibiotic, and it's pretty indiscriminate about it. make sure to have something probiotic in the weeks following so much garlic consumption to rebuild your intestinal flora - good lactofermented kimchi will do the trick, or high-quality kefir (not that helios crud they sell in the stores), or lactofermented lambic ale...if you can't do any better then at least take a probiotic supplement. -katja in central vermont. At 09:16 PM 8/15/2004, you wrote: >I can't have anything acidic so I couldn't have the cranberry extract >at all. I might try the grlic though, we have some now. Is it safe to >have that much garlic at once though? I'm on a really strict diet and >can't have anything diary, and also can't have bananas, so have any >idea what other things I can put with it to make a shake? I make >blueberry shakes with vanilla rice milk almost everyday, but don't >kno how great garlic would be with that. I have read garlic is good >for a lot of thing, but just not sure how to use it. I have it in >almost everything I have for meals though! So quite a bit, but >probably not two cloves worth! Any suggestions how else I could use >it would be great, thanks!!! > > >herbal remedies , theresa hook ><hooked_on_travel> wrote: > > I will tell you what helped me and FAST!!! I took > > fresh garlic, about 2 cloves. I peeled both cloves, > > put them in a blender with 1 cup of whole milk organic > > yogurt, stoneyfield has large containers and they are > > plain, so no sugar. Then I added 1 banana. I blended > > this and drank it. It was pleasant tasting and within > > 20 minutes my pain was gone and the frequent urination > > was gone. I drank another the next day and the > > infection was gone. It was surprising to me that it > > would work so fast and be so effective. I am grateful > > to those who have posted in the past of FRESH GARLIC's > > healing properties. IT WORKED!!!! > > > > > > ===== > > > > Love and Laughter, > > > > Theresa M. Hook > > > > hooked_on_travel > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! > > > > > > > >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 to >prescribe 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 Shillington >Doctor of Naturopathy >Dr.IanShillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Rachel, As long as the garlic is fresh, i.e. not cooked or, dry, or already chopped up, you can use it with any fruit combinations. I tried the bananas and it tasted so good, thats how I get my children to take garlic if they become sick. Also, for a day or two, two cloves of garlic should be fine for most adults. Up to five cloves of garlic at a time have been taken safely in two studies that I read, but for theraputic purposes all of what I read says 1 clove a day is average. I started with 2 clives because I wanted to flood my body with allicin, that is what makes garlic effective against germs, fungi, and viruses. I only took it for 2 days and then I stopped. That is all it took. I had garlic breath for about 3 days after I stopped, but my symptoms never came back. ===== Love and Laughter, Theresa M. Hook hooked_on_travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Why could you not take cranberry juice? You said because of a bladder disorder, how could the juice harm your bladder? Rachel [rachelbabe86] Sunday, August 15, 2004 2:53 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - UTI'sFunny that there was talk of bladder infections today, since I called my doctor today, and he said this severe pain I'm having is probably a infection that is common to get after the bladder surgery I had 9 days ago. The pain has been very very bad the last few days, was almost gonna go to the ER, never thought it was just an infection. He said to go in to see the doctor tomorrow. Except I know I will just be given a prescription for it, and I'm trying to stay away from medicines! So is there anything natural I can do for it? I can't drink Cranberry Juice because of the bladder disorder I have. I can try and go to the health food store and get something tomorrow, if there is anything that will for sure get rid of this soon! 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 ---Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.737 / Virus Database: 491 - Release 8/11/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.737 / Virus Database: 491 - Release 8/11/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Garlic does not work the same way as antiboitics do. They don't kill everything, just the bad stuff. katja [katja] Sunday, August 15, 2004 7:15 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - UTI'sif you're taking it medicinally (and you couldn't pay me to do this recreationally) just crush the garlic and eat it with a spoon. down the hatch! it won't be pleasant, so have some water ready for afterwards. milk would be better for the base, but it sounds like you don't do that. the bit with the yogurt and the banana is just to make it palatable. generally, by the way, i recommend as much as four cloves at a time, especially for warding off flu season nasties.keep in mind with garlic - it's antibiotic, and it's pretty indiscriminate about it. make sure to have something probiotic in the weeks following so much garlic consumption to rebuild your intestinal flora - good lactofermented kimchi will do the trick, or high-quality kefir (not that helios crud they sell in the stores), or lactofermented lambic ale...if you can't do any better then at least take a probiotic supplement.-katja in central vermont.At 09:16 PM 8/15/2004, you wrote:>I can't have anything acidic so I couldn't have the cranberry extract>at all. I might try the grlic though, we have some now. Is it safe to>have that much garlic at once though? I'm on a really strict diet and>can't have anything diary, and also can't have bananas, so have any>idea what other things I can put with it to make a shake? I make>blueberry shakes with vanilla rice milk almost everyday, but don't>kno how great garlic would be with that. I have read garlic is good>for a lot of thing, but just not sure how to use it. I have it in>almost everything I have for meals though! So quite a bit, but>probably not two cloves worth! Any suggestions how else I could use>it would be great, thanks!!!>>>herbal remedies , theresa hook><hooked_on_travel> wrote:> > I will tell you what helped me and FAST!!! I took> > fresh garlic, about 2 cloves. I peeled both cloves,> > put them in a blender with 1 cup of whole milk organic> > yogurt, stoneyfield has large containers and they are> > plain, so no sugar. Then I added 1 banana. I blended> > this and drank it. It was pleasant tasting and within> > 20 minutes my pain was gone and the frequent urination> > was gone. I drank another the next day and the> > infection was gone. It was surprising to me that it> > would work so fast and be so effective. I am grateful> > to those who have posted in the past of FRESH GARLIC's> > healing properties. IT WORKED!!!!> >> >> > =====> >> > Love and Laughter,> >> > Theresa M. Hook> >> > hooked_on_travel> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages!> > >>>>>>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 to>prescribe 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 Shillington>Doctor of Naturopathy>Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 Fresh garlic took care of mine too, alto I just use one clove at a time. I just chop it up finely, put in a spoon, pour honey over, and turn it upside down into my mouth. Apple cider vinegar and honey in water is also very helpful. Myrna theresa hook <hooked_on_travel wrote: I will tell you what helped me and FAST!!! I tookfresh garlic, about 2 cloves. I peeled both cloves,put them in a blender with 1 cup of whole milk organicyogurt, stoneyfield has large containers and they areplain, so no sugar. Then I added 1 banana. I blendedthis and drank it. It was pleasant tasting and within20 minutes my pain was gone and the frequent urinationwas gone. I drank another the next day and theinfection was gone. It was surprising to me that itwould work so fast and be so effective. I am gratefulto those who have posted in the past of FRESH GARLIC'shealing properties. IT WORKED!!!!=====Love and Laughter,Theresa M. Hook hooked_on_travel Do you ?New and Improved Mail - Send 10MB messages! 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 E S R E D eat something raw every day Myrna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 herbal remedies , " Rachel " <rachelbabe86> wrote: > Funny that there was talk of bladder infections today, since I called > my doctor today, and he said this severe pain I'm having is probably > a infection that is common to get after the bladder surgery I had 9 > days ago. The pain has been very very bad the last few days, was > almost gonna go to the ER, never thought it was just an infection. He > said to go in to see the doctor tomorrow. Except I know I will just > be given a prescription for it, and I'm trying to stay away from > medicines! So is there anything natural I can do for it? I can't > drink Cranberry Juice because of the bladder disorder I have. I can > try and go to the health food store and get something tomorrow, if > there is anything that will for sure get rid of this soon! I have read all the responses and let me clear up a few things. Cranberry DOES not cure UTI's. Cranberry can only prevent them. Garlic has natural anti-biotic properties. However they are mild and are useful only for mild infections. I would suggest the following: Cranberry: to prevent the infection from getting any worse. Oil of Oregano: Very powerful natural anti-biotic. Nutribiotic: also called citricidal it is a natural antibiotic. Goldenseal: Natural antibiotic Use any of the last three that you can find. Cranberry in my opinion is a must. Hope this helps, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Sad to say there was no infection!!! A forum of mine really had me convinced thats what it was. So now I'm totally stumped whats wrong! I figure it is probably my Interestitial Cystitis, my bladder disorder, but can't figure out why it is in so my pain. The reason I can't have cranberry juice the acid in it will make the pain far worse! See this bladder disorder I have is where when acid gets in the bladder, the bladder wall is weak and it makes it bleeds, which causes bladder pain and urination problems. My doctor described it as my bladder wall being sunburnt. Therefore, I'm on a diet trying to avoid all acid as possible. I still don't exactly know a ton about it, or how to explain it. If anyone is interesting in seeing more of what it is go to www.ic-network.com Thanks for all the ideas! I'll have to remember these ideas if I ever do come up with an infection. Right now I need to figure out what is causing this pain and try and get it better! ~Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Hi Rachel, I hope you feel better soon. I would still take the garlic for a few days. If you have to chew on a whole clove and then drink water, do it. Maybe blend some garlic cloves with apples in a blender. The garlic has some anti fungal properties and you bladder may have some fungal irritation that is making it so hurtful. Please try it. If it does nothing to help, it sure wont hurt you other than your tastebuds maybe.... In addition try drinking some tea. This is my recipe: 3 Cups of water 1 teaspoon of cinnamon bark 3 whole cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper heat this for 5 minutes and then let it sit until it cools enough to drink. I pour mine through a stainless steel strainer into my cup and drink it. It is delicious! Plus it has the following helpful properties: Cloves and cinnamon have anti fungal, anti bacterial properties... Dentist used cloves to numb and clean mouth illness before antibiotics came along. Cayenne pepper stops bleeding. It is very helpful in any bleeding problems. At 1/2 teaspoon, cayeene is mild. If you need more, you can drink more cups of tea to get more cayenne into your system. I drink this tea sometimes all day, about 15 to 20 cups if I feel achy or having menstrual problema and it helps me, plus it tastes good to me... Not too hot in pepper and just spicy enough to wow me. ===== Love and Laughter, Theresa M. Hook hooked_on_travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 herbal remedies , " Rachel " <rachelbabe86> wrote: > Sad to say there was no infection!!! A forum of mine really had me > convinced thats what it was. So now I'm totally stumped whats wrong! > I figure it is probably my Interestitial Cystitis, my bladder > disorder, but can't figure out why it is in so my pain. The reason I > can't have cranberry juice the acid in it will make the pain far > worse! See this bladder disorder I have is where when acid gets in > the bladder, the bladder wall is weak and it makes it bleeds, which > causes bladder pain and urination problems. My doctor described it as > my bladder wall being sunburnt. Therefore, I'm on a diet trying to > avoid all acid as possible. I still don't exactly know a ton about > it, or how to explain it. If anyone is interesting in seeing more of > what it is go to www.ic-network.com > Thanks for all the ideas! I'll have to remember these ideas if I > ever do come up with an infection. Right now I need to figure out > what is causing this pain and try and get it better! > ~Rachel I have helped several of my customers with IC. The bladder wall is iritated and usually does not heal. You are right, acid will cause pain. Here are the two herbs I have used to help my customers. 1) Marshmallow root capsules: has high amounts of mucilage, which is a soothing form of fiber. 2) Devil's Claw: This herb has very good anti inflammatory porperties. You can use this withthe Marshmallow or anything there is inflammation. Hope this helps, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 My mother in law has been in a nursing home for 3 years, and the biggest issue (outside of her alzheimers) are the UTI's she keeps getting. we are blaming it on to her low fluid intake. The cna's feel guilty for not getting her to drink more. I keep telling them that she always said she hated to drink water her entire life.. and just wouldnt do it. She barely drinks enough to keep a bird alive. I have also told them they can not 'fix' her. She never was a good drinker and she sure can not be changed at this age. good luck to you. Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 , snafflesnshelties <snaffles wrote: > > My mother in law has been in a nursing home for 3 years, and the biggest > issue > (outside of her alzheimers) are the UTI's she keeps getting. > > we are blaming it on to her low fluid intake. If you can get her to drink a glass of cranberry juice everyday, the UTIs will subside, good luck. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I would also not forget that the likelihood of her receiving improper hygienic cleansing might be a distinct possibility. Its a sad reality that the caliber of employees ion such institutions are not necessarily the highest pickings on a tree. medusa - " Jean " <fjd2002 Sunday, October 19, 2008 3:59 PM Re: UTI's > , snafflesnshelties > <snaffles wrote: >> >> My mother in law has been in a nursing home for 3 years, and the > biggest issue >> (outside of her alzheimers) are the UTI's she keeps getting. >> >> we are blaming it on to her low fluid intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Does she have a Foley catheter? If so, the area may not be properly cleaned. Catheters are notorious for infections. Denise > If you can get her to drink a glass of cranberry juice everyday, the > UTIs will subside, good luck. > > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Could you please explain in detail all about her suffering specially her UTI. I hope I will be able to help you out in extending relief of your mother. Dr Subrata Das : snaffles: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:19:33 -0500 UTI's My mother in law has been in a nursing home for 3 years, and the biggest issue(outside of her alzheimers) are the UTI's she keeps getting.we are blaming it on to her low fluid intake. The cna's feel guilty for not getting her to drink more.I keep telling them that she always said she hated to drink water her entire life.. and just wouldnt do it. She barely drinks enough to keep a bird alive.I have also told them they can not 'fix' her. She never was a good drinker and she sure can not be changed at this age.good luck to you.Joyce _______________ Searching for weekend getaways? Try Live.com http://www.live.com/?scope=video & form=MICOAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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