20
Aug
Urinary tract infections can be a common problem among women, especially after a vaginal delivery. Recurring infections can be troublesome. Not only because of the pain and urinary urgency, but also because of how often you might take antibiotics. Antibiotic use and overuse is associated with a host of health problems, especially digestive issues. I’m not going to specifically advise anyone to not use antibiotics if their doctor has prescribed them. But I will say that curing a UTI naturally has been done. If you choose to go this route, please proceed with caution, and keep your doctor in the loop. Untreated Urinary tract infections can lead to kidney infections, which can be fatal.
The How
I believe there isn’t just one way to get rid of a UTI naturally. However you do it, YOU MUST DRINK A LOT OF WATER!!! This is rule #1. I would aim for around a gallon of water per day. Do this for a minimum of 5 days, but 7 would be ideal. The bacteria needs to be constantly flushed out so it has less time to multiply. Yes, forcing yourself to pee a bunch can be uncomfortable in the first day or two. But there really is no way around it if you’re looking to avoid antibiotics.
Here I will list a remedy that I have used with success. If you have an herb that you like, or want to add cranberry juice, then by all means do so. I start this remedy as soon as I feel symptoms. Having had many UTIs, I know exactly the feeling. I don’t need to go to the doctor for a urine test. But if you are not sure, it’s still a good idea to start this remedy as soon as you think you might have a UTI. Then go get a urine test from your doctor. I tend to use this remedy for 5 solid days, taking it every two waking hours.
The What
I have noticed that D-Mannose can cause some bloating. If you notice that, I would recommend skipping the D-Mannose until the next dose, or until the bloating has subsided. You can also just lower the amount of D-Mannose you take with each dose, but it’s a pretty important part of this regiment, so you don’t want to skip it for too long.
So again, I take this every 2 waking hours for 5 whole days. And of course I make sure to drink a ton of water on top of this.
Ingredients
Mix in about 10 oz water:
- ½ a scoop (or about 2500mg) D-Mannose powder.
- 5 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract
- 1000mg ascorbic acid (or just take a vitamin C capsule)
- 2 droppers of Bladder Buddy herbal tincture, or something similar
I also take a probiotic pill specifically designed for female flora, like Vitanica Femecology Probiotic about 3-4 times per day with food.
If you experience a lot of pain with your UTI, I would recommend taking something like AZO Cystex, because they’re made specifically for urinary tract pain. But beware, it will make your pee bright orange! I would not advise taking this for more than the first day though, because (at least for me), the discomfort is a good indicator of whether or not this remedy is working. If you mask the symptom with pain killers, you may not notice if it’s not working for you.