Bladder Infections
Bladder infections can cause irritating problems, such as sudden urge to urinate, leakage, inability to stop the flow of urine, itching, or burning. Untreated, there is a possibility of infection progressing up the tubules connecting to the kidneys, which is not desirable. Women are more prone to bladder infections due to the shorter urether. As much as doctors may say bladder infections are normal for women, they are not healthy, and should not be the norm in anyone. If they re-occur, it is because they are not getting treated properly in the first case and are re-infecting, or the cause has not been eliminated. In other words, there is no reason women, men or children should have these, and if you do, you need to get to the bottom of it and get rid of it!
Some causes in women can be:
- wiping in the wrong direction and contamination with feces
- yeast/candida infections
- too much sugar in the diet, which lowers the immune system
- improper diet, which creates pH imbalance
- anti-biotic overuse, which creates resistant bacteria and flora imbalance
- food sensitivities
- chemicals from personal care products: douches, deodorants, soaps, lubricants, powders, bathing products
Treatment consists of determining the cause(s), then treating naturally so the pathogen is eliminated, then creating a healthy environment where they don’t flourish. Herbs bring the body into balance without upsetting the natural flora and fauna and protective shield of mucous membranes. They also do not cause side effects as do many antibiotics.
One of the best formulas is K Combination designed for overall health of the urinary system, containing parsley root, juniper berries, uva ursi, and dandelion root. It is a herbal source of iron, manganese, potassium, sodium, vitamin A and riboflavin.
We suggest adding Cranberry Buchu, which is a concentrated capsule of 435 mg. pure cranberry with Buchu. The herb buchu prevents infection-causing bacteria, such as E. coli, from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract. It has been traditionally used to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
If the infection is very established, stronger herbal antibiotics, such as Golden Seal Echinacea combo and or Silver Shield used as a douche and internally may be required.
Along with the herbs, clean up the diet, eliminate ALL sugar, drink plenty of pure water, (more than your recommended ½ oz. per pound of body weight), add fresh lemon, lime and or Chlorophyll to help alkalinize the blood, and get adequate rest. Many suggestions for healthful lifestyle including diet, stress, exercise and recipes are in my book:
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If the above do not clear it up, seek the advice of a qualified natural health practitioner.
If one has taken chemical antibiotics in the past 6 months, a quality probiotic/ prebiotic combination is recommended to re-establish growth. Certain probiotics capsules may also be used as a vaginal suppository to relieve some symptoms and re-lubricate.
For people who have had several bladder infections, we suggest that once the infection is cleared, to continue on a maintenance dose of 2-3 Cranberry Buchu per day for at least 3 months, then 1-2 as needed to remain clear of infections. This is inexpensive insurance to avoid the hassles and strain to the immune system of having repeated infections.
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I would like some information on croinc bladder leakages and infection through Natural Healing for a 75 yr.old female family member who is just starting her journey in Holistic Healing.
If you have informatiom and what & where one might find this informtion,. it would be greatly appricated.
Thank you. Regards Shirley Marcotte
Thanks Shirley. I believe you are asking how to get the herbal solutions mentioned in this article for chronic bladder leakages? Whether a person is 2 yrs. or 75 yrs. old, the same herbal formulas will work. Please contact our office and we can have them sent to the house of your family member. In addition, for anyone over 40 yrs. of age, we recommend doing Kegel exercises, at least 10 sets, 3 times per day, to strengthen the PBC muscle. You can find this information online, or contact us if unable to do so.
You should always seek early treatment for bladder infection coz it can become more severe.
We agree totally Aurora. Having herbs on hand, or even knowing household items that can be used in early stages of infection is very helpful. Simple things such as increasing water, preferably with lemon, lime or Chlorophyll is a first good step. If one is prone to bladder infections, then taking Cranberry Buchu, 2-3 per day is an amazing preventive. Sorry, but I have deleted the web site you included, as we do not agree with the use of over the counter anti-biotics. Even prescription anti-biotics are not necessarily as effective as quality herbals with anti-biotic properties, such as Golden Seal and Echinacea along with a Kidney formula to take the herbs to the organs needed, or Silver Guard. These natural solutions generally work faster and help to bring the body into balance, rather than further damaging it. Synthetic antibiotics, whether presecription or OTC, do nothing to treat the underlying cause. If you would like to access these professional quality herbs from the same supplier we use in our office, please contact us.
Some people are more likely than others to get bladder infections. Women tend to get them more often than men due to their urethra being shorter and closer to the anus. Among the women most likely to get bladder infections are women who are pregnant, going through menopause and using a diaphragm for birth control. Men who have prostate inflammation or enlargement will also be more likely to have bladder infections. Risk factors that apply to both men and women are; kidney stones, sexual intercourse with multiple partners, narrowed urethra, immobility such as recovering from hip fracture, not drinking enough fluids, bowel incontinence and catheterization. Elderly people and people with diabetes are also at higher risk of bladder infections.,
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Thanks for adding this good information Drew. However, on your web link, we do not agree that one should get prescriptions to heal this, as they do nothing to fix the problem, i.e. the root cause. Please check the suggestions we have for natural, safe and effective treatment of bladder infections with herbs.
Cranberry juice may have infection-fighting properties to relieve your bladder infection. Just make sure to count your calories, and stop drinking the juice if you experience stomach discomfort or diarrhea.’
Yes, cranberry juice is helpful for correcting pH of bladder and urinary tract. I assume by “make sure to count your calories” you mean not to use sweetened high calorie cranberry juice? Which again is correct, as the sugar will cause mosre yeast, bacteria or viruses to grow, just as with cancer. This is all explained in my cancer book “The Paw Paw Program” . One of the most effective ways to get cranberry, along with the added benefit of buchu is to use Cranberry Buchu concentrated capsules.
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I was at my doctor and I have yet another infection (she didn’t say what it was but sending me to a bladder specialist). I have been doubling up on my probiotics and taking the Cranberry Buchu for a couple of weeks now but still have it. The doctor didn’t even offer antibiotics which totally surprised me.
Is there anything else I can try? Its not a urine infection as there is no urge to pee and it doesn’t hurt or sting…it feels like really bad period cramps and it must be bladder or she wouldn’t be getting me to see the specialist.
In our experience, Cranberry Buchu is excellent for PREVENTING bladder or urinary tract infections, as the Buchu makes the mucous membrane of urethra and bladder lining slippery, so bacteria cannot adhere, and the cranberry acidifies, which you need for the bladder.
I have a female client in her 80’s who suffered bladder infections regularly for over 50 years. Since she cleared up her infection, and takes 1-2 Cranberry Buchu capsules per day as a preventative, she has not had one in over 7 years, so for most people it works.
However, I don’t feel this alone will get rid of infection once it is established. Stronger herbals with antibiotic actions, such as Golden Seal Echinacea liquid , Golden Seal Echinacea capsules, or or Silver Guardused as a douche and internally may be required.
Check out our past blog on Bladder Infections for more tips on prevention.
From the pain you are describing and the fact that you have been referred to a specialist, you may be dealing with stones, so again, read this past articles on Kidney Stones, or cystitis.
If you wish us to pursue this further, while you are waiting to see the specialist, feel free to set up a consultation, or while you are waiting try a double dosing of either of the Golden Seal-Echinaceas. Like most herbal antibiotics, there will be no negative side effects as with chemical antibiotics,and you will likely feel improvement no matter what the diagnosis.
Your probiotics are a good idea for preventative health, and to help re-establish friendly bacteria AFTER chemical antibiotics, but again, they do not necessarily treat an existing infection. Make sure you are taking probiotics on an empty stomach for best effect, and that you keep them either refrigerated or in freezer – depending on how many you take and how long one bottle lasts.
Also, we work with 3 different pro-biotic formulas: Acidophilus Bifidobacterium; Bifidophilus Flora Force, and ProBiotic 11. Read each of these Fact sheets over and perhaps next bottle change up whichever one you are using, just to give your body the full range
Along with the herbs, clean up the diet, eliminate ALL sugar, drink plenty of pure water, (more than your recommended ½ oz. per pound of body weight), add fresh lemon, lime and or Chlorophyll to help alkalinize the blood, and get adequate rest. Many suggestions for healthful lifestyle including diet, stress, exercise and recipes are in my book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.
At the moment I am glad to say I’m feeling really well, and have not felt the need for extra supplementation. But I recommend you to all my friends (especially ones with bladder/kidney issues) as you helped my more than anyone else I’d seen in Canada.
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