Bladder Infections
by LoreneB - March 20th, 2012.Filed under: Bladder and Kidney, Healthy Solutions. Tagged as: bladder infection, Cancer, candida, cranberry, cranberry buchu, Paw Paw, silver sol.
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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March 30th, 2012 at 3:44 am
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June 25th, 2012 at 3:12 pm
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
June 26th, 2012 at 12:57 am
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.
November 1st, 2012 at 2:30 am
You should always seek early treatment for bladder infection coz it can become more severe.
November 1st, 2012 at 10:11 am
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.
February 11th, 2013 at 2:07 am
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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February 18th, 2013 at 11:26 am
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.
February 27th, 2013 at 11:07 am
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.’
March 1st, 2013 at 6:55 am
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.