Cystitis or Urinary Tract Infections are painful and sometimes incapacitating infections and we're committed to providing you with the information you need to help treat and prevent these infections. Did you know that most infections are caused by the E. Coli bacteria? Learn about that and more by clicking through this site and educating yourself. You know what they say. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Well, we have a pound of prevention, so just imagine what that's worth!More Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies
Often rushing to the restroom to urinate and end up releasing very little urine (which tends to be cloudy) accompanied by pain, and have general discomfort or feeling of being unwell? Chances are you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). Young kids with urinary tract infections may exhibit symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, fever and appetite loss. The culprit is most likely bacteria that have attached itself to the inner lining of the urinary tract, which inflames and irritates the tissues in the urinary system. There are various natural remedies that may be administered at home to treat UTI.
Pure unsweetened cranberry juice has been medically proven to be an effective UTI fighter. The proanthocyanins in cranberry prevent bacteria from clinging to the walls of the urinary tract. Taking a thousand grams of vitamin C daily, medical experts say, also works in acidifying urine, therefore controlling bacterial growth. Eating live-culture yogurt daily is another natural remedy for keeping bacteria within the urinary tract in check.
Consult your doctor for various home remedies for combating UTI, and measures like vitamin C dosage to herbal options, if you’d rather not take antibiotics. Some of the herbs with antiseptic properties which may be taken after getting a medical expert’s approval are uva ursi, goldenseal root, and echinacea. Echinacea may be taken in the form of tea or capsules that can be taken daily (one per day for the capsules). Echinacea bolsters the immune system, stimulating a process that engulfs or destroys bacterial/viral matter, addressing the infection. Antibiotics, in contrast, are limited to attacking bacteria.
Other home remedies for UTI may be obtained by reaching into your kitchen pantry. Apple cider vinegar can serve as a natural antibiotic to combat UTI. Eating fiber-rich foods and drinking lots of water can flush out impurities from the body.As preventive measure for those prone to UTI, wear loose-fitting cotton underwear to keep moisture away from the genital area (since a dry environment will disrupt the bacterial population in the vagina).