Women's Urinary Tract Infections: Stop the Suffering!
Although
Växa’s natural methods and homeopathic solutions
can prevent and relieve urinary tract infections (bladder
infections, “cystitis”), we shouldn’t
allow urinary tract infections to linger as they could spread
to the kidneys (pyelonephritis), and we don’t want
to mess with our kidneys.
Prescription
antibiotics may be needed for bacteria-caused urinary tract
infections if there are signs that infection has spread
to the kidneys:
- Persistent
stabbing pains or pounding aches in lower back
- Fever
or sweats
- Sudden
fatigue or exhaustion
If this
happens during urinary tract infections, take antibiotics.
Finish prescription as directed.
Preventing
Urinary Tract Infections:
1. Avoid
Bacteria in the Urinary Tract and Vaginal Area:
- When
urinating, be sure to thoroughly finish. Sometimes in
a hurry, women tend to clench some back.
- Never
“hold in” for a long time.
- Wipe
from front to back after bowel movements, not toward the
vagina. E. coli from feces can easily enter.
- Wear
comfortable-fitting 100% cotton underwear. Avoid snug
nylons or silks, tights and panty hose whenever possible
- they build heat and moisture which invites bacteria.
This goes for tight jeans too!
- If
sexually active:
- Before
and after intercourse, urinate and wash well.
- Avoid
birth control spermicides with “non-oxynol 9”
in some diaphragm jellies, condoms and sponges –
it irritates the bladder.
2. Build
Immunities with Daily Nutrition and Supplements:
- Take
daily vitamins, minerals and other supplements. See the
“Women’s
Daily Needs” page
- Drink
lots of water. At LEAST eight 8 oz. glasses per day.
- Limit
carbonated sodas, coffee and tea (carbonation and acid
are both harmful).
- Drink
some sugar-free cranberry juice each week or take cranberry
supplements (keeps bacteria away from bladder walls).
- Eat
a sugar-free diet. Every time they’re eaten, sugary
foods lower immunity about 1%, which can be cumulative!
3. Guard
Your Kidneys, Bladder and pH Balance (acidic/alkaline content):
- Douche
seldom. It destroys good vaginal bacteria and messes with
your pH balance. This encourages urinary tract infections.
- Test
pH balance with Växa’s pH
Test Strips, and re-balance pH with our Buffer
pH+.
- Take
Växa’s Kidney
Formula which protects the entire urinary system.
Resolving
Simple Urinary Tract Infections Naturally:
- For
intense burning, drug store over-the-counter remedies
work very quickly (but will not cure the infection).
- Restore
pH balance with Buffer-pH+.
- Keep
using Växa’s Kidney Formula. It contains the
herb Uva Ursi, famous for natural antiseptic properties.
- Drink
as much water as possible every hour, urinating frequently.
- Refrain
completely from carbonated sodas, coffee, tea, sugars.
- Take
Växa Re-Flora+
“probiotics” to increase good bacteria.
- Take
cranberry supplements and the herbs garlic and pau d’arco
(they’re naturally antibiotic and anti-inflammatory)
in tablets or capsules - at least three times the recommended
dosage spread throughout the day during an infection.
If symptoms
aren’t eliminated within 72 hours, or they return
soon, please see your doctor. Prescription treatment may
be necessary.
Taking
antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections or any other infection
may result in yeast infection. See “Women
and Recurring Yeast Infections”.
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