UTI

Natural Remedies for Recurrent Cystitis If you have ever finished a round of antibiotics for a bladder infection only to feel that familiar burning sensation creeping back a few weeks later, you know the frustration. Recurrent cystitis (defined as 3 or more episodes per year, or 2 within 6 months) affects roughly 25-30% of women who have had a first UTI. The cycle of antibiotics, temporary relief, and re-infection takes a real toll on quality of life, not to mention on your gut flora. ...

Natural Remedies for Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infections Cystitis — that unbearable burning sensation when urinating, the constant need to use the bathroom, and lower abdominal discomfort — is one of the most common infections, affecting approximately 50-60% of women at least once in their lifetime. Men are less affected due to their longer urethra, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to reach the bladder. Our grandmothers knew that at the first signs of “burning,” you should drink as much water with cranberries and herbal tea as possible. In nature’s pharmacy, we find scientifically validated remedies that can prevent and alleviate mild urinary infections while reducing the need for antibiotics. ...

Natural Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection Urinary tract infection is a problem many experience, especially women. The burning sensation when urinating, the constant need to go to the toilet even when the bladder is nearly empty, are sure signs something is wrong in the urinary tract. Before turning to antibiotics, nature offers remedies that can be extremely effective, especially if applied from the first signs. ...

Hematuria: Blood in Urine, Why It Happens and What to Do One morning you look into the toilet and notice a pink or reddish color to your urine, and you ask yourself, with worry, what is happening. Hematuria, meaning blood in urine, is a symptom, not a disease in itself. Behind it can hide anything from entirely benign causes, such as a urinary infection or intense physical effort, all the way to serious conditions that require fast evaluation. There is no need to panic, but you cannot ignore such a sign either. In this guide we explain clearly what hematuria is, the most common causes at different ages, what tests are needed, how you can support your kidneys at home and when to get urgent medical help. ...