HI- my question is does anyone have any home remedy suggestions for UTI's? I don't get them very often but when I do, they are a killer. Antibiotics always seem to give me a yeast infection and I would like to try an alternative cure. Also with 3 kids, it seems like a hassle to get to the doctor as I doctor about 20 minutes away from home. Any suggestions would be very helpfu and appreciated.
Hi Gloria,
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They will send you a free catalog.
I have used many of the herbal products available there and have loved every one! You might want to try the Kidney/Bladder detox and the Super Tonic. I haven't used anything for UTIs so I don't really have any first hand experience with that, so I'll let you do your own research there. I like Dr. Schulze's products because I feel like I can trust that the ingrediants are pure, organic and wild harvested herbs. He also doesn't add a bunch of fillers, it's all herbs! More than I can say for products from the store. Hope this helps!! God Bless!
Antibiotic cause yeast infections because they kill all bactiria not just the infection. Drink Cranberry juice every day. It helps prevent UTs. Also, eat yogurt while on anitibiotics to replace the natural yeast in your body that is being killed. It will help to maintain balance in your body.
Cathy B
Those UTI's are a real pain in the caboose!!
Forget the doctor and his antibiotics (too much antibiotics is what is causing the new "super-bugs"). Also before you go and spend a bunch of money at some herbal store or online you should try an old simple trick like cranberries. At Safeway at the "health food" section they have a juice called Just Cranberries that have saved me EVERY time. If you know the symptoms for the UTI then start as soon as you can with the juice. I don't even have to go to Safeway when I get a UTI anymore, because I have a bottle at the house all the time. Another great product is Super Concentrated or Concentrated Cranberry Fruit softgels (you don't want the pillform it takes longer to make a difference). The softgels that I use, I bought at Wal-Mart (we all know that they are not pricey) and they can even be taken as a daily maintenance if you want to. Of course like every good doctor would say: "You need to make sure that you drink a lot of water to flush it out and if you already drink a lot of water every day, then drink more." Good Luck!
I'm all for doing everything to prevent UTI's. Go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse. Eating right. drinking lots of water and cranberry juice try all the natural things you can Before you get sick.
But once you have an active UTI, antibiotics are a must. Without them the infection can move up into your kidneys and cause kidney damage. (I've been there, it's painful and just a a horrible thing to go through.
So go to the doctor now. Get the antibiotics and Talk to him about what you can do to prevent the uti's and yeast infections.
http://www.drchristophers.com/Kidney-Formula-Capsule.html
Dr. Christopher's products are widely known, you can find them at most herb stores. This should fix the problem, rather than temporarily clearing up symptoms, but if you are especially unhealthy it may take a while.
With herbs you should be somewhat careful and know what you are taking. You can look up the ingredients online, there are websites that will tell you what some of the things do. Here is just one such site: http://www.allnatural.net/herbpages/marshmallow.shtml
Often I look up herbal formulas and check to see if some of the ingredients are something I have access to. Some ingredients like Juniper Berries, Parsley and Ginger are easy to come by. In your condition I would use the whole formula, but if you don't want to spend any money you could start with those ingredients.
Someone once said "let your food by your medicine and your medicine be your food". Look at what you are taking in. If you eat a lot of sugars and bread, that is creating an ideal environment for bacteria to grow. The more vegetables and clean food you can get, the better.
There are so many new probiotic and prebiotic foods out there now, so be sure to take those in also. Especially if you are taking antibiotics. Best of luck.
I know someone said forget the health food store but, I say go there! Get some probiotics and cranberry pills! Works great!
As someone who has had their share of UTI's, I tell you to drink lots of 100% Cranberry Juice. It is tons better than the cranberry pills are. I have my pantry stocked with it now and just make sure that I drink a huge glass of it every day. I haven't had any problems with UTI's for the longest time now. I am so glad as the antibiotics just added to the problem by giving me yeast infections too! YUCK!!!! Plus they always upset my stomach or give me a metallic taste in my mouth too. If you don't like just cranberry juice, Ocean Spray now has Cranberry/Blueberry Juice, and it's 100% juice, not juice cocktail. It is wonderful! Both cranberry and blueberry are antioxidants too so you will be helping your UTI and helping your body fight off any cancers!
I would drink it all day long for a couple of days until your UTI goes away. I noticed a difference though after the first day!!! Then --A glass a day keeps the UTI's away!!! :)
URAL, an over-the-counter product from australia, is FANTASTIC. It is not antibiotics, and can fully handle a raging UTI. You mix little sachets of powder with water and drink it up. Look for online Aussie drugstores. Most of them will ship to the US, and since URAL isn't expensive, the cost of shipping doesn't make it to expensive a remedy. I have a friend who gets 10+ UTIs a year, and she buys URAL in bulk, and has been using it for years.
100% cranberry juice does help with UTIs. Go to the natural food store in your area (vitamin cottage, whole foods, etc) and speak with their nutritionist. There's a wealth of info there.
Jan B is right. I noticed that most of my UTIs were usually after intercourse and my Dr. told me to urinate after and I haven't had one for years and also anything scented like liners or personal body sprays were my problem also. Didn't your Dr. tell you to eat yogurt when you are on antibiotics? It works to keep yeast infections at bay. I always thought the over the counter stuff was just to help you get through till you could see a Dr., not cure it. Good luck
well, I not only get the uti but have had problems with my kidneys. What helps me is i take cranberry pills. I get them from my mom, but you can buy them from her place its called aim international. I am not sure of the web site but I know they work really well and they are really natural.
First of all, contact your doctor's office and tell them what the problem is. You may not need to be seen, and the nurse may have plenty of suggestions she can give you over the phone before resorting to antibiotics.
Definitely drink more water. The more water you drink, the more you flush out all toxins in your system. It will cleanse your insides, an does wonderful things for your skin, too.
As suggested in another response, urinate after intercourse to prevent the bacteria from causing a UTI.
Drink the cranberry juice. Or eat dried cranberries. They go great in salad with raspberry vinaigrette, apples, and mandarin oranges.
Drink a lot of cranberry juice. It helps flush the infection out of your system.
I got UTI's A LOT when I was pregnant with both my kids. The best thing for me was to drink cranberry juice (100% juice -- mixed with other juices is fine, but get the highest percentage of cranberry you can find, and not juice cocktails) regularly. I usually had at least a glass a day. Also, eat lots of yogurt. The yogurt especially helped whenever I did have to be on antibiotics to prevent yeast infection, etc. Has your doctor checked your urinary tract for any blockages or abnormalities? This can make UTI's a lot more frequent. If you have a blockage or something, you may need surgery to correct it and make the UTI's stop.
Cranberry juice helps but if it gets too bad and you have to do anitbiotics eat lots of yogurt it helps with yeast!! Acidopholis (over the counter) helps too with yeast.
try drinking cranberry juice
I used to get UTI's frequently. When you get one you should not drink any soda pop. I think drinking a lot of soda pop and not enough water contributes to getting a UTI. For the last 2 years I have made sure that I drink at least 64 oz (usually more) of water every day and I haven't even had a hint of a UTI since. Cranberry juice also helps.
A doctor told me that you should always go to the bathroom after sex to help in the prevention of UTI's. Good Luck.
Uristat - OTC UTI pain medicine you can buy at any drugstore
Cranberry juice! Yogurt!
Stay hydrated because dehydration can cause them too.
I used to get UTI's and would also get yeast infections from taking antibiotics. I am drinking this juice called MonaVie and have had tremendous results in many areas. It contains 19 fruits and berries. MonaVie protects your organs from toxins and promotes digestive health. Four of the 19 fruits in MonaVie help to prevent UTI's. Drinking 4oz of MonaVie daily gives you the equivalent of 13 servings of fruits and veggies. Feel free to contact me and we can discuss the benefits of MonaVie in your life. my phone# is 208-866-1516 and my e-mail is [email protected]
Kristi Youngblood Varner