Bladder Infection

Bladder infection, also known as UTI or Urinary Tract Infection, are caused by bacterium that makes their way into the bladder or urinary tract. 

Bacteria sneaks in through the urethra, usually due to wearing under garments that do not breath and poor restroom hygiene. You can often prevent bladder infections by wearing cotton underwear and practicing proper wiping techniques in the restroom.

While bladder infections are very difficult to live with, with the constant burning and frequent urination, they are easily treatable and very rarely are they dangerous. 

You don’t have to live with the discomfort, though. You can treat them with natural cures and tried and true home remedies.

A bladder infection should never go untreated as this could; if the bladder infection worsens, lead to kidney infection.

Home Remedies for Bladder Infections:

Change Your Diet:

Avoid the bubbly carbonated drinks and coffee for a few days and instead opt for low-sugar cranberry juice. 

Eat a fair share of asparagus, canned or fresh, and spinach. 

Raw veggies are always best but if you must have them cooked, they’ll still do their job. 

Experiment with parsley in salads, sandwiches and on top of as many hot dishes as you can. 

Cook up some rhubarb for another bladder infection home remedy.

Eat Nuts:

Go nuts with cashews and almonds. The oils in these nuts will help balance out any yeasts that may be contributing to your bladder infection. 

Enjoy a beer or two (but no more.) The natural yeasts can help cleanse your urinary tract. 

Try an after dinner “cocktail” of baking soda and alka seltzer (skip this one if you suffer from high blood pressure.)

Drink Tea:

Drink Pau D’Arco loose leaf tea if you can find it.  Pau D’Arco, a tea plant from South America is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. 

Pour hot water over the leaves, let them steep for 15 minutes then enjoy a cup three times per day.

Dietary Supplements:

If you are comfortable with over the counter natural remedies, pick up some apple cider vinegar pills, drink with honey and water. 

If you can’t stomach the flavor of cranberry juice, you can pick up cranberry pills from any health food or drug store. 

Cantharis are homeopathic pills you can find online and in many health food stores.

Drink Water:

The best natural cure for a bladder infection is sky juice; water that is. Drink lots of water all day, every day. No less than 80 ounces a day is recommended.

You can substitute up to 3 glasses (24 ounces) of water for cranberry juice or Pau D’Arco tea. Take a dip in a swimming pool.  Shower or bathe frequently.

Visit the Restroom Often:

Frequent bathroom visits will help prevent bacteria from growing in the bladder, where the moist, warm conditions are great for growing nasty germs.

Once your bladder infection has subsided, remember not to “hold it” for too long, as this can bring on a bladder infection.