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Natual Remedies For UTI(Urinary Track Infection)

Some Natual Remedies For UTI(Urinary Track Infection)


Urinary tract infection (UTI) is microbial infection of the urinary tract which is generally caused by of Escherichi coli (in around 80% of cases). UTI is characterized by a tendency to urinate frequently.
UTI can effect either sexes. However it is more common in women because of lack bacteriostatic properties in their urinary tract. UTI can happen at any age, but elder people are more vulnerable to UTI because of their weakened immune system.

Causes of Urinary Tract Infection
Weakened immunity
Not drinking enough water
Unhygienic living conditions
Excessive sexual activities

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection

Pain or burning sensation during urination
Frequent urination and an urge to urinate very frequently
Cloudy urine with a pungent/ unpleasing odor
Increase in abdominal pressure
Occasional blood stains in urine

In case of kidney infection (pyelonephritis), the patient may feel severe pain in abdomen, lower back, or genitals which can be accompanied by high fever and/or chills. Nausea or vomiting are other allied symptoms of pyelonephritis.

Natural remedies are are a safer alternative but still need to consult doctor before replacing prescribed medications with natural remedies

Few remedies which may help you

1.   Strengthen your immunity

Take food which is rich in Vitamin C which is having antioxidant attributes that helps our body absorb bioflavonoid. Bioflavonoid helps in removing toxic radicals thereby improving our body immunity that prevents bacterial growth in the urinary tract.

Take food like Bell pepper, black currants, broccoli, cantaloupe, chives, cloves, dried basil, dry coriander, dry rosemary, fortified cereals, lemon, oranges, parsley, pummelos, sprouts, raw mango powder, red cabbage, red pepper cayenne , cherry , saffron, sun-dried tomatoes, Indian gooseberry all these are very in having Vitamin C

Vitamin A helps in refurbishing damaged tissues in the urinary bladder which speeds up healing and recovery process.
Foods like green leafy vegetable, papaya, carrot and spinach etc are rich sources of Vitamin A and should be taken to fight urinary tract infection.

Vitamin E: prevents toxic radicals from disrupting cellular activities. This prevents the bacteria from thriving in the urinary tract. This can be combined with supplements of Zinc and Selenium to strengthen body immunity.


2.   FLUSH OUT BACTERIA USING NATURAL DIURETICS

Drink plenty of water: Many people reduce their water intake thinking it would reduce frequent urination. But this is very wrong because by not drinking enough water is one of the main causes of UTI. You should increase your water intake to a minimum of 8 glasses a day or higher. Drinking water promotes urination and helps flush out harmful bacteria from the infected urinary tracts.


Water intake should be evenly distributed over the day. Intake of excess water in short period of time can cause hyper hydration or water poisoning A good thumb rule is to drink at least two glasses of water every 2 hours when you are awake.

Cranberry Juice: Fresh juice of cranberry is one of the best natural diuretic that induces urination. Drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day is an effective natural home cure for UTI.
Apple juice or honey can be mixed to cranberry juice, if the taste of cranberry is not to your liking.


Other Natural Apple cider vinegar, cabbage leafs, celery, celery seed, dandelion, fennel, green tea, juniper berries, nettle and parsley are some other natural diuretics effective in treatment of UTI. A diet comprising of moderate intake of these natural products assists in flushing harmful bacteria from the urinary tract.

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