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Learn how to prevent UTI with this Physiotherapy information from https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au Michelle guides you through 5 natural ways to avoid repeated bladder infections and reduce your intake of antibiotics. These UTI prevention strategies are simple and easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
This information is suited to individuals for:
- avoiding UTI after intimacy
- reducing antibiotics for UTI
- knowing natural ways to prevent UTI.
1. Drink water
Bacteria have tiny little leg-like projections that cling onto the inside of the bladder. Drinking water helps flush these bacteria through the urinary tract so they can’t stick to the walls and multiply. Water also dilutes the urine in your bladder making it less irritating and less painful to pass during a bladder infection.
How much water to drink? Drinking too much water is unhealthy and can wash out your body salts. Sip small amounts of water through the day. Aim to drink around 6-8 x 6oz cups of water or 240mls per day.
2. Cranberry for UTI
Research supports cranberry for preventing UTI (cranberry juice or cranberry tablets). This is because a substance in cranberries (polyphenols) stops bacteria sticking to the walls of the bladder. In this way cranberry may help you prevent bladder infection. Drink 1-2 x 6 oz glasses pure unsweetened cranberry juice or take equivalent dose in cranberry tablets.
* Cranberry can interact with Warfarin so consult with your doctor if you take Warfarin
3. Completely empty your bladder
Urine that remains in the bladder makes you prone to bladder infection. To empty your bladder completely you need to:
* Sit on the toilet seat (or squat) never hover over the seat
* Take your time to empty, don’t rush
* Use the double void technique if you’re not emptying your bladder fully see here youtube.com/watch?v=_RuG6SiVIA8
4. Intimate health
Bacteria can enter the urine tube during intimacy. You’ve probably heard of honeymoon cystitis caused by E Coli bacteria entering the bladder causing UTI.
Prevent UTI after intimacy:
Try to empty your bladder before and after intimacy to reduce the risk of bacteria entering and multiplying.
Use water based lubricant rather than oil based lubricant. Water based lubricants wash off more readily than oil based lubricants that stick to the skin increasing the likelihood of bacteria also clinging to the skin and multiplying. Wash with water only, no soap and no perfumes.
5. Vaginal Estrogen
While this isn’t a natural solution, this is worth knowing about after menopause.
Bodily changes with menopause make women more susceptible to bladder infections. The opening to the urine tube becomes larger because the tissues shrink with decreased estrogen. Vaginal estrogen (cream or pessary) can nourish and plump up the tissues lining the urine tube so bacteria are less able to enter and cause infection. You can speak with your doctor about estrogen to assist with UTI prevention
In summary natural ways to prevent UTI include:
* Drinking water
* Cranberry
* Emptying the bladder
* Hygienic intimacy
* Estrogen with menopause
#howtopreventuti #preventutinaturally #cranberryforuti
References
Schaeffer, Edward M., MD, PhD. (2014). Re: Cranberries for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections. The Journal of Urology, 192(4), 1130–1130. doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2014.07.030
Hisano M, Bruschini H, Nicodemo AC, Srougi M. Cranberries and lower urinary tract infection prevention. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012;67(6):661-668.
Jepson RG, et al. (2012). Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10).
Petra Lüthje , Hanna Brauner, Nubia L Ramos, Amanda Ovregaard, Regine Gläser, Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Pontus Aspenström, Annelie Brauner (2013) Estrogen supports urothelial defense mechanisms. Science Translational Medicine Jun 19;5(190):190ra80. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3005574.
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
Learn how to prevent UTI with this Physiotherapy information from https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au Michelle guides you through 5 natural ways to avoid repeated bladder infections and reduce your intake of antibiotics. These UTI prevention strategies are simple and easy to incorporate into your everyday life.
This information is suited to individuals for:
- avoiding UTI after intimacy
- reducing antibiotics for UTI
- knowing natural ways to prevent UTI.
1. Drink water
Bacteria have tiny little leg-like projections that cling onto the inside of the bladder. Drinking water helps flush these bacteria through the urinary tract so they can’t stick to the walls and multiply. Water also dilutes the urine in your bladder making it less irritating and less painful to pass during a bladder infection.
How much water to drink? Drinking too much water is unhealthy and can wash out your body salts. Sip small amounts of water through the day. Aim to drink around 6-8 x 6oz cups of water or 240mls per day.
2. Cranberry for UTI
Research supports cranberry for preventing UTI (cranberry juice or cranberry tablets). This is because a substance in cranberries (polyphenols) stops bacteria sticking to the walls of the bladder. In this way cranberry may help you prevent bladder infection. Drink 1-2 x 6 oz glasses pure unsweetened cranberry juice or take equivalent dose in cranberry tablets.
* Cranberry can interact with Warfarin so consult with your doctor if you take Warfarin
3. Completely empty your bladder
Urine that remains in the bladder makes you prone to bladder infection. To empty your bladder completely you need to:
* Sit on the toilet seat (or squat) never hover over the seat
* Take your time to empty, don’t rush
* Use the double void technique if you’re not emptying your bladder fully see here youtube.com/watch?v=_RuG6SiVIA8
4. Intimate health
Bacteria can enter the urine tube during intimacy. You’ve probably heard of honeymoon cystitis caused by E Coli bacteria entering the bladder causing UTI.
Prevent UTI after intimacy:
Try to empty your bladder before and after intimacy to reduce the risk of bacteria entering and multiplying.
Use water based lubricant rather than oil based lubricant. Water based lubricants wash off more readily than oil based lubricants that stick to the skin increasing the likelihood of bacteria also clinging to the skin and multiplying. Wash with water only, no soap and no perfumes.
5. Vaginal Estrogen
While this isn’t a natural solution, this is worth knowing about after menopause.
Bodily changes with menopause make women more susceptible to bladder infections. The opening to the urine tube becomes larger because the tissues shrink with decreased estrogen. Vaginal estrogen (cream or pessary) can nourish and plump up the tissues lining the urine tube so bacteria are less able to enter and cause infection. You can speak with your doctor about estrogen to assist with UTI prevention
In summary natural ways to prevent UTI include:
* Drinking water
* Cranberry
* Emptying the bladder
* Hygienic intimacy
* Estrogen with menopause
#howtopreventuti #preventutinaturally #cranberryforuti
References
Schaeffer, Edward M., MD, PhD. (2014). Re: Cranberries for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections. The Journal of Urology, 192(4), 1130–1130. doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2014.07.030
Hisano M, Bruschini H, Nicodemo AC, Srougi M. Cranberries and lower urinary tract infection prevention. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012;67(6):661-668.
Jepson RG, et al. (2012). Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10).
Petra Lüthje , Hanna Brauner, Nubia L Ramos, Amanda Ovregaard, Regine Gläser, Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Pontus Aspenström, Annelie Brauner (2013) Estrogen supports urothelial defense mechanisms. Science Translational Medicine Jun 19;5(190):190ra80. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3005574.
Music
That Kid Goran licensed user
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
