{"id":17685,"date":"2020-06-11T14:35:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T12:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=17685"},"modified":"2020-06-10T14:43:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T12:43:09","slug":"uti-troubles-turn-to-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/uti-troubles-turn-to-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"UTI Troubles? Turn to Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

Urinary tract infections. Ouch! The burning, discomfort, and persistence of UTI\u2019s is something no one can forget. Unfortunately, many of us have been there. If you\u2019re a member of the UTI club, you know what a nightmare it can be to get rid of them- once and for all.<\/p>\n

A UTI is any infection that occurs along the urinary tract. It could be lower, in the bladder, and even travel up to the kidneys. An estimated 1 in 5 young adult females will get a UTI annually. While about 60% of women<\/a>\u00a0will experience at least one in their lifetime<\/p>\n

Be Kind to Your Bacteria<\/h2>\n

One of the go to strategies for tackling UTI\u2019s in allopathic medicine is through the use of antibiotics. As more and more research comes out about antibiotic resistance, especially regarding strains like E. coli, the primary culprit of UTIs, people are turning away from pharmaceuticals to treat many infections.<\/p>\n

Antibiotics can also have a negative effect on the human microbiome<\/a>, interfering with the delicate balance of vaginal flora<\/a>. Which is essentially the ecosystem of your vagina. When this ecosystem is thrown off, infections are more likely to occur in the area.<\/p>\n

Instead of antibiotics, try probiotics, in your vagina that is. Probiotic suppositories have been shown to decrease rates of recurrent UTIs by about 50%<\/a>. If this is something you\u2019re comfortable doing, it\u2019s worth a shot!<\/p>\n

If suppositories aren\u2019t your thing, including more probiotic rich foods in your diet like sauerkraut, miso, and kefir can help to maintain your gut health, and increase your body\u2019s ability to fight infection.<\/p>\n

Turning to Nature<\/h2>\n

D-Mannose<\/a> is commonly turned to for UTIs. This simple sugar is made naturally in the body, as well as in certain plants like cranberries (sound familiar?), apples, and broccoli. It\u2019s often ingested as a supplement either by itself or combined with other plant-based ingredients that support a healthy urinary tract.<\/p>\n

Although the jury is still out, scientists believe it to work by stopping E.coli bacteria from being able to latch on to the urinary tract where they can cause infection.<\/p>\n

Speaking of plant-based, nature has a lot more options to help treat you and your urinary tract. Plants are chalk full of wonderful healing qualities. Many of them have antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties. Vitamin C is also your friend here, as it has an antimicrobial effect on three of the most common UTI causing bacteria.<\/p>\n

Like many medicines, different herbs work for different people, so you may have to try a few out to find the right fit for you.<\/p>\n

Some good ones to turn to are\u2026<\/p>\n