Symptoms

Strong, persistent urge to urinate, burning sensation when urinating, cloudy urine, pelvic pain, bloating &/or heavy feeling in pelvis.

Common causes

There can be a wide variety of causes for UTI’s in both men and women. For women it may also be linked to low hormone levels.

Remedies

Please use your discretion when utilising these remedies and make changes to your overall health in small amounts not all at once.

Potential home remedies to consider:

Food as Medicine

Include:

Optimal hydration - Short term increase hydration to high intake at onset.
4-6 handfuls of vegetables on average per day
Adequate protein
Blueberrys
Unsweetened cranberries & cranberry juice
Fermented foods (if tolerated)
Coconut water
Saffron
Lemon water
Kiwi fruit
Celery
Garlic

Nutritional medicine

Cranberry*
Zinc
Birch
Probiotics
Manuka honey
Vitamin C

Avoid:

Excess coffee
Alcohol
Sugar
Refined carbohydrates
Excess salt & dried foods

Need help?

As a BYOBG member you are able to access ad-hoc one on one appointments with Christine. These appointments are not available to the general public.

We use Australian company, Vital.ly, for all of our quality practitioner grade supplements and wellness products. As a BYOBG member you can now access these products as well.

Lifestyle Suggestions

For prevention - wiping front to back for females when going to the toilet.
Changing underwear daily
Wear cotton underwear and nothing too tight.
Urinating before and after sex.
Bathing daily
Using only natural unscented body washes near the urinary tract.
Reduce and manage stress

Topical remedy

Castor oil pack*
Hot water bottle*

Additional traditional remedies

Herbal teas

Corn silk tea - literally the outer silk of the fresh corn and boiled to make a tea.
Marshmallow
Celery seed
Dandelion coffee/tea
Cleavers
Marigold
Juniper berry
Saw Palmetto berry
Blueberry
Turmeric
Look for herbal tea blends that contain any of the above teas. Please be aware of cautions listed below and marked with *.

Tissue Salts

Ferr Phos
Kali phos

Cautions, contraindications & warnings

Cranberry in high doses can cause stomach upset
Seek medical help for fever or severe symptoms.
Overhydration long term can be detrimental. If short term overhydration does not bring relief please seek medical help. Some individuals with existing health diagnosis should not over hydrate under any circumstances. Please seek medical advice in this case.
Chronic UTI’s may indicate an undiagnosed health issue. If you are experiencing frequent bouts of UTI’s speak to your medical doctor about further investigations.
Ensure hot water bottle/heat source does not come into direct contact with skin.

Disclaimer

Any information provided is not intended to be used as a medical prescription. It is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The Body Guard does not recommend, endorse, or make any representation about the efficacy, appropriateness or suitability of any products, tests or opinions. Although care has been taken in preparing the information provided, Christine Barnes and/or The Body Guard and their representatives cannot be held responsible nor liable for any information provided or for any errors or omissions. Christine Barnes and/or The Body Guard and their representatives accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from information provided with other sources and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of the information provided. It is important to seek medical advice relating to your specific circumstances.

UTI – Urinary Tract Infection

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