Bladder Infections: Medical Research & Natural Cures
Root Causes:
Â
·       Vaginal or intestinal bacteria like E. coli
·       Frequent use of antibiotics
·       Stress
·       Poor diet and food allergies
·       Pregnancy
·       Sexual intercourse
·       Injury
·       Diaphragm contraceptives
·       Structural abnormality
·       Hormonal imbalances
Â
The Natural Prescriptions & Natural Ways of Purging the Bladder
Â
Uva Ursi:Â arbutin is a constituent in uva ursi that is converted in the body to a chemical called hydroquinone, which destroys bacteria.
Â
Lowest Price: $2.90 at HealthSuperstore.com
Â
Dosage: take a standardized capsule containing 250 mg of arbutin or 5 ml of the tincture form 4 times a day
Â
D-mannose: this is a natural occurring simple sugar that prevents bacteria from being able to attach to the urinary tract and the bladder wall.
Â
Lowest Price: $5.60 at VitaSprings.com
Â
Dosage: take 500 mg 4 times a day.
Â
Echinacea and Goldenseal: these herbs will enhance your immune system to combat the infection.
Â
Lowest Prices: $2.54 at seacoastvitamins (tea), and $3.09 at vitacost.com (capsules); $3.12 at luckyvitamin.com (tincture)
Â
Dosage: take 500 mg of the capsule form or 4 ml of the tincture a day.
Â
Cranberry: This herb prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall. It is best used for the prevention of urinary tract infections but can also be used as part of a complete protocol for the acute infection.
Â
Lowest Price: $3.49 at vitacost.com
Â
Dosage: take 400 to 500 mg twice a day of cranberry extract capsules
Â
Horsetail: also has a long history of use in urinary tract infections and should be taken 4 times a day in either 500mg of the capsules or 2 ml of the tincture form.
Â
Lowest Price: $2.81 (tea) at Vitacost.com and then $3.12 at Luckyvitamin.com
Â
Homeopathy remedies are another option.
Â
These natural prescriptions have been tested and are effective on their own, but sometimes they are even more powerful when combined into formulas. You can check out the natural formulas by clicking on the links below.
Â
Natural Formulas:
Â








Ask the Doctors: