by Jennifer Kirkman

Created on: November 12, 2009

Urinary tract infections can often be prevented by taking certain measures. One of the ways to help in preventing this common medical problem is by drinking at least 6 glasses of water a day every day. Water flushes out the system, and therefore, washes out germs that may attach themselves to the urinary tract area. That brings me to my next piece of advice, which is to also drink cranberry juice that is organic. Cranberries are acidic. They are good for preventing E.coli bacteria from attaching themselves to the urinary tract since this is what the most common bacteria is, found in urine with infection. Pure cranberries are even better.

It is also important to not hold urine back in the bladder for long lengths of time. Doing so will allow bacterias to back up and cause infections. It is most important to make sure you go right away when having the signal to prevent holding urine back.

After sexual activity, it is important to urinate right after. This will prevent bacterias from your partner from moving up into the urinary tract area. Sexual relations can easily cause a urinary tract infection when you are already prone enough to these anyway. Sometimes it is wise to use protection while having sex for this reason. Another point here, is that using a diaphragm isn't always the best of ideas. This protective device can irritate the area more and bring in a lot of bacteria that travels upwards.

Eat blueberries also, along with other fruits that are high in vitamin C. Blueberries have certain properties along with vitamin C that are destructive to E.coli bacterias. If you think you are on the verge of a urinary tract infection, eat one cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. This home remedy may actually put a stop to the emerging of an infection. Other fruits that are high in vitamin C are oranges, apricots, grapefruit, cherries, and vegetables such as green peppers.

Another product that helps in treating bladder infections, is Uva Ursi. You can buy this in a health food store. This remedy contains tannins, which serves as a natural antibiotic. There are some side effects of Uva Ursi. Though the herb acts an antiseptic for the urine, it may bring on urine that is green, brown, cause upset stomach, or ringing in the ears.

And last of all, practicing good hygiene is most important. Changing underwear twice a day along with front to back cleaning after bathroom use, is also important.

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