Urinary Track Infection

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A urinary track infection usually occurs when bacteria such as E. coli take up residence in your urinary system which includes your bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra. It is more common in women than in men.

If this is your first instance of a UTI you should probably see your doctor to make sure you are not mixing up your diseases/infections.

Your doctor will probably give you an antibiotic and advise you to drink lots of water to flush out the infection. I am sure this will work for you at least the first time.

Unfortunately as we all know antibiotics become less effective the more often you use them so this method will probably become less desirable if you have reoccurring bouts of urinary track infection. In any case ...

How does Vinegar Help?

Vinegar is a strong natural acetic acid or ethanoic acid which is safe to use both internally and externally.

Taken Internally with water, its acidic properties will help restore your body’s pH balance to normal levels.

Apple Cider Vinegar has a powerful affect on your urinary tract and is a beneficial addition to your daily diet even when you are healthy.

Taken with lots of good clean water (preferably alkaline water) vinegar will help flush out the bacteria in your system and eliminate the active infection.

Apple Cider Vinegar is a rich source of potassium and enzymes which discourage bacterial growth and cause it to release it's hold from your urinary tract so that it can be flushed out of your system.

Mix 1 tablespoon of raw unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar (with the Mother) with 8 ounces of water or juice and drink the mixture 3 times a day. I find hot water helps take the edge of the taste. Others mix it with honey, apple juice or lemon juice to make it taste better.

Take Externally by adding 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar to your bath to relieve the burning sensation of a urinary track infection 

Other Natural Remedies

• Cranberry juice (add Apple Cider Vinegar for maximum effectiveness)
• Echinacea
• Antioxidant foods such as blueberries and cherries
• Vitamin C rich fruits may help you, especially if you have a vitamin C deficiency
• Fiber rich foods

What to Avoid

• caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea
• carbonated drinks
• alcohol and tobacco
• refined foods such as white bread and sugar
• reduce trans fats such as fried foods or commercially baked goods

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