Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infection

UTI is more common in adult women than in men because the urethra of the latter is shorter.

Symptoms of a UTI are a burning sensation when passing urine, feeling like you have to pee more often, a feeling of full bladder, and cloudy urine. Discover here some home remedies to cure urinary tract infection.

Causes and symptoms of urinary tract infection

Infections in the urinary tract can be divided into two types.

• upper urinary tract infections: kidney and urethral disease
• lower urinary tract infections: a condition of the urethra and bladder.

Both can be caused by the same factors. The difference lies in the time that elapses until treatment.

Some of the causes of UTI are:

• Poor hygiene,
• Hormonal changes,
• Constipation,
• Pregnancy,
• Diabetes,
• Inflammation of the prostate for men,
• Waiting too long to go to the bathroom,
• Sitting for too long without moving,
• Bacteria like Escherichia Coli,
• Mycoses,
• Viruses and parasites.

The characteristic symptoms of urinary tract infections are:

• Pain or severe burning when urinating
  
• Chills
• Pain in the lower back
• Fever
• Urine that looks cloudy or has a strong odor
  
• Sudden or frequent urges to urinate
• Feeling of full bladder
• Urination with little amount of urine

Folk remedies to cure urinary tract infection

• Make a drink by mixing 125 ml of water and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. Drink two glasses of water then this preparation.
• Consume large amounts of blueberry juice every day, to prevent bacteria from “sticking” to the walls of the urinary tract and can be eliminated more quickly in the urine.
• Take two tablespoons of coconut oil, virgin and unrefined, each day. Also drink a glass of water or coconut milk on an empty stomach and another before sleeping. This is used to kill the E. Coli bacteria which is resistant to antibiotics.
• Asparagus is excellent for treating urinary tract infection. Do not be concerned if the color of your urine changes a bit when you consume this vegetable. It’s normal.
• Peel two garlic cloves then crush them. Put them in a cup of lukewarm water and let sit for 5 minutes. Repeat this treatment 3 times a day until the symptoms subside. Garlic will kill bacteria that are in the urinary tract.
• In a liter of water, dissolve two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and drink it in small sips throughout the day. It is perfect for people who suffer from cystitis.
• Cut an onion into quarters, boil it in half a liter of water for 20 minutes. Remove it and let it sit for 8 hours (this can be overnight). Filter and drink the broth. Onion is diuretic and antibacterial.
• Eat several pieces of watermelon a day, as it helps cleanse and refresh the kidneys. This is a good measure to prevent UTIs.

Benefits of heat

• Apply a heat source to the lower abdomen (with a compress or a hot bottle for example). It is also a good idea to take a bath to relieve symptoms and increase blood flow to the area.
• However, this is not recommended for pregnant women as it can cause unplanned births.

• Mix two stalks of celery with the leaves in 3 liters of water. Then add two pineapple rings and a cup of chamomile tea. Mix everything and drink the preparation on an empty stomach.
• Make an infusion with two tablespoons of basil per cup of water, then let stand 10 minutes and drink twice a day for 48 hours.
• Make a juice with two cups of fresh blueberries, half a cup of cherries without the stems and a slice of watermelon. Put everything in a blender and mix well. Drink immediately, preferably on an empty stomach, and repeat this daily until the infection clears.
• Consume a juice made from one banana and one apple twice a day for a week.
• Drink a glass of green coconut to cure UTI. Then chop a clove of garlic and half an onion and eat them raw. This combination is ideal for controlling infection.
• Boil 20 grams of barley in a liter of water and when it boils, add 20 grams of juniper then leave for a minute. Let sit covered for 15 minutes, strain and drink 3 cups a day.

Recommendations for treating urinary tract infection

• Do not delay urination. Because it promotes the accumulation of urine, inflammation, dilation of the bladder. This therefore opens up more space for the bacteria which proliferate.
• Drink plenty of fluids, so that you can kill bacteria and prevent them from reproducing. Do this twice a day until the urine is transparent.
• Eat foods that are high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, to acidify the urine and prevent bacteria from growing.
• Practice good personal hygiene, especially in women, to prevent bacteria from re-entering the body. Also use small towels instead of tampons.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks, as they irritate the urinary tract and make it worse when there is an infection.