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Are you prone to a problem with 'Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'?
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Bladder infection arises from stagnant urine in the bladder, blood that is too sweet, or auto-immune disorders like interstitial cystitis. Infections are generally a sign of 'sweet, toxicity, heat, and stagnation.'

Sweetness of the blood feeds the bacteria, often e. coli from the intestines.

Toxicity in the blood irritates the bladder and urinary membranes, making them vulnerable to infection. E. coli from the intestines can seed the infection of the urinary tract. Keeping the bowels clean is thus a significant tool for eliminating UTI. An outbreak of acne, gas or bloating may be an early warning sign that the system is becoming toxic. These early warning signs may be a cue to avoid dairy, wheat and other heavy, rich foods.

Heat in the blood (inflammation) irritates membranes, making them prone to infection. Liver irritating foods like spinach or tomatoes may also increase irritating 'choleric' heat in the blood (bilirubin). Generally, UTI's occur in Kapha / Pitta femals with excess of earth element. UTI's are rare in males - and require a doctor's visit to examine underlying pathology.

Bacterial vaginosis can be a significant factor causing UTI. Women who experience UTI after intercourse should drink a glass of water before and after sex. BV and UTI may increase around menopause, as the depletion of estrogen thins mucus membranes. In this case topical estrogen creams and shatavari ghee can help.

An antimicrobial diuretic like uva ursi, together with mannose (a sugar in cranberries) may resolve a UTI. See a doctor if there is no improvement within 48 hours, or you see blood in the urine, or have a fever, or mid-back pain.

Prevailing wisdom suggests 'flushing' the infection by drinking lots of fluids. But this can further irritate tissues. Instead, a constant trickle of antimicrobial herbs, by moderate drinking of antimicrobial diuretics, may be preferred.

When symptoms of a UTI are present, but the urine culture is sterile, it may be interstitial cystitis, an auto-immune condition. Food allergens are often overlooked as another cause of UTI. "Whenever I eat food I'm allergic to, my kidneys ache," note John Immel, founder of Joyful Belly.

Disclaimer: 'Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)'

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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)'

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
PITTA	AVOID PITTA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.
KAPHA	AVOID KAPHA FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha.
GOOEY ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOEY	AVOID GOOEY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna.
HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY	AVOID HEAVY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna.
OILY ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily. LEARN MORE ABOUT OILY	AVOID OILY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Oily' guna.
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.
SOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR	AVOID SOUR FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste.
SWEET ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. LEARN MORE ABOUT SWEET	AVOID SWEET FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

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FAVOR DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL EFFECTS

Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.

GUNA	FOODS TO FAVOR	CONDITION IN YOUR BODY
CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR	CLEAR INGREDIENTS CLEAR RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna
COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD	COLD INGREDIENTS COLD RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna
DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY	DRY INGREDIENTS DRY RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna
ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT	ASTRINGENT INGREDIENTS ASTRINGENT RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste
BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	BITTER INGREDIENTS BITTER RECIPES	Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste

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Bowel Health:

General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...

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Cleanse & Detox:

Detoxicant

DETOXICANT

An herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.

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Immune System:

Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Urinary Tonic

URINARY-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.

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Weight Loss:

Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Strength, Muscle Health:

Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3

BLADDER / URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Biocharacteristics of the 5,020 People Reporting Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) were more aggravated than 64% of other symptoms. From the 5,020 people who reported Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

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