Taking Care Of Myself Naturally

Tired Of Recurring Urinary Tract Infections? Add These 3 Natural Remedies To Your Treatment Plan

by Amelia Graves

If you've got a urinary tract infection, or UTI, you know that the pain can be excruciating. In fact, if left untreated, a UTI can make it painful to urinate, sit or even wear pants. If you're one of the few who suffer from frequent UTIs, you may have your doctor on speed dial for antibiotics.

Unfortunately, too many antibiotics can make it harder to fight infections, which can cause your infections to last longer and be more severe. Luckily, there are natural remedies for UTIs. These natural remedies will alleviate the symptoms and help you fight the infection. Here are a couple of home remedies for you to try.

Bring On the Juice

You might have heard the old wives' tale that says drinking cranberry juice cures urinary tract infections. Well, this particular tale is true. Studies have shown that cranberries stop the growth of E. coli in the urinary tract, which is the leading cause of UTIs. The same studies show that cranberry juice can start working in as little as 8 hours. Drinking just two glasses of cranberry juice a day will stop E. coli from attaching itself to the lining of your urinary tract walls.

Parsley Isn't Just a Garnish

Parsley, the little green garnish that restaurants place on your plate, is great at relieving the urinary tract inflammation. If you have a UTI, try adding a glass of parsley tea to your diet.

Supplies You'll Need

  • Small pan

  • 8 ounces of water

  • 1 teaspoon of fresh minced parsley

  • 1 teaspoon of honey

Directions

  1. Bring 8 ounces of water to a boil.

  2. Add your minced parsley to the water and allow it to boil for about 2 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.

  4. Strain the parsley from the water.

  5. Add honey to your parsley tea.

  6. Sip on one cup of tea each day until symptoms subside.

Grab a Cup of Corn Silk Tea

Every time you throw away the silk from an ear of corn, you're throwing away a natural remedy for urinary tract infections. This simple tea will relieve the pain and inflammation associated with UTIs.

Supplies You'll Need

  • Small pan

  • 8 ounces of water

  • ½ cup of clean corn silk

Directions

  1. Bring 8 ounces of water to a boil.

  2. Remove water from heat and add your corn silk.

  3. Allow water and corn silk to steep for about 5 minutes.

  4. Strain water into a tea cup or mug.

  5. Sip on this tea up to three times each day until symptoms subside.

You don't have to live with the pain associated with a urinary tract infection. These natural remedies will alleviate the symptoms and fight the infection, so that you can feel better faster. Contact a company like Living It Out for more information about other DIY recipes.

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