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January 14, 2019

How To Cure A UTI At Home Naturally

Wondering how to cure a UTI at home or if it’s even possible? While an occasional kidney detox is a good idea if you tend to get recurring UTI infections, Danielle shares straightforward UTI remedies that you can use right now to ease pain and feel better.

How To Cure A UTI At Home Naturally | The Family That Heals Together

What is a UTI?

A UTI, or urinary tract infections, forms when bacteria is introduced into the urinary tract via the urethra, up to the bladder.

Your kidneys filter urine, sending it through your ureter to your bladder, and your urethra carries it out of the body.

UTIs mostly affect women, children, and the elderly. In women, the two most common ways to introduce unwanted bacteria to the urethra:

  1. Not wiping from front to back
  2. Sex

Many women experience a UTI after having sex and not urinating for hours, which gets the bacteria-laden urine out of the bladder. It’s a good idea to wipe from the front to the back of your pubic area everytime you urinate, as well as urinating and cleaning yourself after sex.

Men can also have UTIs. Sometimes the bacteria that cause a UTI attach to a physical structure, like a catheter or kidney stone. Other causes may be a suppressed immune system or antibiotic use.

If you’re a woman who has experienced a UTI, you don’t need to me to tell you that it’s extremely uncomfortable and painful. When you have a UTI, you typically know.

Look for these symptoms that signal a UTI is present:

  • Frequent urination with a strong urge
  • Painful, burning feeling when you urinate
  • Pain in the lower back
  • Cloudy, dark, or smelly urine
  • A fever or ache, signaling an infection

Can a UTI go away on its own?

Sure, it could. But, it’s not likely and let’s face it – this isn’t something you want to wait out.

A urinary tract infection is very painful and disrupts daily life. Plus, a long term infection of the area could spread to your kidneys. That’s not something you want.

The bacteria aren’t playing around, and neither should you.

How to cure a UTI naturally at home

Normal treatment at the doctor includes a urine sample and antibiotics.

However, medical research shows that at least one in five women will not be cured of their UTI with antibiotics.

This is normally explained as the bacteria causing the infection does not respond to the antibiotic prescribed (so why don’t they match it?) or that the bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, which is not a situation you want in your bladder. Many of these cases turn into long term infections.

No thanks!

The medical response to that is prescribing a long term, low dose antibiotic, or a single-dose antibiotic after sex (what!? every time?), and having a home test kit.

I do think the home test kit is a good idea, especially when you can get a test like this one.

While antibiotics are great for specific cases and in some situations lifesaving, you don’t want to be on them all the time. You certainly want to avoid them when not necessary or they could create a long term problem.

With antibiotic resistance and recurring UTIs, doctors know this too.

We also know that antibiotics damage the gut, which leads to long-term health problems.

Follow these tips on how to cure a UTI

Can you get rid of UTI without antibiotics?

Luckily, women have been dealing with UTIs for ages and there’s a whole host of natural cures in the natural healing toolbag. Ones that don’t include antibiotic resistance and reoccurring infections.

So, that’s a big yes!

Here’s how to cure a UTI without antibiotic use:

  1. D-mannose. One of the best treatments for treating UTIs naturally is d-mannose. It is a type of sugar found in a number of fruits and has been well-researched for curing UTIs even better (yes, better) than antibiotics. Better yet, you can grab this beauty for $15 at your local health food store. Take 500 mg every 2-3 hours, until 2-3 days after symptoms have subsided. You can try an inexpensive D-mannose like this, or look into a corn-free one made in the USA like this if you have food allergies or other concerns.
  2. Baking soda has also been used to treat UTIs. Many use baking soda to neutralize the acid from the infection in the bladder and stop the infection from spreading to the kidneys.
  3. Uva ursi. Known to treat UTIs in a flash, uva ursi stops inflammation and also kills bacteria. It’s been used to help with overall kidney issues, as well. The herb is available as a capsule (found here) or tincture, but is stronger as a tincture (found here).
  4. Homeopathy is also a good idea. Be sure to match the symptom to the remedy: Cantharis for burning urine (find it here), Apis mellifica for stinging pain (find it here), Equisetum for severe but dull pain (find it here), and Staphysigaria for suppressed anger or a recent invasive procedure.
  5. Vitamin C is always a good idea to add, especially naturally sourced types such as camu camu powder or rose hips.
  6. Vitamin D. In animal studies, vitamin D deficiency can lead to more invasive UTIs. This makes sense since vitamin D does so much to support the immune health.

Serious UTIs may benefit from a stronger combination of herbs and other natural remedies. U.T. Vibrance contains high doses of d-mannose, as well as herbs targeted for urinary health and to fight infection. Find it here.

How about UTI and cranberry juice, does it really work?

Cranberry has been touted as a UTI cure forever, and for good reason.

It holds a tannin that is said to stop E. coli and other bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall where it can grow and lead to an infection.

It also has d-mannose.

However, some report it does not help them. One would suspect that has to do with how soon it is taken from the first signs of an infection, or which bacteria you have.

It is estimated that 90% of UTIs are from E. coli. However, if you fall in the 10% that is not from E. coli, Lauricidin can stave off other bacteria.

I have personally used cranberry juice to ward off a beginning UTI with great success. I’ve also had a UTI that I would categorize as “too far gone for cranberry juice alone by the time I got out of bed” and I chose to add additional herbs to heal from that one. Both times I was able to heal naturally.

If you choose to try cranberry juice, look for pure, organic cranberry juice with no additional ingredients.

How long does it take to get over a urinary tract infection?

Most UTIs will resolve within 5 days with natural treatments.

However, if yours does not resolve within 5 days, it’s time to see your doctor.

If you experience fever, chills, or lower back pain, you likely have a kidney infection and should see your doctor. At that point, antibiotics are a route to consider seriously.

If you are pregnant and have UTI or kidney infection symptoms, you should contact your health professional immediately.

How To Cure A UTI At Home Naturally | The Family That Heals Together

Why do I keep getting UTIs?

Reoccurring UTIs could be from lifestyle or eating choices.

Be sure to cut back on sugar, drink plenty of water, and limit stress. Clean yourself before and after sex, and always wipe after urinating or a bowel movement from the front to back. Urinate when you need to; do not hold it!

If you are using oral contraceptives, diaphragms, or spermicides, discontinue use. These may be causing your UTIs.

If you have recurring UTIs, consider taking a kidney/urinary supplement or tincture with horsetail, uva ursi, and marshmallow root.  Loading up on teas of these herbs will help.

Take a probiotic that is specifically formulated for bladder or female health, and work on healing any bacteria disturbances in your body by limiting gluten and dairy, or even following a GAPs diet.

A natural UTI cure makes sense.

Antibiotics aren’t the most effective therapy and antibiotic resistance is a big public health concern. Beyond that, you’ll find that in most cases, natural UTI cures work quickly.

Have you tried a natural UTI cure? Share in the comments!

By: Danielle · Filed Under: Blog, healing, health, Remedies · Tagged: acute, bladder, bladder infection, chronic, herbal remedies, kidney, remedies, urinary track infection, UTI

December 31, 2018

Signs You Need a Kidney Detox (& How To Do a Kidney Cleanse)

When it comes to detox, the kidneys are sometimes overlooked. But really, each one of us can benefit from an occasional kidney cleanse. In this article, Danielle shares how to naturally support your kidneys and how to do a kidney detox. 

Signs You Need a Kidney Detox (& How To Do a Kidney Cleanse) | The Family That Heals Together

Signs and symptoms you need a kidney cleanse

Have you ever wondered if you should do a kidney cleanse? The truth is that most of us don’t even consider our kidneys. The liver is finally making its way into the natural health spotlight, as it should, but there are other organs that need support too, including your kidneys.

Your kidneys filter 50 gallons of blood and water daily – talk about a workload.

If your filter is off, toxins stay in your blood and circulate back throughout your body. Since the kidneys are so important, it’s a good idea to be sure they are working well.

The symptoms of chronic kidney dysfunction are vague and could be confused with a number of other illnesses. Nevertheless, if you experience the below symptoms regularly, it would not hurt to cleanse your kidneys or do some testing.

Consider doing a kidney detox if you experience any of these symptoms consistently:

  • Chronic fatigue
  • High blood pressure
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased or constant urge to urinate
  • Concentration issues
  • Muscle cramps
  • Frequent nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Swelling of the extremities
  • Chest pain
  • Chronic kidney or UTI infections
  • Trouble sleeping

Can kidneys heal on their own?

Yes and no. If you are eating the Standard American Diet (SAD) and not considering your kidneys, they probably won’t heal and will keep deteriorating.

Standard conventional treatment for low functioning kidneys is limited. Most are simply prescriptions to mask the symptoms and no long-term cures can be offered.

But, you can heal your kidneys with a kidney detox.

How can I improve my kidney function naturally?

A kidney cleanse acts as a reset that helps your kidneys work optimally again. Naturally and easily. And a clean lifestyle will lead to better functioning kidneys in the long term.

What you put into your body on a daily basis determines whether your kidneys have an elephant-size amount of toxins to filter or just a pea-sized amount. Below, you’ll find tips for improving your kidney function naturally.

Kidney detox foods

What foods cleanse the kidneys? These ones! Be sure to make them a part of your daily food plans:

  • Asparagus
  • Barley (omit for gluten-free)
  • Beets
  • Blackcurrant juice
  • Blueberries
  • Celery and celery juice
  • Cranberry juice
  • Grapes
  • Ginger
  • Millet
  • Parsley
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Spirulina
  • Watermelon

You also need plenty of water for kidney function.

So, drink at least a full gallon of filtered water daily. When you are cleansing, drink distilled water. On regular days, you should be drinking water with minerals in it – that is not reverse osmosis (unless minerals have been added back in), nor distilled, but rather spring or gently filtered water.

If you are detoxing, you may need more than one gallon per day.

Is coffee bad for kidneys?

Anything that strips water from your system is going to have a devastating effect on the kidneys. Coffee may also harbor chemicals used during processing.

So what is the best thing to drink for your kidneys? Truly natural drinks with electrolytes and cold-pressed juices are great (consider making a juice that includes some of the above foods, like celery, ginger, and parsley for best results). So are teas made with kidney-friendly herbs.

Other than these options, steer clear of other liquids. You need pure water.

Kidney cleanse supplements to improve kidney function naturally

Finally, be sure to rely on herbal support.

There are a handful of herbs that have been known to assist with a kidney cleanse. According to Susun Weed, uva ursi is the mother of kidney cleansers, especially if you deal with infections.

Other herbal kidney detoxifiers and supporters include:

  • Bearberry
  • Cornsilk
  • Dandelion
  • Goldenrod
  • Juniper berry
  • Nettle
  • Parsley
  • St. John’s Wort

We live in a society today where natural kidney herbal supplements and tinctures are available at health food stores. Take advantage of that.

Click here for an easy-to-use blend of kidney supportive herbs.

How do you flush your kidneys?

For many, a kidney healthy lifestyle isn’t enough. After years of damage, your kidneys may need to be detoxed thoroughly.

Luckily, you can do that easily.

Now, if you have made a sudden switch to natural eating, you may have more to detox than your kidneys. It’s best to do a full analysis of how all your systems are working and detox in the right order.

A naturopath can help you do this.

Some say to start at the bottom (colon) and work your way back up. It is true that you want your colon optimally functioning so that all the toxins you’re detoxing do not end up stuck in there, where the colon actually may take some of the toxins back into the body.

Signs You Need a Kidney Detox (& How To Do a Kidney Cleanse) | The Family That Heals Together

The Hulda Clark Kidney Cleanse

Cleansing expert Hulda Clark has a specific kidney cleanse.

But, consider your entire system before starting. Hulda Clark suggests doing her parasite cleanse first. Then, move on to the colon, the kidneys, and then finally the liver and gallbladder.

She also recommends that you stay free of house, hygiene, and water pollutants before cleansing.

The Hulda Clark kidney cleanse protocol includes magnesium oxide, parsley, ginger root, uva ursi, and vitamin B6. Take each of these supplements before a meal and sip on the kidney detox tea before and throughout the cleanse. 

Click here to purchase supplements for the Hulda Clark kidney cleanse protocol.

The three week cleanse includes:

  • Daily Kidney Support Preparation Tea
  • Ginger root: take 1 capsule 3 times a day, with a meal
  • Uva Ursi: take 1 capsule in the morning, and 2 capsules in the evening, with a meal
  • Freeze Dried Parsley: take 1 capsule two times per day, with a meal
  • Vitamin B6: take 1 capsule per day, with a meal
  • Magnesium Oxide: take 1 capsule per day, not with a meal

As far as detoxes go, this one is a pretty easy protocol.

Start slow with the daily preparation tea and sip small amounts throughout the day, especially for those with sensitive stomachs.

Why do you need a kidney detox?

Your kidneys take a beating day in and day out. Cleansing them regularly and living a kidney-supporting lifestyle is critical to your overall health.

Because let’s face it, the body burden of pollutants is real.

Even when eating the very best foods possible, you and I take in a wide range of chemicals from the environment like BPA and phthalates.

The solution? Do the Hulda Clark kidney cleanse, eat kidney-friendly foods, drink plenty of pure water, and be sure to review what others cleanses – like a liver & gallbladder cleanse – you may need for your body to be functioning at its best.

By: Danielle · Filed Under: Blog, healing, health · Tagged: autoimmune disease, cleanse, detox, hulda clark, kidney, kidney cleanse, kidney detox

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