5 Remedies To Prevent Urine Infections

Every year, about 150 million people are diagnosed with UTI worldwide. As the second most common type of infection in the human body, UTIs unfairly affect women, who have a 60% lifetime risk, than men

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Harness the Power of Cranberry: Cranberry or cranberry juice is perhaps the most popular natural treatment for UTIs. They contain compounds such as phenolic acids and flavonoids, which help treat and prevent UTIs. Cranberry prevents the bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder, increases urine acidity and flushes out bacteria from the body. Cranberry is available in India in the form of dried candies or juice - both of which contain enough sugar to irritate your bladder. Instead, look for functional bars that contain cranberry and are specially formulated for UTIs. (Image Source: Canva)

Embrace Good Hygiene Practices: Maintaining good hygiene is one of the most important practices in preventing urine infections. As bacteria grow in warm-wet places avoid wearing tight pants during summer that will make you sweat. Do not use scented products that can irritate your urethra and disrupt the normal balance of the area. Instead of spending hours in the tub take showers, this will prevent any bacteria from entering your body. Lastly, always wash your genital area properly. (Image Source: Canva)

Boost Your Diet With Citrus Fruits: Eating fruits that are high in Vitamin C, like oranges, tomatoes, and spinach, can lower the pH level in the urine and kill the E-coli bacteria effectively. It can also prevent the bacteria from multiplying quickly and limit the rate of infection. Additionally, avoid foods and drinks that easily irritate your bladder, like, caffeine, acidic and spicy food, alcohol, and food and drinks high in sugar. (Image Source: Canva)

Don’t Hold It In: Try to urinate every 3-4 hours, or whenever you feel the urge to go and avoid holding in your urine for a long period. You should also urinate right before and after sex to flush out any bacteria that may have entered during intercourse. Urinating frequently helps flush out bacteria from the urinary tract that can cause infection. (Image Source: Canva)

Stay Hydrated and Increase Fluid Intake: Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps dilute urine and makes you pee more often, which flushes out bacteria from your urinary tract. To increase your fluid intake, consider adding buttermilk (chaas), coconut water and fresh lime water into your daily routine. This will keep you hydrated and help maintain a healthy balance of fluids in your body. (Image Source: Canva)

Inputs by: Dr Pooja Kohli, Senior Ayurveda Expert, HempStreet (Image Source: Canva)