Bladder Infection - Cystitis

• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• Pain and burning when urinating
• Blood in the urine
• Passing cloudy or strong smelling urine
• Bladder pressure and pain that gets worse as the bladder fills up
• For women, pain in the vulva, vagina, or the area behind the vagina
• For men, pain in the scrotum, testicles, penis, or the area behind the scrotum
• Chronic or intermittent pain in the pelvis
• Pelvic pressure or discomfort

   Bacterial Infection (UTI) — Most Common Cause

• E. coli (from the bowel) causes ~80–90% of infectious cystitis cases.
  Bacteria enter the urethra → travel to the bladder → cause inflammation.

Risk Factors for Bacterial Cystitis:

• Sexual activity
  
• Poor hygiene or wiping back-to-front
  
• Use of spermicides or diaphragms
  
• Catheter use
  
• Menopause (less estrogen thins urethral lining)
  
• Holding urine too long

  Non-Infectious Cystitis

   Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

• Also called bladder pain syndrome.
  
• Chronic inflammation without infection.
  
• Cause unknown, but may involve:
   Autoimmunity
   Nerve dysfunction
   Bladder lining defects
  
• Symptoms: urgency, frequency, pelvic pain, pain during sex.

   - Chemical Cystitis

• Reaction to irritants in hygiene products:
    Bubble baths
    Douches
    Scented soaps
    Laundry detergents

   - Drug-Induced Cystitis

• Certain medications excreted through urine can irritate the bladder:
    Cyclophosphamide
    Certain chemo drugs

  - Radiation Cystitis

• Radiation therapy (e.g., for pelvic cancers) can damage the bladder lining.

  - Foreign Bodies

  Catheters or retained objects can irritate or introduce bacteria.

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Garlic or Oregano (NS Oregano 2 caps 2-3 times daily): A natural antibiotic and immune enhancer. Take 2 capsules 3 times daily.
• Vitamin C (NS Liposomal Vitamin C) Produces antibacterial effect through acidification of urine. Important in immune function. For vitamin C, take up to 2,000 mg daily, in divided doses. 

IMPORTANT:

• Acidophilus (EQ HDA, ThreeLac, BL Probiotic Plus): Needed to restore “friendly” bacteria. Especially important if antibiotics are prescribed. Take as directed on label. Take on an empty stomach. Also use 1 tbsp in 1 qt warm water as a douche.
• Calcium (NS Coral Calcium) and magnesium (NS Magnesium Complex): Calcium reduces bladder irritability. Magnesium aids in the stress response and works best when balanced with calcium. Use magnesium chelate form. For calcium, take1,500 mg daily. For magnesium, take 350 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount from all sources daily.
• Multivitamin and mineral complex (NS Liquid Life, NS Colloidal Mineral Plus) with vitamin A, with carotenoids: Needed for essential balanced vitamins and minerals. Take as directed on label.
• N-acetylcysteine (EQ N Acetyl Cysteine): A potent detoxifier that neutralizes free radicals. Take 500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach.
• Potassium (EQ Potassium Chelate): Replaces potassium lost as a result of frequent urination. Take 99 mg daily.
• Vitamin B complex (EQ B Complex, AI B Complex): Necessary for proper digestion. High doses are necessary if antibiotics are used. Take 50–100 mg of each major B vitamin (thiamine and riboflavin) twice daily. Amounts of individual vitamins in a complex will vary. Do not exceed 35 mg niacin, 100 mg vitamin B6 , and 1,000 mcg folate daily.
• Vitamin E (EQ Initial E): Combats infecting bacteria. Take 90 mg (200 IU) daily.
• Zinc, plus copper (EQ Zinc plus copper): Zinc is important in tissue repair and immunity. Copper is needed to balance zinc. For zinc, take up to 40 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 40 mg daily from all supplements. For zinc plus copper, take 3 mg daily.
• Kidney Support (NS Kidney Support 2 caps 3 times daily)- supports and detoxifies Kidneys and Bladder 
• Cleansing and detoxifying herbs (NS Celery Seed 2 caps 2-3 times daily, NS Parsley 10-15 drops 2-3 times daily):  Cleanse and detoxify kidney and bladder.
• Homeopathic Support EQ Lymphastat B, BL VBF Defense: Targeted detox

• NS Apple Cide Vinegar
• NS Coral Calcium
• NS Colloidal Minerals Plus
• NS Horse Chestnut
• NS Kidney Support
• NS Liposomal Vitamin C
• NS Liquid Life
• NS Magnesium Complex
• NS Oregano
• NS Parsley
• NS Plantago
• NS Celery Seed
• NS Three Lac
• AI B Complex
• BL Probiotic Plus
• BL VBF Defense
• EQ B Complex
• EQ HDA 
• EQ Initial E
• EQ Lymphastat B
• EQ NAC
• EQ Potassium Chelate
• EQ Zinc

• Blueberries
• Pears
• Apples
• Watermelon
• Bananas
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Zucchini
• Almond Milk
• Coconut Milk
• Chicken
• Fish (salmon, trout, cod, haddock, etc.)
• Lentils
• Quinoa
• Millet
• Honey

 Cranberry Cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 3-4 apples, seeded (add more apples if too sour)

Directions:

• Push cranberries through hopper with apples.
• If fresh or frozen cranberries are not available, use 1 tbsp cranberry juice concentrate to 32 oz apple juice.

Ginger Fizz:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 inch slice ginger root
• 1 apple, seeded
• sparkling water

Directions:

• Push ginger through hopper with apple.
• Pour juice into ice filled glass.
• Fill glass to top with sparkling water.

Ginger Hopper:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 inch slice ginger root
• 4-5 carrots, greens removed
• 1/2 apple, seeded

Directions:

• Push ginger through hopper with carrots and apple.

Garden Salad Special:

Ingredients:

• 3 broccoli flowerets
• 1 garlic clove
• 4-5 carrots or 2 tomatoes
• 2 stalks celery
• 1/2 green pepper

Directions:

• Push broccoli and garlic through hopper with carrots or tomatoes.
• Follow with celery and green pepper.

Cantaloupe Shake:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cantaloupe, with skin

Directions:

• Cut cantaloupe in strips and push through hopper.

• Dalmatian Jasper foe detoxifying the urinary tract.
• Amber
• Aquamarine
• Carnelian for preventing UTI’s

• Chamomile
• Turmeric
• Quercetin
• Marshmallow root

• Apis Mellifica
• Argentum Nitricum
• Belladonna
• Cantharis
• Causticum
• Clematis
• Equisetum
• Lycopodium
• Kali carb
• Merc Sol
• Sarsaparilla
• Sepia
• Staphysagria
• Thuja
• Uranium Nitricum

• Alexander technique
• Chiropractic manipulation
• Feldenkreis
• Massage therapy
• Osteopathic manipulation
• Physical therapy
• Reflexology
• Trager psychophysical integration
• Acupuncture

• Drink Cranberry juice
• Use a heating pad
• Anti-yeast diet
• Stay Hydrated
• Avoid Alcohol, Coffee, and Citrus juice
• Urinate when the need arises
• Use probiotics
• Take enough vitamin C
• Practice good genital hygiene

• Cinnamon
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Marjoram

• LV-2
• KD-3
• SP-6
• SP-9
• KD-1