Urinary Tract Infection (only if it is e-coli - d-Mannose treatment

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Urinary Tract Infection - d-Mannose treatment

Be sure it is 100% d-Mannose - I like the powdered form - slightly sweet

- can mix in water or juice

sources - I have used from D-Mannose from:

NOW Products

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D-Mannose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in some plants,

including cranberries. Although small amounts of D-Mannose are

metabolized by the human body, much of it is rapidly excreted in the

urine. In the bladder, D-Mannose can adhere to bacterial lectins,

preventing them from sticking to the lining of the bladder. Bacteria can

then be flushed away during urination, thereby precluding the formation

of colonies within the urinary tract. Because insubstantial amounts of

D-Mannose are used by the body, it does not interfere with blood sugar

regulation. D-Mannose does not kill bacteria. Please see a health care

professional if you have an infection.

and Progressive Labs

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Over 90% of all urinary tract infections are caused by Escherichia

coli (E. coli) which is found as part of the " normal

microflora " in every intestinal tract. In most cases bacteria enter

the urinary tract through the urethral opening. Many bacteria are simply

washed away by the down-flow of urine. E. coli, however, are covered with

tiny 'finger-like' projections. At the top of these projections are amino

acid/sugar complexes called " lectins " which allow the bacteria

to stick to the inside walls of the urinary tract and even work their way

upward. D-Mannose, a naturally occurring simple sugar, sticks to the E.

coli lectins even better than the lectins stick to human cells. When a

large quantity of this sugar is present in the urine, it literally coats

any E. coli present. They can no longer stick to urinary tract walls and

are washed away with normal urination. Only very small amounts of

D-mannose are metabolized by the body. Most is excreted through the

kidneys into the urine and bladder, so it doesn't interfere with

blood/sugar regulation, even in diabetics. Also, since it is absorbed in

the upper gastro-intestinal tract, it does not relocate

" friendly " E. coli or other beneficial bacteria normally

present in the colon.

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D-Mannose: The Natural Cure for Bladder InfectionsAre

you plagued with recurring urinary tract

infections that antibiotics never seem to completely cure? Or do you

just hate the idea of subjecting your body to yet another round of those

antibiotics? D-mannose just might be your answer.

Every year millions of people (mostly women) suffer with urinary tract

infections (UTIs). Nearly 90% of these

infections are caused by the bacteria E. coli (which is actually

considered a “good” bacteria when it remains in the gastrointestinal

tract where it belongs). Problems occur when E. coli leaves the GI tract

and finds its way up the urethra and into the bladder, where it

multiplies and spreads.

Once the infection takes hold, uncomfortable symptoms usually follow.

These may include:

• A frequent urge to urinate

• Painful urination (a “burning” sensation)

• Strong, unpleasant urine odor •

Cloudy urine

• Uncomfortable pressure

in the lower abdomen Most patients diagnosed with a UTI are prescribed a

course of antibiotics, which can wreak havoc on the body in several ways.

Antibiotics kill the “friendly” bacteria in the GI tract, which may

result in diarrhea, nausea, and/or constipation. These friendly bacteria

also prevent the overgrowth of yeast, so when they are killed off, a

vaginal

yeast infection often results (requiring yet another medication to

“cure”). And one more thing to consider: the overuse of antibiotics can

encourage the mutation of bacteria, creating antibiotic-resistant

strains.

The good news is that you may never need an antibiotic for a UTI again.

There is an all-natural product available which may prove just as

effective as an antibiotic, without any side effects whatsoever. It is

inexpensive, easy to use, and does not require a doctor’s prescription.

This little-known cure is a simple sugar called “D-mannose”. D-mannose

occurs naturally in many plants, including cranberries, blueberries,

peaches, oranges, and apples. As a supplement, it can be purchased in

powder form, which dissolves easily in water or juice and has a pleasant

taste. It is so safe that it can be used by pregnant women and children,

and it is even considered safe for diabetics, as it doesn’t interfere

with blood sugar regulation.

D-mannose does not kill any bacteria – friendly or unfriendly. It

serves as a kind of magnet in the urinary tract, attracting any present

E. coli bacteria and keeping it from attaching to the bladder lining (and

dislodging any bacteria which are already attached). The bacteria cling

to the D-mannose molecules, and are flushed out with the normal urine

flow.

The recommended dosage for an ongoing infection is one teaspoon of

D-mannose dissolved in liquid every few hours, continued for three days.

The curative effects of D-mannose are usually felt within 24 hours – if

no change is noticed within 72 hours, a physician should be consulted (it

may be that the infection is caused by a bacteria other than E. coli).

The powder may also be used as a preventative measure, for those who

suffer from recurring infections. The maintenance dose varies per person,

but a good starting point is one teaspoon per day mixed with liquid. For

those women who suffer from “honeymoon cystitis” (bladder

infections linked to sexual intercourse), one teaspoon of D-mannose

an hour before intercourse, and another immediately after, can help

prevent infection.

D-mannose is still relatively unknown, especially in the conventional

medical community. There have been many research reports over the years

which demonstrate the safety of D-mannose, and its effectiveness against

the bacteria E. coli – but the FDA has not approved it as a medical

treatment. This is largely because as a naturally-occurring sugar, it is

not able to be patented - which means the large drug companies have no

incentive to spend the millions of dollars it would take to do the

large-scale controlled study which would be required for FDA approval.

D-mannose is starting to become more available at health food stores, but

it is still not common to find it there. Currently, the easiest place to

find it is on the Internet – there are several different companies who

market it, and it can be purchased at many online supplement stores. (A

simple keyword search will bring up many choices – it is worth looking

around a bit for the best price.)

If you are one of those who struggle with frequent UTIs, D-mannose can

make a real difference in your life. This extremely safe, all-natural

powder may enable you to treat your own

infections without the expense of a doctor’s visit and the side

effects of prescription drugs. And used as a preventative, it can help

you avoid the pain and discomfort of an infection altogether.

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" The " cell walls " of each E. coli are covered with tiny

fingerlike projections. The very tips of these projections are an amino

acid-sugar complex, a " glycoprotein " also called a

" lectin " . E. coli " lectins " have the unfortunate (for

us) capability of " sticking " the bacteria to the inside walls

of our bladders and urinary tracts, so they can't be rinsed out by

urination. "

" Unfortunately for the E. coli, D-mannose " sticks " to E.

coli lectins even better than E. coli lectins " stick " to human

cells. When we take a large quantity of D-mannose, almost all of it

spills into the urine through our kidneys, literally " coating "

any E.coli present so they can no longer " stick " to the inside

walls of the bladder and urinary tract. The E. coli are literally rinsed

away with normal urination! "

http://www.tahomaclinic.com/mannose.shtml

D-Mannose for Bladder and Kidney InfectionsA little

girl's parents are told she'll likely need a kidney transplant since her

chronic kidney infections aren't yielding to antibiotics

anymore…..

Another little girl with a genetic disorder has been on continuous

antibiotics for nearly two years because of kidney and bladder

infections…. An adult woman gets a bladder infection every time she has sex… And

literally millions of women and girls (and a very few boys and men) each

year have at least one episode of acute bladder infection

( " cystitis " ). Routine treatment of bladder and kidney

infections involves antibiotics and antimicrobials. As the first three

cases (described later) will illustrate, in over 90% of bladder and

kidney infections, antibiotics are actually an inferior treatment choice.

The treatment of choice for initial treatment of most urinary tract

infections is D-mannose. D-mannose is a naturally occurring simple sugar, closely related (in

chemical terms, a " stereoisomer " ) to glucose. Small amounts of

D-mannose are metabolized by our bodies; more than small amounts are

excreted promptly into the urine. But how can even large quantities of a

simple natural sugar do anything at all to cure over 90% of all bladder

and urinary tract infections? The answer is found in the interaction between D-mannose and the

bacterium found in over 90% of all bladder infections, Escherichia coli

( " E. coli " ). [No, that's not the infamous E. coli mutant

associated with unsanitary food processing that's hospitalized and killed

people. It's the normal E. coli found as part of the " normal

microflora " in every intestinal tract.] But even normal E. coli

don't belong in the bladder and urinary tract; in these areas it

multiplies and becomes an undesirable infection. But why doesn't the normal downflow of urine from the kidneys through

the ureters into the bladder and thence beyond simply carry the E. coli

right along with it? What allows the E. coli to " stick " to the

inner walls of the bladder and even work their way upward (like

" Spiderman " ) in some cases reaching as far as the kidneys?

The " cell walls " of each E. coli are covered with tiny

fingerlike projections. The very tips of these projections are an amino

acid-sugar complex, a " glycoprotein " also called a

" lectin " . E. coli " lectins " have the unfortunate (for

us) capability of " sticking " the bacteria to the inside walls

of our bladders and urinary tracts, so they can't be rinsed out by

urination. Unfortunately for the E. coli, D-mannose " sticks " to E.

coli lectins even better than E. coli lectins " stick " to human

cells. When we take a large quantity of D-mannose, almost all of it

spills into the urine through our kidneys, literally " coating "

any E.coli present so they can no longer " stick " to the inside

walls of the bladder and urinary tract. The E. coli are literally rinsed

away with normal urination! Why is " rinsing away " E. coli with D-mannose superior to

killing them with antibiotics and anti-microbials? When an antibiotic is

taken, it kills unwanted micro-organisms, but it also kills many

" friendly " micro-organisms. Every woman is familiar with

" yeast infections " that follow antibiotic use, as the

" friendly bacteria " are killed off along with the " bad

bacteria " , leaving the antibiotic-insensitive yeast to grow

" out of control " . Long-term or often-repeated antibiotic use

can lead to major disruptions in normal body microflora, and sometimes to

major disruptions in health, especially immune system function. [it's

suspected that the " killer " E. coli of recent years are

" mutants " caused by persistent antibiotic feeding to animals.] By contrast, D-mannose doesn't kill bacteria, " friendly " or

" unfriendly " . D-mannose simply helps to relocate misplaced

E.coli from inside of our urinary tracts to outside. (Since D-mannose is

absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, it doesn't relocate the

" friendly " E. coli normally present in the colon.) D-mannose

treatment of E. coli bladder and urinary tract infections is ecologically

sound treatment. (The very small amounts of D-mannose metabolized by our

bodies and not excreted into the urine are harmless.) As an extra bonus,

D-mannose tastes good! Three Cases, Briefly Our first case is relatively well-known in the Seattle-King County

area as this child's mother provided testimony about her case to the

County Council when it was considering the establishment of a natural

medicine clinic within the taxpayer-funded county public health system. This mother brought her daughter to Tahoma Clinic in the 1980s. She

also brought with her a very detailed set of notebooks in which she'd

recorded descriptions of her daughter's numerous hospitalizations and

extensive tests for nearly continuous urinary tract infections. By actual

count, her daughter (not yet five years old) had been seen by 72

different physicians, and had been on antibiotics the majority of her

life. Mother and father had been told the doctors were " running out

of effective antibiotics " , and that their daughter would likely need

a kidney transplant during the next few years, as her kidneys were

beginning to fail from the chronic infection. Extensive tests showed

" normal kidneys, ureters, and bladder " , with no discoverable

reason for all the infection.

Fortunately, Mom also had records of many urine cultures. They were

always the same: E.coli. At the end of our consultation, I advised her to

give her daughter ¼ to ½ teaspoon (approximately 1 to 2 ½ grams) of

D-mannose powder stirred into water every three to four hours while

awake. Despite being a bit dubious that a simple sugar prescribed by a

natural medicine doctor (remember, this was the 1980s) would do anything,

mother tried it. Within 48 hours, the infection was gone. Her daughter

remained infection free for over two years until the D-mannose was

temporarily forgotten; resumption cleared the infection once more. She's

had no urinary tract infection since, and has of course retained her own

kidneys. The County Council was impressed by the simple natural solution to a

serious health problem. They were equally impressed with the difference

in cost between D-mannose treatment (even long-term) and the cost of

several hospitalizations, extensive testing, and nearly continuous

antibiotics, as well as the potential cost of the predicted kidney

transplant. Our second case is that of a another little girl with galactosemia (a

genetic disease) who when first seen in 1996 was on antibiotics because

of chronic recurrent E. coli urinary tract infections. She'd been on

antibiotics for most of the prior two years. As part of her overall

treatment, I advised her parents to switch her from antibiotics to

D-mannose (at the quantities noted above). The switch was made

uneventfully; no further urinary tract infections occurred. When they

last saw their daughter's urologist in 1998, her parents were told to

" check back in the year 2000 " . Our last case is that of a married woman who was avoiding sex because

" I get a bladder infection every time " . Needless to say, this

caused some degree of marital discord. As cultures had shown E. coli, she

started taking ½ teaspoon of D-mannose one hour prior to and just after

intercourse, and had no further infections. There also have been many women who've been advised to take D-mannose

½ teaspoon every two to three hours to treat single episodes of bladder

infection. Nearly every time, the treatment has been successful. However,

since a small proportion of bladder infections are not caused by E. coli

but by some other micro-organism, women are also advised to call back for

a " regular " antibiotic prescription if their infections are not

substantially better or completely gone in 24 hours. Try D-Mannose First D-mannose is very safe, even for long term use, although most women

(or the very occasional man) with single episodes of bladder or urinary

tract infection will only need it for a few days at most. Although

D-mannose is a simple sugar, very little of it is metabolized. It doesn't

interfere with blood sugar regulation, even for diabetics. It creates no

disruption or imbalance in normal body microflora. It's safe even for

pregnant women and very small children. In the less than 10% of cases

where the infection is a bacteria other than E. coli, antibiotics can be

started in plenty of time. (Many physicians will likely advise collecting

a urine specimen for culture, if possible just before starting D-mannose,

so that the bacteria can be identified as rapidly as possible in the few

cases when D-mannose doesn't work.)

Since D-mannose is naturally occurring, many of you may have guessed

that cranberry juice (as well as pineapple juice) contain more D-mannose

than most other foods. However, the amounts found in these juices are

substantially less than in the ½ teaspoon (approximately 1 gram) adult

dose, and are substantially less effective. So Where's the D-Mannose? If D-mannose is so safe and effective, why isn't it in your natural

food store? Your editor has been frustrated by it's absence also,

particularly as he has spent several years trying to convince one or

another supplement company to put D-mannose into wider distribution.

D-mannose may be obtained from the Tahoma Clinic Dispensary

(425-264-0051) with which your editor is of course connected.

The information presented herein is for

informational purposes only. Consult your doctor, practitioner,

and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any

supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in

prescribed medications.

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