Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections

May 3, 2012

*Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections*

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 by: Sarka-Jonae

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ria.html

(NaturalNews) A urinary tract infection is almost exclusively caused by

bacteria that travel to the bladder through the urethra, according to

the University of land Medical Center. The bacteria clings to the

urethra's opening and multiplies. Sometimes, bacteria travels to the

kidneys, but this is rare. The most common culprit is /Escherichia coli/

/(E. coli)/, according to New Mexico State University.

Urinary tract infection symptoms

UTIs may cause different symptoms in some people even if caused by the

same infection. According to the University of land Medical Center,

symptoms include:

.. Pain, a burning sensation or feeling of urgency during urination

.. Increased need to urinate

.. Blood or pus in urine

.. Chills

.. Fever

.. Pain during sex

.. Nausea

.. Malaise

.. Foul smelling urine

.. Abdominal cramps

.. Lower abdominal pain

.. Pain or burning during urination

*Mustard oils for UTI treatment*

Mustard oils derived from horseradish root and the nasturtium herb can

be used as treatment for UTI, according to a 2006 study published in the

/Arzneimittel-Forschung/ journal. The study found that a combination of

extracts from horseradish and nasturtium, two plants from the mustard

family containing volatile mustard oils as the active ingredients,

demonstrated antimicrobial properties, meaning they kill or inhibit the

growth of microorganisms like bacteria. Researchers stated that the

combination of these two supplements is a rational treatment for UTI and

upper respiratory infections.

In a similar study published in the /Arzneimittel-Forschung/ journal

that same year, participants took either antibiotics or an herbal drug

combining horseradish and nasturtium. The group who took the antibiotics

experienced a 87.9 percent decrease in symptoms versus 81.2 percent in

patients who took the herbal drug. However, researchers found that the

herbal drug had a clear advantage because the participants taking the

supplement needed fewer supportive procedures and administration of

concurrent medication.

*Grapeseed extract*

Grapeseed extract may also be an effective treatment for UTI and other

infections. The supplement promotes activity to fight bacteria that are

causes of urinary tract infections.

Grapeseed extract also has antifungal and antiviral properties to treat

infections caused by fungi or viruses. /The University of land

Medical Center/ recommends taking 100 milligram capsules or five to 10

drops of liquid grapeseed extract three times a day for treating infections.

*Ineffectiveness of antibiotics*

Up to 40 percent of UTIs recur in women within six months and up to 50

percent within one year using traditional treatments, according to the

University of land Medical Center. Infections are usually caused by

the same bacteria. Antibiotics only suppress the bacteria temporarily,

allowing for another infection to strike again soon.

Continuing to take herbs, such as cranberry and horseradish, may prevent

another infection by killing new bacteria that cause UTIs. Goldenseal

can stop bacteria from adhering to the bladder walls and reduce the

likelihood of an infection.

*Additional herbs that support the urinary health *

According to New Mexico State University, there are several urinary

support herbs, including:

.. Agrimony

.. Couchgrass

.. Elder flower

.. Juniper

.. Horsetail

.. Lady's mantle

.. Plantain

.. Saw palmetto

.. Yarrow

Taking these herbs promotes overall urinary health. To specifically

fight /E. coli/ and resulting infections, people can use the following

herbs:

.. Calendula

.. Chamomile

.. Fennel

.. Ginger

.. Oregon grape root

.. St. 's wort

.. Thyme

.. Uva ursi

.. Yarrow

*Sources for this article include:*

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17260672

http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/urinary-tract-000169.htm

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a personal fitness trainer through the National Academy of Sports

Medicine and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She also

worked as a massage therapist, group exercise instructor and assistant

martial arts instructor.

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May 3, 2012

Hi Bill,

All the herbs mentioned are available at my local Natural Grocers store.

Many on Amazon.com.

Rick

Bill wrote:

> Good info Rick! Do you know if they sell the supplement anywhere or does

> one have to make it?

>

> Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract

> infections

>

> *Use herbs to kill the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections*

>

> Wednesday, May 02, 2012 by: Sarka-Jonae

>

> http://www.naturalnews.com/035742_herbal_remedies_urinary_tract_infections_b

> acteria.html

>

> (NaturalNews) A urinary tract infection is almost exclusively caused by

> bacteria that travel to the bladder through the urethra, according to the

> University of land Medical Center. The bacteria clings to the urethra's

> opening and multiplies. Sometimes, bacteria travels to the kidneys, but this

> is rare. The most common culprit is /Escherichia coli/ /(E. coli)/,

> according to New Mexico State University.

>

> Urinary tract infection symptoms

>

> UTIs may cause different symptoms in some people even if caused by the same

> infection. According to the University of land Medical Center, symptoms

> include:

>

> . Pain, a burning sensation or feeling of urgency during urination

>

> . Increased need to urinate

>

> . Blood or pus in urine

>

> . Chills

>

> . Fever

>

> . Pain during sex

>

> . Nausea

>

> . Malaise

>

> . Foul smelling urine

>

> . Abdominal cramps

>

> . Lower abdominal pain

>

> . Pain or burning during urination

>

> *Mustard oils for UTI treatment*

>

> Mustard oils derived from horseradish root and the nasturtium herb can be

> used as treatment for UTI, according to a 2006 study published in the

> /Arzneimittel-Forschung/ journal. The study found that a combination of

> extracts from horseradish and nasturtium, two plants from the mustard family

> containing volatile mustard oils as the active ingredients, demonstrated

> antimicrobial properties, meaning they kill or inhibit the growth of

> microorganisms like bacteria. Researchers stated that the combination of

> these two supplements is a rational treatment for UTI and upper respiratory

> infections.

>

> In a similar study published in the /Arzneimittel-Forschung/ journal that

> same year, participants took either antibiotics or an herbal drug combining

> horseradish and nasturtium. The group who took the antibiotics experienced a

> 87.9 percent decrease in symptoms versus 81.2 percent in patients who took

> the herbal drug. However, researchers found that the herbal drug had a clear

> advantage because the participants taking the supplement needed fewer

> supportive procedures and administration of concurrent medication.

>

> *Grapeseed extract*

>

> Grapeseed extract may also be an effective treatment for UTI and other

> infections. The supplement promotes activity to fight bacteria that are

> causes of urinary tract infections.

>

> Grapeseed extract also has antifungal and antiviral properties to treat

> infections caused by fungi or viruses. /The University of land Medical

> Center/ recommends taking 100 milligram capsules or five to 10 drops of

> liquid grapeseed extract three times a day for treating infections.

>

> *Ineffectiveness of antibiotics*

>

> Up to 40 percent of UTIs recur in women within six months and up to 50

> percent within one year using traditional treatments, according to the

> University of land Medical Center. Infections are usually caused by the

> same bacteria. Antibiotics only suppress the bacteria temporarily, allowing

> for another infection to strike again soon.

>

> Continuing to take herbs, such as cranberry and horseradish, may prevent

> another infection by killing new bacteria that cause UTIs. Goldenseal can

> stop bacteria from adhering to the bladder walls and reduce the likelihood

> of an infection.

>

> *Additional herbs that support the urinary health *

>

> According to New Mexico State University, there are several urinary support

> herbs, including:

>

> . Agrimony

>

> . Couchgrass

>

> . Elder flower

>

> . Juniper

>

> . Horsetail

>

> . Lady's mantle

>

> . Plantain

>

> . Saw palmetto

>

> . Yarrow

>

> Taking these herbs promotes overall urinary health. To specifically fight

> /E. coli/ and resulting infections, people can use the following

> herbs:

>

> . Calendula

>

> . Chamomile

>

> . Fennel

>

> . Ginger

>

> . Oregon grape root

>

> . St. 's wort

>

> . Thyme

>

> . Uva ursi

>

> . Yarrow

>

> *Sources for this article include:*

>

> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618018

>

> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17260672

>

> http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML

>

> http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/urinary-tract-000169.htm

>

> http://www.naturalnews.com <http://www.naturalnews.com/>

>

> *About the author:*

>

> Sarka-Jonae is a health writer and novelist. She was certified as a

> personal fitness trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and

> the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She also worked as a

> massage therapist, group exercise instructor and assistant martial arts

> instructor.

>

> 's premiere novel, " Between Boyfriends, " was recently published

> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Q6TSCS/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

>

> Let's connect on Facebook

> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarka-Jonae-/168691386526181

> Or on Twitter @sarkajonae

>

> *Articles Related to This Article:*

>

> . Maintain Healthy Bacteria Levels Essential for Optimum Health

> <http://www.naturalnews.com/025520_bacteria_food_healthy.html>

>

> . The End of Antibiotics and the Rise of Iodine as an Effective

> Alternative

> <http://www.naturalnews.com/022800_antibiotic_antibiotics_infection.html>

>

> . Antibacterial pencils: Toxic, useless and hazardous to public health

> <http://www.naturalnews.com/019336_antibacterial_products_superbugs.html>

>

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> Disease <http://www.naturalnews.com/022938_mercury_disease_cancer.html>

>

> . Using probiotics to prevent or eliminate Candida

> <http://www.naturalnews.com/027341_probiotic_candida_probiotics.html>

>

> . The End of Antibiotics

> <http://www.naturalnews.com/022892_antibiotic_antibiotics_infection.html>

>

May 3, 2012