Cranberries may help men with urinary tract symptoms

Cranberries have been used for hundreds of years for the treatment of bladder and kidney problems.  Many women know that cranberries can help with the treatment and prevention of cystitis and other urinary tract infections (I have previously written about this here)

A new study (1) published in the British Journal of Nutrition has [...]

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Probiotics for the prevention of cystitis

On Monday I briefly mentioned the usefulness of probiotics (‘friendly bacteria’) in restoring the bacteria of the digestive system for women who have taken repeated courses of antibiotics for their cystitis or other urinary tract infections (UTI’s).  However, probiotics may do more than just help positively rebalance gut bacteria after antibiotic use.  Studies indicate [...]

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Can the humble cranberry really be useful in the prevention of urinary tract infections?

Many women seem to suffer with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), usually cystitis.  This is a painful condition that occurs when the lining of the bladder becomes inflamed, making urination painful.  I was shocked to learn that one in five women suffers from a UTI at least once per year.  Some women suffer from [...]

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