- This urinary tract recipe is packed with ingredients containing healing properties that can help with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- UTIs are more common among women than men. They can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, urethra, and ureter.
- These infections account for 8 million trips to the doctor’s office every year and cost more than $1.6 billion to treat. Adhesion of E. coli bacteria to cells lining the urinary tract is the first step in the development of a UTI.
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- Blueberries:
- These superfoods contain antioxidant compounds that prevent bacteria from growing on the walls of the bladder.
- Cranberries:
- Chemicals found in cranberry products called proanthocyanidins (PACs) prevent E. coli, which is the cause of about 85% of UTIs from adhering to these urinary tract epithelial cells by affecting the surface properties of the bacteria.
- Lemons:
- They stabilize the body’s pH levels so that bacteria that causes UTI doesn’t grow.
- Watermelon:
- This delicious melon acts as a diuretic, causing more frequent urination and flushing out the bladder.
- Process the following ingredients in a blender:
- 1/2 a peeled lemon
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of deseeded watermelon
- 1 cup of cranberries
- Make sure ingredients are organic.
- Enjoy!
- Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.
- For a urinary tract health juice.
- For the health benefits of cranberries.
- For the health benefits of blueberries.
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- REFERENCES:
- 1. “Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).” Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2014.
- 2. “Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).” Premier Medical Group. Premier Medical Group, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2014.
