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- Title
Natural approaches to prevention and treatment of infections of the lower urinary tract.
- Authors
Head KA
- Abstract
Infections of the lower urinary tract are common occurrences in young women, during pregnancy, and in peri- and postmenopausal women. Because of the chronic nature of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the potential for antibiotic resistance, a natural approach to prevention and treatment is desirable. Clinical research suggests the best natural options for long-term prevention include cranberry, mannose, and probiotics. Botanicals that can be effective at the first sign of an infection and for short term prophylaxis include berberine and uva ursi. Estriol cream and vitamins A and C have also been shown to prevent UTIs, while potassium salts can alkalinize the urine and reduce dysuria.
- Publication
Alternative Medicine Review, 2008, Vol 13, Issue 3, p227
- ISSN
1089-5159
- Publication type
Academic Journal