I just discovered this little gem as I was desperately searching for answers to prevent UTI’s without taking a low dose antibiotic. And I came across D-Mannose .
D-Mannose is naturally found in pineapples and cranberries. As most of us know cranberries really help heal and prevent urinary tract infections. However, when taking organic cranberry juice to prevent a UTI – you have to drink an awful lot of it. Have you tasted cranberry juice without sugar – wow! Tart! really Tart!
D-Mannose comes in powder and capsule form and gives you the amount you need without drinking 8 glasses of cranberry juice a day.
I had been drinking cranberry juice after a fun night with my partner along with lots of water and ensuring that you go to bathroom soon after having sex.
But apparently that isn’t enough as I had recently experienced some really unusual symptoms that came with a UTI and I was really sick for a whole day and it wiped me out for the next few days.
As I course through the journey of menopause and my body decides to change by the month, I find that my body needs additional help on an everyday basis.
Some articles I have read talk about using estrogen cream topically versus orally to help this. Yep, I am already on bioidentical estrogen and I love it! So, I wasn’t quite sure this was the answer for me.
And so , I did what I always do when I need answers – I start researching. And I came across this
supplement. The articles I have read caution those of you who are diabetic to consult with your doctor first before taking this because it appears that it is some type of sugar.
I ordered the supplement and am waiting for it to come , so I can see if this will be helpful.
Vitamin C and a good probiotic is also something that women need who suffer from UTI’s. Supporting ourselves with good bacteria is not only good for your intestines, but also good for your kidneys and bladder. Garlic, turmeric, sage, marshmallow root, dandelion tea , ginger and baking soda are also excellent remedies for UTI’s when you actually get one. In fact, putting 2 tsp of baking soda in water and drinking it as soon as you feel one come on, is an excellent way to stem the pain. Just sayin’ from experience. The turmeric helps with the inflammation as does the ginger. For people with some other health conditions, dandelion and marshmallow root might interfere with some medications from what I understand – so do your research, talk to your doctor and find what works for you.
Reduction in your sugar intake is another prevention key. Mmmm..well, as a baker , I need to double my preventative measures and try to cut down where I can.
It’s all about finding our balance and what works for each of us. Some folks are ok with taking a low does antibiotic, whereas I am allergic to most and I don’t believe that taking antibiotics on a daily basis is the best thing for me on a long term basis. We are finding that as a society, our dependence on antibiotics is causing the human body to become resistant to many of them And oddly enough, we are turning back to Mother Earth for answers.
Here is hoping that this little supplement and some additional tweeks will help stem the recurrence of these UTI’s . I will certainly let everyone know how it goes. I’m not a doctor, I am simply sharing my experience with you and what I have found works for me in my research and trial an error.
To Our Best Selves,
Love,
Kimberley
