Any natural cures for UTI? Help!!

[Sparklie]

I think I have a UTI and I've had it for about 2 weeks. I didn't realize that was a possibility until I was into week 2. I do not have health insurance and am trying to avoid going to the Dr.

Does anyone have any home remedies they could suggest? I will try just about anything at this point. I have been drinking cranberry juice, but maybe not enough. It is better than it was 2 weeks ago, but I still feel pressure.

Thanks for any and all advice.:eek:

[JennaBoBenna]

raw cranberry lemonade (raw cranberries, lemon juice, agave, water) is excellent! Also: colloidal silver! Topically and orally. It takes a while longer to get rid of the UTI than conventional medicine, but it works !

[Vaclare79]

Yes, whatever you do DO NOT take antibiotics. They may do more harm than good to your body.

[Raw Yogini]

Make sure the cranberry juice is 100% cran juice. Most of the store bought cran juice has processed sugar in it which will actually make your UTI worse.

I'm not a huge fan of antibiotics but if you don't get the UTI under control quickly, guess what? the bacteria just spread UP, meaning kidneys. You could end up very sick. I've seen it happen to women who let UTIs go for too long. Basically if you get a fever, I'd recommend the antibiotics, of course you can do whatever you think is best for you.

I personally have cured UTIs w/ LOTS of water and cranberry juice so it is possible. Best of luck!

[livin]

Drinking cranberry juice and/or at lest 1 gallon of water per day is often recommended by Drs.
I have known a couple of people to "wash" with a slice of fresh garlic as well as take the garlice pill. A googe search for 'garlic uti' should give ou a lot of articles.

[Revvell]

If you're drinking Ocean Spray you're feeding the problem. As another said, be sure it's 100% Cranberry juice. You can make it easier to drink by adding sparkling mineral water.

Also, add a few drops of GSE. (Grapefruit Seed Extract).

Revvell

[Sparklie]

Thanks for all the help. JennaBoBenna, how much and how often do you do the colloidal silver? I'm trying to hang in there with the natural approach. It is my preference. I've gotten so many side effects from antibiotics. I'm hoping the cranberry juice will work.

Since I've only done the cranberry for 3 days, and I wasn't drinking enough, I'm going to pray for relief within another 3 days, or I think I will have to cave. I don't know how much more I can take.

Thanks again for all your help.:confused:

[RawHeaven]

apple cider vinegar

charged water*

cranberries

blueberries

grapefruit seed extract drops in water

faith

*to charge water: place one small quartz crystal, few blades of wheatgrass, teeny sprinkle of sea salt in large glass jar (gallon preferable) filled with pure water. put it in direct sunlight for a few hours = charged water.

[Dimond]

Instead of juice or food, get the cranberry capsules in the highest dose you can find.

Often can work even faster, Uva Ursi capsules.

[TaupeRawMan]

Grapefruit seed extract works like a charm for me every time.

[queenfluff]

Yes, pure cranberry juice (no sweeteners or anything). There is a bottle brand (yes, probably not raw but at at least pure) sold at WF that is only cranberry juice (I think it is called Lakewood). That brand has worked for me.

Or buy frozen cranberries and blend with water and strain.

I take the cranberries capsules and drink tons of water and don't eat anything. Of course, I do this when it is first coming on and it ususally gets rid of it.

since it has been two weeks for you please get it taken care of it - it can turn into a kidney infection and believe me those hurt!

Oh, if you do go to the doctor - you can go to a Planned Parenthood and they will give you cheap treatment. You don't need any health insurance (if you are in California, they have a special program for those with no health insurance and limited income - I got mine free when I went)

[Coconutcutie]

I caved in and gave up on natural remedies last year to treat a UTI that quickly progressed to my kidneys...they gave me the typical drug used to treat these kinds of infections and my life has been a nightmare ever since....I don't think I will ever feel healthy again. You can read my ordeal here:
http://noquinolones.proboards58.com/index.cgi?board=stories&action=display&thread=343

If you go the conventional medicine route to treat this, please research the prescribed antibiotic carefully

[Sparklie]

I believe this is part of detoxing from coffee. I'm having terrible breakouts as well. I don't think this has gone to my kidneys, but is there a way to tell? Is it too late for the cranberry juice, etc. to work?

[Raw Yogini]

Usually if it's gone to your kidneys you'll have back pain and a fever. Some people have abdominal pain or pus in their urine, too. Usually people feel really sick if they have a kidney infection. I don't think it's too late to use the cranberry, grapeseed, etc..... if you're still feeling reasonably well. Two weeks is a long time, though. Best wishes in your healing.

[RawHeaven]

Sparklie, as many have mentioned the grapefruit seed extract is very powerful. I can't speak for anyone else, but it really does wipe out most serious ailments, viruses and fungus. Please give it a try. It's cheap considering and won't impact your body like drugs, which I've taken also to clear viral infections in the past.

A recent example with the GFS extract....I know what it can do, yet for 2 days I've been suffering bloat and discomfort due to overindulgence in certain raw foods. I put the GFS extract drops in water and drank it before I went to bed last night and this morning my stomach is flat and I moved a lot of waste. I won't go into details, but this stuff really does work.

Best wishes.

[JennaBoBenna]

Thanks for all the help. JennaBoBenna, how much and how often do you do the colloidal silver? I'm trying to hang in there with the natural approach. It is my preference. I've gotten so many side effects from antibiotics. I'm hoping the cranberry juice will work.


I would do colloidal silver in the morning, a whole dropper full under my tongue and hold it for a few seconds. Then I would apply some topically. I would also do it before bed. If I was having a lot of pain I would do it more often, it seemed to help. I believe the raw cranberries did the trick. Luckily(:rolleyes: ) I had my UTI in the fall when cranberries were everywhere. I've seen them frozen at Whole Foods, so that would work too. Best of luck to you!

[JennaBoBenna]

A recent example with the GFS extract....I know what it can do, yet for 2 days I've been suffering bloat and discomfort due to overindulgence in certain raw foods. I put the GFS extract drops in water and drank it before I went to bed last night and this morning my stomach is flat and I moved a lot of waste. I won't go into details, but this stuff really does work.


RawHeaven, I'd like to ask you a few Q's about the GFS extract and your experience with it. Could I have your email address? Or, you can send me one with the link on my profile ... :)

[RawHeaven]

RawHeaven, I'd like to ask you a few Q's about the GFS extract and your experience with it. Could I have your email address? Or, you can send me one with the link on my profile ... :)

Sure thing, just sent it.

[Sparklie]

Rawheaven, I would also like to ask you about this GSE. I purchased some today. Wow, is it ever potent. I can see how it would wipe out anything that might be going on.

I want to thank everyone on this thread. Your consistent encouragement helped me to keep going when the going was tough. I do believe that I am on the upswing and am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Your support is priceless.:)

[RawHeaven]

Hi Sparklie, I'm glad you're feeling better. I love the GSE. I had some myself this morning. All you need to do is put 5-15 drops in a glass of water and drink it down. I have been detoxing yeast and perhaps even a parasite (from sushi days?) from my colon. The GSE is really helping me with it. I updated my User CP, so you should be able to send me an email if you needed to ask me a question privately.

Be well,
Crystal

[rawnhealthy]

I used to get these all the time. The best ongoing way to cleanse whole urinary tract is fresh young coconut water- my opinion:O). I would often drink several in one day. Also for deeper cleaning add a bit of lemon juice to your coconut water.
Also stay away from anything caffeine or sugar as this will create more problems.

If you find that you are getting these often, you might consider there might be buildup in the kidneys(stones) which can be broken down with lemon water and when ready to release them without pain go to www.jumpandbump.com
Trust your body and what your heart is telling you on what you need- the body always knows:)

good luck

[littlemarie]

I had UTI for over a month once. Didn't tell my parents till every part of me hurt. I feel ur pain. Jw.... wat is GFS and y did some posts say GSE?

[Sparklie]

Hey littlemarie,

I believe GFS = grapefruit seed extract as does GSE. I just wanted to let everyone know that I think I figured out what was going on. I read my "Precription for Nutritional Healing" book on bladder infections. It said that you can have bladder spasms when you go off of or are detoxing from caffeine. Oh my golly gosh!!! I have never felt such pain. If I ever decide that I am going to get back on the coffee band wagon, I want someone to knock me on the head.

So much better. Thanks again, everyone.:)

[Erika]

When I have a UTI I take cranberry concentrate capsules, they seem to work really well and they don't have all of the sugar that comes with the juice. I found them at walmart pharmacy. The bottle says super concentrated cranberry fruit 1680mg plus vitamin C. I also found another one online that is equal to it...
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?pid=1007&cid=22&cpid=753&rlid=

and another one that is even stronger...
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?pid=5328&cid=22&cpid=8037&rlid=

Then I take this stuff called Cystex which you can find at walmart or walgreens. It actually helps with the pain but gets rid of the infection too.
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?pid=5328&cid=22&cpid=8037&rlid=

Then I drink lots of water and within a day or two, it feels like it is gone completely.

I hope that this helps you.

Erika

[Zaphirah]

can I just say "Wah!" So uncomfortable. Good thing I'm going to WFs tomorrow. Thank you everyone for all this wonderful advice.

ugh. wah. :(