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Here at the Health and Healing Wellness Centre, we have many speciality areas which offer complete and holistic healthcare solutions to provide you with natural solutions for urinary tract infections.
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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection found in the urinary system and is most commonly found in women, babies, and the elderly. The urinary system is made up of:
The urinary system is designed to prevent urine flowing back up into the kidneys from the bladder and to minimise the risk of infection there. Generally, a UTI is recognised as a bladder infection and is not serious, however, if left untreated, it can spread to the kidneys and have serious repercussions.
Urine is a natural by-product of the body and is normally sterile, meaning it’s free from bacteria, fungus and viruses. Therefore, to get a bladder infection, also known as cystitis, a micro-organism or bacteria usually has to enter through the urethra or bloodstream. Most commonly, it’s E.coli, a bacteria found in the digestive tract and spread from the anus to the urethra. Other micro-organisms may be sexually transmitted, when this is the case, both partners must be treated to avoid reinfection.
Some of the most common UTI symptoms include:
If the above symptoms are experienced, it is important to seek medical attention and not self-medicate with urinary tract infection treatment. If it’s not treated immediately, or completely, a urinary tract infection may spread to the kidneys and have serious consequences.
Although it’s important to seek medical attention, natural remedies for UTI are still being studied, however, there are many options are available to help minimise the risk of a recurring UTI, such as:
Our team of natural health professionals can assist in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection with the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and naturopathy.
Tina has over 30 year’s clinical practice in natural therapies. As a practitioner in Naturopathy and Acupuncture, Tina has remarkable insight coupled with a caring nature and is a beacon of hope for those she serves.