An estimated 50% of all women will experience a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives, and 20-40% of these women will have recurring infections, putting them at risk for kidney and bloodstream infections.

Urinary tract infections are responsible for 8 million visits to physicians' offices every year are more common in adults than children. UTI can lead to serious kidney problems unless it’s treated by appropriate antibiotics. Having a proper diet can also help cure your bladder infection.

 Drink plenty of water because it empties bacteria out of the bladder and dilutes urine. 80 ounces of water a day helps you to get on the right track for recovery.  Eat non-acidic fruits and vegetables.  Include Zinc rich foods like salads, nuts, bran cereal, bananas, cheese and fish on your daily diet.

 Green Barley powder is a good blood alkaliser and it reduces inflammation, acidity and pain.  Drinking cranberry juice every day prevents UTIs from recurring. It acidifies the urine and flushes the urinary tract.  Irritation in the mucosal linings of the urinary tract can be controlled by Marshmallow.

 Drinking cranberry juice helps to kill bacteria in the urinary tract.  Vitamin C may be helpful to reduce acidity, provide anti- oxidants and support the immune system to reduce bacteria.  Eat foods that have natural antibiotics to holistically fight the infection. Add raw garlic, onions, shallots, radishes, fresh gingerroot in your food.

Kansas City Urology Care specializes in treating UTI, cancer in the bladder, kidney and more. Visit for more information. Call: