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Bladder Health
Cystitis related to Sexual Intimacy
Cystitis is a major health concern for women in particular and it is estimated that almost all women will have had a urinary tract infection at least once during their lifetime. Many women associate these...
Bladder Health
How to reduce acidity in urine
Changing your diet can cause urine pH to become less acidic which can help support a healthy bladder. Recent research shows there are many significant health benefits associated with a urine pH closer to neutral...
Bladder Health
Can D-Mannose Prevail in the Fight Against E. coli's Antibiotic Resistance?
The adaptability of most uropathogens, a process of natural selection, makes it difficult to destroy entire colonies, especially once they're deeply embedded inside the bladder wall. E. coli, the cause of approximately ninety percent of...
Animals & Pets
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Symptoms & Treatment
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is an umbrella term for a range of conditions affecting the bladder and/or urethra of cats. It is also sometimes referred to as FUS (Feline Urological Syndrome). The symptoms...
Bladder Health
Can Cranberry Really Prevent UTI?
Cranberry is often recommended as a home remedy for Urinary Tract Infections, but is it really the best option? E. coli is an acid tolerant bacterium, multiplying fastest in a pH of between 5 and...
Animals & Pets
Preventing & Treating Canine UTI
If your dog has ever had cystitis or urinary tract infection (UTI), then you'll know how distressing it can be for them. Unfortunately, repeat infections can be common but there are some things you can...
Bladder Health
Thrush - Candida Albicans
Thrush is a common side-effect of antibiotics, but there's a lot you can do at home to regain control of the fungus that naturally lives in your gastrointestinal tract. Eliminating sugars and other dietary changes...
Animals & Pets
Canine Liver Disease, What Causes It, How Is It Treated?
The liver performs many functions, all of them essential to health. The liver stores and releases glycogen. This is vital in drawing on stores of energy. It creates blood clotting agents. It has a role...