Whether you are a Male or Female, a part of everybody’s wellness regime should take into effect the maintenance of our excretory system, particularly the urinary tract an area often prone to infections.

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are infections, that effect both Male and Females and are usually caused by bacteria (especially E. coli), of the urinary tract. They can involve the kidneys, pelvis, urethra, bladder (known as cystitis), urethra, or combinations of any of these organs. Often the entire urinary tract is affected. UTI’s are usually accompanied by frequent and painful urination. The urine of UTI’s patients often has a strong odour and cloudy appearance.

There are several ways in which you can prevent the occurrence of this happening to you.

• This includes drinking plenty of water ( 2 litres a day)
• Try and reduce the amount of high sugar drinks in your diet.
• Add sources of vitamin C into your diet through orange juice and try having yogurt every day.
• If you are prone take a supplement to prevent it from occurring again, like Cranberry or Acidophilus.

Age: 64

Occupation:  Retired

Lifestyle philosophy:  Enjoy every day; never take each day for granted.

What products do you use and why?

Cranberry (Nutra-life):  To help prevent the occurrence of urinary tract infections.

Flaxseed oil (Melrose):  To help alleviate arthritis and to improve the condition of her hair, skin and nails.

Fitness regime:  Walk every day for 30 minutes.

Diet structure:  Balance diet.

What product could you not do without?

Cranberry (Nutra-Life):  Without it I would have to be on more medications and suffer from preventable discomfort. 

Cranberry can help prevent and control urinary tract infections. This effect occurs from the active constituents of Cranberry inhibiting the ability of the toxic bacteria (especially E. coli) to adhere to and infect the walls of the urinary tract.

In a 1994 study of 153 elderly women, those who used Cranberry had less than half the risk of developing urinary tract infections and were more likely to overcome any pre-existing urinary tract infections.  Other studies have shown that Cranberry totally eliminates the burning, stinging and pain of urinary tract infections and reduces the urgent need to urinate by 60%.

The usual dosage for Cranberry is between 500 - 2,000 mg per day (using Cranberry capsules/tablets concentrated to a ratio of 25:1), or between  800 - 1,200 mg per day (using Cranberry capsules/tablets standardised to contain 10% of the active ingredients - anthocyanosides).

Beneficial Bacteria (Probiotics) are useful for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis. In one study involving 41 women with urinary tract infections, Lactobacillus was compared with pharmaceutical antibiotics treatment. 21% of women receiving beneficial bacteria experienced recurrence of their infections, while 41% of women receiving pharmaceutical antibiotics experienced recurrences. Lactobacillus acidophilus, especially the Lactobacillus acidophilus - DDS-1 strain is particularly effective for the treatment of infections of the urinary tract. The usual dose should be between 1 billion to 10 billion live bacteria per day.

Traditionally grown in mountain forests and marshlands from Alaska to Tennessee, this mineral rich herb has shown many beneficial therapeutic effects. Cranberries are high in the minerals potassium and magnesium, and in the antioxidant vitamins A and C. Cranberry''s deodorising properties may prove beneficial in disguising urinary odour in incontinence patients.

It is useful in relieving the pain and burning sensation associated with cystitis, for relieving cramps and for discouraging the adherence of harmful bacteria in the bladder and stomach. Bio-Organics Cranberry 10,000+ capsules provide the benefits of whole, fresh cranberries with added Vitamin C.

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A herbal combination that may be helpful in relieving the pain and burning sensation associated with cystitis. The presence of Cranberry may also help to mask the odour of urine in incontinent patients.

Cranberry has a traditional use in the management of mild cystitis and this formula provides the equivalent of 12.5g of Cranberry juice per tablet with Uva Ursi, a natural diuretic and urinary antiseptic, plus the healing and antiseptic properties of Zinc from Zinc gluconate.

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One of the strongest and most convenient medical strength acidophilus available in Australia, Inner Health Plus contains, 25 Billion Good Bacteria per Capsule at Manufacture. Suitable for anyone who wants to maintain their intestinal health, Inner Health Plus is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) during antibiotic and contraceptive pill use.

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