#253 | MM - Eat Plants, Prevent UTIs

Urinary tract infections can be really irritating... especially when recurrent!

As is always the case, we are not intending to diagnose or treat any condition but to better understand what is happening in the body and support ourselves in maintaining balance, naturally.

Today we talk about the root causes and some accessible and easy ways to manage symptoms as the body heals itself.

Do keep in mind that UTIs can advance to cause a kidney infection which is an emergent condition!

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

- UTIs are primarily due to E Coli bacteria
- E Coli come from the rectum, mainly introduced through eating chicken
- WFPB eating supports the microbiome and immune system in maintaining balance
- D-mannose is a compound that helps prevent E Coli from attaching to the urinary tract, allowing it to be flushed down the toilet!
- D-mannose is abundant in cranberry juice, hence the common natural remedy
- Other herbs can be helpful in the resolution of UTI symptoms
- Hydration and hygiene are also super important!

Links to some more good stuff

-  Join the Plant Based &. Stress Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alterhealth
- Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse
- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants
- ATTN Health Practititioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitioner

Peace and Love.