urinary tract infection

7 Ways to SLASH Your Bladder Infection Risk

Yesterday, I revealed how to spot a bladder infection. As I explained, these uncomfortable (and occasionally dangerous) infections are typically caused by E. coli bacteria sneaking up the urethra and traveling to the bladder. But determining IF you have one of these urinary tract infection (UTIs) can sometimes be tricky. Click here to catch up...

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6 Ways to SPOT a Bladder Infection

A bladder infection, or cystitis, is an inflammation of the bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. It’s the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bladder infections shouldn’t be ignored. Many are mild, but they can become more serious if they aren’t addressed. And in the worst cases, they can turn septic (which...

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“Forest Fix” CONQUERS Chronic UTIs

“Oh no, here we go again…” It’s your first exasperated thought when you feel the tell-tale twinge of yet another urinary tract infection (UTI). Because when you’re a frequent flyer on the UTI Express, you know the signs. The pain, urgency, cloudiness, and smell are a dead giveaway. If you suffer from chronic UTIs, you’re...

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Common UTI Med CAUSES Future Infections?!

Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Maybe you feel that familiar uncomfortable pressure down below first… Or perhaps it’s the sudden need to DASH to the bathroom… and the burning when you go… that tips you off. Either way, you have yet ANOTHER urinary tract infection (UTI). And you know you’re in for at least a...

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[LADIES] Is THIS Treatment Making Your UTI Worse?

Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Is there anything more ANNOYING than a urinary tract infection (UTI)? They always seem to come up at the worst time… and the constant trips to the bathroom are exhausting. Not to mention the horrible pain and discomfort! UTIs are a huge problem for seniors, especially women. But in some...

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Holiday Berry to LOAD UP On (5 Reasons)

As you belly-up to the table this holiday season, you may be tempted to over-do it a bit. Want my advice? Go ahead! Now I’m not saying go on a week-long binge, but this has been a long year, and we all need to cut loose every once in a while. One or two days...

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Mailbag! BREAK FREE from Frequent UTIs

I’ve been dealing with frequent UTIs and it’s getting frustrating. Do you have any suggestions to help me break this cycle? –Pam from St. Paul, MN Pam, Yes, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be very frustrating. Fortunately, there are things folks can do to stop them from occurring so frequently. UTIs happen when bacteria...

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