Bye-bye, cold-weather UTIs!

Staying hydrated can fall off our radar during the chillier months. And when we’re not sipping enough H2O, our kidneys struggle to flush bacteria from our urinary tract. The result? We end up getting more UTIs in the winter than in summer, according to Australian research. To reduce your odds of that burning ‘gotta go’ feeling…

—Jennifer Bringle

Sweet Rx Have a UTI right now? A study in the World Journal of Urology found taking 2,000 mg. of D-mannose, a fruit sugar that prevents bacteria from sticking to bladder walls, jump-starts healing within 24 hours and soothes even chronic UTIs by 75%—results better than some antibiotics. ✔ Sip a tropical tea On a chilly day, kick back with a cozy cup of hibiscus tea and imagine you’re relaxing on a sunny Hawaiian island. British investigators found that sipping 36 oz. of this tropical, sweet-tart brew daily reduces the odds of a bladder infection by as much as 40%. Investigators credit potent plant compounds (known as glycosides) with blocking the growth and spread of trouble-making bladder bacteria. ✔ Nibble on cheese When it comes to warding off bladder trouble, there’s a tasty snack that…

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Woman's World (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 14, 2022

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