Urinary Tract Infection - mostly found in females

If there is oxidative stress, low glutathione, the urinary tract (UT) becomes vulnerable to bacterial infections.  Normally the UT is void of bacteria; but if the kidneys get bacteria, the bacteria can move through the kidney, loop of henle, bladder and urethra causing a urinary tract infection (UTI).

These kinds of infections tend to be very painful due to the inflammation; frequent urination; the feeling of needing to urinate even with little to pass; and the need to urinate during the night; often with a burning sensation.  If not treated it can lead to further complications. 

Oral antibiotics such as trimethoprim, cephalosporins or flouroquinolone are usually used. Trimethoprim, a widely used antibiotic and is usually taken for seven days. It is often recommended that trimethoprim should be taken at night to ensure maximal urinary concentrations to increase its effectiveness or it can be taken as with the doctor's prescriptions.

There are many types of alternative remedies that eliminate the infections.  Increasing anti-oxdiants; increasing glutathione; and increasing the effectiveness of the immune system prevent the reoccurance of infections.

For more information, contact Dr. Holly at holly@choicesunlimited.ca