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A Naturopathic Approach to Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and the association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

2/6/2019

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Over 50% of women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. One-third to one-half of these women will have a recurrent UTI within one year. Recurrent UTI’s are defined as three or more UTI’s in a 12 month period (1). The most commonly used conventional therapies for these conditions are antibiotics. There is increased awareness and concern about antibiotic resistance with repetitive use of these medicines. This growing concern has created an interest in alternative treatments for UTI’s. The purpose of this article is discuss this conditions, the causes, and alternative treatments for cure and further prevention. 

This article will also illuminate the link between UTI’s and an imbalanced gut microbiome, otherwise known as dysbiosis. Gastrointestinal conditions associated with dysbiosis such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) are common in those with bladder infections. 


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Interstitial Cystitis: A Naturopathic Approach (Part 1)

8/3/2017

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition of the bladder that affects millions of women, men, and children worldwide. Also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), IC is a chronic inflammatory condition that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surround pelvic region. Other symptoms may include increased pressure in the pelvic region, increased urgency, and/or increased frequency to urinate.[1]

Diagnosis of IC 
The American Urological Association defines IC/BPS as follows:

“An unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, or discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, and associated with lower urinary tract symptoms of more than six weeks duration in the absence of infection or other identifiable cause.”[2]


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What you need to know about Iron Deficiency

4/3/2017

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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world (1).  Many women are iron deficient, especially those who are menstruating, pregnant, post-partum or breastfeeding.  Iron deficiency is also commonly seen in those with chronic blood loss and/or gastrointestinal absorption issues. Untreated iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia, which occurs when the body lacks sufficient amounts of iron to form normal red blood cells. Without enough iron, the body can’t produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells to deliver oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
 
These are some of the symptoms that one may experience with iron deficiency or anemia (2):
  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Short of breath
  • Intolerance to exercise
  • Cold hands/feet
  • Low concentration or decreased cognitive functioning
  • Dizziness
  • Pale
  • Hair loss
  • Brittle or grooved nails
  • Frequent colds/flus


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Hormonal Imbalance; Addressing Adrenal and Thyroid Health

5/21/2016

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Our hormone system (medically known as our endocrine system) is complex. Our endocrine system consists of 6 different organs (our pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries/testis, and adrenal glands) and each of these glands is responsible for producing certain hormones (i.e. the ovary producing estrogen and progesterone, the adrenal glands producing cortisol). What makes our hormones complex is not just the individual organs and the hormones they produce, but how these systems affect each other and result in certain hormonal conditions.
Common signs of Hormonal Imbalance include: 
  • Menstrual Irregularities, Heavy Periods, Cramps, PMS, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, Hair Loss, Acne 
  • Conditions such as PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Infertility


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