Have you ever suffered from urinary tract weakness or poor bladder control? Have you ever experienced urine spurting out when you cough, sneeze or even when you laugh?
It’s most unpleasant and embarrassing. When I told my doctor about this, she suggested that I do Kegler exercises, i.e. contracting your pelvic floor and holding it for a few seconds and increasing the time each day as you work those muscles. That really worked.
Urinary infections can also be painful and unpleasant. There is this constant need to urinate even though you’ve just gone to the toilet. There is also a burning sensation when urinating and only a little quantity comes out. You just can’t settle down to sleep because you keep going to the toilet.
More women than men suffer from urinary infection because the female urethra is shorter and bacteria quickly find their way into the bladder and urinary tract.
Older men with enlarged prostate suffer from weak flow of urine and leaking as well. They are unable to fully empty their bladders and find it difficult to urinate.Urine just comes out in drops.
On the other hand, do you know that it is bad to hold back your urine when you have the urge to urinate? It not only makes you susceptible to urinary infection but also weakens the bladder.
If you feel an urgent and frequent need to urinate, even when your bladder is not full, you have what is known as a hyperactive bladder. Urine often flows involuntarily if you can’t get to a toilet in time.
Scientific studies on the Cranberry have revealed that this berry contains large quantities of antioxidants, vitamins and plant substances that promotes and maintains urinary tract health.
It disposes of bacteria in the bladder that cause inflammation and prevents urinary infections. Its antibodies also protect body cells and the heart and circulatory system.
What are cranberries?
They are red, shiny egg-shaped fruits, smaller than cherries. The cranberry contains B vitamins, vitamin C, beta-carotene, inorganic compounds, secondary plant substances and high levels of antioxidants. They contain particular tannins that are very important for a strong and healthy bladder.
What are the benefits of eating cranberries?
They protect you against bladder inflammation and incontinence. You will have better bladder function. Taking them will prevent and alleviate urinary tract infections and the urgent need to urinate. They contain lots of potent antioxidants and vitamins.
They give you relief from pressure on the bladder and painful urination. You will experience normal urine flow again. Cranberries also promote good health apart from giving you a healthy and strong bladder.
So those of you who live in countries where it is easy to get cranberries, better start munching on these crispy fruits. Good for your general health and bladder. I wish we had them where I live. We have dried cranberries but the good stuff’s all gone. Fresh fruit is best.
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