Certain herbs can also play a role in maintaining good pH in the bladder as well as helping with good kidney function and promoting the health of the urinary tract system. Some of the herbs frequently used are cornsilk, marshmallow root, pipsissawa, and uva ursi. You can contact Wellspring for Women 303 443-0321 for suggestions of quality supplements and herbs and herbal formulas that we trust. Diet also plays a major role in keeping a healthy urinary tract system. Caffeine, alcohol, and hot spicy foods are all irritants to the bladder.
Sugar helps any bacterial infection to grow faster.
Dehydration can bring on this problem as well, so drinking lots of pure water is very important. A goal to work toward is a minimum of 8 glasses of water or herbal tea per day. Coffee, juice, pop and milk do not count as hydrating liquids. Delaying urination until there is a sense of urgency also increases the chance of developing a bladder infection. A college student came to see me for a bladder infection several years ago.