Recurring UTIs: Your Complete Guide to Bladder Health & Prevention

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections that affect the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys. UTIs are caused by the invasion of microorganisms, usually bacteria, into the urinary tract. Chronic UTIs are a result of biofilms within the urinary tract.

Common symptoms of UTI include:

• Painful or burning sensation while urinating
• Increased frequency of urination
• Strong urge to urinate but passing only small amounts of urine
• Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strong-smelling urine
• Pain or pressure in the lower abdomen or back
• Fever and chills (if the infection has spread to the kidneys)

Common bacteria that lead to UTIs include:

• Escherichia coli
• Klebsiella pneumoniae
• Proteus Mirabilis
• Enterococcus faecalis
• Staphylococcus saprophyticus

UTIs can also be caused by a fungal or viral infection, although this is rare.

Exploring Root Causes

• Not peeing after sexual intercourse
• Holding in pee for too long
• Not emptying the bladder fully
• Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
• Vaginal infections
• Urinary tract malformations
• Not staying hydrated
• Poor hygiene
• Low immune system
• Gut dysbiosis
• Biofilms in the urinary tract

Order of Operations to Prevent Frequent UTI-s

1. Filter your water either with Reverse Osmosis (link applies discount automatically) or a Distillation Machine (code: PAOLA).
2. Mineralize your water daily. You can use 1-3 capfuls of E-lyte daily as well as 1-3 vials of Quinton daily which will provide trace minerals.
3. Do not hold in pee and empty your bladder completely.
4. Address insulin resistance if present.
5. If sexually active, pee after intercourse.
6. Wipe yourself from front to back after a bowel movement.
7. Actively reduce stress daily.
8. Support your microbiome by consuming 3-4 servings of fermented vegetables a day, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, etc. I recommend drinking pickle juice as well. One serving of fermented vegetables is about 1/3-1/2 of a cup. 
9. Support kidney drainage for a minimum of 30 days. 

Supplements 

• Consume 240-300 ml of unsweetened cranberry juice a day (not recommended if you are dealing with blood sugar dysregulation).
• Pure Encapsulations Cranberry: Take 3 capsules in divided doses between meals for 3-6 months (this is a better alternative if you are dealing with blood sugar dysregulation).
• Pure Encapsulations D mannose: Take 2 scoops per day in divided doses, with or without meals for 6 months.
• US Enzymes Cranxym Systemic Enzyme: Take 1 capsule twice a day between meals for 1 month (this is great for biofilms and frequent UTI-s).

Instructions: 

• Supplements can be found on Fullscript. Save 20% on all supplements when signing up for Fullscript here.
• To get US Enzyme supplements start here: https://usenzymes.com/account/register
  • Enter the one-time access code: USE777
  • Create an account by entering your name, email and desired password. Click Register.
  • Use the coupon code: PAOLA10 at checkout for 10% off 

Teas for UTI Prevention

• Parsley: 1-2 cups a day 
• Chamomile: 1-2 cups a day