Many women - and some men - suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Anyone who is affected knows the symptoms: Burning when urinating, frequent urge to urinate and general malaise. But the good news is that there is now sound scientific evidence on how to reduce the risk - without the need for constant antibiotics.<\/p>\n
Drinking enough fluids is one of the most effective measures against urinary tract infections. This is because a good urine flow helps to eliminate bacteria before they can settle. Harvard University recommends drinking an average of 1 to 1.5 liters of water per day. If you are prone to UTIs, you can double this.<\/p>\n
Tip<\/b>Drink water regularly throughout the day. Water-rich foods such as cucumber or watermelon also support hydration.<\/p>\n2. targeted use of nutrition - what really helps<\/h3>\n
More and more studies are showing this: The right diet can help prevent infections - especially in people who are prone to them.<\/p>\n
Important: Eat as fresh and varied as possible. Ready-made products, sugar and highly processed foods should be the exception rather than the rule.<\/p>\n
A healthy gut<\/a> also influences the vaginal and urinary flora. Probiotic foods such as yoghurt, kefir or fermented vegetables can help to maintain the balance of \u201egood\u201c bacteria - which can have an indirect positive effect on the urinary tract.<\/p>\n Studies indicate that a stable bacterial balance makes it more difficult for pathogenic germs to enter the body.<\/p>\n Potassium, magnesium & co. are important for the function of the kidneys and for the prevention of kidney stones:<\/p>\n These minerals can be found in bananas, nuts, wholegrain products and green vegetables.<\/p>\n Some foods can irritate the urinary tract or increase the risk:<\/p>\n These can additionally irritate the bladder - especially in the case of acute symptoms or in people with a sensitive urogenital system.<\/p>\n Plants like Indian barberry, silver birch<\/strong> or Heather<\/strong> are traditionally used to support bladder health. They have a mild diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect - a good supplement to diet and fluid intake.<\/p>\n Ask at the pharmacy for tested herbal preparations or seek medical advice.<\/p>\n If you suffer from frequent urinary tract infections, you can achieve a lot with targeted measures - without having to resort to medication immediately. Drink plenty of fluids, eat a balanced diet, maintain your intestinal flora and reduce irritating substances: These are all strategies that strengthen your urinary tract.<\/p>\n Good to know<\/b>Although these tips are based on scientific findings, they do not replace a medical diagnosis. Talk to your doctor at the GZK if you have persistent or severe symptoms.<\/p>\n About Dr. med. Andreas Bernhardt:<\/strong> Viele Frauen \u2013 und auch einige M\u00e4nner \u2013 leiden unter wiederkehrenden Harnwegsinfekten (HWI). Wer betroffen ist, kennt die Symptome: Brennen beim Wasserlassen, h\u00e4ufiger Harndrang und allgemeines Unwohlsein. Doch die gute Nachricht ist: Es gibt inzwischen fundierte wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse dar\u00fcber, wie man das Risiko senken kann \u2013 ganz ohne st\u00e4ndige Antibiotikagaben. 1. Mehr trinken \u2013 aber […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"So sch\u00fctzen Sie Ihre Harnwege auf nat\u00fcrliche Weise","_seopress_titles_desc":"Harnwegsinfekte: Es gibt inzwischen fundierte wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse dar\u00fcber, wie man das Risiko senken kann \u2013 ganz ohne st\u00e4ndige Antibiotikagaben.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-6855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6855"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8760,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6855\/revisions\/8760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6855"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biohormontherapie.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=6855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}4. keep minerals in balance<\/h3>\n
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5 What you should avoid<\/h3>\n
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6. natural support with plant substances<\/h3>\n
\nConclusion: active prevention instead of passive suffering<\/h3>\n
\nDr. Bernhardt is a specialist in general internal medicine with international training in endocrinology and better aging. He is a member of the Swiss Anti-Aging Society (SSAAMP) and the renowned Endocrine Society (Washington, D.C.). His focus is on bioidentical hormone therapy and the Effects and benefits of biohormones<\/a>. As an expert on the German-speaking platform wechselweise.net<\/a> he is committed to raising awareness in the DACH region about hormonal changes in men and women during the menopause - with the aim of promoting health and quality of life in the long term.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"