Diet & Lifestyle for a Healthy Bladder
Drink 10-15 glasses of plain water daily (no lemon, no cranberry).
THINGS TO AVOID
- DO NOT HOLD URINE.
- No cranberry supplements.
- Avoid all acidic condiments/ foods like vinegar, vinegar based salad dressings, marinara sauces.
- Avoid orange juice/ lemonade
- Avoid Green tea – can have 1 cup followed by water in morning when near a bathroom.
- Avoid Vitamin C supplements on a routine basis.
- Restrict coffee and tea intake all along the day. Take only 1 or 2 cups at one time only, if possible.
- Avoid SPICY foods- biggest culprit.
- Avoid dairy – If lactose sensitivity.
- Avoid Gluten – If Gluten sensitivity.
- No panty liners.
- No sprays, washes or rephresh etc in vaginal area.
- Other FOODS TO AVOID- Broccoli, Chia seeds, Kale, Turmeric in excess, Black Beans, Garbanzo beans, Artificial sweeteners, alcohol (specially hard liquor), alcoholic cocktails, strawberries, blueberries.
- No SODAS
- Avoid green chillies, red pepper, jalapenos.
THINGS TO DO
- WATER-WATER-WATER
- PROBIOTICS – 50 billion units daily.
- Natural probiotics- Miso, sauerkraut.
- GOOD FOODS- Avocadoes, Bananas
- Other alkaline foods – Sweet potatoes, Apricots, Sprouts, Spinach, Green beens, Eggs, Coconut, Cauliflower, Quinoa, Ginger
KEEP A BLADDER JOURNAL
- Daily voiding numbers and times
- Night time voiding frequency
- Leaking episodes.
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