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.