The Natural Way to Prevent UTIs

Don‘t let a bladder infection cramp your style—turn to herbal medicines, pelvic exercises, and organic foods to heal.

- EMILY KANE, ND, LAC

Q: What can I do to stop chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

A: Women are more prone to UTIs because a woman’s bladder opening is closer to the rectum than in men. Hopefully, ladies, your moms taught you to wipe from front to back. Clean hands and clean bottoms, especially before sex, are essential for preventing UTIs.

E. coli, the most common UTI “bug,” is a natural part of the gut microbiome. It lives in the colon and helps with digestion. But it doesn’t belong in the urinary tract. Here are some natural therapies to consider for UTI prevention:

D-Mannose: The “active ingredient” in cranberries, D-mannose works by binding to