Can Barley Water Beat the Sting?

Drinking Barley water has long been used as a natural way to relieve cystitis. So what is the theory behind it and does it work?

Barley Water is an alkaline drink, hence drinking it will result in slightly alkaline urine. Alkaline urine provides a less than favourable environment for the infection to thrive, due to the fact that the bacteria prefer acidic conditions.  Furthermore the peeing knifes feeling  is thought to be because of acidic urine, which is neutralised by alkaline drinks, including Barley Water.

Drinking plenty of Barley water or any fluid is also beneficial for cystitis sufferes since maintaining a good flow of urine to flushes out bad bacteria,

Make some barley water: boil pearl barley for 20-30 minutes, allow to cool and add some honey and lemon.  Drink 3 cups/ day.  

 Half a glass each of barley gruel, mixed with buttermilk and the juice of half a lime, is an excellent diuretic. It is  taken twice daily.

Barley water, made by boiling 1 g of barley in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes, soothes symptoms when cooled, strained and sipped through the day.

Make up some home-made barley water by boiling up a cupful of barley in enough water to cover it. Add the rind of a lemon and simmer until the barley is soft. Strain off the barley, add some honey and sip slowly throughout the day.

Colloidal Silver - Cure Your Cystitis Or Just Turn You Blue!

In the book Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch and James Balch, Colloidal silver is suggested as a natural cure for cystitis. 

Colloidal silver is a natural antibiotic and as a result is thought to help cure cystitis naturally thorough its ability to destroy bacteria (the cause of most forms of cystitis). It is also thought to promote general healing in the body. We at Love relief from cystitis are not too sure about this as a natural solution for the cystitis problem, mainly due to the many side effects reported when taking the treatment - including the fact it turned the man in this video Blue!!!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahihGKZC5Kk

If you have experience with Colloidal Silver helping your cystitis please comment below and let us know the pros and cons of this as a remedy!

Kidney Beans for the Relief of Cystitis? Huh?!

Sounds bizarre, kidney beans for the relief of cystitis! Where are you putting those kidney beans?!

Well the reason many people in the know suggest kidney beans as something you should eat when trying to relief your symtoms of cystitis is that they are a natural diuretic.

This means that the consumption of kidney beans will cause you to urinate more helping to flush the cystitis infection from your system.

Actually having urine to pass when you feel the urge to go, also offers comfort as any cystitis sufferer will know.

So next time you have a cystitis attack switch the meat in your diet for kidney beans with some garlic....it's yummy and better for your overall health too!!

Let Us Know What Relieves Your Cystitis Ouchiness!

Love Relief From Cysititis explores the best natural treatments for the relief of cystitis.

Let us know what you find a great natural solution for the relief of cystitis pain....we'd love to hear from you.

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Radish Leaves for the Treatment of Cystitis – A Tangy Treatment!

Wow, so we tried this treatment for cystitis and unless you really like radishes or it really works for you, it probably won't be your first choice for relief!

The juice of radish leaves (which taste, well like radishes) are beneficial for the relief of cystitis as they are diuretic in nature, i.e. they increase production of urine.

The juice of radish leaves also cure inflammation and the burning feeling during urinating with cystitis. Radish Leaves clean the kidneys and inhibit infections in kidneys and urinary system, thus making them a great solution for curing cystitis.

Furthermore, making use of radish leaves (that you might normally throw away from the end of your radishes) can be beneficial for your overall health, with radish leaves being packed full of good stuff. Radish leaves have three times more vitamin A than green vegetables and ten times more vitamin C than a lemon!Also, the leaves of the radish are high in Calcium, Iron, Beta-carotene and Vitamin B.

To use radish leaves as a remedy for cystitis, take a cup of this juice once daily until the infection is cleared.

Let us know your experiences with cystitis and radish leaves!

Drumstick Flowers - A Leicester Naturopaths natural cure for Cystitis

We spoke to a Naturopath in Leicester, UK yesterday about her tips for for the natural relief of cystitis. She explained that different women find different treatments for cystitis affective. One of the best she had come across that relieved the problem of cystitis for her was quite obscure. If you can find it, the suggested treatment was Drumstick Flowers (yes we hadn't heard of them either!)

For an effective natural remedy for cystitis drink the fresh juice of the flowers of drumstick or for even better results, mix a teaspoon of Drumstick Flower Juice with half a glass of tender coconut water and take it twice daily.

The mixture acts as a diuretic in the treatment of cystitis.

Thanks for the tips!!

How to Prepare Cucumber Juice for the Natural Relief of Cystitis

Cucumber juice is used in the treatment of cystitis, as it is a very effective diuretic and is therapeutic in flushing out your system. Diuretics such as cucumber juice help pass waste as urine and therefore helps clean your body.

When treating cystitis with cucumber juice, naturopaths suggest the following preparations;

* Mix a cup of cucumber juice with one teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of fresh lime juice, take this three times daily for the relief of cystitis.

*Blend a cucumber with a little water and a tablespoon of honey. You can refrigerate this mixture until it is needed.

What Is Pipsissewa and Can It Relieve Cystitis Pain?

Pipsissewa is a plant that was traditionally used by Native Americans for the relief of urinary issues such as cystitis. It is used by herbalists because it is a good disinfectant and antimicrobial for the bladder. Unfortunately the herb isn't good for long term treatment usage, but may help with short term cystitis relief.

Pipsissewa may interfere with birth control pills due to it's phytoestrogenic properties, so take care.

Pipsossewa can be found in tincture, extract, tablet, and tea form.

How Does Marshmallow Root Help Relief Cystitis

Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis)

Marshmallow is a demulcent herb which soothes and protects an irritable bladder affected by cystitis.

It is also a gentle diuretic with mild immune-enhancing properties to further relieve against cystitis symptoms.

Mallow can be bought as a tea, powder, extract, capsules or tablets.

Corn Silk As A Natural Remedy For Cystitis

Corn silk  or Zae Mays, has been used as a natural remedy to treat cystitis because of its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties for centuries. The supplement is produced from the female flower stamen (picked before full bloom) and fine soft silks about 4-8 inches long. It is a good aid to treating the pain of any inflamed/irritated mucous surfaces.

Its herbal medicinal qualities are diuretic, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, tonic, anodyne, It is really a “soother” hence it's use in treatment of cystitis.

To make a Corn Silk infusion, pour a cup of boiling water on 2 teaspoonfuls of dried corn silk. Leave this mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes. The tea, when used as a medicinal, should be taken three times a day. As a tincture, take 3-6 ml of it three times a day

5 Natural Remedies for Treatment of Cystitus

Every Week, Love Relief For Cystitis will be tracking down 5 different natural remedies to use to treat cystitis!

This week we're trying out the following remedies.....

Water

Plain water flushes out the kidneys better than anything and will help to get rid of the bacteria that are causing the infection. Drink plenty and often. Make up 600ml (1 pint) of mild chamomile tea and drink it throughout the day to flush germs out of the bladder. This helps to increase the production of urine and help wash the bacteria out of the bladder.

Cajuput
Cajuput Oil is also a valuable treatment for cystitis: add 3 drops to a warm bath. Niaouli, cajuput's close relative  is even more effective.


Bicarbonate of soda

To some extent alkalizing the urine helps to eradicate the germs and also soothe the bladder. You can try using bicarbonate of soda, 5ml (1 tea spoon) in half a glass of water, two or three times a day, Taking a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda mixed with half a pint of water, or any other bland liquid, every hour. It makes the urine less acidic, which stops bacteria from breeding - it also relieves the burning sensation that so often accompanies cystitis. reduce the acidity of the urine to make it more difficult for the bacteria to survive and also help to reduce the pain and discomfort. stops bacteria multiplying. It also eases the stinging sensation when passing urine.

Spirulina/Wheat grass/Barley Grass

There is lots of info/books on ways to to alkalize. The best ways are to breathe deeply, drink plenty of alkaline water, and super alkaline foods like green powders (spirulina/wheat grass/barley grass).

Barley Water

Half a glass each of barley gruel, mixed with buttermilk and the juice of half a lime, is an excellent diuretic. It is beneficial in the treatment of cystitis, and may be taken twice daily.

Barley water, made by boiling 1 g of barley in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes, soothes symptoms when cooled, strained and sipped through the day.

Make up some home-made barley water by boiling up a cupful of barley in enough water to cover it. Add the rind of a lemon and simmer until the barley is soft. Strain off the barley, add some honey and sip slowly throughout the day.

We Love Relief From Cystitis

Ouch! Any Cystitis sufferer can tell you just how painful and incovienient having Cystitis can be.

Whilst anti-biotics can temporarily relieve the problem, they are not a long-term solution for regular cystitis sufferers.

Love Relief for Cystitis is a blog dedicated to tracking down the best remedies to relieve cystitis pain and put a smile back on the faces of the 1 in 3 women who sturuggling with the burning pain!!

If you have any remedies for cystitis you would like to tell us about, we'd love to hear from you! Our email is loverelieffromcystitis@yahoo.co.uk