When you see Natalie Carda in her home town of Beresford, dribbling down the basketball court at the University of South Dakota, or coming straight towards you in life, you’ll see one common characteristic - determination.

Carda grew up in South Dakota with her Mom, older brother, and her basketball coach Father. “I’ve been playing basketball since I can remember”, says Carda. She has always felt comfortable as she stepped onto the court and excelled in basketball. With a head of steam she stepped into college life with excitement and ease. She was not prepared, though, to step in to a new role; the one that life handed her.

In her Freshman year in college Carda started feeling numbness in the top part of her body. “I have a bad back so I just thought it had something to do with that. You know, anything to explain why it was happening, then it went away so it wasn’t really a big deal.” She continued explaining that it only happened twice that year and it went away so everything must be fine.

The next year, as she was getting up out of her bed she fell, landing hard enough to jar her back. That incident, again, was explained away by back problems. At the beginning of this, her Junior year, her back tightened up and her entire right side went numb. Carda’s Trainer was concerned that more was wrong than her back and had her see a Doctor, who was concerned that these were signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He promptly did an MRI which showed lesions on her brain and sent her to a Neurologist who confirmed the diagnosis. Carda remembers, “I didn’t really know what MS was. I had heard of MS and knew that it wasn’t very good.” She talked herself into thinking it was just another little problem and denied the diagnosis. When her Neurologist explained he was 100% sure it was MS then she wanted to know more about what MS was.

“It was scary at first but when I learned more about
how it wasn’t as scary as everyone thought it was,
it was a lot easier to take.”

Her team mates did not say much to her about the diagnosis. They did not know what to ask her because they did not know what it was or how she would react. “They did not want to reveal that they were ‘freaking out’ so I wouldn’t ‘freak out’.” she explained. “You get nervous about things you don’t know about and we didn’t know anything about MS.”

There were more questions than answers. Carda’s Mom has done a lot of research since Natalie was diagnosed and participated in different educational options provided by the MS Society. Information is power and the more they know about and understand what MS the easier it is to deal with. Her Mom has done a lot to learn as much as they can about it. Carda and the entire basketball team were invited to attend a presentation by the MS Society that will help answer some of the questions they have, and some they may be afraid to think about or ask

As far as her basketball career Carda explained, “At first, with the new medication, I would get very tired - I wanted to sleep all day. I essentially had MS in my Freshman and Sophomore year and played right through it so it really doesn’t seem much different now. I haven’t really seen a dramatic affect on basketball at all.”

Carda was not sure what she wanted to major in but since being diagnosed with MS she has focused in on Nursing, specializing in Neurology. “I think getting MS was a sign that I should go into Nursing and help other people.” Her future has come into focus also. “I see this as a life perspective change.” She wants to live life to the fullest and help people understand more about the disease. “It doesn’t have to change everything that you do. I thought basketball was going to be over and it’s not and I plan on achieving the other things in life like getting married and having kids.”

The positive attitude this 21 year old has seems to be contagious. She is surrounded by people who also have a positive attitude and they help her get through tough times. Her Dad, with the Coach inside him, continues to tell her to ‘get back out there and keep playing hard’. “I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me, at all”, said Carda

With her positive attitude, being surrounded by family and friends, and strong determination this young athlete will learn how to play the new ‘game’ and win.

Toni Grundstrom is a freelance writer. For further information about achieving in spite of having MS click here. Your will find up-to-date information about MS and others who inspire to achieve.

A trip to Mexico can prove to be one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life, as it is blessed with a number of fascinating rare sites. You can spend quality time on pristine beaches, visit archaeological dig sites and soak up nature’s beauty at numerous locations. Besides, you can also enjoy amenities of a four star resort. A number of people contract Montezuma’s revenge, popularly known as traveler’s diarrhea, while in Mexico. However, there are four different ways to prevent it.

To begin with, it is necessary to know a bit about this medical condition, as it affects at least fifty percent of all tourists who visit third world countries every year. E.coli bacteria that nest in your digestive tract cause it. Some of the most common symptoms of this condition include frequent loose tools, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever and bloating. In many cases, people suffer dehydration and need to be hospitalized. Though there are a number of treatments for this travel disease, but none are as effective as the course of time itself.

In order to avoid this medical condition, you need to avoid drinking tap water. Almost everyone in the country drinks tap water and uses it for a number of purposes. Hence, the digestive tracts of the locals are attuned to the bacteria present in the water. But, it is not safe to drink tap water and so, it is better to boil water for at least ten minutes before you drink it. Even a tiny drop can contain the bacteria that can make you sick. Whenever you buy bottled water, make sure the bottle is sealed, as it might be filled with tap water if the bottle is tampered. Avoid eating salads in the restaurants as their leaves are generally washed with tap water.

Eating fruits with a peel or washed with bottled water is another way of preventing Montezuma’s revenge. Besides you can also avoid eating food that is sold by street vendors. Though the food might appear very tempting, but such food can harm you more than anything else.

The fourth way to prevent this medical condition is to avoid places that serve pre-cooked and preserved food. Bacteria form on food as soon as it cools. Consequently, the re-warming process does not kill the bacteria formed on the food.

Some useful tips are as follows:

- Try to include safe and hygienic items like freshly prepared dishes that are served steaming hot.

- Eat meats that have been cooked to order.

- Eat only peeled and properly washed fruits.

- Enjoy more of breads and baked foods.

- Indulge more in hot beverages like coffee and tea.

- Drink bottled or boiled water and canned cold drinks.

- Avoid ice, uncooked vegetables or unwashed peeled fruits, cold salads, buffets and roadside food.

Visiting Mexico can be an experience of a lifetime, provided you follow certain important tips.

The copywriter Johnathan Bakers is especially interested in subjects relating to Spain and Alicante. Working on his works, he expressed his deep knowledge on latest developments in Benidorm and Spain.

Gum disease is a wide spread but silent problem. Many people do not understand the seriousness of this issue until their smiles become less attractive and their gums have receded. If that doesn’t draw a person’s attention to the situation, loose and lost teeth will.

Unfortunately, this is what it sometimes takes for a person to sit up and take notice. It’s hard to be on guard against something if you don’t recognize it as a problem. That is just human nature and is understandable. However, ‘prevention is worth a pound of cure’, as the saying goes. If you don’t think gum disease or gingivitis is something you need to worry about, the odds state otherwise. The Mayo Clinic website estimates that about 80% of adult Americans have some form of this disease.

Eight out of ten adults is quite a large number of people. So this is something that virtually everyone needs to be concerned about. Here are some specific factors that can contribute to the development or intensity of an existing gum disease problem.

1. Smoking - Smoking harms most of the body’s tissues and immune system. You need a fairly strong immune system to combat gum disease. If you smoke or chew tobacco, you should probably stop. This is just one more from a long list of reasons to quit the use of cigarettes and chewing tobacco.

2. Clenching or Grinding the Teeth - This is a big one for some people. If you grind your teeth, you may want to get a mouth guard which can be bought at most any drug store. Ask someone if they hear you grinding your teeth while you sleep. The extreme pressures generated from clenching and grinding can weaken the supporting structure of your teeth and gums. This can make it easier for a gum tissue infection to occur or increase the progression of an existing invasion.

3. Medications - Certain medications can affect the health of the gum tissue. Whenever you pick up a medication from your local pharmacy, you should ask the pharmacist for a print out of side effects. This will be quite an eye opener to you. Look for any side effect that mentions oral health, periodontitis or gum disease in particular.

4. Pregnancy and times of hormonal change. Hormonal changes can affect your gums. In addition, a woman with an existing case of gum disease is seven times more likely to have a low birth weight, preterm child

5. Genetics - Studies done on identical twins seem to indicate that there is a genetic factor that comes into play with gum disease. Some people are more susceptible and have to work harder to prevent plaque build-up on their teeth, especially near the gums. On the other end of the spectrum, there appears to be 2% of the population that is resistant to gum disease. This shows that what genes you inherit can have an impact on your oral health.

7. Stress affects the immune system of the body. A healthy immune system is important in fighting off infections, including the bacteria that cause gum disease. Too much stress weakens the immune system.

8. Diabetes - In general, those who suffer from diabetes are at higher risk to contract infections. Gum disease is an infection of the gum tissue. This is also true for any other disease that effects or compromises the immune system.

Gum disease is fairly common and even if you think you don’t have it, you very well could. Ask your dentist at every check up if you are showing any signs of gum disease. Develop superior oral care habits now and you could very well keep your teeth and gums healthy for the rest of your life.

If you already have gum disease, now is a good time to take action. In addition to checking with your dentist for diagnosis and treatment, research everything you can about gum disease. Before trying any alternative methods or treatments, be sure to consult with your dentist.

As I side note, something that I personally believe contributes to the overall health of my body is the very gentle but powerful exercises of Falun Dafa. You can find them described in detail and even watch video instructions at the http://falundafa.org/ website.

David Snape is the author of What You Should Know about Gum Disease available at http://GingivitisKiller.com/ A primary tool that promotes oral health can be found at http://OralIrrigatorDiscount.com/ Dave also answers questions at http://ToBeInformed.com/

I would like to start off by saying that Candidiasis has several names, which are: Candida yeast overgrowth or Thrush, Candida Albicans or Candida Tropicalis. Candidiasis is a global health problem. Research indicates that more than 80% of people in industrialized nations are now infected with Candidiasis. I think that information in this article can help you live a much healthier, happier life.

What is Candida?

Candida Albicans: yeast like fungal organism found in small amounts in the normal human intestinal tract. Normally kept in check by the body’s own helpful bacteria, C Albicans can increase in numbers when this balance is disturbed to cause candidiasis of the intestinal tract, or yeast infections of other parts of the body. C. Albicans can cause thrush. Our immune system is designed to defend us from illness. Several factors can bring about the onset of candidiasis: excessive use of antibiotics or steroids, oral contraceptives, overly-acidic ph levels from processed foods and stress, hormone imbalances, exposure to environmental toxins (often molds) and chronic illness.

When our immune systems are compromised, normal yeast present in our bodies, called Candida, can morph from being beneficial yeast into a harmful fungus. This fungal yeast can quickly grow out of the normal balance that nature intended and overwhelm the beneficial flora (acidophilus type of bacteria) that ordinarily keeps natural yeast levels in check. The name of this yeast overgrowth is called candidiasis. This new fungal form of yeast develops rhizoid or long burrowing legs that can attach onto and penetrate the mucus membranes in the intestinal tract and cause serious bowel pain. Over time the morphed fungal yeast may burrow right through the intestinal wall. This condition is called Leaky Gut Syndrome, allows partially digested proteins and the yeast itself to travel into the bloodstream where they become toxins. The yeast infection can permeate through the entire body, if this occurs then you have a system-wide or systemic candidiasis.

What are symptoms of Candida?

-Constant fatigue

-Abdominal pain

-Bloating and indigestion

-Oral thrush (white film in mouth or on tongue)

-Brain fog

-Urinary infections

-Hair loss and vision problems

-Weight loss or weight gain and the inability to change it

-Rashes inside the ears or around the groin area

-Fungus on the finger or toenails

-Chronic sinus drainage

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Most people do not realize how wide-spread the affliction of multiple sclerosis is in today’s world. It affects tens of thousands of people, but it is one of those diseases where a very mild form of it could almost go unnoticed by the general public, and allow the patient to live a pretty normal day to day life. But for others, the effects of multiple sclerosis can be harsh.

Multiple sclerosis is generally considered to be a disease of the nervous system. With most patients, MS gets worse over time, although that time can be anywhere from a few weeks to several years, since the rate of degradation differs from person to person. The most obvious effect is the loss of motor controls within the central nervous system, starting with a loss of eeling and a loss of control over normal movements and speaking.

From a medical standpoint, MS affects the body’s central nervous system and breaks down the signals that go to the brain. This involves the threat to the different nerves and nerves sensors or fibers, also involving a threat to the brain, spinal cord, as well as in many patients, the optical nerve. What happens is that multiple sclerosis damages the enzymes and proteins that provide a defense or safeguard to those nerve fibers. This protective substance is known as myelin, where the primary purpose of myelin is to aid in the communications between the various nerve cells. Once the myelin safeguard is damaged or begins to break down, this causes a breakdown in the communications between the various nerve centers and their coordination.

Multiple Sclerosis, as various studies have indicated, seems to primarily be hereditary. Medical research has shown that the children of parents where either one of the parents has been diagnosed with MS are very likely to be afflicted with it. Certain hormones, particularly hormones associated with sex like progesterone and estrogen have proven to weaken the immune system and have the potential to cause MS.

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are not readily evident unless you are watching for them. Since MS affects the central nervous system, the first indications of MS would be a lack of balance or tremors. Such symptoms should not be ignored if they persist beyond a few hours, and should be checked as soon as possible with your doctor.

Although it may sound trite, the best preventive measure you can take against multiple sclerosis is ensuring that you have a very rich and balanced diet. Your diet plays a significant role in almost anything you do, and the prevention of MS is certainly among those things. A balanced diet of the right foods will strengthen the immune system and help it fight against the breakdown of the myelin proteins.

Once you have been diagnosed with MS, there are many things that can be prescribed for you. Your doctor will undoubtedly recommend a balanced diet to keep your immune system and the nervous system safeguards as healthy as possible. There are also some natural remedies that have been shown to be effective against MS, and you can learn more about natural remedies at Natural Remedies For Better Health. The most important piece, however, is to get an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible so that measures can be taken to fight it quickly.

Jon is a computer engineer who maintain a variety of web sites based on his knowledge and experience. For more information about Multiple Sclerosis, please visit his web site at Multiple Sclerosis Explained.

If you are one of those who suffer from a HPV infection you might already know that there is no “official cure” for HPV. There are of courser treatment you can follow there is even a vaccine available now days. But if you are suffering from genital warts, then you have come to the right place as there are very good genital warts cure available.

You will soon find that there is plenty of genital warts cure available. Whether you look on the internet or elsewhere there are plenty of them in the medicinal field you just need to look for the one that suits you.

Some of these Genital warts cure are:

–tropical creams and solutions
–Surgical procedures

Unfortunately you will have a very hard time to find over the counter medicine to help cure your genital warts. There are actually quite a lot of them to help you get rid of warts to only things is that they are quite useless when it comes to genital warts.

The problem with those solutions is that they are way too strong to apply in such a sensitive area. If you would try using those treatments in your genital area there would be a very good chance you would feel a greater discomfort than what you started out with.

Of course there are some genital warts cure in the form of creams and solutions, but most of these cures need to be prescribed by doctors and some of the time they even need to be applied by professional medical personnel.

Probably the most drastic genital warts cure is the on of surgical methods such as excision. This particular treatment consists of performing minor surgery to the affected area to remove the warts.

There is another treatment known by the name of LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) this particular treatment involves requires the use of a special instrument shaped like a loop. What happen is that the loop is passed underneath the warts and cuts it out of the skin. The doctor will then use some kind of ball electrode to cauterize the skin.

On top of that you can add the cryotherapy. This particular genital warts cure involves the use of liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide. The substance is applied to the affected area only a few seconds to freeze the warts. The warts are then removed.

The good side of this method is that it is one of the very few where scarring is not the norm. Of course you can do your own research but according to mine, the majority of the other surgical based genital warts cure can leave bad scarring and disfigurement of the infected area. So according to that you might want to take a closer look at the cryotherapy method of genital warts cure.

All thing considered you can know see that there is many options available for you genital warts cure, you have the options to find a cure that suit you. Of course you might not be able to totally cure the HPV but on the other hand you can get rid of those unsightly and potentially cancer forming genital HPV wart cells.

If you are tired of suffering from genital warts and are looking for the best genital warts cure, visit my website at YourGenitalWarts.com. we provide the best information to help you understand and cure your genital warts.

Ringworm symptoms include a variety of easily recognizable markers. It is identified by its red raised patches on the skin, which may be scaly or include blisters. The edges are often sharply defined against the surrounding skin, and are often redder around the edges and closer to your normal skin tone in the middle, creating a ring-like rash. If you are infected in a hairy area, bald patches may be a sign of ringworm.

An infection under the nails is identified by yellow, discolored nails, which may be unusually thick and weak and break easily. Infections on the skin are easily treatable; infections that occur under the nails or on the scalp often involve oral antifungal medication as well as topical creams.

Ringworm symptoms when it occurs on the head usually begins as what appears to be a small pimple on the scalp. Soon, a scaly rash appears that results in temporary bald patches. Sometimes these patches develop into crusty yellow flakes of skin. Scalp ringworm takes much longer than ringworm of the skin to show symptoms after exposure (10-15 days as opposed to the 4-7 of skin ringworm) and is often much more difficult to clear up.

Ringworm causes include exposure to an infected person or animal. Ringworm is very contagious, and can be passed from person to person or from animal to person through physical contact with the infected area. It can also be passed through contact with infected objects such as sheets or hairbrushes. It is caused by a topical fungus, which thrives in warm moist areas. You become more susceptible to ringworm if you often sweat or live in warm moist areas. You are also at higher risk if you have minor abrasive injuries on your scalp or skin.

Ring worm symptoms such as a rash are indicators of a fungal infection. School-aged children are especially at risk for ring worm, since they come into contact with so many other children. Ringworm causes for school athletes can be poorly cleaned locker-room floors (from which they can get athletes foot), and wrestlers are at risk for ringworm of the body because of infected mats. Precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of getting infected, such as wiping mats and locker room floors clean consistently using antifungal products, and athletes should be careful to check regularly for ring worm symptoms.

There are a variety of methods to help clear up ringworm fungus, ranging from topical anti-fungal creams for skin infections to herb-based soaks and ointments to an anti-fungal shampoo and oral anti-fungal medications for scalp infections that treat ringworm symptoms. If you think that you have ring worm symptoms (a ring-like, irritated rash on the skin, itchy balding patches on the scalp or groin, or discolored and brittle nails) and have been exposed to one or more ringworm causes, you should contact your doctor before starting on a regimen of herbal or anti-fungal remedies.

Scott LeRoy has been studying prescription and OTC medications as well as natural remedies for over a dozen years. He is a regular contributor to Skin Diseases, a section of Skin Site dedicated to conventional and alternative treatments of various conditions.

Other common name(s): norovirus, tummy flu, calicivirus

Family name(s): Caliciviridae

What is Norwalk Virus?

Norwalk virus is an extremely common cause of food-borne illnesses especially in Japan. It greatly affects the human gastrointestinal system. The viruses are commonly associated with shellfishes harvested from sewage-contaminated waters. The norovirus occurs occasionally on many places of the world mainly cruise ships, schools, daycares, restaurants, and summer camps.

What are the Symptoms of Norovirus Infection?

Norwalk virus symptoms occur in all age groups and may include :

1. Stomach cramping
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting (profuse, nonbloody, nonbilious)
4. Watery diarrhea
5. Low-grade fever
6. Head or muscle aches

The symptoms usually show within 1 to 3 days after exposure to the virus, and can persist up to two days to several weeks.

How do Noroviruses Spread?

Norwalk viruses are transmitted via the fecal-oral route. These viruses only spread from person-to-person, and can’t be spread by animals.

Other common routes of infection include:

1. Shellfishes harvested from waters contaminated with sewage.
2. Having contact with objects or surfaces contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hand in their mouth.
3. Infected people who don’t wash their hands regularly especially before preparing or touching food that another person might eat.
4. Ice or water that is contaminated with sewage.

Recurrent infections can occur through lifetime because norovirus has many different strains, which makes a person’s body difficult to develop long-term immunity.

How to Diagnose Norwalk Virus?

Several tests have became available that can detect norovirus. Laboratory techniques like ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) method and the RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) method are used for diagnosis.

How to Prevent the Spread of Norwalk Virus?

The best way to prevent the spread of Norwalk viruses is by thorough handwashing after toilet use and before preparing or serving foods for at least 15 seconds. In addition, have plenty of rest and stay home until your Norwalk virus symptoms are gone.

Other preventive measures are:

1. People who already have a Norwalk virus infection should never prepare food for others.
2. Those who are sick with diarrhea or vomiting should not work in daycare centers or health care facilities until these symptoms have stopped.
3. Dispose or clean and disinfect infected materials or contaminated surfaces immediately after an incident of Norwalk virus infection in your home.
4. Eat only thoroughly cooked shellfish. Avoid food or water that might be prepared in an unsanitary way such as party foods and raw or uncooked foods.
5. Immediately wash clothing that may be contaminated with Norwalk virus after an illness incident.
6. Avoid handshaking when it’s not necessary.

Treatment for Norwalk Virus Infection

There is no antibiotic (Norwalk virus is not bacterial) and antiviral agents that can kill or treat Norwalk viruses. There is also no vaccine yet to prevent infection. Never use any antibiotics, as they tend to make the illness worse. Getting rest and drinking plenty of water to avoid dehydration is the most recommended for this type of illness. Dehydration has the most harmful effect that can result from norovirus infection. Doctors suggest drinking juices that gives additional nutrients to the body rather than drinking just plain water. Avoid drinking milk as it contains sugars that are hard to break down making it harder to digest. Milk may bring you other gastrointestinal problems like stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Some doctors suggest the following recipe for an oral rehydration drink that you can buy at most convenience stores and it is inexpensive to prepare:

To one liter of water, add
- 8 teaspoons of table sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of table salt
- 1/3 teaspoon of Lite salt (potassium chloride) and
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Contracting Norwalk-type viruses or noroviruses can indeed be very dangerous and deadly if you don’t follow the preventive measures. Remember to use proper sanitation procedures and utmost cares as soon as an illness episode occurs. Still, the best-known treatment in the medical community is to drink plenty of liquid or electrolyte replacement.

Now, is there a permanent cure for Norwalk viruses? Although, no vaccines have been made yet, a cure does exist. What could that be? It’s for you to find out.

About the Author:
Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher and has been studying the causes of viruses since 1960. In 1968, he invented the Pyro-Energen, the first electrotherapy device that eradicates viral diseases effectively and without any side effects.
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In this article, ‘Bladder Infection Treatment: Vitamin C’, you will discover:

• What is vitamin C?
• Why is vitamin C a good bladder infection treatment?
• How much vitamin C do you need to take as a bladder infections treatment?

What is vitamin C?

Out of all the antioxidants, vitamin C is the most well-known and arguably the most powerful.

A substance which helps to protect your body from harmful oxidation reactions caused by free radicals is called an antioxidant.

Vitamin C is not only a powerful antioxidant, but it also has many other health functions such as:

• It’s vital for collagen formation
• It vital for the integrity of the blood vessel walls
• It synthesis of red blood cells and some hormones
• It regulates many essential body processes
• It protects the body from infection
• It promotes healing wounds
• It increases the absorption of iron and calcium
• It converts inactive forms of folic acid into active form

Vitamin C can be found in many fruits and vegetables such as:

• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Citrus Fruits
• Green and red peppers
• Greens
• Guava
• Mangoes
• Melons
• Papaya
• Parsley
• Potatoes
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
• Yams

Why Is Vitamin C a Good Bladder Infection Treatment?

Vitamin C is a good bladder infection treatment because it is believed that vitamin C can slow down the growth of E. coli.

E. coli is the most common bacterial cause of urinary tract and bladder infection.

There is also another reason why Vitamin C is a good bladder infection treatment, when taking supplements of over 4000 mg of vitamin C a day, the acidity of your urine slightly raises.

Urine which is high in acidity is a less friendly environment for infection causing bacteria.

Many doctors and nutritionists will recommend taking vitamin C supplements as a urinary tract and bladder infection treatment, not only for its antibacterial properties, but also for is immune boosting properties.

How Much Vitamin C Do You Need To Take As A Bladder Infections Treatment?

For a bladder infection treatment, most doctors and nutritionists will recommend supplementing your diet with 5000 mg or more of vitamin C per day.

So, to sum up…

Vitamin C is a good urinary tract and bladder infection treatment because of its antibacterial and immune boosting properties.

To reduce your urinary tract and bladder infection symptoms, try increasing your vitamin C intake by including foods which are rich in vitamin C in your diet and supplementing your diet with at least 5000 mg of vitamin C per day.

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In this article, ‘Bladder Infection Remedy: Bromelain’, you will discover:

• What is bromelain?
• Why is bromelain a good bladder infection remedy?
• How much bromelain do you need to take as a bladder infections remedy?

What Is Bromelain?

Bromelain is derived from pineapples, it is a digestive enzyme.

Bromelain has a strong anti-inflammatory action which can be used to help to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation.

Bromelain also has blood and mucous thinning properties.

Bromelain can be used for the following health conditions:

• Angina
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Bruising
• Burns
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Minor Surgery
• Sinusitis
• Sprains
• Wounds

Why Is Bromelain A Good Bladder Infection Remedy?

Bromelain is a good bladder infection remedy because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Bromelain can be prescribed to reduce inflammation associated with all different types of urinary tract and bladder infections.

Clinical trials have shown that people with urinary tract and bladder infections can reduce their symptoms by supplementing their diet with enteric-coated bromelain supplements.

How Much Bromelain Do You Need To Take As A Bladder Infections Remedy?

For a bladder infection remedy, you should take between 250-500 mg of enteric-coated bromelain supplements three times a day.

In the clinical trial previously mentioned, the dose was 400 mg of enteric-coated bromelain supplements per day.

Note: if you are going to undergo surgery please tell your doctor you are taking bromelain supplements.

So, to sum up…

Clinical trials have shown that bromelain is a good bladder infection remedy to take.

Supplementing your diet with enteric-coated bromelain supplements can help to reduce the inflammation associated with bladder and urinary tract infections.

Bromelain is naturally derived from pineapples and is generally safe to take, but if you are going to undergo surgery is best to inform your doctor.

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