The channel carrying urine, our bodies liquid waste, is called 'mutra vaha srotas'. The origin of the channel begins at the kidneys, the bladder is the container, the ureters are the passageways, and the end or opening is the urethra. Bladder infections (cystitis), inflammation of the urethra (urethritis), and kidney infections are all more common in women than in men. When men have urinary tract infections, it is usually secondary to a more serious health concern such as an enlarged prostate.
Urinary tract infections or UTIs, are infections that occur within the urinary tract, most commonly with the bladder or urethra, causing symptoms of burning upon urination, frequent urination with not much urine, and feeling a frequent urge to pass urine. There can be blood in the urine, or cloudy, strong-smelling urine.
According to Ayurveda, UTIs are due to an imbalance within 'pitta dosha'. Ayurveda's wisdom offers guidelines to balance pitta dosha and strengthen the urinary tract in order to avoid recurring infections. First understanding and removing the cause begins the healing process. Main factors that aggravate 'pitta dosha' and contribute to UTIs are:
*Eating foods that are too hot, sour, or spicy.
*Drinking alcohol.
*Suppressing the urge to urinate.
*Habitually retaining urine in the bladder for long periods of time.
*Exposure to extreme heat, and overexposure to sunlight.
*Emotions of anger, impatience, jealousy.
*Environmental factors such as working with fire, chemicals, or toxic fumes.
*Not drinking enough water
Diet
Ayurveda recommends choosing a diet that will pacify 'pitta dosha' to help cleanse and eliminate the toxins that are bringing too much heat to the body. Drink plenty of water to help flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. Pure cranberry or pomegranate juice are excellent purifying drinks that reduce excess 'pitta' and also reduce proliferation of bacteria.
The following foods have an adverse effect on the bladder and should be limited or avoided: alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, coffee, chocolate, refined and processed foods, refined sugars.
Urinary tract infections or UTIs, are infections that occur within the urinary tract, most commonly with the bladder or urethra, causing symptoms of burning upon urination, frequent urination with not much urine, and feeling a frequent urge to pass urine. There can be blood in the urine, or cloudy, strong-smelling urine.
According to Ayurveda, UTIs are due to an imbalance within 'pitta dosha'. Ayurveda's wisdom offers guidelines to balance pitta dosha and strengthen the urinary tract in order to avoid recurring infections. First understanding and removing the cause begins the healing process. Main factors that aggravate 'pitta dosha' and contribute to UTIs are:
*Eating foods that are too hot, sour, or spicy.
*Drinking alcohol.
*Suppressing the urge to urinate.
*Habitually retaining urine in the bladder for long periods of time.
*Exposure to extreme heat, and overexposure to sunlight.
*Emotions of anger, impatience, jealousy.
*Environmental factors such as working with fire, chemicals, or toxic fumes.
*Not drinking enough water
Diet
Ayurveda recommends choosing a diet that will pacify 'pitta dosha' to help cleanse and eliminate the toxins that are bringing too much heat to the body. Drink plenty of water to help flush bacteria out of the urinary tract. Pure cranberry or pomegranate juice are excellent purifying drinks that reduce excess 'pitta' and also reduce proliferation of bacteria.
The following foods have an adverse effect on the bladder and should be limited or avoided: alcohol, caffeine, carbonated beverages, coffee, chocolate, refined and processed foods, refined sugars.
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