Pissing fire, nagging low-level burn between peeing, urgency to pee every 5 minutes???
Have you ever had these symptoms?
Oh, Goddess, I have, and it sucks!
My mom used to get bladder infections (urinary tract infections – UTI), and then I began to get them when I would take a bubble bath. As a young adult, I would get frequent UTIs if I had frequent sex, which was horrible because I am a very sensual and sexual being.
Then I began getting symptoms of a UTI, with burning, irritation, and some frequency, but without an infection. Eventually, a urologist told me I had a “spastic bladder.” Hmmm, really? Now I think it was cystitis. He was brilliant and gave me a list of common food irritants. I avoided those, and it got better.
Then it came back, on and off for a few years until I did more food sensitivity testing and discovered a few more “healthy foods” that my body didn’t like. It was causing low-level inflammation and bladder symptoms. The day I stopped those foods, the symptoms vanished. Phew, so relieved.
I’ve learned a lot about bladder and kidney infections over the years, and I’d like to share with you so you can stay healthy and happy.
Some Simple Anatomy
Your urinary tract is made up of several different organs: two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and a urethra. This system is made to extract, hold, and transport urine, which is a waste product (by Western medical standards: More on Urine Therapy later), from your body.
Your kidneys process blood by filtering out the waste to produce urine and then put the purified blood back into the body.
How does an infection occur?
Bladder infections occur when bacteria get up into the urethra and then travels to the bladder, where it sticks to the lining/wall. If not treated, it can continue moving up the system into the kidneys, where it can cause serious long-term health issues.
Other kinds of kidney infections can occur if there is an obstruction in the flow of urine by such things as kidney stones, an enlarged prostate in men, or the pressure of the baby during pregnancy.
Things that may cause a UTI and How to Prevent them:
1. Sexual intercourse. Having a new partner can cause a bladder infection as well as regular intercourse with a long-term partner. Always pee before and after sex. And if you need to go during, please don’t hold it. If your partner complains, find a new lover. They should be loving and honoring of your gorgeous body and its plumbing! Wash those sexy private parts before and after sex. Use water-based lubricants so germs are easier to wash away.
2. Holding your pee for long periods of time. This allows bacteria to travel up the urethra into the bladder, where it can feed on the stored urine. Pee often; don’t hold it. If you often find yourself traveling in a car, consider getting the “Purple princess,” which is a silicone, penis-like funnel, that helps ladies aim pee into a bottle while in the car. What a brilliant invention!
3. Dehydration. Drink plenty of water, Spring water is best. Please consider dividing your body weight in pounds in half, then add 16 more ounces. This is the minimal amount of water you need daily for basic metabolism. Remember, water helps you naturally detoxify.
4. Bubble baths or sand. Some children and adults may have negative reactions to chemicals and perfumes in bubble bath and even bacteria in sand. This can cause a UTI. It’s best to take showers or only use Epsom salts in a bath and don’t stay too long while also drinking plenty of water.
5. Using a diaphragm or spermicide for birth control can cause a UTI. Consider alternative birth control such as non-latex condoms (if you’re latex sensitive) or regular latex condoms.
6. Pregnancy can cause a lot of pressure on the female plumbing system and cause bladder infections. Stay hydrated, pee often, move your body (exercise), do yoga and stretching, eat well, and avoid sugar.
7. Unresolved anger, frustration, and sexual abuse can cause symptoms of UTI and cystitis. Releasing emotions and trauma from your nervous system and cells can help. I like using Advanced CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional release techniques, visceral manipulation, and neural therapy.
8. Your urine is too alkaline. This is uncommon, but I have it. My urine pH is 8.0-8.5, so it can be too alkaline, allowing bacteria to grow. I take a shot of apple cider vinegar, which helps to balance my pH.
Symptoms of a bladder infection:
Pain or burning when urinating. Pissing fire to be exact.Frequent and urgent need to pee, often only releasing a small amount of urineLow abdominal discomfort or tendernessFeeling incomplete bladder emptyingSmelly pee (it can have a strong odor)Cloudy peeBlood in the pee, which may look pink in the toiletDiarrhea may accompany some of the symptoms above
Symptoms of Kidney Infection (All of the symptoms above and….):
FeverBack pain, or pain on the sides of your bodyNausea or vomiting
Natural Treatments
1. D-Mannose. A kind of sugar that seems to help make it more difficult for bacteria to attach themselves to the urinary tract and walls of the bladder. It can be used preventatively too.
2. Cranberry juice and pills. Get pure, no sugar added, completely unsweetened.
3. Water! Drink tons of water, even a gallon or more, plus electrolytes. I made the mistake of drinking too much water without eating any salt or food and was rushed to the ER for hyponatremia.
4. Take Vitamin C. Food sources and Liposomal delivery systems are best. Not only is Vitamin C great for your immune system, but it has been shown to cut the risk of UTIs by more than half by making the urine more acidic and thereby killing more bacteria. (1)
5. Garlic extract or pure fresh garlic is excellent for killing bacteria known to cause UTIs. If you eat a raw clove or two, chase it down with some avocado to help soothe any potential for burning.
6. Uva Ursi is an herb that can act as a diuretic and help prevent or address UTI symptoms.
7. Parsley is a wonderful herb for kidney health and can help prevent a kidney infection.
8. Nettle leaf tea is excellent for kidney and bladder health.
9. Apple cider vinegar can help kill bacteria in the urethra and bladder, and it balances pH.
10. Take a high-quality, professional probiotic. This helps with your immune system, gut, and vaginal microflora.
11. Lifeline Technique or other powerful therapeutic modalities to get to the unconscious layers of why the body speaks with such symptoms as UTI etc. Acupuncture, herbs, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage, homeopathy, and neural therapy all help the physical symptoms and possibly the root of the issue. It takes a highly trained practitioner to dance between working with the physical body as well as the unconscious, cell memory, and the emotional body.
12. Neural therapy injections can help to clear old patterns, regulate the immune and nervous system, release blocks to healing, and regulate the urogenital organs and chakras.
13. Visceral manipulation works with the organs themselves. If the kidneys or bladder are restricted due to fascial pulls or old trauma (from a car accident, seat belt, difficult childbirth, sexual abuse etc.), it can affect how the organs function. Visceral can help unravel all of that so organs can function optimally.
14. Acupuncture and Asian medicine are incredible for addressing symptoms and the root causes of UTIs and kidney issues.
I prefer to use natural supplements and when nothing else works…….
Talk to your doctor about an antibiotic such as Macrobid (nitrofurantoin). It is not a broad-spectrum antibiotic; instead, it targets bacteria in the bladder, so I prefer something like this. You will likely need 5-7 days’ worth of medication if it’s a moderate to severe infection. If it’s mild, then only three days may be necessary.
If you are getting recurrent infections, you may develop antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria in your bladder, which is no fun. You may also develop yeast infections due to the antibiotics killing your healthy gut bacteria. Best advice is to prevent UTIs rather than treat them with multiple rounds of antibiotics.
It’s also essential to get to the root of why you got it or keep getting these infections.
Psychosomatics of Bladder Infections
There is always an unconscious and psychosomatic aspect to every single symptom. Even if you think you got the UTI because you were dehydrated etc. I’ve always been able to locate and harmonize the underlying pattern in myself and my patients.
My biggest “Ah Ha” moment was when I was sitting on the toilet, pissing fire and recalling how “pissed” I had been that day. You got it, unresolved anger, resentment, and pissiness can all manifest as a UTI.
Being chronically pissed off can result in recurrent bladder infections and cystitis. You may tend to be irritable and quickly share your negativity with others. You may feel resentful and notice many injustices in the world, thus causing you to feel justified in your irritation.
These unresolved emotional blocks can be feeding symptoms in your body and life. Getting to the root of them can help you quickly shift chronic patterns in your body and life.
There are dozens of holistic therapies that can address these. If you desire help, please reach out by filling out my Compliment Optimal Wellness Consultation form here.
Here’s to our bladder health!
Citations:
(1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17611821/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17611821/) Daily intake of 100mg ascorbic acid as urinary tract infection prophylactic agent during pregnancy.