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Cranberry sauce might just be a lowly condiment on the Thanksgiving table, but this tart berry is a nutritional super star. Here are five things to chew on about cranberries. Cranberry juice interferes with the bacteria E. coli that is responsible for the most serious types of UTIs (urinary tract infections). The berry and its juice contain tannins, which fight the infections on the front Read more
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Due to our anatomy, women are more prone to UTIs than men. Thanks, mother nature! Luckily, there are some foods that may actually help prevent bladder infections. Read up on ways your diet can help keep things in check. Cranberries: Research shows that substances in cranberries create barriers that prevent E. coli from clinging to the cells along the urinary tract lining. Harness their UTI Read more
Do salmonella and E. coli haunt you in your nightmares? You need not be a neat freak to be afraid of the bacteria that may be creeping around your kitchen. Instead of fearing the worst, take some initiative and combat the nasty germs before they have a fighting chance. I've got five easy tips that will keep your kitchen (and you!) safe and healthy. Source: Flickr user NancyHugoCKD.com Read more
Women are more prone to bladder infections than men, and one in five will get one in her lifetime. Bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections (UTI), account for 10 million doctor visits every year, most of which could be avoided if you knew how to prevent this problem. When bacteria makes its way into the urethra, the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of Read more
