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Cranberries are not just a pretty fruit but a nutrient powerhouse. As a functional food cranberries are packed with antioxidants and health promoting properties.
It is widely known that cranberries help prevent urinary tract infection. This is accomplished by preventing bacteria from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract. More recently it has been discovered that the same properties help reduce bacterial adhesion to teeth, thus reducing the formation of dental plaque. Recent studies have also revealed that compounds in cranberries stop certain disease-causing bacteria from sticking to the stomach lining, thus helping to prevent ulcers.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent foods for good health. They contain disease-fighting antioxidant phenols. In a study of 20 commonly eaten fruits cranberries contained significantly more phenols than any other fruit measured.
Researchers believe phenol compounds called flavonoids, associated with foods such as red wine, help reduce cardiovascular disease. Studies indicate flavonoids work by inhibiting blood clothing, increasing interior blood vessel diameter and protecting oxidation of cholesterol in the bloodstream. This all leads to improved cardiovascular health! Flavonoids plus other compounds may also play a role in preventing certain types of cancers. Research to date indicates this and more studies are underway.
Cranberries are not the only food for good cardiovascular health; recent studies indicate that chocolate also keeps the heart healthy. Researchers report that chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, has high levels of antioxidant flavonoids which may help reduce the risk of developing heart disease and certain cancers. Also noted is that the concern over the fat content of chocolate in regards to cholesterol may be overemphasized since the major form of fat in chocolate, stearic acid, is cholesterol-neutral when consumed in moderation. |
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Not everyone with a UTI develops recognizable signs and symptoms, but most people have some. These can include:
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- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine
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Each type of UTI may result in more specific signs and symptoms, depending on which part of your urinary tract is infected:
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Acute pyelonephritis. Infection of your kidneys may occur after spreading from an infection in your bladder. Kidney infection can cause upper back and flank pain, high fever, shaking chills, and nausea or vomiting.
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Cystitis. Inflammation or infection of your bladder may result in pelvic pressure, lower abdomen discomfort, frequent, painful urination and strong-smelling urine.
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Urethritis. Inflammation or infection of the urethra leads to burning with urination. In men, urethritis may cause penile discharge.
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Urinary tract infections typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. The urinary system has infection-fighting properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and is designed to keep out such microscopic invaders. However, certain factors increase the chances that bacteria will enter the urinary tract, take hold and multiply into a full-blown infection.
Having bacteria in the urine doesn't always signify an infection. Some people, especially older adults, may have bacteria in the urine without any signs or symptoms of infection. This condition, known as asymptomatic bacteriuria, doesn't need treatment.
Cystitis may occur in women after sexual intercourse. But even girls and women who aren't sexually active are susceptible to lower urinary tract infections because the anus is so close to the female urethra. Most cases of cystitis are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a species of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract.
In urethritis, the same organisms that infect the kidney and bladder can infect the urethra. In addition, because of the female urethra's proximity to the vagina, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as herpes simplex virus and chlamydia, also are possible causes of urethritis.
In men, urethritis often is the result of bacteria acquired through sexual contact. The majority of such infections are caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia. |
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