UTI Blog
UTI ARTICLES: HOW TO HEAL YOUR BLADDER NATURALLY
Welcome to my blog with a focus on UTI related articles. Here you can follow my thoughts, opinions and ideas on all aspects of nutrition, including extensive resources to help you heal your bladder naturally. If you have any questions please get in touch.
WHAT I SHARED AT THE BLADDER HEALTH UK CONFERENCE: WHY SUPPORTING YOUR BLADDER LINING MATTERS MORE THAN AVOIDING "ACIDIC FOODS"
For years, women with IC and bladder pain have been told to cut out more and more foods. But what if the real question isn't what to remove, but what the bladder needs to heal? Here's what I shared at the Bladder Health UK Conference.
CHRONIC UTIs: WHY PREVENTION AND NON-ANTIBIOTIC TREATMENTS MATTER
I was invited to attend the first policy meeting of the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on UTIs at Westminster. Here’s what it could mean for chronic UTI sufferers, better diagnostics, and non-antibiotic treatment options.
IF I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH IC TODAY, HERE’S WHAT I’D DO DIFFERENTLY
Having been told I had IC myself, and later understanding it was a chronic UTI, this is where I would start.
8 TIPS TO HEALING INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (IC) AND UTI NATURALLY
There is so much info out there on how to "heal your IC" and how to “find relief from UTIs”. If this is you, I feel you. I’ve been there. And I’ve got tips for you. Knowing what I now know, here’s where I would start if I was brand new to my bladder healing journey.
“I GOT MY LIFE BACK”: ESTHER’S JOURNEY TO LIVING FLARE-FREE AFTER IC
After 3 years of chronic bladder pain and food fear, Esther shares how she finally healed her IC and UTIs without restrictive diets or endless antibiotics.
BREAKING BARRIERS IN UTI CARE: INTEGRATING NUTRITION FOR LONG-LASTING RELIEF FROM UTIs
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at the ‘Female Frontier’ event at the Royal College of GPs in London. The event brought together urologists, microbiologists, gynaecologists, and nurse practitioners, where I shared my expertise on nutrition for urinary health and presented a case study that demonstrated the power of simple, science-backed dietary and lifestyle changes.
HOW JENNA FOUND LASTING BLADDER RELIEF, OVERCAME FOOD FEAR, AND RAN A HALF MARATHON IN JUST SIX MONTHS
After two years of living with constant bladder pain, flare-ups, and restrictive diets, Jenna Pogue felt trapped and exhausted. In just six months on the Heal Your Bladder programme, she found long lasting relief, healed her relationship with food, and even ran a half marathon. This is her story of frustration and fear, to freedom, transformation and control.
3 EXPERT TIPS TO BREAK THE UTI CYCLE NATURALLY
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) conference in Liverpool. My talk, titled "Fuelling Urinary Health: Building Resilience to UTIs through Food," sparked incredible conversations about the role of nutrition and integrative strategies in preventing and managing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Here are the 3 key takeaways I shared with urology nurses to help break the UTI cycle and build long lasting urinary health.
HOW LEAH FOUND LONG-LASTING RELIEF FROM UTIs ON THE HEAL YOUR BLADDER PROGRAMME
Struggling with recurrent UTIs can feel like being trapped in a relentless cycle of discomfort, pain, and constant anxiety. For Leah, this was an all-too-familiar reality. After countless rounds of antibiotics that seemed to offer only temporary relief, she found herself anxious and exhausted, constantly fearing the next flare-up. Here’s how Leah broke the cycle, and why she recommends the Heal Your Bladder programme for anyone feeling stuck in a similar battle.
UNDERSTANDING THE LOW-OXALATE DIET FOR INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (AND WHY I DON’T RECOMMEND IT).
If you’re living with interstitial cystitis (IC) or chronic UTIs, you know how frustrating it can be trying to find something — anything — that brings relief. It’s understandable to dive into different diets, like the low-oxalate diet, in hopes that cutting out certain foods will help heal your bladder pain. If you’ve found some relief from this approach, that’s great! But after years of working with IC sufferers and seeing what truly leads to long-lasting improvements, I want to share why I don’t typically recommend the low-oxalate diet for managing IC and chronic UTIs.
DO YOU HAVE IC OR IS IT THE MENOPAUSE?
The missing part of your story so far may well be menopause. Dive into this blog post to find out what menopause and bladder pain have in common, the role oestrogen plays, and what you can do to help heal your bladder.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BLADDER FLARES AND YOUR SEX LIFE
Living with bladder pain can take a real toll on your sex life. This blog is going to show you that it’s not all in your head, what might be causing your bladder pain, and what you can do to prevent and relieve bladder pain, so you can reclaim your sex life.
CAN VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CAUSE UTIs?
Ever considered vitamin D as your secret weapon against UTIs and to boost your urinary health? If you haven’t, you’re not alone there, most people don’t realise the power of this vitamin.
WHY INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS COULD BE A MISSED UTI
Relying solely on those old dipstick and culture tests could mean you're not getting the right diagnosis or treatment. It's pretty frustrating that doctors are still sticking to these outdated rules, especially when we know infections can be caused by more than one type of bacteria.
WHY YOU KEEP GETTING UTIS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
You probably feel like the only person in the world with such an angry bladder, and that’s a lot to go through on your own. It can feel like it’s taking over your life so that’s what this blog is here to remedy.
CAROLINE HEALED HER INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS NATURALLY
My friend, the IC diet and most of the “wisdom” around IC is total BS. It is not a life sentence. Healing absolutely is possible. Food can be both a joy and part of your healing toolkit. This blog post is going to show you exactly how Caroline achieved all of this and more - and how you can too.
IS THE INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS DIET KEEPING YOU PRISONER TO A STRICT SET OF EATING RULES?
“Before working with Mary, I struggled with bladder pain, urinary frequency, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I felt anxious about supplements in case they triggered my bladder and I was investing significant time and money without making any progress. Through Mary’s Heal Your Bladder programme, I achieved valuable results.”
GETTING THE UTI ANSWERS YOUR DOCTOR CAN'T, WITH PCR AND NGS URINARY TESTING
In this blog post, you’re going to find out how to get the answers to your chronic bladder pain that your GP can’t. I’ll be talking about the urinary test I use with all my clients and how you can make big improvements in your bladder health, without the guesswork.
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS, CHRONIC UTI AND BLADDER PAIN: WHAT THESE TERMS ALL MEAN FOR YOU
If you’ve been told you have interstitial cystitis and you think you could actually have a chronic UTI, and you’re now wondering what the difference is and what it all means for you, this blog post is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
5 TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS (WHEN STRUGGLING WITH BLOATING OR BLADDER PAIN, LIKE INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS)
Don’t fear missing out on the joy of Christmas just because you've got interstitial cystitis or chronic UTIs. This blog post will give you everything you need to succeed throughout the festivities…