A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract. Usually a UTI is caused by bacteria that can also live in the digestive tract, the vagina, or around the urethra. Most often these bacteria enter the urethra and travel to the bladder and kidneys. Usually, your body removes the bacteria, and you have no symptoms. However, some people, particularly women and the elderly of both sexes, seem to be prone to infection. Supporting the immune and urinary system through a nutritionally balanced diet and adequate vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Zinc, and urinary specific herbs such as Uva Ursi, Horsetail, Marshmallow and Golden Seal may help to reduce the symptoms and recurrence of UTIs. 

 

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. It can affect people of all ages. There are three main types of urinary incontinence; nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting), stress incontinence which is leakage during physical activity, and urge incontinence, where urine escapes from the bladder soon after the urge to pass urine develops. Herbs such as Horsetail are astringent and help to tone the bladder. Magnesium also helps to strengthen the bladder, while the B Complex Vitamins help to support the nervous system.