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CRANBERRY
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Containing a significant
amount of Vitamin C is only
one of the many benefits of
cranberries ... |
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CRANBERRY |
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Cranberries help
fight urinary tract
infections |
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Cranberry has been
well studied for its
ability to prevent
and decrease the
severity of urinary
tract infections.
It contains
compounds called
lectins that prevent
bacteria from
sticking to the
walls of the urinary
tract. The
bacteria are then
flushed out through
the urine and do not
lead to infection.
Cranberry also
acidifies the urine,
which makes it an
uncomfortable
environment for
bacteria to live and
reproduce. |
Cranberries
also contain
significant amounts
of vitamin C, which
is important for the
healing of the
lining of the
urinary tract.
Finally, the proanthocyanidins
that are found in
cranberry have been
shown to have
anti-cancer effects
in laboratory
testing. More
studies are needed
to determine if
cranberry will be
clinically useful
for cancer patients.
Cranberry can be
purchased as a raw
berries,
encapsulated dried
berries or
concentrated juice.
The concentrated
unsweetened juice is
the best way to
consume cranberry
for its medicinal
qualities. The
juice is very tart
but be sure to
dilute the juice
with water, not
other fruit juices.
Likewise, avoid
drinking sweetened
cranberry cocktails
because they often
contain little
actual cranberry
juice and lots of
sugar.
Sugar
actually feeds the
bacteria that cause
urinary tract
infections.
Encapsulated
cranberry ranges in
strength and
quality. Purchase a
product that gives
an equivalent value
of raw cranberries
or concentrated
cranberry juice.
Combination products
for urinary tract
infections may
contain cranberry. |
Cranberry–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Berries. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Bladder
infections,
kidney
infections,
skin
infections,
cancer.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Unsweetened
concentrated
juice dilute
one cup in
1L of water,
consume
daily.
Concentrated
capsules
600-800mg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Probiotics,
uva ursi,
hydrangea,
dandelion
leaf. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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There are no
cautions or
side effects
associated
with the use
of
cranberry. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
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2001 - 2011. For educational
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
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see fit, that the information on
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considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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