Green tea has plenty of benefits including treating UTIs. It is an effective antimicrobial for urinary tract infection and that means it can fight against the Escherichia coli bacteria that cause UTIs. Moreover, antioxidants are commonly found in green tea and this can help eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Avoid too many fizzy, caffeinated or alcoholic drinks (water, tea, milk or fruit juice are all fine).
Drinking two to three cups of green tea daily can help clear up a urinary tract infection. The tea contains antioxidants that one study found can reduce bladder inflammation. Other studies have shown that green tea drinkers have a 40 per cent lower incidence of UTIs than those who did not drink green tea.
Water is by far the best beverage choice for someone with a UTI. Drinking at least 12 8-ounce cups of water each day while you have an infection will help flush the bacteria from your system and can speed up the healing process.
Out of everything, water is most likely to make the biggest difference to your symptoms and we need to drink more of it – simple! Aim to drink 1.5l of water a day, and not the fizzy varieties as mentioned above.
Caffeine is known to irritate the bladder and worsen bladder infection symptoms.
Regular teas (hot and iced) get their flavors from “tannic acid” and thus easily irritate the bladder. Green teas are also notoriously acidic despite the advice of family and friends who say that it helps.
3 – Yogurt.
Eating yogurt and other cultured dairy products (fermented with “good” bacteria) regularly may decrease the risk for urinary tract infections by up to 80 percent.
Honey is known to contain anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, making it effective for some people in fighting bacteria that cause bladder infections, but honey may not always be the answer.
Cranberry juice is one of the most well-established natural treatments for UTIs. People also use it to clear other infections and speed wound recovery. 2020 research into the effectiveness of cranberries for UTIs has found it to be effective.
Step Three: Peppermint Herbal Tea
You might be surprised to learn that peppermint has been proven in research studies to reduce smooth muscle bowel spasms. We think it has a calming and soothing effect on the bladder as well.
In addition, green tea has antibacterial properties that make it remarkably effective against urinary tract infections (UTIs), so it's highly unlikely that it has anything to do with yours – in fact, it may even help you get rid of it.
Simple bladder infections may go away on their own in about a week — even without antibiotics. If you don't have any symptoms of a kidney infection and you aren't pregnant or at high risk of developing complicated UTI, you may opt for a “wait-and-see” approach to antibiotic treatment.
DO eat probiotics — plain Greek yogurt and fermented food such as sauerkraut and pickles. They contain “good” bacteria that can help keep the bad bacteria at bay.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) are OTC pain relievers that could help ease some of the pain and discomfort UTIs can cause. Phenazopyridine is another pain reliever that could help relieve uncomfortable symptoms. Some forms of phenazopyridine are OTC while others require a prescription. Antibiotics.
Upper UTIs can be serious if left untreated, as they could damage the kidneys or spread to the bloodstream.