5 Common Bladder Irritants to Avoid This Holiday Season The holiday season is upon us! To keep both you and your bladder cheerful throughout the holidays, learn more about these 5 common bladder irritants. 1. Alcohol, caffeinated and/or carbonated drinks Wine, beer, coffee, Coca-Cola—all of your favorite drinks are unfortunately not your bladder’s favorites. Alcohol […]
5 Tips to Drink More Water When self-catheterizing, it is crucial to stay adequately hydrated for optimal body functioning and lower rates of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Doctors recommend two to three liters of water a day, though most people drink much less. We understand that drinking enough water can be hard to remember, which […]
25 Bladder Health Tips for Middle-Aged Folks Have you been noticing that your body doesn’t work the way it used to, especially your bladder? As you age, your bladder is aging too. Don’t worry, this may just mean that your bladder requires more care than it did when you were twenty. Here are 25 helpful […]
A Healthy Bladder is a Happy Bladder It’s important to maintain good bladder health as it plays a key role in the functioning of your body. The bladder is a collapsible muscular pouch that sits behind the pubic bone in the lower pelvis. It is connected to the kidneys with a tubes called ureters. It […]
Kidney Stones: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide Kidney stones is a prevalent urological disorder that occurs over the lifetime of 13% of men and 7% of women. Over the last several decades, incidents and prevalence of kidney stones are rising around the globe and across sex, race, and age. Such increases are thought to be driven […]
What is Bladder Exstrophy? Bladder Exstrophy, or BE for short, is a rare birth abnormality in which the bladder and its surrounding parts form outside of the body, flat, and inside-out. As the BE Association put it, “If you can imagine a balloon that has been cut in two, opened up so that the inside […]
Healthy Holidays Food for Urinary Health The indulgent holiday season has officially begun. While we all want to enjoy the treats that the season has to offer, ensure your Urinary Tract health is not neglected by staying mindful of the foods and drinks you are consuming. The best thing you can do for the long-term […]
5 Bladder-Friendly Swaps To Try This Holiday Season There are lots of things in our everyday diet that can irritate the bladder. From alcohol to citrus fruits to cranberry juice, these seemingly healthy ingredients can lead to discomfort and bladder control problems. During the holiday period, it can be even harder to manage. Many parties […]