Cycling Safety: How to Avoid Your Urologist this Summer
Dr. Jesse Le gives cycling safety tips so you can enjoy the benefits of cycling while avoiding the possible negative urological consequences.
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Natural Supplements to Reduce Bladder Infections
Treatment for bladder infections is often antibiotics, which kill both good and bad bacteria. D-mannose is a natural supplement and alternative treatment that works by preventing bacteria from sticking to your bladder wall.
Kegel Exercises: Your First Line of Defense Against Urinary Incontinence
Kegels, or pelvic floor exercises, are an effective way for men & women to fight urinary incontinence. Linda Adams discusses how your smartphone can help you complete your Kegel exercises and boost the strength of your pelvic floor.
Can Fruit Juice Fight UTI?
Board certified urologist Dr. Lieb in Walnut Creek, California explains using cranberry juice to treat bladder infections and lemonade for kidney stones.
Summer Can Mean Kidney Stones
This blog post by Dr. Wei Zheng provides tips on things you can do to prevent getting kidney stones, which can be more likely to form in summer heat.
Bladder Cancer: Another Reason to Stop Smoking
In 2015, 50% of people diagnosed with bladder cancer were tobacco smokers. Learn how tobacco causes bladder cancer and get help quitting once and for all.
Coping with Stress Urinary Incontinence
Many people suffer from stress urinary incontinence, which is urine leakage during an activity, and can be managed through behavioral modifications or medications.
Hydration is Key to Kidney Stone Prevention
The best kidney stone prevention method is hydration. How do you know you are adequately hydrated? The color of your urine should be light yellow or clear.
Daily Workout – Kegels are Easy
The first line of treatment and defense against urinary incontinence is the Kegel technique. Kegel exercises can help to strengthen the pelvic floor and create needed tension to avoid to urinary mishaps.
A New Year, A New You
When you are making your 2015 resolutions, whether it is eating healthier, losing weight, exercising more or in general taking better care of yourself, don’t forget about your bladder and pelvic floor.