Turmeric -needs little introduction. It has well known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as the rare ability to disrupt the biofilm created by bacteria in chronic urinary tract infections.

When it’s hot we tend to sweat more, and it can be easy not to drink enough to compensate for the fluids lost through perspiration. UTIs happen much more frequently in women who are sexually active ( 12.5 percent in the age group 14-17 to 37.8 percent in those aged 18-24) and the chance of acute cystitis during the first 48 hours after sexual is as great as 60 per cent. Many people suffering from recurring cystitis or interstitial cystitis look for natural methods or lifestyle adjustments that can help reduce their chances of developing cystitis and ease symptoms – and diet is one of the most important factors to consider. You are what you eat! If there is blood, or if you are pregnant, or you have not had a UTI before, it is important to see a doctor, who may prescribe antibiotics. Urinating frequently and washing gently with warm water before and after sex can help reduce the amount of bacteria present which may cause infection.

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If not enough liquid is flushing the bladder or too much acidic liquid is passing through, bacteria can easily settle and multiply. D-mannose – an isomer of glucose found in fruits, and in our cells. It has the ability to prevent bacterial attachment to the bladder wall. It is not stored or metabolised in our body like glucose, but it is rapidly eliminated through urine. In fact, suspected UTIs are responsible for three percent of all GP consultations in England – that’s as many as 10.2 million GP consultations each year in the UK.

I was especially susceptible to UTIs after sex, and seemed to be on endless courses of antibiotics,’ says Sarah. At least half of all women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives. On the other hand, pelvic floor muscles (kegel exercises) can be done anywhere, without anyone knowing, and really help to strengthen those muscles. Symptoms of a UTI include needing to pee suddenly or much more often, as well as pain or burning when peeing, smelly or cloudy pee, and blood in your pee.

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Honeymoon cystitis, or ‘honeymoonitis’ is a very real medical condition that occurs from an abundance of sex that can lead to UTIs caused by an infection in any part of the urinary system including the urethra and bladder. Whilst diet is important for managing UTIs and cystitis, so are other areas such as stress. So, you shouldn't be looking to make unsustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle that you simply can't keep up or which cause you more stress than good! Cystitis is a medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time the infection is caused by bacteria and it’s called urinary tract infection.