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HOW TO HEAL YOUR BLADDER NATURALLY

Welcome to my blog. Here you can follow my thoughts, opinions and ideas on all aspects of nutrition, including extensive resources to help you heal your bladder naturally. If you have any questions please get in touch

How to heal your bladder naturally - a blog by Mary Cotter

HOW JENNA FOUND LASTING BLADDER RELIEF, OVERCAME FOOD FEAR, AND RAN A HALF MARATHON IN JUST SIX MONTHS

After two years of living with constant bladder pain, flare-ups, and restrictive diets, Jenna Pogue felt trapped and exhausted. In just six months on the Heal Your Bladder programme, she found long lasting relief, healed her relationship with food, and even ran a half marathon. This is her story of frustration and fear, to freedom, transformation and control.

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3 EXPERT TIPS TO BREAK THE UTI CYCLE NATURALLY

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) conference in Liverpool. My talk, titled "Fuelling Urinary Health: Building Resilience to UTIs through Food," sparked incredible conversations about the role of nutrition and integrative strategies in preventing and managing urinary tract infections (UTIs).  Here are the 3 key takeaways I shared with urology nurses to help break the UTI cycle and build long lasting urinary health.

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HOW LEAH HEALED RECURRENT UTIS NATURALLY, WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS, AND FOUND LASTING BLADDER RELIEF

Struggling with recurrent UTIs can feel like being trapped in a relentless cycle of discomfort, pain, and constant anxiety. For Leah, this was an all-too-familiar reality. After countless rounds of antibiotics that seemed to offer only temporary relief, she found herself anxious and exhausted, constantly fearing the next flare-up. Here’s how Leah broke the cycle, and why she recommends the Heal Your Bladder programme for anyone feeling stuck in a similar battle.

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UNDERSTANDING THE LOW-OXALATE DIET FOR INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (AND WHY I DON’T RECOMMEND IT).

If you’re living with interstitial cystitis (IC) or chronic UTIs, you know how frustrating it can be trying to find something — anything — that brings relief. It’s understandable to dive into different diets, like the low-oxalate diet, in hopes that cutting out certain foods will help heal your bladder pain. If you’ve found some relief from this approach, that’s great! But after years of working with IC sufferers and seeing what truly leads to long-lasting improvements, I want to share why I don’t typically recommend the low-oxalate diet for managing IC and chronic UTIs.

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WHY INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS COULD BE A MISSED UTI

Relying solely on those old dipstick and culture tests could mean you're not getting the right diagnosis or treatment. It's pretty frustrating that doctors are still sticking to these outdated rules, especially when we know infections can be caused by more than one type of bacteria.

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THINK YOUR INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS DIAGNOSIS IS A LIFE SENTENCE? THINK AGAIN

My friend, the IC diet and most of the “wisdom” around IC is total BS. It is not a life sentence. Healing absolutely is possible. Food can be both a joy and part of your healing toolkit. This blog post is going to show you exactly how Caroline achieved all of this and more - and how you can too.

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IS THE INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS DIET KEEPING YOU PRISONER TO A STRICT SET OF EATING RULES?

“Before working with Mary, I struggled with bladder pain, urinary frequency, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I felt anxious about supplements in case they triggered my bladder and I was investing significant time and money without making any progress. Through Mary’s Heal Your Bladder programme, I achieved valuable results.”

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GETTING THE UTI ANSWERS YOUR DOCTOR CAN'T, WITH PCR AND NGS URINARY TESTING

In this blog post, you’re going to find out how to get the answers to your chronic bladder pain that your GP can’t. I’ll be talking about the urinary test I use with all my clients and how you can make big improvements in your bladder health, without the guesswork.

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T FOLLOW THE INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS DIET (AND WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT INSTEAD)

Have you been told to avoid all acidic foods to stop your IC or UTIs? I want to help you by busting some of these IC diet myths because perpetuating stories like “you should avoid all acidic foods'' to heal your bladder are based on assumptions and hearsay, and crucially, they’re impeding your healing. So let's get started…

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WHY DO I KEEP GETTING UTIs?

You keep getting urinary tract infections (UTIs) and your GP has tried you on antibiotics several times already. I’m going to share some of the main causes of repeated and chronic urinary tract infections, as well as interstitial cystitis (IC) and how you can support your body.

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