When bacteria and other infectious organisms invade the urinary tract, an infection occurs. UTIs occur in both men and women although women tend to suffer more because of the anatomical difference. With infants, though, UTI occurs more often with boys because uncircumcised baby boys tend to accumulate bacteria under the foreskin.
One thing that can help flush out the bladder of liquids and bacteria is drinking juices that are high in vitamin C and it also provides an environment in urine that is hostile to most bacteria. Grapefruit and guava juices make excellent healing juice. Foods high in zinc help produce white blood cells and eliminate bacteria. If you live in a tropical country, drinking coconut water is very helpful. Based on my experience when I had a bladder infection, substituting the usual drinks with coconut juice can treat the disease.
If the tract infection has been present for only a day or two, then antibiotics should be your last resort because the bacteria can be immune to them in the future and there are also other side effects from taking them. Fresh juice can help sufferers of urinary tract infection greatly. Drinking a glass of fresh cranberry or blueberry juice first thing in the morning everyday can hasten the healing process. Aside from all the healthful properties of these juices, they are also very effective in restraining the E.coli that causes UTI, stripping the bacteria off the bladder walls.
For some vegetable juice recipe, try kale or spinach juice. For this to work well, you need a good vegetable juicer. Dilute the vegetable you chose in coconut water, but if this is not available, you can substitute this with cantaloupe juice. Throw in one or two inches of ginger for a spicy kick.