Cystitis : Natural Remedies

Cystitis is the inflamation of the bladder that is mostly caused by a  bacterial infection of the bladder. This can be painful and can become serious if the infection spreads to the kidneys. If it caused by a bacteria the condition may be referred to as Urinay Tract Infection (UTI) .Cystitis may also be the result of drug reaction, some feminine sprays and a complication of another illness. 

Symptoms and Signs of Cystitis or Urinary Tract Infection

• Traces of blood in the urine
• A strong and persistent urge to urinate
• A burning sensation when urinating
• Cloudy or strong smelling urine.
• Pelvic area discomfort
• low grade fever.

Below are some natural remedies such as hydrotherapy and the taking of some herbs that will help the body to heal itself from cystitis. 

Natural Treatment for Cystitis

Use hot fomentations alone; or alternating with brief cold compresses accompanied by much friction. Cover the low abdomen and upper thighs with the fomentation, keeping it hot continuously for eight minutes, then 20 to 30 seconds of cold. Repeat three or four times. A hot sitz bath may be substituted. A heating pad or heat lamp centered over the suprapubic area may be used continuously between other treatments.

Give buchu or other diuretic tea, 1 cup per  hour during the acute phase until symptoms subside - usually about four to five hours. The diet should be carefully controlled : no sugar or other concentrated sweeteners, no oil, no caffeine or other methylxanthines (found in coffee, tea, colas and chocolate), no pepper or other spices, alcohol, baking soda or baking powder products, and only two meals daily - breakfast and mid-day meal. No food or drink between meals except plenty of water and clear herb tea.

Healing Benefits of Charcoal

Below are the experiences of an 18th century health reformer Ellen G White on the benefits of activated charcoal in the healing of diseases.

1: Inflammation of the bowels and Bloody Dysentery:

A Rapid Recovery.--A brother was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and bloody dysentery. The man was not a careful health reformer, but indulged his appetite. We were just preparing to leave Texas, where we had been laboring for several months, and we had carriages prepared to take away this brother and his family, and several others who were suffering from malarial fever. My husband and I thought we would stand this expense rather than have the heads of several families die and leave their wives and children unprovided for. {2SM 299.1}

Two or three were taken in a large spring wagon on spring mattresses. But this man who was suffering from inflammation of the bowels, sent for me to come to him. My husband and I decided that it would not do to move him. Fears were entertained that mortification had set in. Then the thought came to me like a communication from the Lord to take pulverized charcoal, put water upon it, and give this water to the sick man to drink, putting bandages of the charcoal over the bowels and stomach. We were about one mile from the city of Denison, but the sick man's son went to a blacksmith's shop, secured the charcoal, and pulverized it, and then used it according to the directions given. The result was that in half an hour there was a change for the better. We had to go on our journey and leave the family behind, but what was our surprise the following day to see their wagon overtake us. The sick man was lying in a bed in the wagon. The blessing of God had workedwith the simple means used.--Letter 182, 1899 {2SM 299.2}

#2: Eye Inflammation/Bruised Hands/Inflammation:

"One of the most beneficial remedies is pulverized charcoal, placed in a bag and used in fomentations. THIS IS A MOST SUCCESSFUL REMEDY. If wet in smartweed boiled, it is still better. I have ordered this in cases where the sick were suffering GREAT PAIN, and when it has been confided to me by the physician that he thought it was the last before the close of life. Then I suggested the charcoal, and the patient slept, the turning point came, and recovery was the result. To students when injured with BRUISED HANDS AND SUFFERING WITH INFLAMMATION, I HAVE PRESCRIBED THE SIMPLE REMEDY, WITH PERFECT SUCCESS. The poison of inflammation was overcome, the pain removed, and healing went on rapidly. THE MOST SEVERE INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES WILL BE RELIEVED BY A POULTICE OF CHARCOAL, put in a bag, and dipped in hot or cold water, as will best suit the case. This works like a charm. {2SM 294.2}

#3: Fever:

"On one occasion a physician came to me in great distress. He had been called to attend A YOUNG WOMAN WHO WAS DANGEROUSLY ILL. SHE HAD CONTRACTED FEVER while on the campground, and was taken to our school building near Melbourne, Australia. But SHE BECAME SO MUCH WORSE THAT IT WAS FEARED SHE COULD NOT LIVE. The physician, Dr. Merritt Kellogg,

came to me and said, "Sister White, have you any light for me on this case? If relief cannot be given our sister, she can live but a few hours." I replied, "Send to a blacksmith's shop, and GET SOME PULVERIZED CHARCOAL; MAKE A POULTICE OF IT, AND LAY IT OVER HER STOMACH AND SIDES." The doctor hastened away to follow out my instructions. Soon he returned, saying, "RELIEF CAME IN LESS THAN HALF AN HOUR AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE POULTICES. She is now having the first natural sleep she has had for days." {2SM 295.2}

#4: Indigestion:

"TEACH NURSES AND PATIENTS the value of those health-restoring agencies that are freely provided by God, and the usefulness of simple things that are easily obtained. I will tell you a little about my experience with CHARCOAL AS A REMEDY. FOR SOME FORMS OF INDIGESTION, it is more efficacious than drugs. A little olive oil into which some of this powder has been stirred tends to cleanse and heal. I find it is excellent. Pulverized charcoal from eucalyptus wood we have used freely in cases of inflammation.... {2SM 298.4-5}

#5: Snake Bites/Poisonous Reptile Stings/Insect Bites:

"My mother had told me that snake bites and the sting of reptiles and poisonous insects could OFTEN BE RENDERED HARMLESS BY THE USE OF CHARCOAL POULTICES..."(2SM 295.3}

#6: Swelling and Pain on the Knee from a dangerous insect bite on an 18 month old:

"Charcoal and Flaxseed.--"..On Thursday Sister Sara McEnterfer [A TRAINED NURSE OF EXPERIENCE] was called to see if she could do anything for Brother B's little son, who is eighteen months old. For several days he has had a PAINFUL SWELLING ON THE KNEE, SUPPOSED TO BE FROM THE BITE OF SOME POISONOUS INSECT. PULVERIZED CHARCOAL, MIXED WITH FLAXSEED, WAS PLACED UPON THE SWELLING, AND THIS POULTICE GAVE RELIEF AT ONCE. The child had screamed with pain all night, but when this was applied, he slept. Today she has been to see the little one twice. She opened the swelling in two places, and a large amount of yellow matter and blood was discharged freely. The child was relieved of its great suffering. We thank the Lord that we may become intelligent in using the simple things within our reach to alleviate pain, and successfully remove its cause.--Manuscript 68, 1899 (General Manuscript). {2SM 299.3}

There are many other uses. Some of these include PYORRHEA, GINGIVITIS, TUMORS, TO WHITEN TEETH, and many other uses...To learn more, go to CharcoalRemedies.com and/or read the book titled "Charcoal"

CHARCOAL POULTICE:

Items Needed:

#1. Activated Charcoal

#2. Psyllium Seed Husk(can get at most health food stores or even drug store)

#3. Water

#4. Saran Wrap

#5. Rolling Pin

#6. Something to Secure the Charcoal in place: example (ace bandage)

#7. Mixing Bowl

Uses:

#1. Stomach and Intestinal Distress

#2. Inflammation

#3. Pain

#4. Infection From Bacteria

#5. Snake Bite

#6. Spider Bite

#7. Poisoning of all kinds

#8. Adsorption of Chemicals

#9. Washing Chemicals

#10. Detoxifying the body

Steps to make:

-Mix 1/4 c. psyllium seed husk with 1/4 c. activated charcoal powder

-Add 1/2 c. to 3/4 c. water to mixture(start with 1/2 c. first and add little by little as needed...this is notto be too wet)

-Mix for 30 seconds to one minute

-Put a piece of saran wrap on the table - do one piece on top and one piece

-Roll out with rolling pin. Flatten no less than 1/4 inch thick.

-Let sit for 3-5 minutes

-Take off one side of sarn wrap and apply to affected area

-Secure in place with ace bandage

-If using for pain, leave on overnight for several hours during the day

-If using on spider or snake bites, change every 15-20 minutes

Below is  a hands-on video of  on preparation of charcoal poultice