Alternative Treatments: Myths About Overactive Bladder

Myths About Overactive Bladder

Getting better is often a matter of considering the myths you’ve heard about an illness, and then learning the facts. Below are five myths about OAB that will help you immediately:

1. There’s nothing you can do for Overactive Bladder (OAB).

This is the worst myth of all because it leaves you powerless. Ask yourself about the illnesses you’ve overcome; they’re usually the illnesses you’ve taken responsibility for, and made informed choices about. OAB is no different. You’ve made good choices until now, but these were most likely medical choices. You may not have considered a blend of alternative medicines to use in conjunction with your medical choices. Considering these alternative options will allow you the best of both worlds.

2. There’s no reason to go to the Chiropractor for OAB.

This myth is absolutely false; the nerves that control your bladder are the same ones that emanate from your spine. By increasing movement in your spine, your chiropractor relieves compression on the nerves that may be “acting up” and causing Overactive Bladder. Chiropractic treatments are key to your health, period.

3. Medicines given to you by your doctor are a cure-all.

Why take prescription medications when there are so many all-natural treatments available? No one pill will cure all of your ailments.

Using herbs that support the urinary bladder and kidneys is the key to overcoming OAB. If you’re worried about possible side effects, remember the golden rule: never take an herbal combination or an herb at the same time you take prescribed medication. Always allow at least one hour in between. I’ve recommended this method to my patients for years and it has never failed. Of course, your herbalist should know which medications you’re taking, so should not be any direct contraindications with the new herbs he or she recommends.

4. Pads are the only way to manage life with OAB.

Pads do help manage day-to-day life with OAB, but we’re living in an age of medicinal and technological advancement: use the pads that help increase the negative ion flow to the bladder. Firstly, they will keep you dry. Secondly, the negative ions can stimulate the body’s healing processes. These are available from the Winalite Company online.
 

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• Overactive Bladder Treatment
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5. Opting for dehydration is better than drinking too much water.

If you decide to drink less water than what you need, you risk developing other health issues. Water is exactly what your body needs because it runs many different metabolic processes. Dehydration slows the body’s processes down significantly. You should really understand how your hormones react to the consumption of liquids, such as water. For example, you drink 16 oz. water in the morning. How long will it be before you’re running to the bathroom? You should allow one and a half hours. Time yourself; this is an opportunity to experiment and learn about your body. This same experiment performed by chiropractic students, who must report on themselves. Even children learn this in science class. Remember that you need one-ounce water per one to two pounds of body weight per day.

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