Urinary Incontinence:

Urinary incontinence is the diminished ability to hold urine within the bladder, which includes loss of urine with sneezing, coughing, laughing etc. Urinary incontinence may begin at any age and is not necessarily a problem associated with aging. The majority of urinary incontinence sufferers are women, however the number of male sufferers is increasing with prostate surgery on the rise. The causes of urinary incontinence include pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, prostate surgery, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, excessive caffeine intake, and drug side effects. Many sufferers of urinary incontinence are too embarrassed to discuss the problem with their health care professional. The goal of natural treatments for urinary incontinence is to improve nerve transmission to the bladder, the strength of the musculature of the pelvic floor and the health of the bladder. Approximately eighty percent of sufferers can improve their symptoms.

Signs and Symptoms:

The loss of urine unintentionally.

Treatment:

Lifestyle Changes:

Check all prescription medications for their side effects. Ask your doctor to try a new medication.
Kegel Exercises: This involves contracting the muscles that youíd use to stop the flow of urine. Contract these muscles and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat this ten times. You can do these anytime, anywhere. Do them everyday. Increase the number you do everyday, eventually working up to 60 daily.
Exercise everyday for 30-60 minutes. Include aerobic exercise and weight lifting for overall muscle strength and circulation of the body.
Avoid smoking, which is detrimental to bladder health and circulation.
Avoid alcohol.

Dietary Changes:

Avoid caffeine, which causes an increase in urinary urgency.
Avoid spicy foods, which may irritate the bladder. However, experiment with this to see if eating a spicy meal makes the problem worse.
Increase the consumption of fish, seeds, nuts and olive oil for the essential fatty acids which are beneficial to the nerves and circulation.
Increase soy products, especially in menopausal women. The soy contains phytoestrogens that help in keeping the tissues supple and strong. Eat 3 servings a day.
Drink 8 glasses of filtered water daily. Donít avoid water. Encourage the bladder to work and urinate every hour.

Natural Solutions For Urinary Incontinence:

Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 tablet twice daily with a full glass of water.
Vascu-Max: 1 capsule three times daily between meals. (1 hour before eating or two hours afterwards).
E-400 Selenium: 1 capsule twice daily with food.