Urinary tract infections, or chronic cystitis, are a nightmare for women. We talk about this topic more often with women because they are the most likely to suffer from them regularly.
Since the female body is very poorly designed by Mother Nature in this area, they are more likely to have it than men.
If you too are feeling nervous on your toilet while waiting for the antibiotic to take effect, stay tuned! We may have found the most effective preventative solution.
We're going to talk about apple cider vinegar, but not just any apple cider vinegar, Archie's apple cider vinegar! A natural antibacterial that contains probiotics and prebiotics, it's very good for balancing vaginal flora.
Common causes of urinary tract infections
The most common causes of cystitis are wearing tight pants, lack of hydration, white or sparkling wine, smoking, or sexual intercourse.
Most often, it is the bacteria E. coli that is the cause, the bacteria of the intestine.
Unfortunately, in women, the urethra is too close to the anus, so this bacteria tends to migrate very quickly.
The “classic” advice
We always advise the same things: obviously, wipe from front to back, don't touch public toilets, don't wash your intimate area too much, use soaps with a pH adapted to your flora, urinate after sex, but obviously when you've tried everything and the problem persists, you wonder if it's not us who's the problem.
No, the problem isn't yours, but rather a concern with your flora and hormonal balance. This is often the same problem that comes with recurring yeast infections or vaginosis, etc.
Apple cider vinegar for better balance
Apple cider vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented apple juice. and can be used in a variety of ways: while it is known for its use in culinary purposes, it is now highly touted for several beneficial health effects.
Known to be alkalizing for the blood, apple cider vinegar, if consumed regularly, will help you balance your flora.
It also contains prebiotics and probiotics, which help maintain our balance and microbiota. This mix of good bacteria is necessary and essential for a balanced flora and thus, to avoid recurring urinary tract infections.
In addition, apple cider vinegar is a natural antibacterial, meaning it will kill any potential bacteria present in our body before they even infect us.
Apple cider vinegar helps flush out the kidneys and bladder and prevents the formation of kidney and bladder stones.
It is a powerful antimicrobial, as indicated by a study published by Natural Product Research.
To benefit from its advantages, we recommend choosing organic to avoid pesticide residues.
The specialist explains that it works by acidifying the urine, which prevents the growth of bacteria that can lead to cystitis. While apple cider vinegar cannot be considered a treatment for urinary tract infections, it can be effective in preventing recurrences associated with them.
Furthermore, a preliminary study published in 2018 by the journal Scientific Reports suggests that the latter helps fight Escherichia coli, a bacteria often responsible for urinary tract infections as previously explained.
How to use Archie to prevent cystitis
Our recipe for fighting urinary tract infections: a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach. Wait a good 15 minutes before eating, and it's ready to eat!
*To date, there are no published French scientific studies on the benefits of apple cider vinegar. To address this information gap, Archie has formed a Scientific Committee dedicated to providing the greatest possible transparency regarding the benefits of apple cider vinegar.
