When you get a UTI, the usual response is to visit the doctor, who prescribes antibiotics. While these can clear the infection, they might not be as beneficial as they seem and could even cause more harm.

A recent study by Washington University found that while antibiotics can eliminate harmful bacteria from the bladder, they often leave the bacteria causing such infections in the gut untouched. This means the bacteria can migrate back to the bladder, leading to more infections. Additionally, antibiotics disrupt your gut microbiome, reducing beneficial bacteria that help control inflammation, making you more vulnerable to another UTI.

The study also showed that women with recurrent UTIs tend to have less diverse gut bacteria and often lack those that help manage inflammation. This chronic inflammation is linked to repeated infections.

The key takeaway? Your gut health, inflammation, and UTIs are all connected, and antibiotics can worsen this cycle. Unfortunately, there is still a HUGE gap between the Western medical approach to UTIs and a holistic approach to finding long-term relief.

This is why I've created the UTI Healing Guide.

Instead of relying solely on antibiotics, it’s important to focus on preventing UTIs by having the right tools and strategies in place to strengthen your immune system, maintain a healthy internal environment, reduce inflammation, strengthen your bladder lining, and enhance your immune response. Preventing bacteria from entering in the first place is crucial. This approach can help your body naturally fight off bacteria, reducing the risk of future infections.