Urinary Tract Health

Recently as I watch our younger folks choosing rum and cranberry juice as their drink of choice ..it dawned on me that they were getting a double whammy of sugar - sugar is the simple reason why I don't drink supermarket juices especially apple........so I did a little research on it and of course Dr. Mercola had the info I was looking for and here it is:

Less-than-Optimal Urinary Tract Health Is a Fact of Life for Many Women
New and Improved D-Mannose is not a drug. This nutritional supplement occurs naturally in cranberries, peaches, apples, other berries, and some plants.
At some time in their lives, one out of every five women will experience less-than-optimal urinary tract health. And, it’s not just women who are concerned with urinary tract health – men are, too.
It’s entirely possible that your urinary tract health could be less than optimal… and you don’t even know it. You’ve probably heard of a number of ways to promote optimal urinary tract health naturally. And I bet cranberry juice is one of the things you think can do it the best…
But What's the Scoop with Cranberry Juice … Does It Really Work?
Cranberry juice is NOT my recommended choice for promoting urinary tract health because it is high in fructose that can potentially lead you to health issues.
The D-Mannose found naturally in cranberries, other fruits, and some plants, however, is exceptional for helping you promote a healthy urinary tract.
Cranberry juice has long been thought to help boost your urinary tract health. And, you’ll be happy to know that studies do indeed show that drinking cranberry juice can help support a healthy urinary tract.
But, this will come as a surprise to many- drinking blueberry, peach, or apple juice could theoretically have the same beneficial effects, too.
However, there’s a BIG problem with cranberry juice as well all of these other juices: SUGAR.
To be more specific, these juices, including cranberry juice, are loaded with fructose, a monosaccharide (simple sugar) that can potentially cause many health problems, including impacting the normal way your urinary tract functions.
You see, if you eat sugars and grains (which also rapidly break down to sugars), it becomes more difficult to maintain a healthy balance of flora. As a result, you’re much more likely to experience less-than-optimal urinary tract health.
So, although cranberry juice can assist your efforts, I would not advise using it in its juice form. It simply has far too much sugar in it. In a moment, I’m going to expose another way you can get all the benefits of cranberry (and a lot more) that I think you’re going to love.
But, first, here are a number of…
Simple Things You Can Do to Support Your Urinary Tract Health
The D-Mannose for New and Improved D-Mannose comes from a simple sugar found naturally in birch and beech trees.
Is it all bad news? Of course not.
There are simple things you can do to help promote a health urinary tract, including:
Drink plenty of water every day – this dilutes your urine and helps you regularly flush your system.
Urinate when you feel the need. Don't resist the urge to go.
For women, wipe from front to back, and use unscented and unbleached toilet paper as many women react to the dyes and chemicals in other toilet papers.
Take showers instead of baths.
Cleanse your genital area prior to and after sexual intercourse, or better yet use a bidet.
Avoid feminine deodorant sprays, douches, and powders that can lead to irritation of the urethra and genitals.
Only use natural cotton sanitary napkins and tampons. 97% of women believe they are made of cotton, but the truth is LESS THAN one percent actually is.
By following these simple, but effective suggestions, you can help support your urinary tract health

And tell me how many of us have this problem on a monthly basis and stock our refrigerators with cranberry juice to help.........