How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in the Wilderness

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are caused when bacteria makes its way into a person's urethra or bladder. UTIs are usually treated with antibiotics, and they lead to millions of doctor's visits each year. Women are more susceptible to...
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While out in the wilderness, a body is exposed to a number of outside substances that can lead to infection. Vaginal infections can have a number of causes, including microbes, yeast and more. Since it is unlikely you can properly diagnose...
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UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urethra; women are especially prone to this painful condition. Take these steps to help prevent one.

Do cranberries prevent urinary tract infections? WebMD looks at the research.
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A study by McGill University, in Montreal, found that cranberries stopped bacteria from colonising, swimming together and proliferating.
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Introduction from Skurka: I’m qualified to write about many backpacking matters. Female hygiene best practices is not one of them. For this topic, I asked Trinity Ludwig to share her wisdom, figuring she must have a few pointers — in September 2012 she and her two hiking partners, Shelley and Sarah, finished an 11-month 1,785-mile …