Keeping the bladder, and the urinary system in general, healthy is crucial given their function in removing waste from the body. The bladder provides a temporary storage of urine, the by-product of your body’s metabolism. It can hold up to 24 ounces of urine.

An unhealthy bladder can lead to urinary tract problems and other health issues. In the United States alone, 57,000 men and 18,000 women have bladder cancer. Thousands die from this form of cancer each year.

To prevent this from happening, there are measures you can take to help prevent bladder and urinary system-related problems. It doesn’t have to involve medicines either. Here are some natural ways to keep your bladder and urinary system healthy. Continue reading →

Urinating is one of the natural functions of your body and normally you shouldn’t have any problems getting the job done. Unfortunately, sometimes you can’t urinate even if you have the urge to do so.

The Symptoms

• Pain while urinating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever and chills
• Blood in urine
• Unable to urinate despite the strong urge to go.

When this happens, what’s causing the problem?

Possible Causes

When you are having difficulty urinating, you’re most likely suffering from a condition that’s affecting your urinary tract. The common triggers are: Continue reading →